Potsdam and War Crimes
TOKYO, Monday (A.A.P.): Ichiro Kiyose, chief of the Japanese defence counsel at the War Crimes trials, challenged the…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1946
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War Gratuities Not Claimed
A surprisingly large number of eligible persons had failed to apply for their war gratuity, said Treasury officials. Claims were outstanding, not…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Three Shots Fired in Martin Plage One Man Dead; Two People Wounded
SYDNEY, Monday. After a quarrel earlier in the day, Desmond Monaghan, aged 29 years, said to his wife in Martin Place: "I know…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →£1,250 Grant Passed For War Homes
Applications will now be considered for advances up to £1,250 for building war service homes, the War Service Homes Commissioner…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Harden Soldier Cut to Pieces By Train Near Yass
Enroute back to Harden, his home town, after two years overseas, Pte. Ronald Joseph McMahon, 55/53 Bn. fell from the Melbourne Express…
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SYDNEY, Monday: Returned Soldiers' League officials will fly to Finschhafen on May 30, American Memorial Day, to place a wreath…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Charge of Breaking and Entering Store Soldier Sent For Trial at Wagga
A 22-year-old soldier was committed for trial by the magistrate (Mr. R. A. Hardwicke) at Wagga yesterday on a charge of breaking and entering the grocery store of F. T. Bullock Pty. Ltd., Baylis-street,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →50 Meat Strikers Attack Workers Ex-Soldier Kicked Unconscious In Queensland Melee
Brisbane, Tues.: A returned soldier was kicked unconscious and several other men beaten up when 50 meat strikers invaded the Hamilton cold stores this afternoon and attacked 12 ex-servicemen and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Shire May Remodel Anzac Park Decision Will Meet With Public Approval
At Tuesday’s Shire meeting Councillors decided to investigate the possibilities of remodelling Anzac Park. The suggestion was made by Cr H. P. Carberry, and provided the Shire goes shead with the scheme it will have the approval of the general public…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Pre-war Gaiety at C.w.a. Ball
Last night the Cocoanut Grove presented a gay and colorful sight when about 300 couples danced at the C.W.A. Blue and Gold ball. Mrs. H. W. Everett introduced…
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CANBERRA, Wednesday: Treasury statistics indicated that non-existent war had already cost £337,000,000 this financial year…
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TOKYO, Wednesday: Replying to a question at a press conference as to whether Australians regarded Emperor Hirohito as a…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Estates for Soldier Settlement Lands Minister Corrects Answer
In reply to a question asked toy Mr. Dickson M.L.A (Temora) some time ago. in regard to the resumption of the Murrulbale and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Soldier Cut to Pieces by Train Near Yass Junction
GOING back to Harden, his home town, after an absence of two years overseas, Pte. Ronald Joseph McMahon, 55/53 Bn. fell from the Melbourne Express beyond Yass Junction, opposite Digby Orchard, on Friday night, and was cut to pieces by a train going to Sydney…
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The Records Office of Eastern Command, Australian Military Forces, advise as follows— SGT. WALTER E. BROWN (NX…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →£82 Profit From Anzac Day Sports Cheques Handed Over
SEATED around a small cosy stove in the office of the Ambulance Station on Tuesday night, the members of the Anzac Day…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →War Expenditure May Exceed Estimate
CANBERRA, Thursday: War expenditure last month amounted to £37,366,000, or a daily cost of £911,868. In the 10 months up to…
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Former Premiers Tojo and Koiso, former Foreign Minister Yosuke Matsuoka and former Navy Minister Shigetaro…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Big Sports For Victory Day Aid War Memorial
THE committee of the Leeton War Memorial Fund will conduct a big sports meeting on Leeton Showground on Victory Day (public holiday) Monday,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Rail Motor Service Tumut-Cootamundra As a Post-war Measure
Mr. L. A. Bryson, of Trass, has made application for a motor passenger service between Tumut and Yass Junction, via Gundagai and…
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