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The wars & local soldiers, 1947

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War Memorial Committee Last Night's Meeting Decided to Proceed with £12,000 Plan

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 5 June 1947 · page 2

The Mayor (Ald. Des. Stratton) presided, and others present were Ald. R. J. Louche, and Messrs. G. B. Black, T. Meale, M. G. Meagher, J. S. Williams,…

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Big Effort For District War Memorial All Centres to Run Candidates in Gigantic Queen Competition Unanimous Decision by All Concerned

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 5 June 1947 · page 1

WITH THE FULL SUPPORT OF EVERY SECTION OF THE DISTRICT, A DETERMINED EFFORT IS TO BE MADE THIS YEAR TO RAISE THE FINANCE NECESSARY TO ERECT THE GUNDAGAI DISTRICT WAR MEMORIAL THE BIG DRIVE WILL…

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Woman Shot Dead; Two Men Wounded

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 June 1947 · page 1

BRISBANE. Thursday: A woman was shot dead and two men seriously wounded in a shooting affray at a Housing Commission…

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Another Brisbane Shooting Drama Woman Dead; Two Wounded

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 6 June 1947 · page 1

BRISBANE, Friday: William Walsh one of the men wounded in last night's triple shooting tragedy was in a low condition in hospital today, and it is…

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Into Deeds Put His Words Local Member and Soldier Settlement

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 6 June 1947 · page 2

Newly-elected Minister for Lands (Mr. Sheahan) put into deeds this week his criticisms of soldier settlement legislation…

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War Veterans' Art Union to be Drawn June 30

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 June 1947 · page 2

SYDNEY. Friday: War Veterans' Art Union No. 9 will be drawn on June 30. The Chief Secretary's…

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Town Branch of War Memorial Committee Formed Large Meeting Chooses Queen Candidate and Selects Committee

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 9 June 1947 · page 1

At one of the best attended meetings held locally for some time a committee was chosen to carry on the town's support of the…

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Minister for Lands Soldier Settlement Billy Sheahan States 520 Estates Have Been "Proclaimed"

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 9 June 1947 · page 3

A comprehensive survey of the War Service Land Scheme was made last week by the Minister for Lands (Mr Sheahan). He said that about 520 estates had been "proclaimed" under the Closer Settlement Act…

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Minister for Lands Lost No Time in Acting Soldier Settlement Clean-Up

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 9 June 1947 · page 2

Anomalies in soldier settlement were attacked this week by the newly elected Minister for Lands Mr Sheahan) when he directed…

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War Veterans Art Union

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 10 June 1947 · page 4

We direct attention to the announcement in this issue re alteration in date of the drawing of War Veterans' Art Union No. 9, which…

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War Orphans Day on July 18

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 10 June 1947 · page 2

For more than 20 years Legacy has cared for the widows and orphans of fighting men of all services…

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War Gratuity Scope Chifley Against Extension

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 10 June 1947 · page 4

He could not agree with the many suggestions for widening the scope for immediate entitlement under the War Gratuity Bill, said the Prime…

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The Cootamundra and District War Memorial

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 11 June 1947 · page 2

The building sub-committee (Messrs. A. F. Irwin, H. R. Dawson, and A. J. Buckler) appointed by the general committee which the public of…

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Local Soldier Killed in Action Private Maurice Doughty

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 12 June 1947 · page 2

Previously lilted a, missing, advice has now been received that NX35287 Pte. Maurice Doughty wm killed is action…

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Tumut Coming Next Sunday Big Game to be Played on Anzac Park

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 12 June 1947 · page 12

What should be the match of the year is set down to be played on Anzac Park next Sunday/ whe n Gundagai clashes with their old rivals, Tumut, in the Group Nine competition fixture. The Gundagai team is out to avenge its 2-nil Maher Cup defeat, whilst Tumut is…

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Gundagai’s War Memorial Plan Hailed

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 12 June 1947 · page 7

Neighbouring towns have hailed Gundagai’s decision to build the war memorial, and country newspapers have given much publicity to district’s decision to go ahead and build the centre which will provide club rooms for ex-servicemen, Red Cross Rooms and the…

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Argentina Accused of Planning War Against Brazil

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 June 1947 · page 1

RIO DE JANEIRO. Wednesday. At a tumultuous secret session yesterday, the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies discussed a…

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District War Memorial Queen Competition Three Candidates Selected

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 12 June 1947 · page 1

Three candidates have been selected for the district queen competition which will be run in aid of the district war memorial…

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Items of News War Graves in Siam

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 June 1947 · page 2

Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Brady, of 186 Tarcutta Street, Wagga, have received a communication from the Rev. Sister Superior, St. Mary's…

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Radio Station Owners Charged by Ex-Soldier

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 June 1947 · page 2

SYDNEY, Thursday: The Proprietors of radio station 2LM Lismore (Richmond River Broad-casters Pty. Ltd.) were charged…

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