Coolamon Returned Soldiers’ League Monthly Meeting
Despite the rain on Wednesday night of last week, there was a good attendance at the monthly meeting of the [?] Sub-branch of the R.S.S…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1947
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CORRESPONDENCE (We do not necessarily endorse the views of our correspondents) Legacy War Orphans Dav
Sir,—I refer to the article appearing in your issue of June 10 wherein it was stated that the date fixed for the War Orphans Appeal was…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Interest In War Memorial Drive Plans for Town Queen Candidate Series of Events Proposed
At a well attended meeting, held last Thursday, of the recently formed Town War Memorial Committee, which is sponsoring Miss Ailsa…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Aircraft Carrier’s Role in Future War Importance of British and U.S.A. Visits
Widespread interest that was aroused by the recent visit to Australia of the US Aircraft Carrier Task Group 38 will be still further increased shortly by the visit of two aircraft carriers and escorting vessels of the British Pacific Fleet, which was announced last…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Boy Killed; Companion Wounded
WOLLONGONG. Monday: Reginald Brownlee, 15, of Albion Park was killed, and a companion, Bill Farthing, was wounded to the face…
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CHICAGO, Monday: Chester Kisielweski, 27, when charged with disorderly conduct, admitted to the court that he deserted his…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Wallace Predicts War if Russia Affects Turkey
WASHINGTON,—Monday: Mr. Henry Wallace (former Vice-President) predicted today that the' United States would fight Russia…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →"Push Button" War a "Wild Idea", Says Gen. Sturdee
SYDNEY, Monday: The Chief of the General Staff (Lieut.-Gen. V. A. H Sturdee) to-day described push button warfare as "still a wild…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Tragedy in a Sydney Suburb Man and Wife Found Wounded
SYDNEY, Wednesday: When members of the Western Suburbs Wireless Patrol went to a house in Loftus street early this rooming they found…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Miss Australia Quest Legacy War Orphans' Appeal And Kindergarten Union
The Australia-wide Miss Australia quest has been launched in each State on behalf of the War Orphans' Appeal. Organisations interested may…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wounded Fisherman's Fortitude
MONTREAL. Wednesday: Doctors at Oven Sound (Ontario) hospital are amazed at the iron will of a 26-year-old fisherman Glen…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Improving Anzac Park Shire Councillors to Make Inspection Monthly Meeting of Gundagai Shire Council
Ways and means of improving Anzac Park was a topic for discussion at last Tuesday's meeting of the Gundagai Shire Council. Cr Carberry said that the time was now opportune for the Shire to make a thorough investigation of the park, to see[?]what could be…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →War Memorial Queen Comp. Six Candidates Nominate
A meeting of the committee of district war memorial was held on Tuesday last. Nineteen members were present. All six centres have…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Returned Soldiers' League Monthly Meeting
Business at the June meeting of the Tumbarumba sub-branch of the R.S.S.A.I.L.A., held in the Memorial Hall last…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soviet Ambassador Deplores War Rumors
CHICAGO, Friday: The Soviet Ambassador, M. Niko Dal Novikov, addressing the Chicago Council of American Soviet Friendship today,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →"Press Button" War a "Wild Idea"
The Chief of the General Staff (Licut. General V A. H. Stu[?]) on Monday described push button warfare as "still a wild idea." and said…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Predicts War if Soviet Continues Making Police States
WASHINGTON, Thursday: "If the Soviet leaders persist in their efforts to establish police States throughout the world, widespread violence and even war will result."…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Arabs Threaten War If Palestine Is Partitioned
JERUSALEM, Sunday: "The partitioning of Palestine by U.N.O. would mean war with Palestine's 300.000 Arabs," said Jammal Husseini, acting head of the Palestine Arab Higher Organisation, today…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Association Will Support Proposal to Remove Showground to Anzac Park Provided Scheme Does not Interfere With Recreation Areas
At a meeting of the Gundagai Civic Association, held on Friday night last, it was decided to support the proposal to remove the showground ground to Anzac Park provided suitable arrangements could be made for the proper care and maintenance of the recreation areas, and that…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Soldier Settlement And The Gundagai District Minister for Lands Says Local Properties Will Be Given Attention “Ellerslie” May Be Made Test Case States Billy Sheahan Shire Councillors Told of Difficulties in Settlement of Ex-servicemen
“THE LARGE TRACTS OF LAND OWNED BY FINANCIAL COMPANIES WILL BE ACQUIRED FOR SOLDIER SETTLEMENT. THEY WILL DEFINITELY GO”, SAID THE MINISTER FOR LANDS (THE HON. W. F. SHEAHAN) AT GUNDAGAI ON…
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