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The wars & local soldiers, 1947

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Government Notice War Service Land Settlement

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 7 March 1947 · page 5

"CORUNDENRY" ESTATE. WALCHA ATTENTION is invited to a notification in the Government Gazette of 21st February. 1947. SETTING APART…

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More Riverina Men Receive War Service Awards

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1947 · page 2

Riverina men are included in another list of appointments and awards released from Can. terra yesterday…

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"The Local People Should Be Consulted" Purchase of Land for Soldier Settlement

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 11 March 1947 · page 4

A vigorous protest was made in the Assembly by Mr. S. D. Dickson (C.P., Temora) against the failure or the Government to seek the advice of local…

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Soldier Gets 28 Days For Urging UK as US State

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 11 March 1947 · page 1

NICOSIA (Cyprus), Mon.: A British court martial sentenced Gunner Hall-Longmulr to 28 days detention because…

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Pre-war Petrol "Hoard"

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 12 March 1947 · page 2

Believe it or not but there are still many motorists who are hoarding "precious" tins of pre-war petrol in their garages. Mr. J. Fielder, chief…

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Pre-war Petrol “Hoard”

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 13 March 1947 · page 2

Believe it or not, but there are still many motorists who are hoarding “precious” tins of pre war petrol in their garages. Mr J. Fielder,…

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Paraguay Rebellion Civil War

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 13 March 1947 · page 1

ASUNCION (Paraguay), Thursday: An official announcement said that a bombing squadron "went into action" against the Army first infantry…

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Major Chanter Outspoken Land for Soldiers

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 13 March 1947 · page 4

In an address in Parliament on Land Settlement Major Chanter. M.L.A. for Lachlan, said:— Contrary to the usual rule I find…

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Heavy Trailer Slips Soldier Crushed

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 13 March 1947 · page 3

A soldier received fatal injuries when he was crushed under a trailer carrying eight tons of petrol, on the Western Highway, 18 miles east of…

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Soldier Settlement and the Government a Plain Statement of Fact

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 13 March 1947 · page 6

“The purpose of the Government in regard to soldier settlement is to at once make provision to meet the requirements of those possessing qualification certificates and to avoid the South West Marginal Wheat Areas, the Dyraaba Estate and the several orchard…

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Soldier Settlement and the Government a Plain Statement Of Fact

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 14 March 1947 · page 1

The purpose of [?] Government in regard to soldier settlement is to at once make provision to meet the requirements of those possessing [?]…

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Commons Trust Decides to Exchange Land with Shire Tennis Courts Can In Front Of Anzac Park

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 17 March 1947 · page 2

On Thursday' evening last the Trustees of the North Gundagai Common decided to enter into negotians with the Gundagai Shire Council for the exchange of that portion of land fronting Anzaz Park for the larger area on the southern side of the park…

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Move to Have Removed to Anzac Park Sharp Clash Of Opinion At P. and A. Meeting President Stan Glasscock Refuses to Accept Motion of Recommendation

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 17 March 1947 · page 1

There was a sharp clash of opinion at the Gundagai P and A. Society mating on Saturday evening. Some committeemen wanted put before the meeting a motion that the outgoing committed recommend to the incoming committee that steps be taken to have the…

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Still No Single Farms for Soldier Settlers Amending Bill Criticised

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 17 March 1947 · page 3

When the amending War Service Land Settlement Bill was introduced into the Legislative Assembly, Mr. S. D. Dickson (C.P., Temora) expressed…

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Soldier Settlement and the Government a Plain Statement of Fact

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 17 March 1947 · page 3

The purpose of the Government in regard to soldier settlement is to at once make provision to meet the requirements of those possessing…

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Paraguay's Civil War Towns Changing Hands

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 18 March 1947 · page 1

ASUNCION (Paraguay), Tuesday: The Government announced that Loyalist forces seized the town of Belen, 20 miles south-east of…

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Huge Fortune Made During War French Scandal

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 18 March 1947 · page 1

PARIS, Tuesday: Police investigation of the activities of Joseph Joanovici, known as Monsieur Joseph, revealed that he had cleared a…

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Still No Single Farms For Soldier Settlers Amending Bill Criticised

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 18 March 1947 · page 1

When the amending War Service Land Settlement Bill was introduced into the Legislative Assembly Mr. S. D. Dickson (C.P., Temora) expressed…

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Soldier Settlement and the Government a Plain Statement of Facts

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 18 March 1947 · page 2

The purpose of the Government in regard to soldier settlement is to at once make provision to meet the requirements of those possessing…

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Soils and Irrigation Extension Service South Australian Soldier Settlement Large Scheme at Loxton

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 18 March 1947 · page 2

A DETAILED soil survey by C.S.I.R. of the proposed irrigation area at Loxton on the Murray, shows an underground drainage system will ultimately be necessary. In the meantime, very careful Irrigation must be practised…

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