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The wars & local soldiers, 1949

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Leeton Welcomes the Governor Stirring Scenes and Spectacular Demonstrations Soldiers Club Officially Opened

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 29 April 1949 · page 1

In weather that was more typical of spring than late autumn His Excellency the Governor of New South Wales, Lieut.-General John Northcott, C.B., M.V.O., and his daughter, Miss Elizabeth Northcott, received a wonderful welcome…

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Soldiers Club Received Liquor Licence

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 29 April 1949 · page 2

THE Licensing Magistrates for the State of New South Wafts, Messrs. Bliss and Wells, inspected the new building of the…

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Thirty-two Wreaths Laid On Tumut Soldiers' Graves Colorful Display of Flowers

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 29 April 1949 · page 2

The effort of the Tumut R.S.L. Women's Auxiliary and all other ladies who assisted in the making of the wreaths for Anzac Day was…

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People Welcome Home V. Rev-father Deegan Gundagai’s Parish Priest Returns From Ireland Farewell to Rev Fr. Gallagher

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 2 May 1949 · page 2

After a 12 months absence in his native Ireland, Gundagai’s Parish Priest, the Very Rev. Fr. A. Deegan, returned home on Friday last and that evening he was accorded a hearty welcome home by the people at a specially arranged function, held in St. Patrick’s…

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New S[?]te For District War Memorial? Annual Meeting Requests Executive to Make Investigations

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 2 May 1949 · page 1

There is a likelihood that the Gundagai District War Memorial will not be erected on the site originally selected, for at Friday night’s annual meeting a motion was carried requesting the executive to investigate the possibility of building the memorial on some other…

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Liberal Candidate Claims Ex-soldiers Do Not Own Farms Address to Party Conference In Wagga

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 2 May 1949 · page 7

The leasehold basis of soldier settlement is really part of the Labor plank of socialisation,” Mr David Fairbairn, endorsed Liberal Party candidate for Farrer, said on Friday. Mr Fairbairn was speaking at the conference of the Liberal…

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Anzac Day Collection

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 3 May 1949 · page 3

The collection taken up in the Roxy Theatre, at the Remembrance Service on Anzac Day amounted to £34/0/4. This exceeded last year's…

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District News Darlington Point Anzac Day Observed

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 3 May 1949 · page 2

The 34th anniversary of the landing at Anzac was reverently observed on the day set aside each year at the monument Town and district…

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Soldiers' Memorial Referred to by Municipal Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 3 May 1949 · page 1

At the last meeting of the Municipal Council the matter of the proposed soldiers' memorial was discussed after a question had been…

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"Soldier Settlers Just Managers"

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 3 May 1949 · page 4

Soldier settlers were just managers, they did not own their tarms. Mr. D. Fairburn told the Federal Rural Committee of the Liberal farty on…

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Leeton Soldiers Club Photograph of building taken from Acacia Avenue by Max Slender on the day of the Official Opening, April 26, 1949

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 3 May 1949 · page 1

The main entrance to the club is from the second set of steps. It was from these steps that His Excellency Lieut./General John Northcott, C.B., M.V.O., Governor for the State of New South Wales declared the building open by unveiling the tablet on the left-hand side of the steps. The stairs to the first floor are from the vestibule near this main entrance. Among the rooms on top floor is…

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Organised Sport on Anzac Day Junee Branch Supports Head Body's Interpretation

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 4 May 1949 · page 2

Headquarters of the R.S.S.A.I.L.A. has circularised subbranches throughout the State, expressing opposition to…

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Japanese Arrogance Quickly Changed When American Bombers Liberated Prisoners of War

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 4 May 1949 · page 6

SPEAKING IN JUNEE ON MONDAY NIGHT LAST BRIGADIER H.G. WALKER, OF THE SALVATION ARMY, TOLD AN INTERESTING STORY OF EXPERIENCES AND IMPRESSIONS GAINED WHILE A PRISONER OF WAR IN…

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Letter to the Editor (We do not necessarily endorse the views of our correspondents.) Soldier Settlers (TO the Editor, "The Dally Advertiser.")

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 4 May 1949 · page 2

Sir—Mr. E. H. Graham claims that many soldier settlers prefer the leasehold basis of tenure. Quite a few of them may…

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Farms Near Wakool for Soldiers

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 5 May 1949 · page 1

The Acting Minister for Lands (Mr. E. H. Graham) has approved that 28 farms on "Tulla" estate be made available for…

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“Ellerslie” Soldier Settler Replies to David Fairbairn’s Statement (To the Editor)

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 5 May 1949 · page 3

Sir,—Please grant me space to reply to the unfair criticism of War Service Land Settlement, made by Mr David Fairbair when speaking…

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Anzac Day Local Commemoration

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 6 May 1949 · page 2

Coolamon’s commemoration of Anzac Day was as impressive as it has ever been. There were special services at S. Andrew’s and…

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Russia Winning Cold War, Says U.S. Diplomat

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 May 1949 · page 1

WASHINGTON, Thursday (A.A.P.): "Russia, on balance, is winning the cold war, and the Soviet effort to undermine the Democracies appears to be, succeeding so far," said Mr. Will Clayton, former…

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'Furphies' From the Soldiers' Club TENNIS

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 6 May 1949 · page 5

The tennis club has commenced activities following the election of an enthusiastic committee, but to date the response by intending players has…

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Radio "War" Begins with Russia

Daily Advertiser · Monday 9 May 1949 · page 1

NEW YORK, Sunday (AAP): Britain and the United States broke through Soviet Jamming of airwaves yesterday…

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