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The wars & local soldiers, 1949

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Questions in Parliament Re Kywong Soldier Settlers

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 28 June 1949 · page 3

In the State Assembly last Wednesday Mr. E. T. Kendell, M.L.A., addressed several questions to the Minister for Lands relative to the…

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War Memorial for Yass

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 30 June 1949 · page 2

The form of the Yass and Distri[?] War Memorial was decided upon [?] a public meeting held on April [?] 1948. A Shrine of Remembrance [?]…

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War Cemetery In Japan

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 4

A signpost on the main the roughfare going south from Yokohama points the way to the British Commonwealth…

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Calwell Warns of War

Daily Advertiser · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 2

Mr Calwell, the Minister for Immigration, in a recent speech said that the Japanese war had shattered Australia's…

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The Cold Coal War

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 2

Whatever the "cold war" may mean, with all its possible implications, most of us Australians are having a "cold" time just…

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War Cemetery in New Guinea

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 2

Mr. Dick McGregor, who is with Burns Philip, in New Guinea, in a letter to his people in Leeton, described the war cemetery there as…

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1939-45 War Campaign Stars and Medals

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 3

The Minister. Cor Defence (The Hon. J. J. Dedman) has announced that in future 1939—45 War Campaign Stars and Medals will carry…

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'Furphies' From the Soldiers' Club BOWLS

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 2

The greens will be open for play Saturday, 9th July, and we would like to see a good attendance. The general meeting scheduled for…

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Church Honour Roll at Boree Creek Unveiling Ceremony by Archdeacon Rawling

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 5 July 1949 · page 2

On Sunday, 26th June, Emeritus Archdeacon J. Rawling, of Narrandera, unveiled and dedicated an honour roll in St. Oswald's Church of…

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Production Twenty-five Per Cent. Above Pre-war

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 5 July 1949 · page 2

Production in British industry and agriculture is now 25 percent above the pre-war level, according to official figures…

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Aid for M.e. War Refugees £16 Million Campaign

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 5 July 1949 · page 4

The U.N. campaign to aid the Middle East has already brought in more than 16 million dollars. The target set by the Secretary…

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British Production Now 25 Per Cent Over Pre-war Level

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 5 July 1949 · page 4

Production in British industry and agriculture is now 25 per cent, above the prewar level, according to official figures published in London. THIS remarkable rise in out-…

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The Amazing Story of a War Memorial Nurioopta And Its Memorial

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 5 July 1949 · page 4

A South Australian town of 1,500 people is showing Australia and the world how to live creatively and peacefully. Its name is…

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Most Important Since the War Chancellor's Expected Statement in House

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 6 July 1949 · page 1

(A.AP.) LONDON: In an 80 minute meeting at Downing Street last night the Committee of Ministers approved a statement on…

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Want Wheat Silos at Bethungra Heavier Acreage Follows Soldier Settement

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 6 July 1949 · page 6

The possibility of a water supply scheme being connected to Bethungra by utilising the old Junee water scheme has been raised by…

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Land for Soldier Settlement

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 7 July 1949 · page 1

Minister Dedman said he had approved the acquisition of 485 acres of land for soldier settlement on Plica Butta, near…

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Russia Does Not Want War? Foreign Policy Expert Gives His Opinion

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 8 July 1949 · page 4

The Republican Party foreign policy expert. Mr. John Foster Dulles, believes that the Russians do not want war unless it is forced…

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Thornton Says Australia Is "Ideal War Base"

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 9 July 1949 · page 1

MILAN, Friday (A.A.P.): Australian Federated Ironworkers' chief, Ernest Thornton, told the Communist - dominated World…

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Civilians and War

Daily Advertiser · Monday 11 July 1949 · page 3

GENEVA, Sunday (A.A.P.): Government delegates drafting new rules of war agreed that nations may set up security zones…

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War Upon the Nation

Daily Advertiser · Monday 11 July 1949 · page 2

Today the coal strike enters its third week, and the people are wondering just how it is going to end. Despite the strong stand taken by the Government, the gaoling of some union leaders, and the obvious…

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