Soldier Settlers' Wool
The Minister for Lands (Mr. W. Sheahan) stated on Tuesday that Soldier Settlers were at liberty to sell wool, covered by a wool lien in…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1949
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"New Australians" in Junee Being Helped Over Language Hurdles by Former Prisoner of War
A former prisoner of war, Mr. Beg. Kinnane, is being a tremendous help to the eight "new Australians" who are now working in Junee. Of the new Australians, four of…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →'Furphies' From the Soldiers' Club BOWLS
Fine weather was enjoyed during the past week-end and ninety bowlers lined up to try themselves out. The usual competitions were held which…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Provision of Land for Soldier Settlement Is Driving Motive Of Western Lands (Amendment) Bill Says Minister For Lands
The Minister for Lands (Mr. Sheahan) said that the bulk of the criticism of the Western Lands (Amendment) Bill was aimed at the withdrawal provisions and came from a small section of large landholders whose statements should not be taken its representative…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Wagga Legion Members Aid War Widows
At the annual meeting of the Wagga sub-branch of the Legion of Ex-Servicemen and women, held last night, the officer in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Sportsmen to Meet in Response to Shire’s Request to Improve Anzac Park
NEXT WEDNESDAY night at the Shire Council Chambers, a meeting of all local sporting bodies will be held to consider a…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Peace Aims of Soviet But Could Win Any War
LONDON, Monday—The Soviet people did not fear peaceful competition with the capitalist world, but were sure of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Snap Shots From the R.S.L Boer War Anniversary—
The Gundagai sub branch next Friday will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Boer War. All Diggers are asked to be on parade at 7.45 p.m…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Boer War Veterans to Be Honored by Gundagai Diggers Next Friday’s Celebrations
ON FRIDAY next the Gundagai R.S.L. will entertain town and district Boer War veterans on the occasion of the Golden Jubilee…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Qualifications of Soldier Settlers
In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. W. A. Chaffey (CP, Tamworth) asked the Minister for Lands (Mr W. E. Sheahan) to say to what extent…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Western Lands (Amendment) Bill Motive Is The Provision of Land For Soldier Settlement
THE MINISTER for Lands (Mr Sheahan said last week that the bulk of the criticism of the Western Lands (Amendment) Bill was aimed at the withdrawal provisions and came from a small section of large landholders whose statements should not be taken as…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Remembrance Day Ceremony in Junee. Wreaths Laid on Soldiers' Memorial Yesterday
In a simple but impressive ceremony in Junee yesterday, Remembrance Day was commemorated at the Soldiers Memorial in Broad…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Soviet Minister Warns "Imperialists" on New War
LONDON, Monday (A.A.P.): Soviet people did not fear peaceful competition with the capitalist world, but were sure of their might, and knew very well that any war adventure would end in disaster for imperialists, the Soviet Deputy Premier (M. Georgiv Malenkov) said in Moscow yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Wagga Gathering Told of Church's Influence in War with Communism
A belief that the World Council of Churches would be paramount in stemming the influence of Communism in the world, was…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Land For Soldier Settlement Minister Explains Bill
The Minister for Lands (Mr. Sheahan) said that the bulk of the criticism of the Western: Lands (Amendment) Bill, was…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Ending of Cold War "Necessary for Survival"
CHICAGO, Tuesday (A.A.P.): The ending of the "cold war" between the East and West was an "urgent imperative" for…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War Memorial and Junee Proposals R.S.L. Sub-Branch Discusses Subject
The Junee R.S.L. sub-branch delegates to a forthcoming 1939-45 war memorial public meeting will Approach the Question with an…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Atomic War Millions Would Be Killed
LONDON. Thursday—According to Lord Trenchard—one of the founders of the Royal Air Force—from 10 million to 20…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Another 16 Blocks for Soldiers
SYDNEY, Thursday—The Minister for Lands (Mr. Sheahan) announced yesterday that he had approved of 16 farms on…
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