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The wars & local soldiers, 1949

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New Models Deceiving Latest Cars are Not Bigger Than Pre-War

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 15 February 1949 · page 1

Many motorists who have inspected the latest importations of cars from North America are under the impression that most of the new models…

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Ellerslie Soldier Settlers Progress Association Formed

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 15 February 1949 · page 3

An enthusiastic meeting of Ellerslie settlers met at the Woolshed recently and formed a Progress Association. The Association is…

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U.S. Urged Not to go to War For New Pact

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 16 February 1949 · page 1

WASHINGTON, Tuesday (A.A.P.): Two top-ranking foreign policy leaders have declared their opposition to committing the United States to any moral obligation under the North Atlantic Pact to go…

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Returned Soldiers' League Annual Meeting

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 17 February 1949 · page 5

The annual meeting of the Tumbarumba sub-branch of the R. S. L., held in the Memorial Hall on Saturday night,…

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Second Day's Results Strathdarr Wins Cup Flying to Soldier Blue Record Gate Takings

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 18 February 1949 · page 2

The gate takings for the second day of the Tumut Turf Club was £30 better than the first day, bringing the total gate takings for the two…

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Britain's War Damage —And Compensation

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 21 February 1949 · page 2

Progress in making good the war damage in Britain is reflected in figures just published. These reveal that in 1918 more…

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Russia Intensifies 'Cold War'; Troops for Frontiers

Daily Advertiser · Monday 21 February 1949 · page 1

LONDON, Sunday (A.A.P.): As unification of the West progresses there are unmistakeable signs that Russia is reacting by an intensification of the "cold war" and mounting pressure of her satellite…

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First Post-war Army Exercises Begin in N.s.w

Daily Advertiser · Monday 21 February 1949 · page 2

SYDNEY, Sunday: More than 1000 members of the Citizen Military Farces from all parts of N.S.W. have entered five…

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"No War For Centuries" if West Strong Mr. Bevin Wants Vast and Powerful Atlantic Community

Daily Advertiser · Monday 21 February 1949 · page 1

LONDON, Sunday (A.A.P.): "If the West and other peace-loving nations get together now—get complete understanding and co-ordinate their defence…

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Correspondence Stony Point War Memorial Hall Fund (To the Editor)

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 22 February 1949 · page 4

Sir.—Will you grant me space to explain to certain citizens of this district who, for personal reasons, have been unable to attend our meetings…

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Most U.s. Senators Would Vote for War If Russia Invaded a Pact Country

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 22 February 1949 · page 1

WASHINGTON, Monday ( A.A.P.):The majority of United States Senators would vote to declare war if Russia invaded one of the North Atlantic Pact countries, according to a poll conducted by the "Washington Post." THE newspaper put the [?]…

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Paper Shelves in War Service Home

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 24 February 1949 · page 2

CANBERRA, Wednesday: Legal action against a private contractor who was alleged to have built compressed paper…

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War Memorial "Years Yet!" Says Mayor

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 24 February 1949 · page 2

("The Cootamundra Municipal Council will not be able to find the finance to complete our Cootamundra and District…

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Advice for District Soldier Settlers Taxation Official To Visit Gundagai

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 24 February 1949 · page 6

Mr A. T. Proust, Director of Soldier Settlement, accompanied by the District Surveyor and Mr Mathews, of the Taxation Department,…

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Nangus People to Welcome Soldier Settlers Big Function Set Down for March 18th

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 24 February 1949 · page 10

The thirteen soldier settlers on the Nangus Estate will be officially welcomed to the village at a big function which has been arranged…

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In Peace and In War

Daily Advertiser · Friday 25 February 1949 · page 2

Renowned for its work in time of war, when practically All homes knew of its efforts by direct contact with their fighting men, Red Cross faces a much-more difficult task in carrying on its work in times of peace…

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War Memorial Committee All Names to Be Inscribed

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 25 February 1949 · page 1

At the meeting of the War Memorial Committee held on Wednesday night of last week, those present were: Mr. R. A. Moses (President)…

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For the Man on the Land Is Rabbit War Being Taken Seriously?

Daily Advertiser · Friday 25 February 1949 · page 4

New South Wales has been fighting the rabbit for exactly 70 years, yet the State it at badly infested now as ever it was—simply because the fight hat never been at vigorous or as consistent as is necessary…

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French Workers' Aim in Event of War Statement Sent to Public Prosecutor For Decision

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 25 February 1949 · page 8

(A.A.P.) PARIS: In the National Assembly last night the Prime Minister, M Queuille, announced that this week's statement by the…

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'Furphies' from the Soldiers' Club CRICKET

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 25 February 1949 · page 2

SATURDAY:—The Club side is in a good position after the first day's play against A.T.C., having already registered a…

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