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The wars & local soldiers, 1950

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Tumbarumba Estate for Soldier' Settlement

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 2

The Minister for Lands (Mr. Sheahan) has announced that three farms on "Willigobung" Estate, near Tumbarumba, have…

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Anzac Day at Illabo

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 1 May 1950 · page 2

Anzac Day was fittingly observed at Illabo, Mr. Mead, president of the sub-branch, of the R.S.L., presided. Rev. Galloway…

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Wallace's Plan to End Cold War

Daily Advertiser · Monday 1 May 1950 · page 1

DES MONIES (Iowa) Sunday' (A.A.P.): A multi-million dollar plan to end the cold war was proposed by Henry Wallace,…

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"Must Extend Cold War to Southeast Asia"

Daily Advertiser · Monday 1 May 1950 · page 1

WASHINGTON, Sun. (A.A.P.): The European Recovery chief (Paul He [?]ian declared last night that the United States…

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Soldiers Too Young to Vote and Drink

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 1 May 1950 · page 2

"I was in this town at the age of 20, and had seen active service and yet I was net entitled to come into the Soldiers' Club,"…

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Tumbarumba Land for Soldier Settlement

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 1 May 1950 · page 2

The Minister for Lands (Mr Sheahan) announced last Week that three farms on “Willigobung” Estate near Tumbarumba, have been…

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Anzac Day At Batlow

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 2 May 1950 · page 2

In Tuesday's Anzac Day march at Batlow many ex-servicemen, schoolchildren, members of the Junior Red Cross and some Scouts paid tribute…

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Anzac Day At Adelong

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 2 May 1950 · page 2

Anzac Day in Adelong was celebrated in Tuesday last in beautiful weather. After the early service in St. Paul's Church of England the…

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Anzac Day at Boree Creek

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 2 May 1950 · page 4

Boree Creek had a memorable commemoration of Anzac Day on Tuesday last. Over 35 men, with Mr. J. O. Alexander, of "Glen…

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U.s. Senator Attacks British ,War Minister

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 2 May 1950 · page 1

WASHINGTON, Tuesday— A Republican Senator from Missouri, James Kem, yesterday voiced the belief that the…

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Willigobung Estate for Soldier Settlement Three Farms Available

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 2 May 1950 · page 4

The Minister for Lands (Mr. Sheahan) has announced that 3 farms on "Willigobung" Estate, near Tumbarumba, have been made…

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Land Resumptions For Soldier Settlement Question of Just Compensation to Owners

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 2 May 1950 · page 4

When the bill to validate the resumption of estates at 1942 values for soldier settlement was under discussion in the Legislative Assembly…

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Anzac Day Sequel

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 3 May 1950 · page 3

A returned soldier who celebrated Anzac Day was fined £ 10 yesterday for driving a motor bicycle while under the influence…

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Adelong Soldiers For Tumblong Property “Rosedale” Subdivided Under Government’s Promotion Scheme

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 4 May 1950 · page 1

THEE ADELONG EX-SERVICEMEN ARE AWAITING THE CROWN SOLICITOR’S APPROVAL BEFORE TAKING OVER THE WELL-KNOWN GUNDAGAI DISTRICT PROPERTY, “ROSEDALE”, WHICH HAS BEEN SUBDIVIDED INTO THREE BLOCKS FOR…

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Anzac Day Beach-head

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 5 May 1950 · page 4

The tide is lapping lazily the beach, I lie at peace half-dozing in the sun,…

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Coolamon & District War Memorial Fund

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 5 May 1950 · page 2

Due to the preparations for the unveiling ceremony on Anzac Day, the committee has not been very active in soliciting donations for…

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The Cold War President Truman Says Position a Lot Better

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 5 May 1950 · page 1

WASHINGTON, Friday — The United States should use every means at its command to win the cold war, President Truman…

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Huge Explosion of War-time Bombs Many Killed and Injured in Sicily

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 5 May 1950 · page 1

ROME, Friday — Thousands. of terrified Sicilians raced through rubble-filled streets after 100 tons of wartime…

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'Furphies' From the Soldiers' Club BOWLS Leeton Soldiers' Club Win Both "B" and "C" Pennants

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 5 May 1950 · page 6

On Sunday last the unfinished and deciding "B" Pennant game was playe don our green. Only nine ends had been completed previously, when the…

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Thailand to Pay Australian War Claim

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 May 1950 · page 1

BANKOK, Friday (A.A.P.-Reuter): Thailand has officially informed the United Kingdom, Australia and India of agreement…

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