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The wars & local soldiers, 1950

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Cmf "Better Trained Than Pre-war"

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 June 1950 · page 5

The Army Director of Infantry, Brigadier I. R. Campbell, who recently completed a 20,000-mile…

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“Beware of Those Attacking Soldier Settlement” Billy Sheahan Hits Out At Wagga Meeting

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 1 June 1950 · page 10

“Beware of those who are attacking soldier settlement today—they they are enemies of the country.” This was stated Tuesday night…

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COOLAMON & District War Memorial Fund (By the Publicity Officer)

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 2 June 1950 · page 2

Since our last report, further donations have been received as enumerated below, and the committee will he clad of further…

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'Furphies' From the Soldiers' Club BOWLS

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 2 June 1950 · page 2

Whilst the weather during the past week-end was cold, a good roll up of members was evident. The opportunity was taken to…

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War Pensions Tribunal Appointed

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 June 1950 · page 1

CANBERRA, Friday: Three ex-servicemen with outstanding war service records, have been appointed to the No. 3 War…

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Generals and Admirals Among Alleged Jap. War Criminals

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 June 1950 · page 1

LOS NEGROS (Admiralty Islands), Friday (A.A.P.-Reuter): Three generals and three admirals are among the 95 alleged Japanese war criminals whose trials begin here on Monday…

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Pope Urges "Fuller Life" to Counter War Danger

Daily Advertiser · Monday 5 June 1950 · page 1

VATICAN CITY, Sunday (A.A.P.): The Pope yesterday issued a warning; that a ruinous cold war threatens a hot and burning war." He called upon the "great human family" to…

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Wool Market Aspects. Crossbred Clip Up On Pre-War

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 5 June 1950 · page 2

No signs show of any apprecition nor reduction in the value of able decrease in wool consump the sheep’s staple. Competition has…

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Japanese War Trials Begin Military Parade As Forerunner to Court

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 5 June 1950 · page 1

(A.A.P.) LOS NEGROS: In a simple formal military parade' in front of the court room where they will arbitrate for the next six…

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Six Murdered Men Were in His Regiment Member of War Crimes Court Replaced

Daily Advertiser · Monday 5 June 1950 · page 1

LOS NEGROS, Sunday: An Australian Army officer has asked to be relieved of duty as a member of the War Crimes Court which opens here tomorrow so that there can be no suggestion of partiality…

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Sheahan Opens Campaign Minister For Lands Tells Of Success of Soldier settlement

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 5 June 1950 · page 2

“SINCE assuming office as Minister for Lands, I have endeavoured to streamline that Department. I have fought for closer settlement, and I have endeavoured eliminate some of those matters which have called forth most stringent condemnation by members of…

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Roundhouse and Soldier Settlement Plus Improvements to Come Ensures Junee Stability Says Hon E. Graham

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 5 June 1950 · page 7

JUNEE'S STABILITY HAD BEEN ASSURED BY THE NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT, THE MINISTER FOR AGRICULTURE. (HON. E. H. GRAHAM) SAID ON SATURDAY MORNING LAST AND, HE ADDED, THAT THIS HAD BEEN…

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Wool Market Aspects Crossbred Clip Up On Pre-War

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 6 June 1950 · page 4

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., report: No signs show of any appreciable decrease in wool coasumption nor reduction in the value of the sheep's…

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Court Told How Eight Australian POW's Were Shot War Crimes Trials Begin

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 6 June 1950 · page 1

LOS NEGROS (Admiralty Islands), Monday: In spite of strong protests by Brigadier A. L. Varley. M.C., eight Australian prisoners-of-war were shot at Tavoy, South Burma, on June 6, 1942 without being heard and without being given a trial…

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First Day of New War to Be Decisive Phase General Kenny's Frank Statement

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 6 June 1950 · page 1

DETROIT, Tuesday — Air Force General George Kenny said today that the decisive phase of the now war would be fought the day it broke out…

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Soldier Settlement Key Of Mr. W. F. Sheahan's Appeal For Elector's Support Address At Tumut

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 6 June 1950 · page 1

Speaking at Tumut on Saturday last the Minister for Lands, Mr. W. F. Sheahan, Labor candidate for the Burrinjuck seat at the forthcoming Stale election, said: The recent conference at Canberra, although it did not go to…

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Wounded Fiancee and Suicided, Police Believe

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 7 June 1950 · page 7

SYDNEY, Tuesday: Police believe a man poisoned himself after he had viciously attacked his young fiancee with a…

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"War Could Be Decided on Day It Breaks Out"

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 7 June 1950 · page 1

DETROIT, Tuesday (A.A.P.): A decisive phase of any new war would be fought the day it broke out, according to General George…

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U.S. Could Win Hot War Confident Assertions by U.S. Defence Authorities

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 7 June 1950 · page 1

WASHINGTON. Wednesday — Western Europe can be held against any enemy attack, provided the rate of progress of the…

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Soldier Settlement Lag Is Terrific Criticism by C. P. Candidate On Wheat Handling

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 7 June 1950 · page 7

The sincerity of the McGirr Government is seriously open to question, Mr. Eric Blamey, Country Party candidate for Wagga, said…

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