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The wars & local soldiers, 1950

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Russia's Proposal to End War

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 21 July 1950 · page 1

LONDON, Friday— Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister (Andrel Gromyko) told the British Ambassador (Sir David Kelly)…

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Dollars for Development Lessons of Korean War

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 21 July 1950 · page 4

"The Communist invasion of South Korea throws a gauntlet at Australia's feet," says the bulletin of the Federal Parliamentary Country…

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Aerial Surveys to Help Soldier Settlement

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 21 July 1950 · page 2

The Minister for Lands (Mr. Renshaw) said that the use of aerial photography for surveys of large properties would…

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'Furphies' From the Soldiers' Club TENNIS

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 21 July 1950 · page 2

Commencing at 9.45 a.m. on Sunday morning, a Mixed American Doubles Tournament will be conducted. All members of the club and their…

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'Furphies' From the Soldiers' Club BOWLS

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 21 July 1950 · page 8

Another fine week-end enabled the championships to be further advanced and some important and interesting games were decided…

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Renshaw Wants Land for Soldier Blocks New Legislation May Come Before Cabint

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 21 July 1950 · page 1

SYDNEY, Friday: The Minister for Lands, Mr. Ren[?]haw, said today that the Government would consider taking over large estates…

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Dr. Evatt Accuses Govt. on "Silence" Over Korean War "People Entitled to More Information, Confidence"

Daily Advertiser · Monday 24 July 1950 · page 1

SYDNEY, Sunday: Dr. H. V. Evatt tonight criticised the Federal Government, which he said was withholding information on Australia's part in the Korean war. Dr. Evatt, Deputy Leader of the Opposition, said in a broadcast that the…

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Biggest Single Victory Since War Started Yanks Encouraged by Success. Big Enemy Tank Attack Smashed

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 24 July 1950 · page 1

(A.A.P.) TOKIO, Monday: A thunderous artillery duel between United States and North Korean Communist forces was in…

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War of Women's Magazines

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 25 July 1950 · page 6

Major developments in the newspaper war—never a cold one—may be expected from urgent moves being made in Sydney and Melbourne…

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The Korean War and Awkward Questions

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 25 July 1950 · page 2

Two prominent Australians voiced over the weekend sentiments regarding the Korean War which will meet with the approval of everyone who wishes Australia and the other member States of the United Nations to pay…

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Suspected War Criminal Dies at Los Negros

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 25 July 1950 · page 3

LOS NEGROS, Monday (AAP-Reuter): A suspected Japanese war criminal charged with the murder of Australian…

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"Clear the Debt", appeal Leeton War Memorial Shrine

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 25 July 1950 · page 2

The Leeton District Memorial Shrine is the citizens' monument to the World War II heroes of this community. It is…

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Korean War May Delay Lifting of Ban on Rice

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 25 July 1950 · page 1

CANBERRA, Monday: The Commonwealth Government's plans to lift the ban on rice consumption in Australia at a…

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Trade Unionists "Will Destroy Fifth Column" Opposing Korean War, Warns A.w.u. Secretary

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 25 July 1950 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday: "I warn this fifth column in our midst that if they persist in their attempts, through bogus industrial issues, to represent to the world that the Australian worker will not play his part to help the United Nations, the wrath of the trade unionists will destroy them."…

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Third World War Can Be Averted Root Out Soviet Fifth Column In Free Countries

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 25 July 1950 · page 3

The Korean outbreak does not necessarily mean a third world war, is the opinion of Mr. Chas. Anderson, M.H.R. (Hume). Mr. Anderson, in a letter to this paper, says that by rooting out all the Soviet Fifth Columns of the freecountries the world would go to a…

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War Service Land Settlement

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 26 July 1950 · page 2

The Minister for Lands (Mr. Renshaw) issued a reminder to ex-servicemen interested in war service land settlement, who…

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Lands Minister Gives Advice Ex-Servicemen and War Service Settlement

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 26 July 1950 · page 8

The Minister for Lands (Mr. Renshaw) to-day issued a reminder to ex-servicemen interested in War Service land settlement who…

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Mr. Calwell Again Attacks Mr. Spender on Korean War Policy

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 July 1950 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Tuesday: The former Minister for Information and Immigration (Mr. Calwell) said today that it was foolish for the Minister for External Affairs (Mr. Spender) to "pretend that he and his…

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Global War Now "Real Possibility"

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 July 1950 · page 1

WASHINGTON, Wed. (AAP): A global war was a "real and distinct possibility at any time", Representative Carl Vinson told…

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Reminder on War Service Land Settlement

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 July 1950 · page 2

The Minister for Lands (Mr. Renshaw) today issued a reminder to ex-servicemen interested in war service land…

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