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The wars & local soldiers, 1950

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Soldiers' Blocks Minister's Advice

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 3 February 1950 · page 1

SYDNEY, Friday—The Minister for Lands (Mr. Sheahan) last night advised ex-servicemen who had not yet applied for…

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Advice on Soldiers' Land Blocks

Daily Advertiser · Friday 3 February 1950 · page 2

SYDNEY, Thursday: The Minister for Lands (Mr. Sheahan) tonight advised ex-servicemen who had not yet applied for…

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'Furphies' From the Soldiers' Club BOWLS

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 3 February 1950 · page 2

Despite the fact that some rinks went to Narrandera, the greens were well patronised. Winners over the week-end were as follows:—…

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War Crime Suspects Seek Trial in Japan

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 4 February 1950 · page 1

TOKYO, Friday (A.A.P. Reuter): Japanese war criminals at Sugamo prison have petitioned the Australian authorities for…

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"Hell"-bomb Brings War Nearer Vatican Paper's View

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 4 February 1950 · page 1

VATICAN CITY, Friday (A.A.P.): The hydrogen bomb means that the cold war is "sliding irresistibly toward a waged war," the Vatican newspaper, "Osservatore Romano," said today…

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Shire May Carry Out Improvements to Anzac Park

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 6 February 1950 · page 8

THE Gundagai Shire President (Mr Stan Glasscock) who has been a staunch advocate for the mprovement of Anzac Park, especially the playing area, is now hopeful that the Shire will agree to his scheme to carry out the works immediately…

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Ex-servicemen Approve of Gundagai War Memorial Plan

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 6 February 1950 · page 1

A combined meeting of the RSL and Legion held last Friday evening approved of the plan for the proposed War Memorial at Gundagai…

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Comment on Current Events the Gundagai War Memorial—

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 6 February 1950 · page 4

Before this year is out the work of constructing the Gundagai War Memorial should have commenced Since permission to build has been…

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Soldier Settlers Doing Well Minister For Lands Reviews Position

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 6 February 1950 · page 2

THE Minister for Lands (Mr. Sheahan) said last week that the position of the majority of soldier settlers whose “assistance period”…

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Prisoners of War

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 7 February 1950 · page 4

The fall of Singapore will be commemorated by a memorial ceremony at the Cenotaph in Martin Place on February 15 this year. Many…

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Four Men and Two Women Detained Following Melbourne Gun War

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 7 February 1950 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Tuesday — In an intensive hunt for a gunman who wounded John Gilligen with a tommy gun burst at Jo[?]mont yesterday, police have detained for questioning four men and two…

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"I Was a Male War Bride" at Roxy and Gardens

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 7 February 1950 · page 2

So extraordinarily popular where ever shown, "I Was a Male War Bride," which may be seen at the Roxy to-night, will be presented on…

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Advice on Soldiers' Land Blocks

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 7 February 1950 · page 4

The Minister for Lands (Mr. W. F. Sheahan) has advised ex-servicemen who had not yet applied for qualification certificates under the…

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Annual meeting of Returned Soldiers' Sub-branch Re-elects Executive Officers

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 7 February 1950 · page 2

For the first time since his election as secretary in 1923, Mr. James Sharpe was absent from the annual meeting of the…

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Excellent Position of Soldier Settlement

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 7 February 1950 · page 4

The Minister for Lands (Mr. Sheahan) said that the position of the majority of soldier settlers whose "assistance…

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Shire Will Level and Grade Anzac Park Oval Work To Commence This Month

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 9 February 1950 · page 1

THE OVAL at Anzac Park is to be graded and levelled, and the work will commence this month. The decision was made at last Tuesday’s Shire meeting, when all councillors agreed, with the exception of Cr Boyton, who stated that in his opinion it was the wrong time…

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“Good Heavens—i’m Slowed!” The Gundagai War Memorial

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 9 February 1950 · page 6

WHEN the War Memorial Committee advised the Gundagai Shire Council this week that it was prepared to proceed with the plans…

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Position of Soldier Settlers

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 9 February 1950 · page 1

The Minister for Lands (Mr. Sheahan)' said that the position of the majority of soldier settlers whose "assistance period" under…

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Soldier Settlers "Position Excellent"

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 9 February 1950 · page 2

The Minister for Lands said that the position of the majority of soldier settlers whose assistance period under the war…

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Soldier Settlers Satisfactory Position

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 10 February 1950 · page 1

The Minister for Lands (Mr. W. F. Sheahan) said this week that the position of the majority of soldier settlers whose "assistance period"…

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