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The wars & local soldiers, 1950

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Another World War? Serious Situation In Korea

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 30 November 1950 · page 1

Fears that the Korean conflict will touch off a world war mounted sharply yesterday because of these developments— In Korea it became increasingly evident that…

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Onus of General War on Chinese Reds

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 30 November 1950 · page 1

LONDON, Thursday. — The Foreign Secretary, Mr. Bevin, in the foreign affairs debate in the House of Commons yesterday,…

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Is World War Iii On? Forbodings in U.N. Circles

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 30 November 1950 · page 1

LAKE SUCCESS, Thursday.—United Nations' circles privately expressed forebodings yesterday on the chance of localising the…

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World War Feared

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 1 December 1950 · page 2

Fears that the korean conflict will touch off a world war mounted sharply on Wednesday because of developments. in Korea it became…

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Avoid War with China Mr. Churchill's Advice

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 1 December 1950 · page 1

LONDON, Friday — The Opposition leader, Mr. Winston Churchill, yesterday declared, in the House of Commons, that the…

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Rabbit War Has Started—At Least on Paper

Daily Advertiser · Friday 1 December 1950 · page 5

Well, the rabbit war has started—on paper. So far it is more a war of organisation than of strategic and tactical novel. And, as far as I can see, it will be months before the big guns are brought into…

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'Furphies' From the Soldiers' Club Children's Xmas Party

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 1 December 1950 · page 6

Members are reminded that applications are available at the office for the Children's Xmas Party to be held in the Club grounds on Dec. 21…

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Ships Cancel Trip to China; War Fears

Daily Advertiser · Monday 4 December 1950 · page 3

HONG KONG, Sunday (A.A.P.-Reuter): American crewmen of the Isbrantsen Shipping Company's freighter, Flying Clipper,…

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Gift of Flock Rams for Soldier Settlers

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 4 December 1950 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday — The second annual gift of 100 Bundamar flock rums, donated for soldier settlers by the estate of…

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War Memorial Shrine 'Clear the Debt' Appeal

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 5 December 1950 · page 5

When the Memorial Building Committee launched its appeal in mid-July, to "Clear the Debt" on the Memorial Shrine, it counted…

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War Gratuities May Reach £80,000,000

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 5 December 1950 · page 1

Application forms for war gratuities payable next March are now available at many post offices. An army spokesman said that…

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U.N. May be Beaten By Chinese in Korean War Situation Causes Alarm

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 5 December 1950 · page 1

NEW YORK, Monday (A.A.P.): American officials conceded that the militry situation in Korea had deteriorated to such a point that the United Nations [?]ght not be able to defeat aggression by Communist China, the "New York Times" diplomatic correspondent (James Reston) said in a despatch from…

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Chinese Race on in Korea War Further Threats to American Eighth Army

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 6 December 1950 · page 5

(A.A.P.) TOKIO: Exploiting their mastery in the centre of the Korean peninsula, the Chinese Communists are reported to have…

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More Enlist for Armed Forces

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 6 December 1950 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Tuesday: Navy Army and Air Force enlistments in the week ended Sunday, December 3 numbered 187, of whom…

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Sisters Rush to See Wounded Men From Korea

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 7 December 1950 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday: Two distraught women rushed on to the tarmac at Mascot Aerodrome this morning as soon as a…

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Questions Asked on MacArthur's Handling of War

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 7 December 1950 · page 1

LONDON, Wednesday (A.A.P.): Some Britten members of Parliament showed themselves still uneasy today over General…

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13-Nation Appeal to End War at 38Th. Parallel

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 7 December 1950 · page 1

LAKE SUCCESS, Wednesday (A.A.P.): Thirteen Asian and Middle Eastern nations, led by India, have appealed to the Chinese Communist and North Korean authorities to halt their forces at the 38th Parallel. Simultaneously, it was announced that India's Sir Benegal Rau, who has been…

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Post-War Record in Home-Building Wagga House to be Auctioned

Daily Advertiser · Friday 8 December 1950 · page 2

WORKMEN in Sullivan Avenue, Wagga, are busy creating a post-war record…

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Uncertain World and War Preparations Interesting View in Bank Of N.S.W. Circular

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 8 December 1950 · page 7

Greater military preparedness is imperative in the uncertain world situation to-day. Unfortunately it coincides with economic preasures…

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Britain Moves Defence Stocks Getting Materials Away From Wharves Significant Move On Cold War Front

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 8 December 1950 · page 1

(A.A.P., LONDON: The Board of Trade President, Mr. Harold; Wilson, announced in Parliament That Britain's stocks of strategic…

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