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The wars & local soldiers, 1951

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General: World War Three May Have Been Prevented in Korea

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 19 April 1951 · page 4

CHICAGO, Wednesday (A.A.P.): Quick United Nations' action in Korea might have stayed the Kremlin's hand as it was about to precipitate World War Three, General Omar Bradley, declared last night."Because we are intent on preventing World War Three, we are not…

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Returned Soldiers' League Narrandera Sub-Branch' Annual Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 19 April 1951 · page 1

The annual meeting of the Nerran-dera sub-branch of the R£.6. and ' A.I. League on Friday last was large-ly attended;"" . . . . ' Before opening the meeting the President (Mr. E. S. Cameron) ask-…

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Some Soldier Settlers Cannot Cope With Rabbit Infestation P.P. Board to Explain Circumstances to Minister Two More Prosecutions To Be Launched

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 19 April 1951 · page 3

Following a complete and fine tooth comb inspection of all soldier settlements within the Gundagai PP Board District, the opinion has been reached by the directorate that three settlers are unable to cope with the…

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Anzac Day March

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 20 April 1951 · page 2

All taking part in the march on Wednesday next, Anzac Day, are asked to assemble in front of the Court House in time to…

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Anzac Commemoration St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 20 April 1951 · page 2

The service at St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Tumut, on Sunday evening next, April 22, will be conducted as the annual…

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"Southern Cross" Will Publish Early on Anzac Day

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 20 April 1951 · page 3

The "Southern Cross" will be published on Ansae Day, Wednesday next April 25th. The edition will be available…

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Anzac Day Service at Shrine Instead of Roxy Theatre

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 20 April 1951 · page 4

The last meeting of the Leeton sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers Association, decided to hold the Anzac Day Service at…

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[?]Pact with U.s. Hailed As Greatest Single Advance Since War Australians.consider Pacific Security Will Now Be Assurer

Daily Advertiser · Friday 20 April 1951 · page 1

CANBERRA, Thursday: President Truman's statement that the United States is moving towards a Pacific Security Pact with Australia and New Zealand was today described by the Minister for External Affairs (Mr. Spender) as "the…

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'Furphies' From the Soldiers' Club BOWLS

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 20 April 1951 · page 6

On Sunday last the final of the A grade pennant was played at Narrandera between the Leeton Soldiers Club and the Wade Club and after a…

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Myxomatosis in Bethungra Area Soldier Settler Leaving Wantabadgery Block?

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 20 April 1951 · page 6

Myxomatosis has spread into the Bethungra district, said Mr. W. W. Duncan, stock inspector, at the last meeting of the Gundagai P.P…

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Returned Men's Club to Open at Holbrook Soon

Daily Advertiser · Monday 23 April 1951 · page 3

At the monthly meeting of the Holbrook subbranch of the R.S.L., members were pleased to hear that the long awaited…

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Anzac Day

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Monday 23 April 1951 · page 2
Also in The Gundagai Independent

This year the Anzac Day commemoration services will be conducted by the R.S.S and A.I. League, the Municipal Council at its meeting on…

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Sydney Beer Shortage for Anzac Day

Daily Advertiser · Monday 23 April 1951 · page 3

SYDNEY, Sunday : Man returned soldiers' organisations are annoyed at the proposal of many Sydney hotels to stay…

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Anzac Day Ceremonies Next Wednesday’s Celebrations

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 23 April 1951 · page 1

Next Wednesday April 25 is Anzac Day and the occasion will be suitably celebrated in Gundagai, with special…

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'Might Start World War"

Daily Advertiser · Monday 23 April 1951 · page 6

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, (West Virginia), Sunday: An Allied attack on Communist China might start World War…

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Reds Prepare for Sea War

Daily Advertiser · Monday 23 April 1951 · page 3

Viscount Hall, First Lord of the Admiralty, described in the House of Lords recently Russian preparations for a…

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War Memorial Committee to Hold Annual Meeting This Month

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 23 April 1951 · page 3

The annual general meeting of the Gundagai District War Memorial committee is set down for Monday April 30th…

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Pilgrim Statue to Be Exhibited at St. Joseph's Next Wednesday the Pilgrim Statue at St. Joseph's Chruch, Junee, at 3 Pm. on April 25th., Anzac Day. This Is a Replica of the Statue Which Is Venerated at Fatima in Portugal, and Was Made According to Instructions Given by Lucia Santos (Now Sister M. Lucia), the Sole Survivor of the Three Children to Whom the Blessed Virgin Appeared in 1917

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 23 April 1951 · page 1

Since most people in distant countries cannot join the vast crowds of pilgrims to the shrine at Fatima. this statue has been…

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Anzac Day Commemoration Commences with Dawn Service To-morrow (Wed.), April 25, will be Anzac Day

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 24 April 1951 · page 2

In Leeton the day will be observed as follows:—4.30 a.m., Dawn Service at Monument…

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