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The wars & local soldiers, 1951

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U.n. Embargo on War Materials for Aggressors

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 19 May 1951 · page 5

FLUSHING MEADOW, Friday: The United Nations political committee by a large majority last night imposed a boycott on the export of strategic materials to Communist China and North Korea. THE vote was 45 in favor,…

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Anzac C.o. Is Dead

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Monday 21 May 1951 · page 3

Field Marshal Lord Birdwood died on Thursday at Hampton Court Palace, London, aged 85. Lord Bird-wood commanded the Australian…

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Death of Mr. Vincent O'sullivan Decorated First War Soldier Buried To-day

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 21 May 1951 · page 5

The death occurred very suddenly in St. Vincent's Hospital on Friday night last of a native of Junee, Mr. Vincent Dominic…

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U.s. War Cost Huge

Daily Advertiser · Monday 21 May 1951 · page 3

NEW YORK, Sunday (A.A.P.): Air Force Secretary Thomas Finletter said yesterday that the…

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"Crazy" All-out War on China

Daily Advertiser · Monday 21 May 1951 · page 1

LONDON, Sunday (A.A.P): War Minister Strachey said yesterday that an all-out assault on China would…

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Death of Mr. Vincent O'sullivan Decorted First War Soldier

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 22 May 1951 · page 1

The death occurred very suddenly, in St. Vincent's Hospital of Mr. Vincent Dominic O'Sullivan, aged 61. The younger son…

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Urana C.w.a. Donates £25 to War Memorial Fund

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 22 May 1951 · page 1

At a branch meeting on Thursday last, the Urana C.W.A. unanimously decided to add £10 to the £15 raised at the…

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World War Feared Over Persia

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 23 May 1951 · page 1

NEW YORK, Tuesday (A.A.P.): There would be danger of World War Three if Britain sent…

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N.Z. Frigate Back From War

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 23 May 1951 · page 1

BRISBANE, Tuesday: After serving nine months in Korean waters, the New Zealand frigate Tutira, on her way home, berthed…

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More Talk of "Holy War" Demonstration Today in Persia

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 23 May 1951 · page 1

TEHERAN, Tuesday (A.A.P.): The "Daily Herald" correspondent says that Persia's religious leaders, led by fanatical Seyed Kashani, are whipping up the people for a mammoth demonstration today—a religious festival—against…

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Britain Wool Lowest Since End of War. U.S. Stock-piling Has Big Affect on Markets

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 23 May 1951 · page 5

United States sheep and lambs on January 1, 1951 were estimated to total 31,505,000 head, an increase of 762,000 on the corres…

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Korea War Limits U.s. Potential

Daily Advertiser · Friday 25 May 1951 · page 4

WASHINGTON, Thursday (A.A.P.): The Korean war limited U.S. ability to counter possible Russian aggression elsewhere, General Omar Bradley said yesterday…

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The Korean War Good Reports of U.n. Forces

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 25 May 1951 · page 1

TOKIO, Friday (AAP-Reuter) — A powerful Allied armored tank force plunged north across the 36th parallel yesterday, and split the enemy forces reeling back to the cast and central Korea…

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"Ice-Cream" Soldiers

Daily Advertiser · Friday 25 May 1951 · page 1

SAN FRANCISCO, Thursday (A.A.P.): The American soldier is a product of too many canteens and ice-cream cones,…

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'Furphies' From the Soldiers' Club BOWLS Championship Matches

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 25 May 1951 · page 6

On Saturday last two A. grade rink matches were played, which resulted in a win for the first mentioned players: W. Wynn, W. Campbell, R…

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Another Effort to Settle Korean War Cease-fire Proposals to Be Submitted

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 28 May 1951 · page 1

NEW YORK, Monday — Communist China and North Korea are expected shortly to be given another chance to settle the Korean war by a ceasefire on tho 38th parallel, it was learned here…

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"Ice-cream" Soldiers

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Monday 28 May 1951 · page 4

The American soldier is a product ol too many canteens and ice-cream cones, according to U.S. Marine Brigadier-General Lewis Puller. "We…

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Temporary Honour Roll to Be Removed

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 29 May 1951 · page 2

The Council has decided to remove the Honour Roll in Chelmsford Place adjacent to the public library in agreement with the…

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Seven Deniliquin Farms for Ex-soldiers

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 29 May 1951 · page 1

SYDNEY, Tuesday — The Minister for Lands (Mr. Renshaw) announced that seven farms on "Merriginnie" Estate,…

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Statement by the Minister for the Army Conditions of Enlistment

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 29 May 1951 · page 3

Many men who, because of their age or medical classification, have not been eligible previously for full-time duty in the…

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