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The wars & local soldiers, 1953

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Another Soldier Passes Away

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 1 September 1953 · page 1

Another soldier has paid the supreme penalty as the result of the effects of war. Mr. Frederick John Turner, born at Urana forty…

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Man wounded by gunman may die

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 2 September 1953 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday: The dying depositions of a man who was shot fast night, were taken this afternoon. The man is Robert Lennon,…

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Korea war medals now ready

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 2 September 1953 · page 3

CANBERRA, Tuesday: The United Nations and the British Korea Medals were now available from…

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Korea War Medals Now Ready

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 3 September 1953 · page 4

The United Nations and the British Korea Medals were now available from the Central Army Records Office, Melbourne, for issue to Army…

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Soldiers and Scientists Must Co-operate

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 3 September 1953 · page 1

LONDON, Thursday—There is no place for a soldier who refused to consult scientists, Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery…

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Twin had dream about wounded brother

Daily Advertiser · Friday 4 September 1953 · page 3

SYDNEY, Thursday: A P.O.W's twin-sister, who claimed to have second sight, said at Mascot airport today that she had dreamed her wounded brother was safe, and the next day she had received a telegram from him…

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Helped Blind Men After World War Splendid Story Told At the Broadway

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 4 September 1953 · page 2

At the Broadway Theatre to-night and again on Saturday matinee and night, Arthur Kennedy will be seen…

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“Land Taxes Not Needed for Soldier Settlement”

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 7 September 1953 · page 4

The Leader of the Country Party (Lt. col. Bruxner) said last week that there was no justification…

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Britain's Top Soldier to Visit Aust. and N.z. Military Discussions to Take Place

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 9 September 1953 · page 1

LONDON, Wednesday — Field-Marshal Sir John Harding, Chief of the Imperial General Staff, will visit Melbourne in October for talks on military matters, to be followed by similar discussions in…

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Wounded Soldier From Korea to Return to Junee. Arrives Back in Home Town To-day

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 11 September 1953 · page 1

Private P. W. ("Hand- some") Dennis will arrive back in Junee this afternoon after having suffered serious…

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Unveiling of Batlow War Memorial

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 September 1953 · page 4

The Governor of N.S.W. (Lieut.-General Sir John' Northcott) will visit Batlow tomorrow to unveil a war…

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Mangoplah War Memorial to Be Unveiled

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 September 1953 · page 4

Councillors D. Klimpsch and B. Thompson will represent Kyeamba Shire Council at the unvelling of the…

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Letters to the Editor (We do not necessarily endorse the views of our correspondents) Convention on peace and war

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 September 1953 · page 2

Sir,—The letter appearing to the "Advertiser," which' drew attention to the Australian Conference on Peace…

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FURPHIES from the Soldiers Club Bowls

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 11 September 1953 · page 2

At a pleasant evening smoke held in the bowling hut on August 19 last, the winners and runners-up at the 1952/53…

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Increase in War Service Homes

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 14 September 1953 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. C. B. Cutler (CP Orange), vigorously contested charges that the Federal Government…

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Unveiling of Batlow War Memorial

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 14 September 1953 · page 2

The Governor of N.S.W. (Lieut.-General Sir John Northcott) visited Batlow on Saturday last and unveiled…

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Big Increase in War Service Homes

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 14 September 1953 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. C, B. Cutler (C.P. Orange) vigorously contested charges that the Federal Government…

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With the man Soldier Settlers Organise for ’Hopper Threat

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 14 September 1953 · page 7

Soldier settlers at Carraw obitty, near Forbes, have organised for the defence of their crops against the threat of shopper swarms. The move followed a visit…

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Russia Has Lost the Cold War Dr. Adenauer's Statement

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 16 September 1953 · page 1

BONN, Wednesday — West Germany's Chancellor, Dr. Konrad Adenauer, told the…

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Korea Left in Terrible Plight Without Timber or Food, Says Junee Soldier on His Return

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 16 September 1953 · page 1

KOREA HAS BEEN LEFT IN A TERRIBLE PLIGHT WITHOUT ANY TIMBER TO BUILD HOMES AND WITH THE PEOPLE DYING OF STARVATION AND COLD…

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