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The wars & local soldiers, 1947

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War Brides Return

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 1 January 1947 · page 4

MRS. E. LEE JONES, an Australian war bride who returned today by A.N.A. Skymaster from the United States. Mrs…

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President Declares End of War

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 1 January 1947 · page 6

WASHINGTON, Wednesday. -- President Truman at noon yesterday formally terminated World War II hostilities in a…

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President Declares End of War

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 1 January 1947 · page 2

WASHINGTON, Wednesday. -- President Truman at noon yesterday formally terminated World War II hostilities in a…

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President Declares End of War

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 1 January 1947 · page 2

WASHINGTON, Wednesday. -- President Truman at noon yesterday formally terminated World War II hostilities in a…

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Ships Return To Pre-War Coastal Runs

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 1 January 1947 · page 14

This year the Duntroon, Ormiston, Westralia and Manunda would be available for interstate passenger services, said…

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Army Minister in Japan Hears Soldier' Grievances

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 1 January 1947 · page 7

After a week's tour of the British occupation area in Japan, the Australian Minister for the Army most of the problems which have…

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Soldier Falls From Ferry in Harbor

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 1 January 1947 · page 6

A soldier fell from the Manly ferry about midnight as the ferry crossed the Heads. Passengers threw several lifebuoys…

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BOOKS War Book

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 2 January 1947 · page 9

Damien Parer, brilliant young Catholic cameraman who was killed while serving as official war photographer to the U.S…

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Hospitals, Ambulance Men Treated More Than 350 Wounded By Hailstones And Flying Glass Splinters

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 January 1947 · page 1

More than 350 storm victims were treated yesterday at hospitals and by ambulance officers. Many hundreds of others did not seek skilled attention for minor cuts and bruises. Most of the injured had been hit…

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London's Gayest New Year Since Before War

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 January 1947 · page 3

LONDON, Jan. 1 (A.A.P.).— Huge crowds thronged Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square, and elsewhere in the West End for…

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British Soldiers Mutiny

Daily Mirror · Thursday 2 January 1947 · page 3

PORT SAID, Thursday.--Three A British Army corporals, charged with having led soldiers into a strike on Nov. 11, were found guilty…

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British Soldiers Mutiny

Daily Mirror · Thursday 2 January 1947 · page 6

PORT SAID, Thursday.--Three British Army corporals, charged with having led soldiers into a strike on Nov. 11, were found guilty…

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British Soldiers Mutiny

Daily Mirror · Thursday 2 January 1947 · page 3

PORT SAID, Thursday.--Three British Army corporals, charged with having led soldiers into a strike on Nov. 11, were found guilty…

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British Soldiers Mutiny

Daily Mirror · Thursday 2 January 1947 · page 6

PORT SAID, Thursday.--Three A British Army corporals, charged with having led soldiers into a strike on Nov. 11, were found guilty…

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Welcome Home for Cricketers Returned From the Fighting Forces. and Presentation to Former Secretary of St. George Assn

The St George Call · Friday 3 January 1947 · page 4

St. George Cricket Association is organising a welcome home to members returned from the lighting forces, in the Rockdale Town Hall, on Saturday night,…

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Jew Terrorism Flare-up Six Killed, Many Wounded Breakdown of Phones, Lights

Daily Mirror · Friday 3 January 1947 · page 5

JERUSALEM, Friday.--Jewish terrorist activities flared up yesterday in many parts of Palestine. At least five soldiers and a…

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Jew Terrorism Flare-up Six Killed, Many Wounded Breakdown of Phones, Lights

Daily Mirror · Friday 3 January 1947 · page 5

JERUSALEM, Friday.--Jewish terrorist activities flared up yesterday in many parts of Palestine. At least five soldiers and a…

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War Art Show by British Children

Daily Mirror · Friday 3 January 1947 · page 6

HELSINKI.--A collection of 100 drawings and watercolors made during the war by British schoolchildren whose ages ranged from four…

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Jews Launch Open War in Palestine

The Sun · Friday 3 January 1947 · page 1

JERUSALEM, Friday.--Using flamethrowers for the first time, Jewish terrorists launched attacks against the British along a 100-mile front in Palestine yesterday and last…

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War Damage Surplus Sought For Roads

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 3 January 1947 · page 5

DISPOSAL of surplus money [?]…

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