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The wars & local soldiers, 1947

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Arrest of Moslems 'May Lead India to Civil War'

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 28 January 1947 · page 4

BOMBAY, Monday.--Many Indians believe the Punjab Government's action in arresting eight Moslem members of the Punjab Legislative Assembly may lead to civil war…

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Many Ex-War Prisoners Near Breaking Point Legion Chief Blames Public

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 28 January 1947 · page 9

MELBOURNE, Monday.--Many former members of the Eighth Division and other ex-war prisoners seemed close to physical and mental collapse, Mr. B. J. McDonald said…

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Guitar Music for Soldiers

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 28 January 1947 · page 9

AUSTRALIAN SOLDIERS listening to a guitar at Walsh Bay yesterday, alter arriving on the H.M.S. Bonaventure from Japan. Bonaventure brought servicemen to Australia for leave and demobilisation. The ship will take 1.50 British servicemen back to England…

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Revue to Aid Soldiers

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 28 January 1947 · page 5

THE Koolabah Social Club will hold a variety revue in the Campsie Masonic Hall tomorrow night in aid of the Totally and Permanently…

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Revue to Aid Soldiers

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 28 January 1947 · page 5

THE Koolabah Social Club will hold a variety revue in the Campsie Masonic. Hall tomorrow night in aid of the Totally and Permanently…

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Revue to Aid Soldiers

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 28 January 1947 · page 5

THE Koolabah Social Club will hold a variety revue in the Campsie Masonic Hall tomorrow night in aid of the Totally and Permanently…

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Revue to Aid Soldiers

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 28 January 1947 · page 5

THE Koolabah Social Club will hold a variety revue in the Campsie Masonic Hall tomorrow night in aid of the Totally and Permanently…

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Revue to Aid Soldiers

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 28 January 1947 · page 5

THE Koolabah Social Club will hold a variety revue in the Campsie Masonic Hall tomorrow night in aid of the Totally and Permanently…

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V2 for Canberra War Memorial

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 29 January 1947 · page 3

LONDON. Jan. 28 (A.A.P.).—The 10,000-ton Shaw, Savill, and Albion Company vessel Karamea, now loading at London Docks, will take to…

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Helps To Find War Comrades

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 29 January 1947 · page 3

To enable Australian servicemen and ex-servicemen to contact members of the British forces whom they met during the war, an…

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War Neurosis Blamed for "Drunk's" Violence

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 29 January 1947 · page 13

DON McLENNON (29), clerk, was so violent when arrested for drunkenness yesterday, said Sgt. Davis at Central Court today, that he…

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War Neurosis Blamed for "Drunk's" Violence

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 29 January 1947 · page 13

DON McLENNON (29), clerk, was so violent when arrested for drunkenness yesterday, said Sgt. Davis at Central Court today, that he…

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War Novel As "Herald's" New Serial

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 29 January 1947 · page 3

On Saturday the "Herald" will begin serial publication of John Hetherington's prize-winning war novel, "The Winds Are Still."…

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War Neurosis Blamed for "Drunk's" Violence

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 29 January 1947 · page 13

DON McLENNON (29), clerk, was so violent when arrested for drunkenness yesterday, said Sgt. Davis at Central Court today, that he…

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Queen Contest for Soldiers' Memorial

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 29 January 1947 · page 4

A QUEEN competition to assist a £20,000 fund for a district soldiers' memorial hall will be inaugurated this week by…

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Queen Contest for Soldiers' Memorial

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 29 January 1947 · page 4

A QUEEN competition to assist a £20,000 fund for a district soldiers' memorial hall will be inaugurated this week by…

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War Bride From China

Daily Mirror · Thursday 30 January 1947 · page 5

LAC KENNETH MULHERN, R.A.F., and his Chinese war bride. They are shown of the Glasgow home of the airman's…

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War Bride From China

Daily Mirror · Thursday 30 January 1947 · page 5

LAC KENNETH MULHERN, R.A.F., and his Chinese war bride. They are shown at the Glasgow home of the airman's…

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War Bride From China

Daily Mirror · Thursday 30 January 1947 · page 5

LAC KENNETH MULHERN, R.A.F., and his Chinese war bride. They are shown at the Glasgow home of the airman's…

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War Bride From China

Daily Mirror · Thursday 30 January 1947 · page 5

LAC KENNETH MULHERN, R.A.F., and his Chinese war bride. They are shown at the Glasgow home of the airman's…

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