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The wars & local soldiers, 1952

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KOREA. Bridge Takes War to Reds

Construction · Wednesday 23 January 1952 · page 16

The longest bridge in Korea, the Forney Bridge, which crosses the Puhkan River in the Chunchon area, was built in 23 days by the 62nd Engineer…

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War Combatants Hinged on Secret Mission

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 23 January 1952 · page 18

CAPETOWN, Wed. (A.P.).--Former South African Defence Minister(Mr. Oswald Pirow) said here this week that he had been instructed by the late Mr. Neville Chamberlain to offer Hitler a free hand in Eastern Europe in 1938 if the Jews were allowed to leave the Reich with half their property…

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Advance Australia — to peace or to war?

Tribune · Wednesday 23 January 1952 · page 5

From rugged beginnings as transported convicts and adventurous pioneer settlers, Australian workers have emerged today as a mighty force that once united can lead our nation forward to a glorious future…

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Churchill’s yes to war on China

Tribune · Wednesday 23 January 1952 · page 11

CHURCHILL’S speech to the US Congress is one of the most dangerous and insane public statements that has ever been…

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No Global War by Reds Says General Eisenhower

The Sun · Wednesday 23 January 1952 · page 4

PARIS, Wednesday.--General Eisenhower said yesterday it would be a very foolish policy for Russia to con template a global war. "I believe that she sees…

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Farmers restive in crisis; need workers’ support War policy brings famine near

Tribune · Wednesday 23 January 1952 · page 12

With Australia drifting fast towards a food famine, the problems of the farmers have never before been of such concern to the organised workers. FORECASTS of rationing of…

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2100 officers in 2 years for CMF Reorganisation will put the Army on war footing

The Sun · Wednesday 23 January 1952 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--2100 officers will be appointed to the citizen military force in the next two years and 315 units will be formed in all…

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Huston's War Epic

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 January 1952 · page 11

Another war film, about an earlier war that never seems to lose its appeal to film audiences, also comes to Sydney to-morrow. TOP-FLIGHT director…

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War Memorial Prize Models

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 January 1952 · page 5

CANBERRA, Wednesday.—Prize winning models in the competition for a design for an Australian war…

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World War Danger Less Acute

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 January 1952 · page 2

On the prospects of avoiding a third world war, General Eisenhower has reached the same general…

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Wealthy Greer Carson War From Films Now

Daily Mirror · Thursday 24 January 1952 · page 25

HOLLYWOOD, Thurs.--One Christmas gift to Greer Garson from her millionaire husband, Buddy Vogelson, was (a pair of matched pear-shaped diamond earrings. Movies don't bother Greer much now…

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Wealthy Greer Garson War Prom Films Now

Daily Mirror · Thursday 24 January 1952 · page 25

HOLLYWOOD, Thurs.--One Christmas gift to Greer arson from her millionaire husband, Buddy Vogelson, was iiiair of matched pear-shaped diamond earrings. Movies [?]n't bother Greer much now…

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Grim novel on war Arrow To The Heart, by Albrecht Goes. (London: Michael Joseph.)

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 24 January 1952 · page 4

THIS book is a sincere and realistic account of one of the cruel happenings of war—a military…

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Huge Gift For Ex-soldiers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 January 1952 · page 4

The late Mr. E. S. W. Paul, formerly managing director in Australia of Schweppes Ltd., and…

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Former War Artist Takes Archibald Prize

The Sun · Friday 25 January 1952 · page 3

South Australian artist ivor Hele today was awarded the £500 Archibald Prize for 1951. He won Australi'a…

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NSW Jewish War Memorial Members Activities

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 25 January 1952 · page 12

Every Sunday afternoon and night Librarian in attendance. Monday, Tuesday,…

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UK "Set On Path" To China War

Daily Mirror · Friday 25 January 1952 · page 2

LONDON, Wed. (Extel).-- The Prime Minister (Mr. Churchill) may be "setting Britain on a…

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Jewish War Veterans Award Acheson Gold Medal

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 25 January 1952 · page 2

NEW YORK (JTA) United States Secretary of State Dean Acheson was awarded the 1951 gold medal for…

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UK "Set On Path" To China War

Daily Mirror · Friday 25 January 1952 · page 7

LONDON, Wed. (Extel).-- The Prime Minister (Mr. Churchill) may be "setting Britain on a…

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UK "Set On Path" To China War

Daily Mirror · Friday 25 January 1952 · page 2

LONDON, Wed. (Extel).--The Prime Minister (Mr. Churchill) may be "setting Britain on a…

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