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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1917

5,026 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 17 of 250

Duration of the War

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 29 January 1917 · page 2

Von Weigand considers the war will last throughout the whole of 1917. he believes the British and French will make a gigantic effort…

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Australia Day Celebrations in London. Wounded Anzacs Entertained London

The Bathurst Times · Monday 29 January 1917 · page 4

All the Agents-General offices are closed yesterday in honor or Australia Day. Crowds of Australian soldiers bedecked with wattle blossoms, paraded…

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Win the War. the War Loan. Work for Recruiting Committees

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 29 January 1917 · page 4

A number of the recruiting committees have already got their organisation going for the purpose of obtaining subscribers to the War…

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Only War Matters. Montreal

The Bathurst Times · Monday 29 January 1917 · page 2

The "Gazette" opines that that war matters 'must fully occupy the necessarily brief session of the Imperial War Conference…

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Empire War Council. Discussion of Imperial Questions

Leader · Monday 29 January 1917 · page 4

Mr. Lloyd George in an important interview on the subject of the forthcoming Imperial War Council with the London correspondent of the…

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The War Loan. Work for Recruiting Committees

Leader · Monday 29 January 1917 · page 6

A number of the recruiting committees have already got their organisation going for the purpose of obtaining subscribers to the war loan in…

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The Holy of Holies. Dominions and the War Council

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 29 January 1917 · page 2

The Yorkshire "Observer" says: "The dominion sacrifices are not proportionate to ours. This should be steadfastly considered when they are admitted into the 'holy of…

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The War Riga Offensive. Russians Driven Back. Bulgars Caught on Danube

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 29 January 1917 · page 2

A Berlin official report states:— "There has been a revival of artillery activity south-west of Riga.' Wednesday's official message…

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Fight to a Finish British Determination. War Minister Speaks. London

The Bathurst Times · Monday 29 January 1917 · page 3

Lord Darby, Minister for war, speaking at the annual meeting of the Liverpool Workmen's Association, said: "We will fight until we have won…

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Western News Blayney and District to Win the War. League Formed in Blayney

The Bathurst Times · Monday 29 January 1917 · page 1

The Mayor (Ald. Westgarth), presided at a meeting held in Blayney Town Hall for the purpose of dealing with the new Recruiting Campaign…

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Daring Australians. High Praise From Karl Von Weigand. Prospects of the War Discussed

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 29 January 1917 · page 2

Karl Von Weigand, the most famous American Correspondent in Germany during a brief visit to New York gave an exclusive…

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To-day's War News the Wilsonian Doctrine. What It May Bring Forth. London

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 29 January 1917 · page 2

An Amsterdam correspondent says that the German writer, Maximilian Harden, writing in the "Zukunft," says President Wilson's principles will be fruitful, despite the coldness of…

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Submarines to Decide German View of the War. the Ruthlessness Campaign New York

The Bathurst Times · Monday 29 January 1917 · page 2

Mr. Cyril Brown, the "World's" Berlin correspondent, says that the conviction is growing in naval circles that the submarine campaign against…

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The War. (Australian Cable Association Messages.) on the Westrn Front. Guynemer's 28th Capture. London

Leader · Monday 29 January 1917 · page 2

A French communique states that the Germans yesterday attacked at four points from Avocourt wood to a East Morthomme. Our fire drove them…

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Whole of This Year Forecast Of War's Duration. Allies' Wester Blow. Views of Famous Correspondent New York

The Bathurst Times · Monday 29 January 1917 · page 2

Von Wiegand, the berlin press correspondent, considers the war will last throughout the whole of 1917. He believes the British and French will make…

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Soldiers Dependents Fund Toronto

The Bathurst Times · Monday 29 January 1917 · page 3

A four days' campaign resulted in the raising of 3,359 dollars for the Soldiers' Dependents' Fund…

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Imprisoned Soldiers. Agitation for Release. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Monday 29 January 1917 · page 3

The P.L.L. has sent out circular letter to each branch requesting that signatures obtained for a petition urging the release of certain soldiers now…

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Soldiers' Parcels. a Warning. No Letters to Be Enclosed

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 29 January 1917 · page 4

The following communications, from the joint hon. secretaries of the Central Society, which speaks for itself, and the caution of which it is…

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Charge at Flers Cunner Cridland's Experience. Wounded with Shrapnel

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 30 January 1917 · page 3

Mrs. H. J. Cridland, of 265 Peel-street, has received a letter from her son, Gunner Alfred Cridland, of the machine gun section, from Bethnal…

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War Loan Economy Federal Treasurer's Advice

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 30 January 1917 · page 1

In a life of varied experiences, Mr. A. Poymon, Federal Treasurer; has observed the freedom with which people spend money in some…

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