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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 20 of 250

The War Loan Explained

Molong Argus · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 1

In order that the conditions of the local Commonwealth Loan may be easily understood it is explained that subscribers may take bonds which are…

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The War and Politics

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 3

In mentioning the Commonwealth political deadlock it has to be recollected that the position might possibly change, and the atmosphere become clarified, almost any day,…

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Subscribe to the War Loan

Leader · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 2

It should scarcely be necessary for me to appeal to the loyal citizens of Australia to help to make the Fourth Commonwealth War Loan a success…

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In and Around Sydney. War Conditions

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 8

The attention of New South Wales was never before so representatively reflected upon commercial questions as it is today. The war has considerably changed the economic…

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The War. Kultur in Poland. London

Molong Argus · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 5

The "Times" gives additional details of the position of affairs in Poland, where all industries are dead, factories closed and dismantled, the…

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An Appeal to Farmers. Buy War Bonds

Molong Argus · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 3

Can you think without emotion of the heroic struggles of the Allies to save the Empire and Europe from the curse of military despotism? Do[?]…

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Most Decisive Period of War Amsterdam

National Advocate · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 2

Dr. Bethman Hollweg and Herr Zimmerman have returned to Berlin headquarters, after lengthily debating the policy of the war by land and sea…

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Gravest Crisis. War or Peace. New York

The Bathurst Times · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 2

The "Now York Times" Washington correspondent states that neither President Wilson nor Mr. Lansing will comment on the German note, but the…

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The War. (Australian Cable Association Messages.) LONDON

Leader · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 6

A Frcnch communique states: We effectively bombarded enemy works in the region of Eixabaucourt and Woevre. A detachment penetrated…

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America Stirred Closer to War Than Ever. Washington

National Advocate · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 2

The capitals are stirred to the depths by the Kaiser's note. Diplomatic and the general view is that United States is closer to war tonight…

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The War. the Pirates. Increasingly Cruel Methods. Berlin Perturbed. London

Molong Argus · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 3

Though the sinkings have some what diminished, the Gorman submarine methods are increasingly cruel, as is instanced in the following…

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Declaration of War. What the American Press Thinks. New York

The Bathurst Times · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 2

The port of New York has been temporary closed against outgoing vessesl under instructions from the Port collector. A torpedo boat has turned back…

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The War Premier and Prelate. Mr. Holman Replies to Archbishop Mannix

The Bathurst Times · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 4

The Premier of N.S.W. [?]sensses the war. [?] saw with profound regredt," said Mr. Holman, "the statement attributed…

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Military Offences Remission of Sentences. Forbes War Committee's Activity. Forbes

National Advocate · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 1

Representation was recently made by the secretary of the War Service Committee to the Minister for Defence, regarding remission of sentences on…

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Annexing Belgium a German Condition. Another Plain Declaration. Future War. Amsterdam

The Bathurst Times · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 3

Herr Westarp, the leader of the Conservatives in the Reichstag, speaking at Dresden, said it was absolutely essental that Germany should annex Belgium in…

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A Soldier's Letter

Molong Argus · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 4

Pte. Jack Radnedge, writing home from Rollestone Camp, Salisbury, under date 10/12/16, says:— We are both O K and getting [?]…

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A Soldier's Trials Lost Wife and Family. Charged with Fraud. London

The Bathurst Times · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 3

E. H. Heckte, a temporary [?]tenant, has been court-martialled on a charge of cashing valueless cheques. The accused gave evidence that he…

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Orange Rifle Club. Chance for Returned Soldier

Leader · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 6

Lieut. Colonel Luscombe, actuated by Mr. B. A. Tillett, secretary of the local Rifle Club, and Mr. Pigott, M.P., is interesting himself in the…

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Our Soldiers' Letter Box. Pte. Walter Price

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 3

Pte. Walter Price, writing to his mother, Mrs. J. Price, Bridge street says: "I was in hospital nine days, but it was nothing serious only a bad cold. It is always raining. We…

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Grave Crisis America and Germany Ruthless Submarine Campaign Complete Blockade of Allied Coasts American Shipping Warned "Declaration of War" Will Wilson Act? Washington

The Bathurst Times · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 2

Germany has sent a note to President Wilson in reply to the latter's recent Peace League address in the Senate…

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