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The wars & local soldiers, 1917

5,026 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 21 of 250

Holland Talks War. Waiting for America. Amsterdam

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 3 February 1917 · page 2

The "Handlesbland" scutes that the German note might be regarded as furnishing Holland with ground for joining the Eatente. "The question is," it…

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War Profits a New Act. Drastic Amendments. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 3 February 1917 · page 3

Mr. Poy[?] Federal Treasurer, has made impartant and far-reaching amendments to the War Profits Act. The explanation is reserved for…

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War Against the World. Faith in the United States. London

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 3 February 1917 · page 2

Germany's declaration is the whole topic of public discussion. It is generally regarded as a declaration of war against the world, and therefore the…

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America Crisis with Germany the New Submarine Campaign Decision Arrived At, But Not Announced War Declaration Advocated Complete Break Inevitable Feeling Runs High in the United States National Excitement. Firm Action Demanded. Momenttuous Deliberation. Washington

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 3 February 1917 · page 2

The situation created by the German declaration that she will sink all ships trading with the Allies, without warning, is most critical…

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Land for Soldiers an After War Scheme. Use of German Possessions

The Bathurst Times · Monday 5 February 1917 · page 4

Mr. A. S. Whiteman, formerly of Sydney, and late paymaster of a Government vessel, has put before the Minister for Defence a scheme for the…

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War Preparations. Mobilisation Orders. New York

The Bathurst Times · Monday 5 February 1917 · page 2

Mobilisation order are ready for the army. Orders have been issued calling out the State National Guard and the…

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War in Four Days. If Germany Acts. London

The Bathurst Times · Monday 5 February 1917 · page 2

The Exchange Telegraph Agency in Washington says that Congressional opinion is that the United States will not take any further action until…

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War Precautions Act. Summons Against M.P. ADELAIDE

National Advocate · Monday 5 February 1917 · page 1

Summonses under the War Precautions Act have been issued against two prominent leaders in the campaign against conscription. They…

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Australia and the War Conference. Necessity of National Government. Melbourne

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 5 February 1917 · page 3

Federal Cabinet has considered the political situation, agreed to the necessity of a National Government, and left the arrangements in Mr. Hughes hands Mr. Hughes announces…

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Sunk American Steamer by German Submarine. Will It Mean War? London

The Bathurst Times · Monday 5 February 1917 · page 3

A German submarine sunk the American steamer Housatonic (3148 tons). Other sinkings are the Dutch steamer Guama (2115 tons) and the British…

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Wilson Enthusiastically Supported. £100,000,000 for War Purposes Proposed. Washington

National Advocate · Monday 5 February 1917 · page 3

The morning was marked by a tremendous outburst of enthusiastic support of President Wilson. "Can it be true," shouted Senator Lodge when he heard the news. "I am afraid there might be another Note. Now we had better see what…

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What Will America Do ? Rupture May Not Mean War. Some Diverse Views

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 5 February 1917 · page 2

A Washington message shows that the popular demand for war is spreading in consequence of the Housatonic being torpedoed. One correspondent says the opinions of…

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The War. What Is the Position? Will America Take a Stand? London

Leader · Monday 5 February 1917 · page 2

President Wilson has had repeated conferences with Mr. Lansing. Both decline to make a statement, but it is believed that the course of action…

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Wilson's Speech a Great Utterance Review of Negotiations. Germany Clearly Warned. War It She Resists. Washington

The Bathurst Times · Monday 5 February 1917 · page 2

There was a crowded chamber when Dr. Wilson announced the breaking off of relations with Germany. Great out bursts of applause and the waving of…

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How France Views It "The End of the War." Germany's Last Trump." Efficacous Counter Measures. Paris

The Bathurst Times · Monday 5 February 1917 · page 3

Germany's threat does not disturb the Gallic saugford. It in pointed out that the enemy had no scruples hitherto. The French people have the utmost faith…

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To-day's War News Submarine Ruthlessness. May Be But a Subterfuge. to Overrun Denmark and Holland. London

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 5 February 1917 · page 2

Well informed correspondents and officials express fears in regard to the ruthless submarine policy, inasmuch as it may be but a cloak for Germany, who desires to overrun…

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Placing Returned Soldiers Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Monday 5 February 1917 · page 3

A return issued by the State War Council shows that to date 5000 positions have been secured for returned soldiers…

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Withholding Soldiers Pay

Leader · Monday 5 February 1917 · page 6

"We have received a long letter, dated Salisbury Plains, and signed "Officer," in which the writer, no doubt by oversight, has ommltted to…

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Australia Day Funds Red Tape and Legal Technicalities. Position of Soldiers' Dependants

National Advocate · Monday 5 February 1917 · page 1

An animated discussion on the question of whether the Bathurst Australia pay funds could be used for alleviating distress amongst…

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Soldiers Memorial

National Advocate · Monday 5 February 1917 · page 1

At the next meeting of the Bathurst Municipal Council, Aid. Hodge will move.—(1). That the Mayor be requested to have the base of the…

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