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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 23 of 250

The War. (Australian Cable Association Messages.) Submarine Warfare. London

Leader · Wednesday 7 February 1917 · page 2

The Admiralty advises that the City of Birmingham was torpedoed without warning on November 27, 126 miles from land. The crew totalled…

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New Labor Party Win-the-war Platform. Movement in the West. Perth

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 7 February 1917 · page 2

At a meeting at the Trades [?] last night an organisation was formed, this to be called the Labor Solidarity Committee, whose main plank [?]…

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To-day's War News Germany's Colossal Impudence. Her Faith in the All Highest. "Damn the Consequences."

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 7 February 1917 · page 2

In Germany the break in diplomatic relations is received with favor. The papers profess to regard President Wilson's action with equanimity and even relief, because it…

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Soldiers' Letters

Leader · Wednesday 7 February 1917 · page 6

The following are examples of the correct way to address postal matter to members of the A.I.F.:— No. 1234 Private —,…

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Our Soldiers' Letter Box Mechanic Ossie Mingay. "Chud" Goodwin As a Flyer

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 7 February 1917 · page 1

In a note to Mr. R. Northey, of this office, Mechanic Ossie Mingay, who is in France, says, "No doubt you will wonder what prompted me to write to you direct. Well, I…

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"Overt Act." Has Germany Committed It? British Steamer Shelled by Submarine the Captain and Members of Crew Killed America ANXIOUSly Awaits Information War Preparations Proceeding Is Germany Receding? America Anxious for Peace But Not at Any Price. Awaiting an Overt Act. Washrington

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 7 February 1917 · page 2

While President Wilson is still anxious to preserve peace with Germany, he is determined that the first overt act will bring war…

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Western News Blayney and District Killed in Action. Gunner Carl Matthews

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 1

Archdeacon Howell received official news on Tuesday afternoon to the effect that Gunner Carl Matthews, son of Mr. J. D. Matthews, chemist, of Blayney,…

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A War Record

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 15

Speaking at a recruiting meeting, at Armidale, Mr. Sam Brown, a returned soldier, now of Bendemeer, said he has ten brothers at the front…

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Immigration After the War. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 1

Mr. Herbert E. Easton, Hon. secretary of tho British Immigration League, speaking at the unveiling of a roll of honor at the rooms of the Master…

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Sensation in Germany. Can't Lose the War

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 16

Rotterdam advises it is semi-officially stated in Berlin that reports of President Wilson's message to Congress arrived on…

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Drastic War Preparations. Widespread Government Powers. Washington

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 2

The United States Steel and the Bethlehem Steel Companies have informed the Government that they are instantly ready to cease work on private contracts…

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First American Ship Sunk There Will Be War

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 15

The American liner St. Louis is not to be convoyed across the sub- marine danger zone, the American Government acting on the policy that…

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Possibilities of War. American Strength Jeered At. Amsterdam

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 2

The German newspapers emphasise the possibility of war with America. The "Vossiche Zeitung" states that war would be of more moral than…

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Wounded at the Somme. in Hospital in England. Something About the Lighting in France. Lance-corporal Page Writes

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 31

Lance-Corporal D. Page (brother of Alderman Con Page) writes to his parents Mr. and Mrs. E. Page, of Mullamuddy, from the Duchess…

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After the War Position of Australia. Speech by Mr. Hughes

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 4

The Prime Minister (Mr. Hughes) addressed a large and representative meeting of the Melbourne Chamber of Commerce on "Trade AFter the War—…

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The War Loan. the Patriot's Chance. to Supply the Silver Bullet

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 30

Use your money to save the lives of the men who are fighting your battle. Do you want to save our…

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Talk of Concessions. Germany Impressed by America's Attitude. Preparations for War Going On

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 16

New York reports that President Wilson was in consultation on Monday with the Secretaries for War and the Navy concerning preparedness…

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America Still Waiting Active Preparations for War First Reply From Neutrals WASHINGTON

National Advocate · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 2

Active waiting replaces watchful waiting, is Dr. Wilson's slogan The Government is outwardly fostering peace, whilst rushing preparations for war. America will give Germany every chance to avoid hostilities, yet everything is being prepared as if war was inevitable…

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The War Loan Last Day for Subscription Minister's Warning. Compulsion If [?] Fails. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 2

Mr. Poynton, the Federal [?], in annauncing to-day [?] to-morrow was the last day for [?] loan subscriptions. remarked…

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"Ought to Be at the War." Advice to Turf Enthusiasists. Wellington (N.z.)

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 4

Among the cases at the Exemption Appeal court were those of a rider, a trainer, and a driver of trotters. The chairman of the Court refused to…

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