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The wars & local soldiers, 1917

5,026 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 30 of 250

America and the War

Leader · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 1

The ordinary citizen of tlie United States is not thin-skinned. He presses strenuously onward in pursuit of his business interests, and allows no…

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Oudal. "Win the War League."

Molong Argus · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 4

A meeting was held in the Shire office on Tuesday night for the purpose of forming a branch of the "Win the War League." Lieut…

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After the War. Settlement in Australia

Leader · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 5

Mr. Fisher, speaking at the Colonial Institute with respect to the Australian settlement scheme eulogised Mr. Watson's efforts, declaring no…

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Win the War League I Serve

Leader · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 4

On Friday, February 23, a special effort will be made to secure recruits for the A.I.F. for service abroad and to secure new Win the War League…

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A Clairvoyant's Forecast. About the War

Molong Argus · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 7

Some months ago (says Brisbane "Daily Mail") Professor Persrs, the well known Indian clairvoyant of Brisbane, predicted that peace…

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The War. (Australian Cable Association Messages.) Daring Submarining. London

Leader · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 6

A Paris communique states that at 5 o'clock an enemy submarine fired six shots on the coast near the mouth of the River Adour. The coast…

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To-day's War News. Sir Douglas Haig's Confidence. London

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 4

Field Marshal Haig, in an interview, said "The enemy will try to disconcert our arrangements, but all has been foreseen. I believe that no effort against us can prevent the…

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After the War Regulating Emigration. Great Movements of People. London

The Bathurst Times · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 1

During the discussion at the Royal Colonial Institute on Mr. Andrew Fisher's paper on "Australia," Mr. A. H. D. Steel Maitland…

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Win the War League I Serve Australia. the Country Without Railings

Leader · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 8

The story goes that a gentleman who had been dining somewhat lavishly once found himself in a typical London square. Do you know what…

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The War. the Afric. Torpedoed and Shelled. 5 Killfd—17 Missing. London

Molong Argus · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 5

The White Star Liner, Afric, 12,000 tons, has been torpedoed, Seventeen of the crew are missing. Five were killed, The survivers have landed…

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Western News Blayney and District a Soldier's Return

The Bathurst Times · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 1

Mr. H. Heavener, senr., had received word to the effect that his son, Trooper Robert Heavener, will return home at the end of the present month…

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Work for Soldiers Drink and Disablement. Dissatisfied Employees

The Bathurst Times · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 1

A remarkable report on the employment of returned soldiers has been submitted to the State War Council by its employment sub-committee. This…

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Soldiers' Votes. Senate Wants Secrecy Removed. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 1

Several hours' discussion from a motion by Senator Gardiner in the Senate, that the war precautions regulations providing that the votes cast…

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The Australian Soldier. Patient and Plucky

Leader · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 5

Brigadier Tivey from the Somme in an interview said he was inclined to take off his hat whenever he saw an Australian soldier because of his…

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On the Somme. Saturday's Advance. Prussian Spirit Quelled. Soldiers' Optimism

Leader · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 5

Reuter's correspondent at the British headquarters, describing the British advance on Saturday, said the attack was timed for 10.30…

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Sheep for Soldiers Generous Donations to Red Cross Home

National Advocate · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 3

The House Committee of the Western Red Cross Home has been relieved of a great deal of expenditure owing to the activities of Mr. C. R…

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[?]Ederal Policy the Main Planks. Prosecution of the War. Returned Soldiers Problem. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 17 February 1917 · page 4

Mr. Hughes will announce the policy of the Federal Coalition on Thursday next. The main points of the programme, however, have been made known…

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Post War Trade. Unionists Urge Conscription in Ireland. London

National Advocate · Saturday 17 February 1917 · page 4

The London "Times" political correspondent states that if the Government accepts Imperial preference it will carry the bulk of the Liberal…

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America Anxious Crisis at a Head. War Looks Certain. Washington

National Advocate · Saturday 17 February 1917 · page 2

Pessimism prevails. It is realised that Dr. Wilson is impelled towards intervention. It is universally felt that Germany will not recede in the West…

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War Savings British Scheme Adopted. Australian Certificates. Redeemable in Three Years. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 17 February 1917 · page 1

A system of war savings certificates on the lines of that in operation in Great Britain is to be instituted in Australia…

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