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The wars & local soldiers, 1917

5,026 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 9 of 250

The War. (Australian Cable Association Messages.) General Haig's Version London

Leader · Monday 15 January 1917 · page 2

Sir Dougles Haig says our prisoners from the northward of the Ancre now number 204. We entered the enemy trenches two points northward…

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The War a Real Peace. Lloyd George Asks for Silevr Bullet

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 15 January 1917 · page 2

The new War Loan meeting at the Build hall, London, on Thursday night was a most enthusiastic gathering. Thousands thronged…

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To-day's War News Roumania Sorely Beset. Germany Reports Further Gains. London

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 15 January 1917 · page 2

A German message claims that grenadiers entered a Russian position several points north of Groldenbystritza, inflicting severe loss. The message adds, "We captured a summit…

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Orange Soldier Boys

Leader · Monday 15 January 1917 · page 2

Mr. A. T. Caldwell, of Orange East on Saturday received a cable from his son, Arnold, advising his safe arrival in England. Arnold, with…

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Returned Soldiers. Welcomed at the Town Hall

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 15 January 1917 · page 1

At the Town Hall, Mudgee. Thursday night a public welcome was extended to Corporal Bucholtz, and Privates Evans and…

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An Invalid Soldier 111. Mr. Harry Holswich, of Gilgandra

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 15 January 1917 · page 2

We report with regret the sad news of the severe illness of Mr. Harry Holswich. son of Mr. W. H. Holswich. of Gilgandra. Mr…

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Another District Soldier Gone. Private M'manus, of Wrong. Dies at Durban

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 15 January 1917 · page 2

Mr. J.McManus, of Wrong recieved the sad nows a few days ago that his son, Private Earnest McManus, had died of pnoumonia on…

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Sends-off to Soldiers

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 15 January 1917 · page 3

The Congregational School Hall was very prettily decorated on Wednesday night, the occasion being the sending off of two Katoomba soldiers. Guessing competitions caused…

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War Loan Federal Treasurer's Appeal

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 16 January 1917 · page 4

The Federal Treasurer (Mr. Alexander Peynton) has made the following statement: What can I do to play my part in this…

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War Conference Early Assembling Welcomed. London

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 16 January 1917 · page 2

The decision that the War Conference is to meet at the end of february has given satisfaction in colonial circles. There is reason to believe that…

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Win-the-war League Purposes Explained. a Comprehensive Platform

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 16 January 1917 · page 2

Professor Macintyre states that questions have been asked as to the definite purposes for which the Wiii-the-War League has been constituted…

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Peace "Fresh Declaration of War." Another German Interpretation. Amsterdam

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 16 January 1917 · page 2

The Cologne "Volks Zeutung" says that the Allies' peace terms as outlined in the reply to President Wilson amount to a fresh declaration of war…

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"Our House Is Burning"! Archbishop Kelly's Appeal to Help Win the War

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 16 January 1917 · page 1

"Our. house in burning, every man who is able to help must take off his coat so as to put out the file." These words fell from the lips…

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Preference to Returned Soldiers. Definite Federal Policy. Kalgoorl (W.A.),Monday

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 16 January 1917 · page 1

A deputation of returned soldiers waited on Senator Lynch (Federal Minister for Works), and asked that preference of employment should be…

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The War Conference. London

Leader · Wednesday 17 January 1917 · page 2

Urgent affairs preventing General Botha's leaving South Africa, the Imperial Government has acceded to the Union Government's request to…

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War Loan a Big Contribution. London

National Advocate · Wednesday 17 January 1917 · page 2

The Imperial Tobacco Company has contributed £2,500,000 to the British War Loan…

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To-day's War News Active Preparations. Offensive Imminent. London

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 17 January 1917 · page 2

The greatest activity is taing place at the rear of all the main fronts for a resumption of fierce fighting at the earliest possible moment. In this connection it is pointed out…

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The Imperial War Council. "Willie" or Won't He? Melbourne

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 17 January 1917 · page 2

It is now regarded as practically certain that the Prime Minister will not represent the Commonwealth at the Imperial Conference and that the High Commissioner (Mr…

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Spring Campaign Most Terrible of War. All Belligerents Preparing. London

National Advocate · Wednesday 17 January 1917 · page 2

As winter draws on expectations regarding the most terrible offensive of the war and the most critical of the campaign are increasing…

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The War. (Australian Cable Association Messages) a French Communique. London

Leader · Wednesday 17 January 1917 · page 2

A French communique states that fairly heavy artillerying is taking Place at Avre and between the Aisne and Argonne…

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