The Sea War. Britain Realises the Fight to a Finish. New York
Daily Examiner · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 3
A special cable to the "New York Tribune," says London realises it is a fight to a finish between Britain and Germany at sea, with the Kaiser throwing aside all…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War Allies Western Offensive Last Year's Rush Reviewed. German Defence Can Be Ground to Dust. the Glorious British Record
The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 6
"The whole British army," Brigadier- General F. B. Maurice, has told the American people through the "New York Times," "from the highest…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Australian Soldier
Daily Examiner · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 2
In replying to a vote of thanks for his presence and address to a meeting of the War Service Committee, held last, night, Colonel Spalding, our new…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War (Messages received, except where otherwise specified, through the Australian Cables Association.) German Raiders. the Moewe's Ruse. Pretends to Be in Distress. Copenhagen, Tuesday Night
The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 5
Twenty-six Scandinavian and American seamen released from the steamer Yarrowdale, captured by the Germans, state that the raider that has…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War Loan
The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1917 · page 3
A number of the Recruiting Committees have already got their organisation going for the purpose of obtaining subscribers to the War…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War Loan. Vigorous Appeal Made. the War Chest. Sydney
Daily Examiner · Saturday 3 February 1917 · page 5
The Federal Treasurer makes a further vigorous appeal to the people to subscribe to the loan. It is estimated that £30,000 will be…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Early War News. Sydney
The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1917 · page 2
Twenty-six Swedish, Norwegian and American seamen belonging to the crew of the Yarrowdale arrived after a month's internment at Neustridz…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Advantages of the War Loan
The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1917 · page 3
Payments to the new Commonwealth war loan, now open for subscription, may be made in ten instalments, and on the 15th…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Late War News. London
The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1917 · page 2
The Germans, after vigorous artillery preparations, attacked south of Heteus, but the Anglo-Belgian fire prevented the enemy from reaching the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War in the Air. French Report. London
Daily Examiner · Saturday 3 February 1917 · page 5
A French air squadron bombed the railway stations and depots at Curchy, Voyannas and bivouacs east of Nes[?] A French gun aeroplane fired 50 shells…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →War Profits Bill. Far-reaching Amendments. Melbourne
Daily Examiner · Saturday 3 February 1917 · page 5
Important far-reaching amendments have been made by the Federal Treasurer in the War Time Profits Bill, which will be dealt with in the House…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →War Service Committee. Annual Meeting. Reports of Work
Daily Examiner · Saturday 3 February 1917 · page 3
The War Service Committee met in Fitzgerald's Chambers, on Thursday night. There was a small attendance. Mr. W. Boorman occupied the chair…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →After the War. Warning to the Dominions. Fate of German Colonies. London
Daily Examiner · Saturday 3 February 1917 · page 5
Sir Joseph Ward and Mr. Massey, of New Zealand, endorse Mr. W. H. Long's statement that England can never give up Samoa, and it is unlikely that Australia…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Farms for Soldiers
The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1917 · page 2
Altogether 216 estates bad been resumed under the Closer Settlement Acts up to the end of last year at a total cost of £6,000,000 and the area…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldiers' Letters
Daily Examiner · Saturday 3 February 1917 · page 2
Private R. Roche writes from Rouen under date December 17, 1916, to Miss Hackett, Upper Copmanhurst: -- To-day's mail brings a big budget of mail to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Letters to the Editor. Returned Soldiers and Land Settlement
Daily Examiner · Saturday 3 February 1917 · page 7
Sir, -- Generosity to be effective, must be used with discretion, especially in this project of settling returned soldiers upon the land. The generous impulse must not be…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →America and Germany. a Crisis Developing. SUBMARINE " Frightfulness." a Menace to Neutrals. America. Is She Coming Into the War? Canadian Rumor. Bernstorff to Receives His Passports. Vancouver
Daily Examiner · Saturday 3 February 1917 · page 5
Ottawa has learned, from an excellent official source that President Wilson has given Count Bernstor (German Ambassador) his passports…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →General War News
The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 5 February 1917 · page 4
The following messages appeared in the city edition of Friday's issue:-- The greatest secrecy is being observed as to Germany's war preparations…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War Earlier Messages
The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 5 February 1917 · page 4
Lord Chelmsford, at a special parade of troops at the Vice-regal Lodge, Delhi, on Tuesday, presented the medals and orders won at the war to…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →"Post-war Problems. Suggested Labor Relief Fund. London, Sunday Night
The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 5 February 1917 · page 3
Several trades unions are considering a levy of a penny weekly for creating a fund to meet labor difficulties during the domobilisation…
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