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The wars & local soldiers, 1917

3,032 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 15 of 152

Dismay in Berlin. German Fortunes in America. War Not Feared. Amsterdam, Saturday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 5 February 1917 · page 3

Berlin political circles are greatly perturbed, as wireless messages have announced America's indignation. The German leaders had hoped that…

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General War News. the Iron Heel. Another 60,000 Slaves. London, Friday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 5 February 1917 · page 3

A message from the Hague states that the German Acting Governor of Brussels has decided to proclaim martial law in order to facilitate the…

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Popular Demand for War. Any German Act Will Bring It at Once. New York

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 5 February 1917 · page 3

Washington messages show that the popular demand for war is spreading throughout the States in consequence of the torpedoing of the Housatonic…

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Soldiers' Letters

Daily Examiner · Monday 5 February 1917 · page 1

Lance-corporal A. E. Doolan, Writing to his mother, Dec. 9--Just received a good lot lot" of mail, but no papers. The letters were a mixture of old and new. the latest…

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Telegrams. Returned Soldiers. What Has Been Done for Them. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 5 February 1917 · page 3

A return issued by the State War Council shows that 5000 positions have been secured for returned soldiers, and that £36.000 had been subscribed to the general…

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From the Front. Soldiers' Letters. Sergeant W. Paull

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 5 February 1917 · page 2

Sergt. W. Paull, writing to Mr. Geo. N. Small, Grafton, from Egypt, under date 131216, says:--We are out in the desert doing duty at present, and…

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The War Government. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 6 February 1917 · page 5

The Liberal Party met to-day, but decided to postpone the discussion upon the formation of a War Government until the Official Labor Party have dealt…

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A Demand for War. Rio De Janeiro

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 6 February 1917 · page 5

Fifty German and Austrian vessels are in Brazilian harbors, with tonnages of 250,000. The sole security for heavy dock fees is six million sterling worth…

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America and Germany. The Diplomatic Break. Americans Do Not Want War. Will Remain Neutral to Allies. Surprise in Holland. Austria Not in It Yet. Americans Do Not Want War. New York

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 6 February 1917 · page 5

A Washington message states: His diplomatic mission having ended, Count Bernstorff is preparing to leave Washington. A secret servant agent is guarding the…

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The War Loan

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 7 February 1917 · page 2

If the fourth War Loan is not a success, it will not be for the want of publicity. The lists close to-morrow, and the loan has been better…

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Don't Want War

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 7 February 1917 · page 2

Three hundred representatives from Austro-German societies, with a membership of 100,000 domicited in America, petitinued President…

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War Supplies. Wireless Station Confiscated. Philadelphia

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 7 February 1917 · page 3

The Schuylkill ansenal has been authorised to purchase war supplies for an army of half a million men. The Government confiscates the…

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Victory by Arms. German War Minister's Declaration. London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 7 February 1917 · page 3

German newspapers publish a declaration by the War Minister, von Stein, warning the timid souls that the only peace possible is a peace by battle…

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An Act of War. Grave Situation Aggravated. Washington

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 7 February 1917 · page 3

The death of Wallace, which has been reported to the State Department, aggravates that critical gravity of the situation. Unless the Eavestown…

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America's War Steps. First Censorship Established New York. Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 7 February 1917 · page 3

The United States Steel, Bethlehem Steel and other leading companies have informed the U.S. Government that they are instantly ready to cease…

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After the War. Mr. Hughes to Chamber of Commerce. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 7 February 1917 · page 2

Mr. Hughes addressed a large and representative meeting at the Melbourne Chamber of Commerce on the trade after the war position of Australia. He said…

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Germany at Bay. America Preparing for War. Mr. Gerard's Recall. His Last Job. New York

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 7 February 1917 · page 3

The United Press' Berlin correspondent says Mr. J. W. Gerard (U.S. Ambassador) received on Sunday eye a long cable, recalling him to America…

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The War the Western Front. Huns Anxious About Allies' Plans. the Submarine Bait Fails. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 7 February 1917 · page 3

Some military critics in London opine that the sudden announcement by Germany of its policy of sea frightfulness was largely intended to tempt Generals…

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Soldier's Letter

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 7 February 1917 · page 2

Master Frank Day, of Glenreagh, has received the following letter:- It was when I was coming off the boat at Sydney on January 3 that I had…

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Australian Airman. Killed in Action in France. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 4

Lieut John Hay, Australian airman, late of Gunningbar Station, Warren district, was killed in action in France…

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