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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1917

3,032 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 27 of 152

Telegrams. Sick and Wounded. Welcomed Home Again. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 13 March 1917 · page 5

A contingent of sick and wounded soldiers was enthusiastically welcomed on its arrival in Sydney yesterday…

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The World's War. American Calculations. Washington

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 13 March 1917 · page 5

Is is estimated from tabulation reports that ten million men have been killed or wounded or have been captured or are missing in the European…

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Canada. War Loan, £30,000,000. OTTAWA

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 13 March 1917 · page 5

Thirty millions sterling have been subscribed by Canadians to the 5 per cent, war loan…

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America and Germany. "A Miracle May Avert War." London

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 13 March 1917 · page 5

"The Times" correspondent at Washington, Monday: The decision to arm ships has a magnificent press support. It is felt the next step warwards may…

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The Pity of It. Soldier Takes His Own Life. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 13 March 1917 · page 5

Private Edwin Hoare, 19, was found, dead in the Methodist Hall. Royal Park camp, Victoria, with a bullet wound in his head. A revolver was in his right…

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War Saving

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 14 March 1917 · page 2

The Federal Treasurer has decided to proceed with the scheme for the issue of war saving certificates, enunciated by Mr. Poynton (late Treasurer) during…

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War in Australia. Justifiable Satire

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 March 1917 · page 4

So it is to be open war after all! Where? On the Western Front? No--at home! In the Federal political world of Australia…

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C.r. War Equipment League. Branch Reports

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 March 1917 · page 4

In publishing in last issue the annual report and balance-sheet to be submitted to the annual meeting of the above to-night, the following reports…

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Sticking to Their Pals. Krupps and the War Loan. Amsterdam. Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 March 1917 · page 3

Krupp's have subscribed two million sterling to the sixth German war loan…

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America Preparing for War Mr. Gerard's Story. No Faith in Germany. Vancouver

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 March 1917 · page 3

A New York correspondent, recently at Berlin, who has returned with Mr. Gerard, says: "Mr. Gerard would not be interviewed, but I know that he…

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If War. Labor Stands Solid. Will Offer Services in All V Fields of Activity. Washington

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 14 March 1917 · page 3

Organised labor through representatives in conference offer their services in every field of activity if the United States declares war…

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Coramba Soldier Killed

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 14 March 1917 · page 2

Copy of telegram received by "Sergeant Pritzler, from Colonel Luscombe: "Victoria Barracks, Sydney, Feb. 27. Officially reported that No. 1957…

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From the Front. Soldiers' Letters. Signaller Scarlett

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 March 1917 · page 3

Following are extracts from letters written by Engineer-Signaller R Dalley Scarlett, early in January, at Salisbury Plain and London, to his wife in…

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The War (Messages received, except where otherwise specified, through the Australian Cables Association.) The Huns Doomed Germany's Terrible Plight. Fears and Admissions. a Desperate Situation. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 March 1917 · page 3

The "Daily Chronicle's" Amsterdam correspondent says: There is no doubt that Germany fears the worst, both internally and externally. Speeches in…

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Successful War Gathering. Lismore News. Lismore

Daily Examiner · Thursday 15 March 1917 · page 5

A very successful village fair and motor gymkhana in aid of the War Chest and Red Cross Funds was held or the showground to-day. A Queen of the…

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The Wastage of War. Will Take Years to Make Up. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 15 March 1917 · page 5

Mr. G. F. Milne, British Trade Commissioner, says for years after the coming of peace the world will be working continuously to make good the wastage of…

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British Parliament. War Loan for India. Fight Over the Tariff. Opposition From Lancashire. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 15 March 1917 · page 5

The Government Whip is busy in connection with Mr. Chamberlain's motion in the House of Commons, approving of India's war loan of 100,000,000. It is…

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Soldier's Letter

Daily Examiner · Thursday 15 March 1917 · page 3

Private A. Perger writes from Sinai Peninsula under date 18117, to Mrs. W. Philpott: I am taking the liberty of writing these few lines to thank…

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War Service

Daily Examiner · Friday 16 March 1917 · page 2

The apathy of the public in matters pertaining to the War Service work of Grafton was commented on at a meeting of the executive of the War…

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Ulmarra War Chest

Daily Examiner · Friday 16 March 1917 · page 2

A general meeting of the above was held last night, Mr. G. W. Fitzgerald presiding. There was an attendance of about 20 members. Correspondence was…

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