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The wars & local soldiers, 1917

3,032 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 37 of 152

Trouble From Mexico. Demand for War Against America. New York, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 4 April 1917 · page 3

Mexico City reports state that the Mexican military party and several generals are demanding war against America if hostilities are commenced…

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All Resources at Allies' Disposal. War Funds to Be Raised. Vancouver, Monday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 4 April 1917 · page 3

A Washington message says:--President Wilson recommended the Imposition of taxation to raise war funds; also the placing of the…

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A British "Legion of Honor." for Public Service in War Time. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 4 April 1917 · page 3

The "Daily Chronicle" says King George is instituting an order similar to France's Legion of Honor, to be called the Order of the British…

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Empire War Council. General Smuts Lauded. What Our Empire Will Be London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 4 April 1917 · page 3

The Rt. Hon. W. H. Long, presiding at a Commons luncheon to the Dominions representatives, rejoiced in their presence in London a this juncture. He…

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Cute Hun-american Dodge. Cry Off War If We Sack the Kaiser. New York. Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 4 April 1917 · page 3

The German "Herald" opines, that the German people might remove their kings and Princes and adopt a more democratic form of government if…

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Germany and America. Declaration of War. Wilson's Advice to Congress. Germany Already Warring on Americans. New York, Monday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 4 April 1917 · page 3

President Wilson to-day advised the U.S. Congress to declare that, as Germany is actually warring on Americans, the United States accepts the…

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Federal Elections. Soldiers' Ballot Papers. "Ministerial" and "Opposition."

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 4 April 1917 · page 2

Senator Grant, of New South Wales, has sent a cable message to Mr Ramsay McDonald, Labor M.P., respecting the forthcoming Federal elections…

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Votes for Soldiers. Queensland's Upper House Referendum. Brisbane

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 4 April 1917 · page 2

It is understood that efforts are being made to afford facilities to soldiers abroad to record their votes in reference to the abolition of the…

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America and Germany. On the Verge of War. Fighting in France. Continued Advance of Allies. America. Pacifists and Police. New York

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 4 April 1917 · page 3

A Washington message says: A thousand pacifists, imprecating in foreign languages, clashed with the police on the steps of the Capitol. The pacificists…

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The War (Messages received, except where otherwise specified, through the Australian Cables Association.) The New Russia. Great Changes. Crown Properties for Nation Poles Granted Independence Petrograd

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 4 April 1917 · page 2

Great changes, consequent upon the revolution, are now being effected in Russia. The Government has decreed that…

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War Notes

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Thursday 5 April 1917 · page 2

Tuesday night we received a wire, that President Wilson had asked the, United States Senate to declare "That a state of war exists between the…

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War Chest Activities

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Thursday 5 April 1917 · page 3

Mr. H. E. Budden, speaking at the Sydney War Chest Depot on the moral value to the men on active service of the gifts sent forward for general use,…

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Early War News

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Thursday 5 April 1917 · page 2

Washington reports that the American Government intends to introduce a resolution in Congress to the effect that a state of war exists, and…

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Late War News. London

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Thursday 5 April 1917 · page 2

President Wilson began to speak while news of the submarining of the Aztec was being told from mouth to mouth in the capitol. He opened by…

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To-morrow. Overwhelming War Resolutions Probable. New York

Daily Examiner · Thursday 5 April 1917 · page 5

A Washington message state that war resolutions are expected to pass both Houses to-morrow, overwhelmingly…

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America and Germany. Latest Developments. War Cannot Be Avoided. Entry of United States Pleases Allies. America. War Resolution Approved. New York

Daily Examiner · Thursday 5 April 1917 · page 5

The U.S.A. Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved of the war resolution. The vote was unanimous with the exception of Senators Stone and Barrow…

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War Savings Certificates. What They Are and How to Get Them

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Thursday 5 April 1917 · page 2

To carry on Australia's share of the war the Commonwealth Government must have money. Already four war loans have been successfully floated,…

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Germany's Last Hope Gone. American Effect on the War. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 5 April 1917 · page 5

President Wilson's speech has buoyantly affected the London and Paris stock markets. Gilt-edged securities are increasingly firm, with few sellers. "The…

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New Zealand. Arrest of Union Leaders. War Regulations Used. Auckland

Daily Examiner · Thursday 5 April 1917 · page 5

A telegram from Westport (N.Z.) states that Mr. Winnard, president, and Mr. Helston, secretary, of the Denison Miners' Union, have been arrested…

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News of the World. Mexico. Military Element Wants War. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 5 April 1917 · page 5

The attitude of Mexico towards the United States is attracting renewed attention. It is reported that civilian leaders in Mexico City are disposed…

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