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The wars & local soldiers, 1917

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In the Senate. American Navy to Join British. Immediately War Declared. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 5 April 1917 · page 5

Senator Hitchcock presented the war resolution to the Senate, and asked for a unanimous consent for its immediate consideration. Senator la Follette…

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War Certain. American People Delighted. President and Allies Cheered. "Down with the Kaiser." London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 5 April 1917 · page 5

Rruter's Washington correspondent, Wednesday: The Navy been taken with announces that steps have been taken with a view of a working agreement between…

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The Returned Soldier

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Thursday 5 April 1917 · page 4

A system of repatriation for a quarter of a million Australian soldiers is still wanted. During the past rear the subject has been brought into…

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Soldier's Letter

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Thursday 5 April 1917 · page 4

The following is an extract from letter from Corporal Redman to his father, Sergeant Redman, Police Station, Yamba, Clarence River:—…

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Anzac Conscription Vote. Details Disclosed

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 6 April 1917 · page 2

Senator Findley, at Chelsea, and Mr. Mahon, in West Australia, having questioned the accuracy of the figures relating to the Anzac vote made…

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War Notes

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 6 April 1917 · page 6

So wholesome has been the effect of the Battle of Jutland that cargoes to the United Kingdom can now be insured for a premium of 20s per cent…

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In the Balkans. Monastir Gassed. 47 KILLED; 20 Wounded. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 6 April 1917 · page 5

A Serbian communique states: The enemy violently bombarded Monastir with asphyxiating shells and 47 of the population were killed and 20…

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The European War. Early Messages. Sydney

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 6 April 1917 · page 5

Nine French Senators inspected the liberated zone in france and reported to the Senate, which carried a resolution denouncing the Germans'…

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General War News. National Service. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 6 April 1917 · page 5

Mr. Bonar Law, speaking in the Commons, said the Government could not admit that voluntary national service was a failure. There had been…

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Bitter Attack on Britain. America War-mad. Vancouver

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 6 April 1917 · page 5

A message from Washington says: In the Senate, Senator Norris bitterly attacked Great Britain. He said it was just as inhuman to plant mines, which…

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Empire War Conference. Message From the King. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 6 April 1917 · page 5

The Press Bureau says: The King has sent a message to the Imperial War Conference, thanking the members for their assurances of the…

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The Cursed Kaiser. Scathing American Defiance. a Call for War

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 6 April 1917 · page 4

The "Baltimore Sun," U.S.A., does not mince matters in connection with the Kaiser and his clique, and their nefarious war practices. The issue…

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War in the Alps. Italy's Marvellous Feats. Mountain Ranges Transformed

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 6 April 1917 · page 4

With the slow advent of spring in war-wrecked Europe comes the anticipation of great offensives. Although Germany is being hemmed in, she will…

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

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 6 April 1917 · page 6

To carry on Australia's snare or the war the Commonwealth Government must have money. Already four War Loans have been successfully floated,…

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The War (Messages received, except where otherwise specified, through the Australian Cables Association.) Germany and America War at Last. Senate Decides. 82 Votes to 6. New York

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 6 April 1917 · page 5

A message from Washington says: The Senate has passed the state of war resolution by eighty-two votes to six…

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War Declared America enters the Arena

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 7 April 1917 · page 2

At New York, the Washington Senate parsed the State of War resolution by 82 votes to 6. The United States House of…

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America and Germany. Senate Passes War Resolution. Germany Pretends Unconcern. Prefers Open to Secret Hostility. America. Senate Declares for War. German Newspapers Affect Relief. Washington

Daily Examiner · Saturday 7 April 1917 · page 5

A resolution declaring a state of war between America and Germany passed the Senate by an overwhelming majority, and wili be taken up in the House of…

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Land for Returned Soldiers

Daily Examiner · Saturday 7 April 1917 · page 6

At a meeting of the Ulmarra Council on Thursday night a letter was read from the District Surveyor. Mr. Deane, asking if the council would have any…

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America at War

Daily Examiner · Monday 9 April 1917 · page 2

America is at last at war. By splendid majorities both Houses of her legislature have determined that the national honor shall be vindicated and…

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War Declared! America Against Germany. President Signs Declaration. German Boasts and Threats. the Declaration of War. Vancouver

Daily Examiner · Monday 9 April 1917 · page 3

The war resolution passed the Congress by 375 votes to 50. The President has signed the declaration of war…

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