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The wars & local soldiers, 1917

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"Anzac."

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 4

The word 'Anzac" has become almost sacred by its association with the memory of heroism and sacrifice with which we are all familiar. It is not considered…

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Sydney's Ice-chest Funds. Anzac Seeks Assistance. How Returned Soldiers Are Treated

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 2

A returned soldier who sought assistance from two patriotic funds yesterday tells the story (says Sydney "Sun" of Dec. 29):--…

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The War Earlier Messages

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 4

Considerable discussion is going on in the French Press as to the possibility of a German attempt to force a passage through Switzerland…

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A Good Sign. War Stocks Advancing. War Stocks Advancign. London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 3

All stocks are buoyant as a result of the impending loan. War stocks are advancing…

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Commonwealth War Loan. Appeal to Employees

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 4

We have been requested to publish the following appeal to employees, copies of which are being circulated broadcast throughout the…

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Spain and the War. German Intriguing. London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 3

The Spanish press reveals German anti- Spanish intrigues, because of their aloofness. Dr. Wilson's Note may result in the Spanish Cabinet being compelled to…

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Russia. a Stable War Cabinet Wanted. London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 3

"The Times" correspondent at Petrograd forecasts further political changes, including the Premiership, wherewith M. Pokrovsky and M. Bobrinksy are…

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General War News. Germany's Game. Bluffing Neutrals. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 3

An Amsterdam report states: The, Berlin correspondent of the Hague newspaper "Tolkowsts" says that if England continues her abuse of…

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The "Win the War" League. Cuts Some Ice. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 3

The "Win the War" League is occasioning a great deal of interest. Yesterday the mail brought hundreds of letters from people throughout the State asking…

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Sterner War. Giant Task Ahead. How Germany Prepares. London, November 13

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 4

All information coming from Germany and the occupied provinces of France and Belgium, and the information, too, from out aeronauts,…

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German Boys. Sent to War Works. Controversy Re Wages. London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 3

There is a controversy in Germany re wages concerning the mobilisation of school boys, of whom Hindenburg sent many to war works, which are at full…

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A Remarkable Organisation War-time Growth of the Y.m.c.a

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 4

In the medley of beliefs and opinions that form the community of a nation it is a big thing for the name of any organisation to become "a…

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The President Indignant. Deeply Resents Newpaspers' Attitude. May Lead to War. Vancouver

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 3

It is stated in Washington that the Entente's reply to President Wilson's Note is expected there hourly. Cables to Tuesday's New York papers say the reply has…

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Australian Soldiers. Highest in Morality. "The Sacredness of Women." London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 3

General Birdwood says the records of France have revealed the remarkably significant fact that no instances have occurred of an Australian committing any…

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The War (Mesages received, except where otherwise specified, through the Australian Cables Association.) Roumania. German Exaggeration. "Pursuing Defeated Russians." London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 3

A German official message says:-- We are pursuing the defeated Russians near Focsani…

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Recruiting. War Service Committee. Appeal for Returned Soldiers. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 11 January 1917 · page 5

At a meeting of the combined War Service Committees Mr. Dugald Thomson, ex-M.P., urged the citizens to join in a recruiting campaign…

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British War Policy. Intelligence Department Created. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 11 January 1917 · page 5

"The Times" political correspondent on Wednesday says Mr. Lloyd George has constituted an intelligence department for the special investigations of different…

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After the War. Britain Preparing to Demobilise. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 11 January 1917 · page 5

The British Reconstruction Committee reported that the army should be demobilised at the rate of 5000 per day, and Mr. Hodge, Minister for Labor, believes…

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The War Loan. Sporting Committee to Assist. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Thursday 11 January 1917 · page 5

Senator Pearce invited the men of the A.I.F. to invest their money in the new War Loan. Sporting delegates in conference formed an executive committee to…

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Germany's Downfall. the Only Hope. "Britain May Be Forced to a Drawn War." London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 11 January 1917 · page 5

The "Daily Mail" says a distinguished neutral from Berlin says Germany is economically and financially on a rapid down grade. German officials believe that…

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