Civil War in Brazil. Washington
According to advices received by the State Department, civil war is impending in Brazil. The big German colonies there are likely to secede from…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1917
3,032 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 41 of 152
Man Shot. Reading the War News. Melbourne
Joseph Mann, while sitting alone in his home at North Melbourne this morning, reading the war news, was shot in the fleshy part of the right arm by a young…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Anti-war Feeling. Bulgaria and Turkey Tired. Athens
Grave disturbances are reported from Bulgaria, notably in Sofia, where crier of "Down with Ferdinand" were heard. Indications of anti-war feeling are…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Control of Shipping. a Win the War Policy. Australia Leads the World
The following statement regarding the Control of snipping by the Commonwealth Government is issued by the Prime Minister (Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →America International War Council Foreshadowed. What America Will Do. Providing an Armada of Merchantmen. London
It is announced that the American Navy is assuming control of the Atlantic and the Carribean Sea. At Washington it is stated that an…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Soldier's £10,000
In a casual manner a soldier on a troopship from Australia recently approached the military secretary of the Young Men's Christian…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldier Farewelled
A large number of friends gathered at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. H. Barren, North Dorrigo on Thursday evening, of last, week, to bid…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldier Hero
G.B. tells the story—and it is only one out of very many—how one slacker has made good. "This particular young man," he writes, "was a…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Anzac. Canadians Declare the Word Sacred. Ottawa
In refusing the registration of the word "Anzac" to a commercial firm, an Order-in-Council says the word is sacred because of the heroism and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →America's Part in the War
It is admitted that voluntary recruiting in America is disappointing. Mr. Roosevelt and others are lobbying in favor of conscription…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Local and General. the War
A cablegram in a Sydney daily newspaper says that Wall-street (New York's financial centre) is laying 10 to 1 that the war will end in three months'…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Conference. Labor Representation. Washington
In response to a cablegram from Mr. Gompers, President of the Federation of Labor, Mr. Lloyd George replied that two Labor leaders and representatives of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →America. Taking the War Seriously. London
Reuter's correspondent at Paris states that the French War Minister has requested General Nivelle to explain to the troops "the unprecedented…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War Earlier Messages. the Russian Situation
The Petrograd correspondent of the "Morning Post" says that there is growing dissatisfaction with the Russian conduct of affairs. The Petrograd…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Loan Bill Amended. Loan for War Period Only. Vancouver
A message from Washington says the great loan bill was not materially amended, except that a provision was inserted, stipulating that the loan to…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →China. Conference to Decide. How She Will Enter the War. Pekin
A conference of provincial and military governors will be held on Monday to decide China's attitude in the war. Parliament favors joining the United…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Argentina War Fever Growing. Mob Getting Out of Hand. Buenos Ayres, Sunday Night
The war fever in Argentina is growing. A mob attempted to fire the-German Legation Consulate, but the outbreak was overcome…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →More Foas for Germany Spain Nearing War. "Neutrality No Longer Possible." King Alphonso Consults
A Madrid message states that a critical situation has arisen over the sinking without warning by a German submarine of the Spanish steamer…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Cry for Peace Bulgars Had Enough. Demonstrations at Chief Cities. Crowds Denounce the War. London
The "Daily Telegraph's" Athens correspondent says that enormous crowds paraded the streets of Sofia and Burgas, carrying a real skull and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War (Messages received, except where otherwise specified, through the Australian Cables Association.) the Hun Pirates. Operating in the Pacific. Shipping Warned. San Francisco
A naval wireless warning has been sent out to shipping, stating that a report has been received that U boats are operating in the Pacific…
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