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The wars & local soldiers, 1917

3,032 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 8 of 152

The War (Messages received, except where otherwise specified, through the Australian Cables Association.) the Greek Situation. Tino's Treachery. Neutral Zone Violated. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 5

The War Office confirms the report that Falkenhayn is in Thessaly. Greek troops are moving northwards. Mr. Ward Price, the official press…

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War Loan

Daily Examiner · Saturday 20 January 1917 · page 6

The Federal Treasurer (Mr. Poynton) has made the following statement:-- "What can I do to play my part in this world-wide war? I am too old to enlist,…

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Early War News

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1917 · page 4

Italy is assigning £6,000,000 for the construction of merchantmen during 1917. Russian New Year's Day…

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India and the War

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1917 · page 6

A story is told of an inquisitive Briton who, anxious to know exactly what the real feelings of the people of the United States were with regard…

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The War Loan Explained

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1917 · page 2

In order that the conditions of the local Commonwealth Loan may be easily understood it is explained that subscribers may take bonds which are…

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Late War News. Sydney

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1917 · page 2

At the American Peace Note leakage inquiry Mr. Lawson named Secretary M'Adoo, President Wilson's son-in-law as the Cabinet officer who,…

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The War Loan and Recruiting Committees

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1917 · page 3

Acting on the request of the Commonwealth Treasurer, supplemented by circulars from the organising secretaries of the recruiting…

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War Conference. High Commissioners Not Wanted. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 20 January 1917 · page 5

Mr. Massey (New Zealand) states that any permanent consultative body arising from the War Conference, should be at a distance from the High Commissioners,…

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The War Loan. Consideration for Subscribers. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 20 January 1917 · page 5

The Federal Treasurer seated to-day that it was the policy of the Government to relieve subscribe to the war loan of any hardship incurred by inability to pay…

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Post-war Trade. Russian Merchants in Sydney. the Shipping Problem. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 20 January 1917 · page 5

Two prominent Russian merchants reached Sydney to-day to inquire into the prospects of a profitable trade between Australia and Russia. They admit…

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German War Bill. Six Thousand Millions. Bankers Fear Financial Exhaustion. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 20 January 1917 · page 5

The Germans are taking a new census of foodstocks on February 15. The "Frankfurter Zeitung" states that this is imperatively necessary if Germany is…

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Welcome to Soldiers

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1917 · page 2

A pleasant function was held in the School of Arts on Tuesday evening last when a welcome home was tendered to Privates Kirton, Dale and…

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No Notes for Soldiers

Daily Examiner · Saturday 20 January 1917 · page 4

Secretaries of branches of the Red Cross Society, are receiving a letter from Sydney headquarters, asking them to make known to members of their branch that it…

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Soldier's Letter

Daily Examiner · Saturday 20 January 1917 · page 7

Extracts of letter received from Sergt. Robt. Hall, of North Coasters, dated 191116.--As far as we know at present we are off to-morrow, leaving England for…

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Post-war Trade

Daily Examiner · Monday 22 January 1917 · page 2

A circular has recently been sent out by the German Consulate in Bilbao. It is intended to make clear to Spanish traders that the industry, factories and…

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The War Earlier Messages

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 22 January 1917 · page 4

Mr. Prothero, President of the Board of Agriculture, in a speech at Hereford, said the Government was aware of the fact that the high prices…

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New War Minister. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 22 January 1917 · page 3

Petrograd reports that General Belaieff has been appointed War Minister…

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Win the War League. the Badge

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 22 January 1917 · page 2

Active steps are being taken by the State Recruiting Committee to distribute its supply of 50,000 badges signifying membership of the…

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General War News. German Colonies After the War. Folly to Surrender Them. London, Friday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 22 January 1917 · page 3

The "Cape Times" (Capetown) discussing the omission of direct reference to the lost German colonies in the Allies' reply to President Wilson,…

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"The Field" Raid. War Office Denial. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 22 January 1917 · page 3

The War Office announces that the offices of "The Field" were not raided and not searched. Mr. Cook was visited there, but on giving his word of honor that he…

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