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The wars & local soldiers, 1918

3,324 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 33 of 167

The Issue of the War. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 7 March 1918 · page 5

The Archbishop of York tells army officers that the issue of the war is doubtful if the United States fails to hurry on with its full programme…

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To Protect Petrograd. Thousands of War Prisoners. Swarming Into the Capital

Daily Examiner · Thursday 7 March 1918 · page 5

"The Times" Petrograd correspondent says it is believed that it has been pre-arranged, that if the Germans attack, thousands of Austrian and German war…

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Tobacco Fund. the Soldiers' "Smoke." Offer to Local Bodies

Daily Examiner · Thursday 7 March 1918 · page 3

Mrs. G. E. Hill, hon. secretary of the local branch of the Bed Cross Society, has received the following letter from the Australian organiser of the Oversells…

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Grafton War Chest

Daily Examiner · Friday 8 March 1918 · page 2

A special meeting of the committee was held at the depot yesterday night, Miss. McDougall presiding. The secretary of the C.P. and A. Society wrote granting…

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Murder Most Foul. Wounded Belgian Fisherman Blown Up. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 8 March 1918 · page 3

The Central News has ascertained the details of the revolting murder or a Belgian fishing skipper last week by the Germans. The submarine sighted…

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German Peace Kite. Concession to France. England's War Thefts. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 8 March 1918 · page 3

The "Vossische Zeitung," discussing the prospects of a Western peace, hints that Germany intends to offer great political and financial concessions to France, more…

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The War (Messages received, except where [?]erwise specified, through the Australian Cables Association.) Argentine Coming In. Active Part in the War. a Deal with the Allies. New York

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 8 March 1918 · page 3

A message from Buenos Ayres says the Argentine has decided on active participation in the war against the Central Powers on the basis of…

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Carr's Creek Soldiers. Unveiling Roll of Honor. an Impressive Function. Patriotic Speeches

Daily Examiner · Friday 8 March 1918 · page 1

On Wednesday afternoon the residents of Carr's Creek, including many visitors from Grafton, turned out to honor the men who have left the district in…

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Settling Soldiers

Daily Examiner · Friday 8 March 1918 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly the Minister for Lands moved that, subject to the provisions of the Closer Settlement Act, the House approves of the purchase by…

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Returned Soldiers. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 8 March 1918 · page 2

About 1000 returned wounded and sick soldiers reached Sydney to-day, and were given a splendid reception by a groat crowd of relatives and friends. About…

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French Soldier's Larceny New York

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 8 March 1918 · page 3

A message from Washington says: France Godsol, a French soldier, has been arrested and charged with the larceny of four million dollars of the…

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Razors for the Wounded

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 9 March 1918 · page 2

Mrs. Radnidge, secretary of the local branch of the Red Cross Society, wish-es us to announce that she is collecting razors for the wounded of…

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The War

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 9 March 1918 · page 6

There is an increased liveliness along the Western front, but not enough to show where the enemy will strike with his vast offensive, or even to…

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Grafton War Chest

Daily Examiner · Saturday 9 March 1918 · page 8

The following gave donations to the Grafton War Chest Depot for the week ending March 7:—Mesdames W. Fraser, Woolnough, Chapman, Vaughan, Baldock,…

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The War. Sydney

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 9 March 1918 · page 3

Petrograd messages state that difference is growing daily between the Leninites who are advocating the ratification of peace terms, and…

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More Frightfulness. Belgian Smack Shelled. Huns Shoot a Wounded Captain. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 9 March 1918 · page 9

Penzance sends a story of German inhumanity. A submarine shelled a Belgian smack with a crew of four, wounding the captain, who remained on the smack…

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Late War News. London, Thursday Afternoon. (Reuter's)

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 9 March 1918 · page 2

A Vancouver message states that Krylenkoreski, Commander of the petrograd City Soviet, has accepted the peace treaty…

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12,000,000 Tyres—u.s.a. War Needs

Daily Examiner · Saturday 9 March 1918 · page 8

The following is taken from a resume by H. S. Firestone, president of the Fire stone Tyre and Rubber Co., Akron, Ohio U.S.A., of How America's entry into the…

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Who Started the War? Dutch Professor's Views. Hollweg's Clumsiness. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 9 March 1918 · page 9

Reuter's Amsterdam correspondent says that Professor Delbruck, in an interview, after characterising Dr. von Bethmann- Hollweg's communication cabled on March…

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The War Loan. an Important Announcement. Last Tax-free Loan. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 9 March 1918 · page 9

Mr. Watt, Assistant-Treasurer, announced the banks will advance to customers up to 90 per cent. on bonds for which clients apply, at 4 per cent. interest. The…

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