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The wars & local soldiers, 1917

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Writing the War's History. ("The Times" Message). London

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 2

The Colonial Institute is publishing a six-volume history on "Imperial Cooperation During the Great War." Captain Bean (the Australian war…

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Empire War Council. Dominions' Representation. ("The Times" Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 4

The is understood that Sir Robert Borden (Prime Minister of Canada), Beneral Smuts (South Africa), and Mr. F. W. Massey (Prime Minister of New…

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Feeling in Germany. War Weariness and Fear of Britain Reported. (Reuter's Message.) Amsterdam

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 2

Reliable information has been rereived from Germany that the proclamation of ruthless submarine warfare has caused great depression in…

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Enemy Submarines. a German Announcement. Sea War in Full Swing. "No Restrictions Under Any Circumstances." (Reuter's Message.) Amsterdam

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 2

A Berlin official communique states: "An unfounded idea is abroad that our submarine campaign is to be weakened out of regard for the United…

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Settling Soldiers. Special Committee Appointed. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 4

A Press Bureau message states that Mr. Walter Long (Secretary for the Colonies) has appointed a committee of 25 to report on measures for settling…

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In Australia. Boy Fined for Enlisting. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 1

A few days ago a boy named Thomas Baden Powell Stevenson was fined 50/ at the Paddington police court for enlisting under the pretext that he was…

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2nd Edition. Miner Office, 4.30 p.m. the War. Enemy Submarines. Bombing the Submarines. Reported Navy Methods. (United Service Message.) Paris

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 4

The Paris newspaper "L'Illustration," states that the British torpedo boat destroyers are using powerful grenades which are thrown cut where…

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3rd Edition. Miner Office, 7 p.m. the War. the Latest. On the Western Front. French Successes Reported. Considerable Enemy Losses. (Reuter's Message.) Paris

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 4

An official communique states:— "In the Puisalline district, between the rivers Oise and Aisne, some of our detachments entered the second…

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The Following Appeared in Yesterday's Third Edition the War. On the Western Front. THE 1917 Campaign. Reported Interview with General Haig. (United Service Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 1

The United Service Agency has issued the following:— The "Daily Sketch" correspondent in France has interviewed Field…

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War. General Items

Western Grazier · Saturday 17 February 1917 · page 1

Recent Russian successes has placed Galatz out of danger. Food disturbances continue in Amsterdam. The police are guarding…

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Latest War News. From All Fronts

Western Grazier · Saturday 17 February 1917 · page 2

In replying to Germany's request that America further negotiate for the safety of her shipping, President Wilson yesterday refused unless the…

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Dutch War Credit. (Reuter's Measage.) The Hague

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 February 1917 · page 6

A new Dutch war credit of £10,500,000 has been voted…

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In Australia. Imperial War Council. Prime Minister's Statement. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 February 1917 · page 4

It was made fairly clear by the Prime Minister (Mr. W. M. Hughes) last night, that Australia would send two delegates to the Empire War…

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British War Loan. Trafalgar Square Demonstration. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 February 1917 · page 4

There was a great demonstration in Trafalgar Square yesterday afternoon, which fittingly culminated the extra-ordinarily successful war loan…

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War Loan Day. Extraordinary Scenes in London. (Reuter's Massage.) London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 February 1917 · page 6

There were extraordinary scenes yesterday, which was "War Loan Day." The city of London was invaded by thousands of subscribers, the banks…

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The War Situation. Enemy Begins Operations. ("The Times" Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 February 1917 · page 4

Colonel Repington, the London "Times" military writer, states:— "Although there has been heavy winter fighting on the British and French…

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Federal Politics. the Natonal War Cabinet. Government Policy on Thursday. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 February 1917 · page 4

It is considered practically certain that the National War Cabinet will be composed of the following:— Liberals: Mr. J. Cook, Sir John…

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The British War Loan. "A Cataract of Millions." Accelerated Patriotism. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 February 1917 · page 8

Experts believe that the war loan will be fully subscribed within a fort-night. The support given is immensely greater than the expectations…

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The End of the War. "To Be Won in 1917." ("The Times" Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 February 1917 · page 4

The Lord Mayor of London, speaking at yesterday's demonstration in Trafalgar Square, said that he had been informed by high authorities that the…

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Empire War Council. to Sit About the End of March. ("The Times" Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 February 1917 · page 4

The Empire War Council ia not expected to commence before the end of March. The Dominion representatives will be the guests of the nation at…

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