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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1917

2,323 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 14 of 117

Brazil Wants War

Young Witness · Tuesday 6 February 1917 · page 2

Fifty German and Austrian vessels are interned in Brazilian waters. Their cargo includes £6,000,000 worth of coffee. Public meetings and…

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The War. Belgians' Plight

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 6 February 1917 · page 2

New York, Feb. 5.—Germany has informed the Belgian Relief Commission that she can'no longer respect the ships convoying supplies, unless they take a route which Mr. Hoover, the…

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In Case of War

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 6 February 1917 · page 2

A Washington message says that there are many evidence of preparation for the possibility, of war. The Secretary for the Navy (Mr. Daniels) is asking Congress for authority to…

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Goulburn and the War

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 6 February 1917 · page 4

Mrs. M. J. McShane, of The Forest, has received a cable from her sour, Private A. J. McShane, announcing ,his safe arrival in Eng. land on, the 6th January…

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Win the War League

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 6 February 1917 · page 2

Members of the War Service Committee and others interested in the formation of a branch of the Win the War League are invited to attend a public meeting in the Town Hall…

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The War. German Fleet Ready

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 6 February 1917 · page 1

A number of other vessels, including British, have been sunk. The French transport Amiral Magon, conveying 900 troops to Salonica, was torpedoed on…

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Financiers Expect War. (Published in "The Times.")

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 6 February 1917 · page 4

The "Times" New York financial correspondent says that financiers regard was as inevitable. They declare that the financial situation news is better, and that President Wilson can…

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The War Loan. Subscription List Closes

Young Witness · Tuesday 6 February 1917 · page 4

Thursday next is the last opportunity for the public to take their full part in subscribing to the present issue of the Commonwealth War Loan,…

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Brazil Talks War. Rio De Janeiro

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 6 February 1917 · page 4

The Government is convinced that the time has come to abandon neutrality if the German submarinism directly injures the vital interests of Brazil…

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Telegrams. the War. America and Germany. Not Necessarily Prelude to War. (Published in "The Times.") WASHINGTON

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 6 February 1917 · page 4

Count von Bernstorff and staff will depart immediately. Britain will grant a safe conduct. The Austrian Ambassador remains unless Austro-Hungary joins in the new…

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Love Romance of War. Scotch Athlete—french Nurse

Young Witness · Tuesday 6 February 1917 · page 3

One of the most romantic, weddings of the war took place in London, when Captain K. G. Macleod, the famous Scottish Rugby International…

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Comonwealth War Loan. Subscription List Closes Thursday, 8th FEBRUARY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 6 February 1917 · page 2

Thursday next is the last opportunity for the public to take their full part subscribing to the present issue of the Commonwealth War Loan, and every patriotic Australian should…

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Bonus and War Loan. Mr. Poynton's Plans (Country Press Telegram). SYDNEY

Young Witness · Tuesday 6 February 1917 · page 2

Mr. Poynton is considering a plan which will enable a mother If she wishes, to convert the maternity allowance into war loan bonds, and at the…

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America and Germany. On the Verge of War. Diplomatic Relations Broken Off

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 6 February 1917 · page 4

America has given her answer to the German Note, in which the resumption of "unrestricted sea warfare" of a ruthless character was announced. Diplomatic relations between America and…

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The Latest. The War. America and Germany. Bomb Under Officer's Home. Washington

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 6 February 1917 · page 2

Custome Collector Malone at New York reported to the Treasury this morning that he had found a bomb under the steps of his home…

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Gallipoli. Signaller Tom Skeyhill. the Blind Soldier Poet. to Visit Young in March

Young Witness · Tuesday 6 February 1917 · page 2

We received word last night that Signaller Tom Skeyhill, the bril[?]lant war lecturer is to visit Young and lecture on the Galllpoll campaign. All the…

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Pte. C. Slocombe Killed in Action

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 2

News has been received that Pte. Charles Slocombe, second son of Mr. John Slocombe, of Narandera, and formerly of, Goulburn, was killed in action in France recently. Pte…

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Anzac Band

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 4

Melbourne, Tuesday.—It was suggested a few days ago that those Anzac Memorial Band, composed of New South Wales returned soldiers, appeared to be committing a breach of the…

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Anzac Band. Humiliating Experiences

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 2

The Anzac Band has returned to Sydney from Victoria, after a humiliating experience in that State. "They were told by the Victorian State Commandant that unless they left Victoria on…

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Anzac Band's Visit to Goulburn

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 2

A meeting of the committee in connection with the recent visit of the Anzac Memorial Band to Goulburn was held at the Town Hall on Wednesday night. The meeting was only…

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