Commonwealth War Loan
The following circular has been issued by the Commonwealth Treasurer:—Your attention invited to the fact that the Commonwealth is now asking for subscriptions to a fourth" War…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1917
2,323 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 2 of 117
Goulburn and the War
Private H. H. Fletcher, a brother of Mr. T. H. Fletcher (who is in the employ of Messrs. Rogers and Co), has been seriously wounded for the second time. Private Fletcher is with the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Goulburn and the War
Captain Wedd's son, who has been at the front, for some time, has now been sent over re a school in England for a two months course preparatory to returning to the front…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War. Western Front
London, Jan. 1.—A French communique at midnight on Monday says:—North of Verdun a "strong enemy coup de main, cast of Des Cham brettes, completely failed. It has been…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War. Western Front
London, Jan. 3.—Field-Marshal Sir Doug[?]s Haig, in his midnight report on Tuesday says: A small hostile patrol reached our trenches eastward of Vermelles. It was driven…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Recruiting. Win the War League
Professor Macintyre, chairman of the State Recruiting Committee, states that the committee has approved of a scheme consisting of a Win-the-War League. Finality was reached at the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War on Shipping. (Published in "The Times.")
The Greek vessel Sappo has been sunk…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Commonwealth War Loan. Appeal to Employees and Employers
The Commonwealth Treasurer has issued appeals to employees and employers. The appeal, to employees is a follows.—The fourth issue of the Commonwealth War Loan is…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War on Shipping. Arming British Merchantmen. London
The Admiralty has issued a warning that he German wireless press is using unauthorised comments in British newspapers in order to cast a doubt on the defensive character of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Telegrams. the War. The Roumanians. Confident of Victory. Jassy
In the Chamber M. Joneson delivered a stirring speech. He concluded: "We are confident of victory. We accept all the pains, all the sufferings, since the will has been given us to…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Latest. The War. Western Front. Artillery Duel. London
A French communique reports the liveliest artillery duel north of the Somme, in the region of Douvrey, and at Verdun, Morthomme and Bezanvaux…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Settlement of Returned Soldiers
One of the most important matters that will occupy our attention now is the best way to settle our returned soldiers on the land, and judging from the past experience we have had…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Soldier's Letter
Mr. A. Davies of Faithfull-street, Goulburn, has received a letter from his brother Roy, headed "In the Desert, 21/11/16." The writer acknowledges the receipt of a parcel. He…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Gunning Soldiers
The editor has received the following from Cedford, England, dated 7th Nov., 1916:—"We arrived in England on October 11th, 1916, after seven weeks on the water. We had a pleasant…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Enlistments in Canada. Ottawa
A hundred and eighty thousand men enlisted in Canada last year The. enlistments for December were only 20 per cent. of last January's…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →50,000 Convict Soldiers
Amsterdam. Jan. 1.—It is estimated that Germany will increase her army by about 50,000 by releasing convicts for enlistment. The order does not apply to the worst class of criminals…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Current News. Anzac Concert Company
An announcement is made in this issue of the visit to Young of a company of returned wounded soldiers, known, as the Anzae Concert party…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Harden. War Service
A meeting of the local War Service Committee was beld on Friday night. The Mayor, Ald. R. G. Kelly in the chair. A fair number were present…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Australian War Events. Sydney
The Australian Prime Minister is considering the problem of devising some means for mproving the conditions of roturned soldiers. He…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →How You Can Help. the War Loan
Australia is again asked to assist In the conduct of the war by subscribing to another War Loan—the amount asked for being £18,000,000…
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