Anzac Convalescents in the Old Land
There two views were taken at the Croydon [?] Hospital in Eng-land. The wounded men, many of whom are Australians are watching a sports gathering in the Hospital ground…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Hunter Valley · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1917
5,271 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 1 of 250
Britain's Food Problem. Growing War Food. London
Numerous applicants are taking up a scheme to grow war food, cultivating waste land, recreation grounds, parks, college, gardens and cemeteries…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The War Britain's Big Problem. Liquor Trade Control
The "Daily Express" states that the purchase of the drink trade by the State is believed to be imminent, as the simplest and easiest method of handling a complicated…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Sidelights From Germany the Third War Autumn and the "Cologne Gazette." Public Opinion and the Recent War Loan
In a leading article entitled. "In the Third War Autumn," the "[?] Zel-tung" beats the big drum, and points out to its own satisfaction how every hope of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Local and General News. Kurri Soldier Wounded
Mrs. F. Penfold, of Kurri Kurri, has received a cable, starting that her son, Private Oliver Penfold, has been wounded…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War Engines and Nicknames
The nicknames the Tommy bestows upon the engines of war at the front are notorious, and several of them, such as "Jack Johnson," "Co[?]…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Sidelights From Germany the War a Blunder From the Start. Remarkable Interview in a Vienna Paper
The bitter opposition speeches in the Hungarian Parliament have created just a little uneasiness in Germany and among the German elements in Austria. Every…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldier's Letter. an Inspiring Scene, Bandsman R. Boyle
Bandsman R. E. Boyle, of the 35th Battalion, has written the following interesting letter to his sister, Miss Doris Boyle, of Greta:â"Lark Hill, Sept., 29th, We had…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Soldier's Visit to Scotland. a Splendid Time
Mrs. A. Russell, of East Branxton, sends the following letter from her son, Signaller Roy Gibbs, 53rd Battalion, who was wounded in France, on July 19. It is dated…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →East Maitland Soldier's Letter. Private Frank McSHANE
Private Frank McShane, writing to [?] brother, Mr. Sidney, McShane, of [?] road, East Maitland, from a war hospital in Surrey, England, says: "I have been in…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Killed in Action
The Ven. Archdeacon Tollis received a telegram yesterday from Colonel Luscombe, Victoria Barracks, Sydney, stating that It had been officially reported that Private…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Scandinavian Prosperity. the War and Shipping
A "Daily Chronicle" special correspondent lately in Scandinavia gives an Interesting account of the huge fortunes which have been made and continue to be made by the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Parcels for Individual Soldiers
Captain Brodzak, Adjutant 34th Battalion, A.L.F., writes from No. 25 Camp, Lark Hill Satisbury Plain, England, under date Nov, 7, 1916, as follows:—"If you could spare me…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Soldiers in Hospital. What They Read
About eighteen months ago (writes Miss [?] in a most readable account of her experiences on finding books for soldiers, reading contributed to the "Corahill…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Hinton Soldier at Oxford
Sergent S. R. Pavior, writing to his parents (Mr. and Mrs. W. Paviour, of Hintion), from Balliol College, Oxford, where he is undergoing a course of instruction at the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A Soldier to Soldiers
Mr. J. W. Moodle, the soldier evangelist, has been In France for sonic weeks past, and will remain there till the end of the year, conducting a series of mission services…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Singleton Letter. Killed in Action. Singleton
Intelligence has been received of the death in Egypt of Lieut. George Shepherd only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Shephard, of Clydesdale, Singleton. Deceased was one…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Another Transport 500 Sick and Wounded. (By Telegraph.) Sydney
A transport has arrived, bringing 500 wounded and sick troops, who, disembarked in Sydney to-day…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Commonwealth War Loan. Fourth Issue
Attention is invited to the fact that the Commonwealth is now asking for subscription to a fourth war loan. It is the duty of every person in Australia to do all that…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Prisoners of War. Scheme for Relief
The Premier (Mr. Holman) has received, through the Agent-General, particulars of a new scheme sanctioned by the British Imperial Government for the relief of…
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