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The wars & local soldiers, 1918

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New War Maps

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 15 January 1918 · page 2

From Mr H. E. C. Robinson, of 221-3 George-street, Sydney, the well-known map publisher, we have received two very line war maps. One is the latest…

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Oakhampton Citizens' War Chest Fund

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 January 1918 · page 4

At a recent meeting of the Oakhampton Branch of Citizens' War Cheat Fund tho report and balance-sheet for the half-year wore presented. The report showed that there…

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Bolshevik War Fashion. Vancouver

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 January 1918 · page 5

A Toronto cable from Petrograd to the "Mall" and "Empire" says that amid the jeers of the once patriotic parties the Bolsheviks are preparing for war in their own…

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Death-Rate in the War

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 15 January 1918 · page 6

It is a general and very natural view that this is the deadliest of all wars—that the use of the poison gas, high explosives, bomb-dropping…

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War Notes. the Upper Hunter Battleplane

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 15 January 1918 · page 2

The tough Mr. C. Alma Baker, Hon Organiser Australian Air Squadrons' Fund, Mr J. A. K. Shaw, Hon. Secretary Upper Hunter Battleplane…

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Very Latest War News French Aerial Success

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 15 January 1918 · page 2

Reuter's French communique dealing with January 1st to 10th, says: Brought down 15 enemy aeroplanes and most probably were…

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The War Western Front Enemy Raids Repulsed

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 15 January 1918 · page 2

London, Saturday.—Sir Douglas Haig, reporting at noon on Friday, stated: Hostile artillery fire prevails east of Vimy Ridge…

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Civil War. Hunger and Rioting. Petrograd

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 January 1918 · page 5

A despatch from Rostoffdon reports that the station of Debaltzovo on the Ekaterinoslav railway, three times changed hands on Thursday night. The Cossacks learning…

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Russia Prepares for War But Talks of Peace

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 15 January 1918 · page 2

London, Sunday.—A Petrograd message says the Central Powers have accepted Trotsky's proposal to prolong the armistice another month…

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Scottish Women's Hospitals for War Service. To the Editor

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 15 January 1918 · page 3

Sir,—The past weeks have brought us as an Empire face to face with a situation, which, in spite of victory on the Western front, is…

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The War. Will There Be Peace? Some Hopeful Reports. Washington

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 15 January 1918 · page 2

An optimistic speech was made today in the House of Representatives by Congressman Meyr London, a Socialist, who was born in Russia…

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Only Guarantee of Peace. to Win the War. Appeals for Recruits

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 January 1918 · page 6

"As men, we are determined to win the War, because we realise that it is the only guarantee we have of freedom from war in the future, the only guarantee we have of…

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The Peace Terms War Atms of France. In Accord with Her Allies

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 15 January 1918 · page 2

London, Sunday.—M. Pichon, the French Minister for Foreign Affairs, speaking in the Chamber of Deputies, said the Government was in complete…

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Latest War News Western Front British Patrol Encounters. (Australian Cable Assn. Message.) London, Sunday Night

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 15 January 1918 · page 2

Sir Douglas Haig reports night patrol encounters south and eastwards of Armentieres…

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Reinforcements and Repatriation. Returned Soldiers' Organisation

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 January 1918 · page 6

During the recent referendum campaign If was evident that much capital was made of grievances of men already in the A.I.F., and conditions affecting…

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Greta. Returned Soldiers' Welconed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 January 1918 · page 2

A welcome home arranged by the Greta Send-off and Reception Committee took place in the Central Hall, Greta, last Thursday evening, when the Mayor…

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A Soldier's Word to Visitors

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 January 1918 · page 6

A soldier in a hospital ward, writing in the "Christian World," says:—"I would say to the dear folk who visit hospitals—Be as bright and jolly as you can. Don't think all…

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Glass Eye That Moves. New Treatment for Soldiers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 January 1918 · page 7

Capt. J. L. Aymard, R.A.M.C., who is attached to the Queen's Hospital for Facial injuries, Frognal, Sideup, Kent, deseribes in the "Lancet," and improved glass eye which…

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Returned Soldiers Organise

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 January 1918 · page 4

Australia's returned soldiers already mount up to a considerable number, which is constantly being increased. After the war they may be expected to exert a considerable…

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German Conference. Soldiers and Politicians. Amsterdam

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 January 1918 · page 5

The Berlin press says that an important conference between the High Command and the politicians was inaugurated on Saturday, when the Kaiser received the Crown…

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