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The wars & local soldiers, 1918

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Civil War. Streets of Odessa. London

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 26 January 1918 · page 11

Reuter's correspondent at Petrograd states that a telegram to a newspaper reports a pitched battle in the streets of Odessa between Ukrainian troops and Maximalist…

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Federal War Loan. New Issue Next Month

Singleton Argus · Saturday 26 January 1918 · page 5

It is the intention of the Federal Treasurer to issue another war loan, within, the next few weeks. The pros pectus is now in preparation…

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Unsinkable Steamers. Post-war Development. London, Sunday night

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 26 January 1918 · page 3

Unsinkable steamers are regarded, as a certain post-war development. (only the necessity for the most rapid standardised construction prevents the immediate…

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War Relics. A.I.F. Movement. London

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 26 January 1918 · page 6

A great Australian exhibition of official Photographs, drawings, paintings, and relics has been organised for display at the Grafton Galleries. Afterwards the display wil…

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Federated Malay States War Service Restrictions. Contrast with Australia

Singleton Argus · Saturday 26 January 1918 · page 4

Military responsibilities in connection with the war are not left to the caprice of referendums in the Federated Malay States. The governing…

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War Economy Stalls How They Are Worked in England

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 January 1918 · page 10

In the course of a long tramp I found myself in a little country town. The wall of the churchyard rose abrupty from the village street, and against it stood a young women…

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British War Conduct. Press Controversy. Repington Resigns. London

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 26 January 1918 · page 4

Colonel Repington, the military critic to the "Times," has resigned. Inteviewed by the "Star," he states his resignation was due to matters of principle…

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The War Western Front Raids Driven Off. Great Aerial Activity

Singleton Argus · Saturday 26 January 1918 · page 5

London, Thursday.—Hold-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, the British Commandant on the West Front, reports: We dispersed a small party, making an effort to…

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Britain and the War Peace Negotiations. Lloyd George's Statement. London

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 26 January 1918 · page 3

Lloyd George, after his speech, invited and answered, numerous questions regarding the advisability of negotiations with the Germans when the latter was alleged to be…

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Life in Vienna. What the War Has Done. Peace Would Be Welcome

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 January 1918 · page 7

One of the most telling effects of the war in Vienna may be seen in the diminished street traffic (wrote a correspondent of the "Manchester Guardian," lately in Austria)…

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British War Prisoners. Arrival In Holland. (Australian Cable Assn. Message.) Rotterdam, Thursday Night

Singleton Argus · Saturday 26 January 1918 · page 7

British, war prisoners to the number of 332 have arrived from Germany for internment in Holland…

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Latest War News Western Front "Nothing Special," (Australian Cable Assn. Message.) London, Thursday Night

Singleton Argus · Saturday 26 January 1918 · page 6

The latest report from Sir Douglas Haig says there is nothing special to record from the Western Front…

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Allies War Aims. "Go on or Go Under." Stirring Appeal to Labour. Lloyd George's Frankness. London

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 26 January 1918 · page 12

Mr Lloyd George in addressing representatives of the Trades Unions affected by the Man power Bill paid a tribute to the manner in which they had met the…

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387,926 Enlistments. Australia's Record

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 26 January 1918 · page 2

An interesting return, showing particulars of recruits enlisted in the military disticts has been issued by Senator Pearce, Minister for Defence…

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Lonely Soldiers in London. New Y.m.c.a. Hospitality League

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 26 January 1918 · page 3

In order that full and practically free entertainment may be provided for all soldiers on leave in London, the British, American, Australian,…

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Soldier Settlers. Disposal, of Surplus Stock

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 26 January 1918 · page 3

The Minister for Lauds (Mr. W. G. Ashford) has received several inquiries as to the ability of soldier settlers to dispose of the progeny of…

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Land for Soldiers. Shire Coouncil Criticism. The Departmental Attitude

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 26 January 1918 · page 3

The Minister for Lands (Hon. W. G. Ashford) has noticed the frequency with which Shire Councillors criticise the actions of his…

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Kosciuszko. the Polish Soldier of Liber[?]

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 January 1918 · page 10

"The gallant Koscinszko arrived in t[?] Sunday last (May 28)m and has [?] Mme. Sablonniere Hotel, in Leicester [?] ever since." So runs a paragraph [?]…

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The Nursery Army. No More Lead for Making Toy Soldiers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 January 1918 · page 10

Among the sufferers by the war are the little lend Soldiers who have marched so gaily and bravely across nursery tables, defended wooden forts, and ambushed the…

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Soldier Returning

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 January 1918 · page 2

Mrs. M. Moodie, of 142 High-street, West Maitland, has received word that her, husband, Private Claude H. Moodlie, 56th Battalion, is returning to Australia. His name…

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