Soldiers' Letters
Private Pat McBride writes to us from London the following letter, dated 21st November last:—Just a line or two hoping that it finds…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1918
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War Chest Committee
A general meeting of members of the War Chest Committee will be held at the depot, High-street, on Monday night next, at 8 o'clock. Business is urgent and important,…
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The recent sale of produce in aid of the Qakhampton branch of the War Chest proved a gratifying success financially. Including sundry donations, an amount of £22/10/ was…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fearful Storm. Near Melbourne. Two Killed, and Many Wounded
The most furious windstorm experienced in Australia since meteorological records have been taken, occurred at Brighton, and Brighton…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Scottish Women's War Hospitals
Mr. C. N. Button M.A. organising Secretary of the Scottish Women's War Hospitals' movement in New South Wales, delivered an address in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Finland's Civil War. London
Reuter's Stockholm correspondent says that the White Guards at Wasa report that the civil war is in full swing in Finland…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Conduct of War. London
The "Daily Observer's" military correspondent learns that the British General Staff and Higher Command recognise the value of the new machinery of the Versailles…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Parcels for Prisoners of War
The committee of the Australian Red Cross Society in London, which specialises in attending to the needs of Australian prisoners of war emphasises the fact that the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War. Hun Offensive Awaited
A "Times" leader says:— "Unquestionably the Germans are resolved to stake the bulk of their remaining strength on stupendous…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The First Cottage. War Widow's Home
On Saturday morning last work was commenced on the first cottage to be erected by the Maitland District Voluntary Workers' Association at East Greta, and a progress…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The War Western Front the Allies, Superiority
London, Thursday.—A high military authority states that the chief event on the west firont is the movemen of German troops there though the transport…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Supreme War Council. Comprehensive Scope. London
Reuter's Paris correspondent has gathered from an exceptionally well-informed source some deails throwing light on the various aspects of the Supreme War Council. Although…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Aims. Lord Lansdowne's Views. London
Replying to a congratulatory address from an influential deputation introduced by Lord Loreburn, Lord Lansdowne declared that he and his sympathisers were determined on an…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Imperial War Cabinet. Australian Representation. London
The "Times," referring to the visit to London of Australia's representative, states that since 1917, the hand of war has been heavier upon the nations, and some of the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Strange Stories of War in the Icefields
The Press Bureau (London) narrates a remarkable story of adventures in the Arctic Seas in connection with German mining operations…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Allied War Council. Notable Meeting. London, Wednesday night
Reuter's Paris correspondent states that arrangements were made for the Allied War Council to meet to-day under the presidency of M. Clemenceau, the French Premier,…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Russia's Civil War. Bolshevik Boasts. London, Wednesday night
The "Times" correspondent at Petrograd says that the Bolsheviks, claim further, successes against Ukraine. The Red Guards have disarmed 20 Cossack echelons, and have…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →War Time Profits Tax. Profits and New Business
The Federal Commissioner of Taxation (Mr. Ewlng) states he has been informed of an opinion which is gaining currency among business men that war-times profits tax…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →America's Super-men. Called on for War Work
The super-men of America—organisers, inventors, financiers—are nearly all what we should call self-made men, who have sprung from humble beginnings, and now that…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Democracy and the War Henderson's Views. London
Mr. A. Henderson, M.P. (Labour), late of the War Cabinet, has issued a statement to the Press, urging the Government to withdraw its refusal separately to meet the…
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