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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1916

2,776 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 12 of 139

Britain's War Debts

Forbes Times · Friday 4 February 1916 · page 7

The public pay very little regard to the claims of posterity. Even in matters of money they exhibit slight scruple in bequeathing them a heavy…

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Forbes "War Chest" Collections

Forbes Times · Friday 4 February 1916 · page 4

The following is a list of names of those who subscribed the amount of £3 during January to the "War Chest" Fund, collected by Mrs. Willie West,…

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Grenfell War Service Committee

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 4 February 1916 · page 2

A MEETING of above was held in the Council Chambers on Monday night, the Mayor (Aid. Jno. Taylor) presiding. Also present, Rev. E. Walker,…

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Latest War News. Sydney

Forbes Times · Friday 4 February 1916 · page 5

Speaking to 16,000 persons at Kansas President Wilson said he would go to Washington with a smile. "The people were saying that the United States…

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War Census Cards. Their Return Obligatory

Forbes Times · Friday 4 February 1916 · page 4

As doubt exists in some quarters as to the necessity of filling in and returning the war census cards issued at the instance of the Prime Minister…

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The War Germs and Suicides. Von Hindenburg's Order

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 February 1916 · page 7

One of General von Hindenburg's orders of the day, found on a German prisoner, reveals the fact that suicide has been widespread among…

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The War. No Peace Until 1917, Says " Old Moore."

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 4 February 1916 · page 4

"Old Moore's Almanac," recently issued in London for the 219th year, declares upon the basis of astrology that the war will not end until 1917…

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The War German Raider at Work Flew British Flag. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 February 1916 · page 4

The Appam, which was captured by the German raider Moewe, which escaped from Kiel, reached port with the survivors of several other vessels…

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Letters for Soldiers

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 February 1916 · page 6

Steamers leaving Sydney for London, via the Suez Canal, carry letters for soldiers in Egypt and the Dardanelles. Letters should be…

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Current Topics. Seven Brothers Enlist

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 February 1916 · page 4

The officials controlling the mar[?] of the Boomerangs from the west, on arrival at Bathurst, announced that fifty-two recruits had been secured at…

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Snapshots for Soldiers

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 February 1916 · page 4

A suggestion has been made by the editor of the "Photo Review," which will probably have some sympathetic reception all over Australia. The…

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Soldiers' Letters

Forbes Times · Friday 4 February 1916 · page 4

Following is from a letter written by a soldier boy to his mother:—After all, there is very little to worry about when yon think of the thousands who…

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Australia Day Madness. Wounded Soldiers Under Fire in George Street

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 5 February 1916 · page 5

If a visitor from another planet, with no previous information on the subject, had alighted in George Street, or anywhere in Sydney on the memorable 30th…

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War Burden

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 5 February 1916 · page 5

"We cannot borrow all that we need, and must pay taxes also; but the people should be informed as soon as possible how much is expected of them in that…

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Britain's War Debts

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 5 February 1916 · page 4

The public pay very little regard to the claims of posterity. Even in matters of money they exhibit slight scruple in bequeathing them a heavy…

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A War Product

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 5 February 1916 · page 5

"The unity of popular feeling, which is one of the products of this great dangorous, destructive and tiresomo war is helping towards more defined views in…

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Citizens' War Chest

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 5 February 1916 · page 3

Honorary Secretary.—C. A. Le Walker, Esq., 113 Pitt Street, Sydney. The Citizens' War Chest Fund…

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WAR. Wednesday, 10.15 a.m

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 5 February 1916 · page 4

Speaking at Chicago, President Wilson said America was prepared to immediately go to war so far as the navy was concerned, but tbe…

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The War Loan. Amount Over-subscribed. Three One Million Tenders

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 5 February 1916 · page 5

The War Loan of [?]10,000,000 has been over-subscribed. Arrangements have been made by the Federal Treasurer whereby…

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Soldier Honored

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 5 February 1916 · page 4

Private "Jack" Garth, a resident of Wyalong of many years' standing, who e[?]listed from Rooty Hill, paid a visit here on final leave…

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