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

The wars & local soldiers, 1917

2,382 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 17 of 120

The War. Wednesday Evening

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 2

Reuter reports that the White Star liner Africa (Afric?) has been torpe-doed. China has handed the German…

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The World War. Sydney

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 2

A Berlin message flatly denies that Germany invited suggestions for the avoidance of war with America. It declares that there will be no…

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Win-the-war Day. Effort at Forbes

Forbes Times · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 4

As stated in last issue a meeting will shortly be hold in Forbes for the purpose of inaugurating an effort in aid of Win-Tho-War Day, which has been…

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The War West Front Praise for Anzacs. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 3

Reuter's correspondent at headquarters, describing the British advance on February 10, states:—The attack was timed for 10.30, over the…

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The War. the American Situation. Crisis Expected. Sydney

Forbes Times · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 2

A German official message slates that there is an unfounded idea abroad that submarinism has been weakened out of regard for American and other sources…

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The War. White Star Liner Sunk. Torpedoed and Shelled. Sydney

Forbes Times · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 3

It is officially announced that the White Star liner Afrie, being used by the Admiralty as a transport, has been sunk in the English Channel…

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Correspondence. Win the War Day. (To the Editor of "The Forbes Advocate.")

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 6

Sir.—Will you be good enough to call the attention of your readers to Win the War League Day—the 23rd February…

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The War Austria and U.S.A. Conditions in Germany. General Haig Interviewed. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 4

General Haig, in an interview, said "The enemy will try to disconcert cur arrangements, but they have all been foreseen. I believe no effort…

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Easter Parcels for Soldiers

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 7

Orders will be taken at the 1st L.H. Depot, 28 Moore-street, until Friday, February 23rd, for Easter parcels for men of any unit on…

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Our Ladies' Letter. Australian Soldiers Honored by the King.—Died While Writing to Soldier Sons.—Some Handy Recipes.—How to Clean a Straw Hat

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 2

It was a gracious thins for the King to invite our Australian wounded soldiers to view the opening of the Imperial Parliament, and…

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Ret Toned Soldiers' Squabble. Meeting Ends in Fight. Sydney

Forbes Times · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 2

At ft meeting of the Returned Soldiers' Association last night, there was much disorder owing to objection being taken by some members to a committee…

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Citizens' War Chest

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 17 February 1917 · page 6

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

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Join It. Win the War League Iserve Everybody a Volunteer

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 17 February 1917 · page 3

Men and women—old or young —city or country; you are requested to enrol your names as members of the recruiting…

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Industrial and Food Problems After the War (To the Editor)

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 17 February 1917 · page 4

Sir,—While the nations of the world are engaged in a death struggle there is but little wonder that small consideration has yet been given as to…

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Win the War League I Serve the New Recruiting Movement

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 17 February 1917 · page 2

The second meeting of the above body on Thursday evening was attended by the Deputy Mayor (Aid Todhunter), Rev. J Parr, Mesdames…

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The War. Australian Transport Sunk After Troops Landed China to Break with Germany. Wednesday Morning

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 17 February 1917 · page 3

The Navy Department in Melbourne have been officially informed that an Australian transport has been sunk in the English Channel,…

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Soldiers' Letters. Artillery and Headquarters' Addresses

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 17 February 1917 · page 3

It is officially stated that in addresses for letters to members of the A.I.F. it is to be noted that the number of the brigade or division…

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Soldiers' Wives and Mothers

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 17 February 1917 · page 5

The Centre for Soldiers' Wives and Mothers has helped and comforted thousands of the women left behind since it was opened by Dr. Mary Booth and…

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The War

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 20 February 1917 · page 2

Unofficially stated from Brazil that a British cruiser chased three raiders, and sank one. The cruiser sighted the raiders and…

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General War Cables

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 February 1917 · page 4

A Russian official message says:— We repulsed attacks south-east of Zolotchev. The experiment of placing boy…

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