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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 24 of 120

War Loan Supported New South Wales Premier Speaks

Forbes Times · Tuesday 13 March 1917 · page 4

Responding to a request that he should command the fourth Commonwealth war loan, which has been extended to April, Mr. W. A. Holman,…

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The War Western Front Great French Advance. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 March 1917 · page 4

The recapture of the lost ground between Butte du Mesnil and Maisons de Champagne was a brilliant feat. carefully planned. It regained a…

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The World War the Capture of Bagdad. the British in Possession. Sydney

Forbes Times · Tuesday 13 March 1917 · page 2

The Britist captures Bagdad on Sunday. A later message says:—"We surprised the enemy and crossed the Diala…

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WAR. Saturday Morning

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 14 March 1917 · page 3

A semi- official message states that information has been received of a powerful wireless plant in Mexico, in direct communication…

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How Much More War?

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 14 March 1917 · page 4

General Joffre is quoted as expecting one year more of war. General Joffre seems over-sanguine. The war may go on until it stops for lack of…

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Why War Will Be Over Next June

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 14 March 1917 · page 4

In my recent journey along the front from the Adriatic to Arras, I found no question more abundantly discussed than the question when the war will end…

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War Loan Supported. New South Wales Premier Speaks

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 14 March 1917 · page 2

Responding to a request that he should commend the Fourth Commonwealth Wax Loan, which has been extended to 2nd April, Mr. W…

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China Declares War

Western Champion · Thursday 15 March 1917 · page 21

China has severed diplomatic relations with Germany and has seized six German steamers at Shanghai, placing an armed guard aboard. The…

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The War CHINA V. GERMANY

Western Champion · Thursday 15 March 1917 · page 21

SYDNEY, Wednesday morning. The Chinese Senate has aproved of the severance of relations with Germany by 152 votes to 37. It is…

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Don't Worry. the Soldier's Philosophy As Taught by the Wise Defenders of France

Western Champion · Thursday 15 March 1917 · page 17

Henri Raveau, a Paris business' man, at present Sergeant-at-Arms of Engineers at the Front in France, sent to a friend in the United States…

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The War China Coming In. the American Situation. Germans in Mexico. Poisoning Lloyd George. the Conspirators Sentenced. Sydney, Monday 8.30 a.m

Western Champion · Thursday 15 March 1917 · page 34

It is believed that the Chinese Government will declare their intention of joining the Entente within ten days. It is expected that the Allies will…

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Famous Anzac Band

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

THE above now famous organization will visit Grenfell on Thursday next, March 22nd. The band, which is one of the finest in Australia, has been…

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Comforts for the Wounded

Forbes Times · Friday 16 March 1917 · page 2

Nothing like a smoke—ask any of the men who have come back. A cigarette drives away dull care, and the pai no[?] an injured limb seems less…

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The War Spirit

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 March 1917 · page 3

When we heard the bugle calling, In our city by the sea, As loudly the drum began to beat Each sturdy lad repeated,…

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General War Cables

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 March 1917 · page 4

The fresh German retreat on the Ancre means that the whole ridge dominating Bapaume from the west is now in British hands. It runs…

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The War

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

Reports from the Dutch frontier indicate a continued stream of Germans toward France. The Belgian frontier continues…

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The War

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 16 March 1917 · page 1

Washington officials admit the tremendous military and political importance of the capture of Bagdad…

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General War Cables

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 March 1917 · page 2

The Krupp firm has subscribed £2,000,000 to the sixth Gorman war loan. A letter which left dcrmany on…

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Win the War League Iserve Win the War League

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 16 March 1917 · page 3

The adjourned public meeting in connection with the formation of a Win the War League was held in the Oddfellows' Mali on Friday evening…

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The World War. Sydney

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

China has severed diplomatic relations with Germanv and seized six German steamers in Shanghai, placing an armed guard on board and…

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