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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 7 of 120

War Loan. Items Explained

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 2

In order that the conditions of the local Commonwealth loan may be easily understood, it is explained that subscribers may take bonds,…

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Win the War League

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 4

Mr T. Lozell, secretary of Forbes Recruiting Association, has received a circular in connection with the Win the War League, stating that…

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War Loan. Federal Treasurer's Appeal

Forbes Times · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 7

The Federal Treasurer (Mr. Alexander Poynton) has made the following statement:- "What can I do to play my part in…

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The War Loan and Recruiting Committees

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 4

ACTING on the request of the Commonwealth Treasurer, supplemented by circulars from the organising secretaries of the recruiting movement in each State, the…

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The War. British and French Merchantmen Sunk

Forbes Times · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 4

The British Admiralty announces the sinking of eight British and two French merchantmen by a German raider off Pernambuco, East Brazil. It is…

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The War Great Desert Battle Anzags Fine Fighting. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 3

Details of the capture of Rata disclose that the brilliant victory was attributable to the dogged perseverance of the Australian Light Horse…

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The War Swiss Mobilisation West Front Ouiet. New German Subs. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 4

It is officially announced in Berne that the only object of the mobilisation was to give an assurance to belligerents that Switzerland was…

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Soldiers' Letters. Getting Ready Foe France

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 7

A letter has been received from Private E. V. Hodges, sun of Mr and Mrs R. W. C. Hodges, of Harriet Vale, Bogan Gate, under date…

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About Our Soldiers

Forbes Times · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 4

Tuesday's mail brought to a number of relatives and friends in this district tidings of our boys who are doing their share towards upholding the honor and…

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Another Land Scheme for Soldiers

Forbes Times · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 4

Mr. Ashford has submitted an unusual Scheme to the Cabinet for the settlement of returned soldiers. Under the Minister's plan soldier…

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Citizens' War Chest

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 20 January 1917 · page 6

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

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War Service Council

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 20 January 1917 · page 4

A meeting of the War Service Council was held in Rudduck's Stadium on Monday night. Mr Helyar was in the chair…

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War Cabinet Energy

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 20 January 1917 · page 3

"What impresses one most in regard to the invitation to the dominion Premiers is the energy and promptitude displayed. It is not a month since the…

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The War Loan Explained

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 20 January 1917 · page 5

In order that the conditions of the local Commonwealth Loan may be easily understood it is explained that subscribers may take bonds…

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War Loan. Employees Subscriptions

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 20 January 1917 · page 2

The appeal issued by the Commonwealth Treasurer to employers accompanied by another one to their employees, together with a prospectus…

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The War. Japanese Battleship Sunk. Tuesday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 20 January 1917 · page 5

New York.—A Yokohama message states that the Japanese battleship Tsuhuba was sunk by an explosion…

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The War Sydney, Friday, 3 p.m

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 20 January 1917 · page 2

In compliance with the ultimatum of the Entente Allies the imprisoned Venezilists have been released. Amsterdam reports that a message…

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Soldiers' Wheat. On P.H. Thomas', Mildil

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 20 January 1917 · page 4

The 25 acres of wheat sown on Mr. P. H Thomas', Mildil property, by farmers in the locality in aid of the District Returned…

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Letters for Soldiers. Change of Addresses

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 20 January 1917 · page 3

The Assistant Minister for Defence, Mr. Laird Smith, announces that it has been found necessary to change the mode of addressing…

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Returned Soldiers

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 20 January 1917 · page 3

"It is obvious that the responsibility for the welfare and comfort of men who fought for their country rests upon the community as a whole, and the…

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