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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1917

111 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 1 of 6

The War Cables

Camden News · Thursday 4 January 1917 · page 1

Authoritative circles in Holland regard Germany's promptness in replying to President Wilson as an indication of the urgency of escaping overwhelming internal difficulties and securing peace at all costs while the military situation is…

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The War Cables

Camden News · Thursday 11 January 1917 · page 1

The German authorities continue to deport large numbers of Belgians. Drafts of working men have lately been removed from industrial centres. In other districts bodies of men are being forcibly employed in places where they are…

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Latest War News

Camden News · Thursday 11 January 1917 · page 4

With the exception of a raid opposite Hulluch, nothing of importance is reported by Sir Douglas Haig. Germany has placed important munition…

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War Recruiting Committee

Camden News · Thursday 18 January 1917 · page 4

A meeting of the committee of the above was held at the School of Arts last Tuesday evening. The President, Ald. G. F. Furner, Mayor, presided An apology from Miss…

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The War Loan Explained

Camden News · Thursday 18 January 1917 · page 1

In order that the conditions of the local Commonwealth Loan may be easily understood, it is explained that subscribers may take bonds which are issued in amounts from £10 to £3000, or inscribed stock which is issued in amounts…

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Latest War News

Camden News · Thursday 18 January 1917 · page 4

The Pope, more as a religious than a political act, is preparing a not to the belligerents, addressed to the people rather than their leaders…

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The War Cables

Camden News · Thursday 18 January 1917 · page 1

The Czar has received the King and Queen of Roumania, with the Crown Prince and the Premier at the Russian headquarters. A reign of terror exists in Bucharest and other towns. The…

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War Loan Subscribers

Camden News · Thursday 25 January 1917 · page 2

The Federal Treasurer (Mr. Poynton) sated that it was the policy of the Government to relieve subscribers to the War Loan of any hardship incurred by inability to pay the…

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The War Cables

Camden News · Thursday 25 January 1917 · page 1

Mr. Balfour, Secretary of State for Forcing Affairs, in a supplementary Note to President Wilson, U.S.A., says that Britain is Prepared for unparalleled sacrifices because a durable Peace is impossible except on the basic of the Allies'…

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Latest War News

Camden News · Thursday 1 February 1917 · page 6

Lord Robert Cecil, Minister for the Blockade, says that though the blockade was helping towards winning the war, victory must be won on the field. He referred to Germany's…

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The War Cables

Camden News · Thursday 1 February 1917 · page 1

The Kaiser is planning impressive ceremonies for his birthday. Socialist newspapers comment on the display, which, they say, will not relieve the people's sufferings. President Wilson, U.S.A., replying to a deputation, said…

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Help to Win the War

Camden News · Thursday 1 February 1917 · page 1

The Commonwealth Treasurer, Mr. A. Poynton, writes.—"It should scarcely be necessary for mw to appeal to the loyal, citizens Australia to help to make the Fourth Commonwealth War Loan a success by subscribing for as many…

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Latest War News

Camden News · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 4

The period of grace announced by Germany for the benefit of neutrals expired last night. Messages to hand state that fifteen vessels were sunk during the last few days…

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The War Cables

Camden News · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 1

The greatest sensation has been caused in Washington by the announcement in Germany's Note that she had been forced to abandon all restrictions. The United States is believed to be facing the greatest international crisis in her…

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Camden Recruitoing Association and War Service Committee

Camden News · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 2

The above met at the School of Arts, on [?]January last, present the Mayor, Ald. C. F. Furner, presiding, Messes. W. C. Furner, A [?]Little, E. A. Davies, J. L. Hogg. F. P…

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The Fourth War Loan

Camden News · Thursday 15 February 1917 · page 4

The subscription to the new issue of the Commonwealth War Loan has been a substantial success. The amount asked for was £18,000,000, that amount has been…

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The War Cables

Camden News · Thursday 15 February 1917 · page 1

The sinking of 23 vessels aggregating 54,700 tons has been reported within the last 24 hours. Those reported, however, show that the vessels were sunk without warning, and in several instances many lives were lost…

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Latest War News. (Continued from front page.)

Camden News · Thursday 15 February 1917 · page 6

In Mesopotamia the British forces took possession of the liquorice factory, and 500 trenches on a 600 yards front were occupied,…

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The War Cables

Camden News · Thursday 22 February 1917 · page 1

The House of Commons passed the war credit appropriation of £550,000,000. The Press Bureau states that the Imperial Government will take control of coalmines for the duration of war…

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Latest War News

Camden News · Thursday 1 March 1917 · page 4

The Washington correspondent of the New York "Times" states that the official attitude is that the sinking of the Laconia is the "overt act" and that no further facts are…

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