Land for Soldiers
The only letter before the meeting of the Macksville Chamber of Commerce on Monday, was one from the Department of Lands--which already…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Mid North Coast · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1917
1,174 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 8 of 59
A Soldier's Letter
Mr. Peter Rainey, of Nambucca Heads, is in receipt of a letter from his brother, Gunner Jim Rainey, at present with the 13th Battery, 5th…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War
Information received through Switzerland channels states that Germany has lost 115 submarines up to February 15 and Austria 13…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Latest War News. SYDNEY
Admiral Sir John Fisher joints the Admiralty in his capacity as President of the Inventions Board. It is expected that America will…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fortune-Tellers. Soldiers' Wives Fleeced. Brisbane
The closing down of all stadiums, racecourses, hotels, and the eradication of the growing army of fortune tellers was urged on Mr. Hunter…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A Safety Plate for the One-armed Soldier
We are perhaps all familiar with the tale of the independent fortune amassed by a resident of a metropolis of a certain type of culture, which may well go nameless, from his…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Big War The British Capture Kut-el-Amara. Sydney
Seven large Dutch merchantmen were torpedoed by German submarines. The outrage has caused great anger in Holland…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Welcome Home. to Lance-sergeant J. E. PURCELL
On Monday. 19th inst., Lance-sergeant J. E. Purcell was entertained by his relatives and friends at a banquet at his parents' residence and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Bursaries
War bursaries are available to children of soldiers who have been incapacitated or who have died through active military service, and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War. Import Restrictions
In dealing with the shipping problem in the House of Commons the Prime Minister said the success of the Allied cause depended…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War Latest Cables. Tuesday Morning
CAPTURE OF KUT-EL-AMARA. The British have captured Kurel-Amara. CUNARDER SUNK…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Imperial War Council a Free Hand. London
In the House of Commons Mr. A. Bonar Law stated that the subjects fort the discussion of the Imperial War Council would not be decided…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Latest War Cables. Monday, 8.45 a.m
The Messageries Maritimes mailboat Athos, from China, transporting Seng[?] and colonial laborers to France, was torpedoed in…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →"Old Gold and Silver War Fund." a Reminder
One of our recent editions contained an appeal by the committee of this fund, asking for gold and silver articles of any and every…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The War. the Nation's Needs. Submarine Campaign. Britain's Food Supplies. Lloyd George's Speech
Tremendous interest is being taken in the speech delivered by the Prime Minister, Mr. Lloyd George. In America it is hailed as a triumph of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War. Frightfulness Not Panning Out Well. Decrease in Sinkings. London. Sunday night
The decrease in sinkings is partly due to the fact that there is less neutral shipping afloat, partly to too Admiralty precautions in constantly…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Gifts to Soldiers
Miss Carey, of Lorn, one of the most energetic workers in connection with the Ladles' Patriotic Committee in West Maitland has received a…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →A Soldiers Letter
Extracts of letter received by Mr. Harry Rudkin, Berrico Creek, from his brother. Private George Rudkin, under date 15-12-16:—…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Farewell to a Soldier
In Kempsey G. T. Hall on Friday night last a farewell social was tendered Pte. Fred Wright, eldest son of Mr. E. J. Wright, of East Kempsey…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Soldiers' Letters
Mrs. R. W. J. Crossingham, of Pellican Island, has received a letter from her soldier son Leon, posted at Durban on 17th Dec. The writer is now in…
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