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The wars & local soldiers, 1917

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Lieut.-colonel Simpson, M.c., Killed in Action

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 19

Rev. Canon Bevan, B.A., of Albury, on Thursday evening received as telegram from Colonel Luscombe, Victoria Barracks, Sydney, conveying the sad news that…

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Anzac Band

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 2

The Hon Secretary of the Anzac Band Fund begs to acknowledge the following additional subscriptions:—Mrs McLarty, £3/3/0; Mr. D. S…

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War Notes

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 23

Our Melbourne Correspondent's War Notes will be found on page 30. News has been received in Melbourne of the death of Mrs. W. L. Murdoch and…

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War Notes

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 29

That the Hun would run amok in the last desperate stages of the war, when utter disaster in the field and national ruin were at length correctly visioned…

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The Landing at Anzac. Clair-street, Greta West

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—I am taking for my subject the "Landing at Anzac." The landing at Anzac Cove was on April 25, 1915. The beach was only about 10 miles…

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"Victory" War Loan

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 22

The Chambers of Shipping in Great Britain have united in sending a circular to shipowners asking them to consider a plan to subscribe to the war loan at the…

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Preparing for War

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 6

Washington states there are many evidences of preparation for the possibility of war. Mr. Daniels asked Congress for authority to commandeer private ammunition and equipment plants. The Senate has approved of Bills to facilitate dealing with spies in naval yards, forts, and…

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Possibility of War

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 23

German newspapers emphasise the possibility of war with America. The "Vossiche Zeitung" says:—"The war would have a more moral than a material…

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War Notes. Germany's Two Voices. "Climb Down" or War

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 5

A diplomatist in London, when interviewed by the "Daily Chronicle," after referring to instances where big countries [?] broken off relation with…

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"War Near at Hand."

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 20

Interviews with Congressmen and tors show that there is an overwhelming. and enthusiastic support for President Wilson. The Exchange Telegraph Company's…

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The War. America and Germany

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 2

For several hours unofficial reports which are reaching London and Washington encourage the belief that Germany was wakening in her…

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"A Decisive Stage in the War."

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 22

Italian newspapers enthusiastically congratulate President Wilson on his decision. The "Giornale d'Italia" says that the step taken by the United States…

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Late War News. America and Germany. [?]

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 5

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Latest Developments. "War Near at Hand."

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 5

Interviews with Congressmen and Senators show that there is an overwhelming and enthusiastic support for President Wilson…

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Latest War News. America. Vancouver, February 7

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 28

Washington is still waiting for the spark which will blow up the powder magazine. That represents the situation to-day. Of course, the spark may never be dropped…

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American War Preparations. New York, February 7

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 23

The Secretary for War has ordered the immediate purchase of army supplies to the limit of the department's available funds. Bills were introduced in Congress…

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Latest War News Last Night's Cables. LONDON

The Independent · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 2

A Copenhagen official report states that Mr Gerard will sot be allowed to leave Berlin until Germany is satisfied as to Count von Bernstorff's treatment in New…

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War News. (Continued from page 20.) Loss of Housatonic

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 22

Messages from Washington which reached London on Sunday declare that the demand for war is spreading throughout, the United States as the result of the…

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No Money for Public Works. Economic Result of the War

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 46

On Tuesday a deputation from the Labour Council was introduced to the Premier by Mr. Kavanagh. M.L.C., and discussed the question of unemployment…

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Milk for the Soldiers

The Independent · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 2

On Wednesday afternoon and evening an open-air fete was held in the Waring Gardens to raise funds for the purchase of milk foods for the soldiers in the trenches…

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