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The wars & local soldiers, 1917

3,607 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 24 of 181

Branxton War Service Committee

Northern Times · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 4

At the inaugural meeting of the Branxton War Service Committee, addressed by Lieut. Terry, there was a large and representative gathering of…

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The War Loan. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 5

There are many instances of city offices, banks, factories, and workshops in London and the provinces clubbing together to assist in making the War Loan a success…

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For the Flag. Win-the-War League Day

Northern Times · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 5

"We have but one question to ask ourselves—we of all ranks, of all grades, of all traces. Victory means life for our country. Are…

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Empire War Council. Scope of Dominions' Part. Future Imperial Constitution

Northern Times · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.—Earl Curzon, in the curse of his speech in the House of Lords, in the debate on the Address-in-Reply to the King's speech…

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The War. (Continued from Page 1.) This Afternoon's Cables Outlaws Among the Nations Huns on the Black List

Northern Times · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 5

NEW YORK, Thursday.—The United Press states Hint Washington officials declare that the result of neutrals' protests and the United States…

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Useful Gifts for Your Soldier Friends. We

Northern Times · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 2

have a large and varied range of very useful articles for Men on Active Service, at prices that will surprise you. GENT'S WRISTLET WATCHES…

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Welcome to Returned Soldiers. Wickham Entertainment

Northern Times · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 4

A meeting of the Wickham and Linwood Welcome Home Committee was held in the Council Chambers last night, the Mayor (Ald. G. W…

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The War Government

Northern Times · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 4

The conference, on behalf of the Hughes and Liberal parties advanced be far towards agreement yesterday that the representatives will be able…

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War Weary Bulgaria

Northern Times · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 1

(British Admiralty Intercepts—Collected by the Wireless Press.) LONDON, Friday.—An Italian semi-official announcement states that…

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Miscellaneous. British War Loan

Northern Times · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 5

LONDON, Friday.—War Loan Day opened auspiciously in London. There was a great and enthusiastic gathering outside the Royal Exchange during…

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Money for the War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 11

When an August 11 of last year Sir Joseph Ward. first launched the scheme of War Loan Certificates of £1 and £10 each face value it was a matter for speculation…

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War Chest Fund. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 5

Amongst the amounts received to-day by the Citizens' War Chest Fund was a further cheque for £1000 from the committee of Tattersall Club. The total…

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Stop Press Cables War Inevitable. Berlin Official Opinion

Northern Times · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 5

AMSTERDAM, Friday—A Berlin message states, that German officials regard war with America as inevitable (Reuter's Cable.)…

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U.S. War Measures Spectacular Effect Not Aimed at Clear-cut Issue Awaited On the Verge of War. Hun "Rake's Progress."

Northern Times · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 1

WASHINGTON, Friday.—Pessimism as to the preservation of peace is deepening hourly. It is realised that Germany has taken the big between…

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Imperial Parliament. Only War Measures to Be Considered. (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 5

In the House of Commons yesterday Mr. Bonar Law announced that a credit vote would be submitted on Monday. He moved to confine the session to…

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Presentation to Homeville Soldier

Northern Times · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 1

Private F. C. Burnett was the recipient of a pocket book, a fountain pen, and a money belt from the Homeville Telerah and Farely Presentation…

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Settling Empire Soldiers British Money, Dominions Land

Northern Times · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 5

LONDON, Friday.—The Colonial Office is preparing an extensive scheme for the settlement of soldiers within the Empire, Great Britain finding the…

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America and Germany. War Not Far Off. Detention of the Ambassador. Contradictory Reports Current. Indignation Throughout America. (Australian Cable Association.) WASHINGTON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 5

Despite the California case, and other sinkings, and the Gerard incident, it is believed that President Wilson, while his opinion is that war is not far odd, will…

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Repatriation. the Flaw in the System. Returned Men's Protest

Northern Times · Monday 12 February 1917 · page 3

Although excellent work is being done in its sphere by the State War Council, returned soldiers are not at all satisfied with the present system,…

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British War Loan

Northern Times · Monday 12 February 1917 · page 1

LONDON, Sunday.—There were many pulpit references to-day urging the public to subscribe to the War Loan…

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