The War. (Continued from Page 1.) This Afternoon's Cables Western Front
LONDON, Monday.—Throughout February the Australians on the Somme front have been busily engaged in raiding. During the third week…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1917
3,607 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 34 of 181
Serious Charge. Returned Soldier Acquitted
EAST MAITLAND Tuesday.—Edward Bertie Stratford, a returned soldier, pleaded not guilty at the Maitland quarter…
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Mr. Thomas Roberts, of Brunker Road, Adamstown, received word last evening that his son, Private J. T. Roberts, had died in hospital, his…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Presentation to Soldier
On the occasion of his departure from Newcastle for the front, Private E. Wright, who has been connected with the Newcastle branch of the New…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. British Advance on the West Front. Germans Retreating. British Approach Bapaume. the Key to the Somme Position. (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON
Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, the British Commandant on the west front, reports:—The enemy has continued to yield ground along the Anere…
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Mrs. M. Ryan, of Wallsend, has received a cable intimating that her husband, who is with the A.I.F., has been wounded "Somewhere in France." He…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →War Prosecutions. Adelaide
The first day's trial under the War Precautions Act, at Tanunda Court, resulted in the dismissal of the charge against E. H. Coombe, M.P., of having…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Federal War Loan. Melbourne
"We must now lend a little, at great advantage, or lose all," declares Sir John Madden, Chief Justice of Victoria, in response to a request that he give his…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Helping the War Loan. Women and Military Pay
Writing to the Commonwealth Treasury, a woman who has taken a great interest in the war loans, suggests that a special appeal be made…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Victory War Loan. Enormous Success. a Thousand Millions. (Australian Cable Association). LONDON
The final result of the latest British war loan exceeds £1,000,000,000. Mr. Bonar Law, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, stated in the House of…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The War. (Continued from Page 1.) This Afternoon's Cables "Overt Act" at Last. Recognised at Washington
WASHINGTON, Tuesday.—Official despatches have been received which confirm the reports of deaths of Americans who were on the Laconia…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The War. British Progress on a Wide Front. Driving Back the Enemy. (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON
Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, the British Commandant on the west front, reports:—Our advance has been maintained. It extends on an eleven mile front east…
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LONDON, Tuesday.—It was stated in the House of Commons to-day, that the Government are releasing 15,000 soldiers for agriculture, and will…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Soldiers' Furlough. [?]Erewether Man's Views
Private James Brown, in the course of a letter to his mother. Mrs. G. Brown, Berner Street, Merewether, whilst on furlough, says: "Coming…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Soldiers' Letters. Eleven Times in the Firing Line
Private James Brown, writing to his mother, Mrs. G. Brown, Merewether, from France, on January 3rd, 1917, says: "I am in splendid health myself. I am now in…
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Six volunteers were accepted and one was deferred at the Newcastle recruiting depot yesterday. To-day Sergeant-major Desmond will take 12 recruits to Sydney…
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OTTAWA, Wednesday.—It is expected that Canada's new war loan, to be issued next month, will be for £25,000,000 at 5 per cent. The issue…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Empire War Council. Scope of Deliberations
LONDON, Wednesday.—The agenda paper of the Empire War Council has been drafted. The widest scope is indicated, covering the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Women War Workers. (Published in "The Times.")
LONDON, Wednesday.—The War Office scheme for employing women of between 20 and 40 years of age in war work in France. comprises…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The War. (Continued from Pays 1.) This Afternoon's Cables Arming U.S. Vessels
NEW YORK, Wednesday.—The Foreign Relations Committee of the House of Representatives has decided to report the Bill empowering the…
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