A Boolaroo Soldier
Another Boolaroo soldier to achieve distinction in the war is Sapper A. R. Clyde, son of Mr. Isaac Clyde, formerly station master at Cockle Crock…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1917
3,607 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 36 of 181
Farewell to a Soldier. Presentation at Islington
A large gathering assembled at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Cussan, senr., Islington, in farewell to Private A. Gaites, who is leaving for…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →For the Soldiers
The members of the Hamilton Girls' Patriotic League, who have done excellent work in the interests of the soldiers ever since the war broke out, are…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →War Inevitable. Paris
"Le Temps" quotes an official of the American Embassy in Paris as saying : "War with Germany is inevitable…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Brigadier-General Paton. How He Was Wounded. "Our Hanks Sorely Depleted"
Writing on Now Year's Day from the Queen Alexandra Military Hospital for Officers, Grosvenor Road, London, to Mr. J. R. Hall, of Messrs. R. Hall…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War Cabinet. London
The War Cabinet sat for two hours yesterday. Sir Robert Borden and Sir George Perley (Candada), Mr. W. E. Massey and Sir. Joseph Ward (New Zealand)…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Wickham Win-the-war League
Mr. W. M. Fleming, M.H.R., is announced by advertisement an the "star" speaker at a public meeting to be addressed from the Islington Park…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Completing the War Lean. Cash Reserve Ample
Speaking of the fourth Commonwealth War Loan. Mr. A. Poynton, M.H.R., who, as Federal Treasurer, was responsible for its extension to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Miscellaneous. War-Weary Germany. Screwing Up People's Courage. (Published in "The Times.")
AMSTERDAM, Sunday.—Germany is evidently endeavouring to work up public enthusiasm for the last round of the war. There are many signs…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →America Preparing. Feeling in Parliament. in Favour of War. New York
The Senate voted 64 to 15 In favour of consideration of the bill empowering President Wilson to arm merchantmen, and giving him blanket powers to protect…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Our Sydney Letter. a Lift in Investments.—the Political Campaign.—senator Watson's Charges. — Regarding "Enemy Goods."—single Men First.—"anzac" Must Not Be Used.—the Son of a Genius. Sydney
How the cables affect the public heart can always be read in noting the Stock Exchange reports. The British are advancing in the field, and at once we see…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Second Edition. the War. Britain Elated. What of the Future. Germany's New Tactics. (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON
The newspapers, commenting on the best week's war news since autumn, comprising the progress towards Bapaume and towards Bagdad, point out that the public…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Wickham Soldier's Thanks
The Mayor of Wickham (Ald. Jenner) has received a letter from the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Baxter, of Albert Street, Wickham, who was at…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Christmas in France. Soldiers and Comforts
Captain—has written to Miss F. Hart, of Newcastle, from France, under date December 30, 1916. "You will he pleased to…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Recruiting. February's Enlistments. Sydney
During February the total enlistments in New South Wales were 2548, of which 1657 were accepted. The Hunter district contributed 57 volunteers, of which 32…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Soldiers' Furlough
The request which was made to Senator Pearce, the Minister for Defence, in regard to extended furlough for the members of the First Division…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Islington. Presentations to Soldiers
There was a large attendance at a sacred concert and presentation of medals to Islington soldiers yesterday afternoon, in the Lyric Picture Theatre, Islington,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →District Casualties. Wounded
CORPORAL BOWMAN.—Mrs. Bowman, of Hamilton Park, Hamilton, has received word that her son, Lance-corporal Charles Bowman, has been wounded. He left with…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Lieut. Thesiger Wounded. London
Frederick Thesiger, second licutenant in the Field Artillery, the son and heir of Lord Chelmsford, the Governor-General of India, has again been wounded…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →China Will Declare War. London
The "Morning Post" states that the Chinese Government has decided to break off relations with Germany, and subsequently to declare war…
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