Wounded
PRIVATE LIMEBURNER.—A cable message wag received yesterday by Mr. H. Limeburner, of Maryville, intimating that Private Arthur ,V. Limeburner, had been…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1917
3,607 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 48 of 181
Decisive Phase of War
PARIS, Wednesday.—M. Painleve (Minister for War), urging the necessity for calling up the 1918 class of recruits, said: "We…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War Prisoners Disciplined. London
It was stated in the House of Commons to-day that German war prisoners had refused to do quarrying work unless they received increased pay and rations…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Workers and the War Loan
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has made an appeal to the workers of, the country to put their money into the War Loan. It is an appeal which should…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Living and After-living. Old Truths in War-dress
Rightcous war with its appeal to all that is highest and noblest in the human heart, with its inexorable demand for self-sacrifice, with its frank presentation…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →America's Honour. Rests with Congress. War Recommended. (Australian Cable Association.) WASHINGTON
The Foreign Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives is preparing a resolution for submission to the new Congress declaring that the time has arrived…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Enlistment of Bank Officials
Word was received at Newcastle Drill Hall this morning that bank officials, other than members of the Commonwealth Bank, who volunteer…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Kurri Soldier's Death
Mrs. K. Williams, of Kurri Kurri, in November last, saw the name of her son (Pte. Williams), in a published list of those killed in action. It was…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Recruiting Campaign. Returned Soldiers Travelling. Railway Concessions Approved
In the past questions have frequently been asked concerning the railway concessions allowed to returned soldiers…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →District Casualties. Killed in Action
PRIVATE A. CROESE.—Mr. Cornellus Croses, of Mayfield, received intimation yesterday that his son, Private Adrian Croese, had been killed in action in France…
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PRIVATE EYRE.—Mrs. A. Eyre, of Anderton-street, Islington, has received information that her son, Private C. T. Eyre, has been wounded in France…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Imperial War Cabinet. London
Mr. Bonar Law, the Chancellor of the Exchequer informed Mr. Rowntree that the Imperial War Cabinet was both executive and consultative…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Empire War Cabinet. Status and Functions
LONDON. Thursday.—In the House of Commons, Mr. Rowntree asked: "Is the Imperial Cabinet an executive body or only consultative, like the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →America Resolute. Preparing for War. (Australian Cable Association.) WASHINGTON
President Wilson has had another conference with the Cabinet, at which his message to Congress was considered. The "New York World" states that the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War in Politics. Mr. Gardiner's Objections. Thanks to Stockton Workers
A meeting of Mr. A. Gardiner's committees and supporters in Stockton was held at the council chambers last night, when Mr. Gardiner…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War. on the West Front. German Position Turned From the South. Allies Now Front Laon. Paris
The French successes were gained at mail cost finally turning the strong German positions from the south. The Allies are now up against the last chief…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Returned Soldiers
Returned soldiers resident in the State, and who are applicants for employment on home service, are now in submit their applications in writing to…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Soldiers' Votes. London
General R. M'C. Anderson is preparing plans to record soldiers' votes for the Federal elections. The task is most difficult, when the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Second Edition. the War. British Troopship Strikes a Mine. Troops Parade and Sing. the Vessel Arrives Safely. (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON
The Press Bureau states that the transport Tyndarsus, with a battalion of the Middlesex Regiment aboard, struck a mine on the 9th of February off Cape…
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