Sir William Robertson. Head of War Machine. Man From the Ranks
Associated with Sir Douglas Haig in so many ways, Sir William Robertson, his Junior in age by one year— he is 56 years of age—has yet…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1917
3,607 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 5 of 181
Second Edition. the War. the Peace Proposals. the Allies' Terms. New York
The "New York Times" correspondent cables from London as follows:—The following points were included in the Entente's statement of their concrete…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The War (Continued from page 1.) This Afternoon's Cables Bethmann-Hollweg Attacked Krupps Demand Resignation
AMSTERDAM, Friday.—The Berlin "Neuste Nachrichten" (one of the several newspapers owned by Krupps) demands the immediate resignation of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Bulgaria's Wish "Peace Nearing Quickly" Kaiser's Ardour for End of War "Peace Nearing Quickly." Bulgarian Hope
ROTTERDAM, Friday.—The Bulgarian Premier (Dr. Radoslavoff) has stated, in the course of an interview, reported in a Hungarian newspaper,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The War. German Situation. Economic Pressure. Sovereigns to Confer. Further Peace Offers Expected (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON
The Rotterdam correspondent of the London "Daily Telegraph" states that a neutral from Berlin, who is in close touch with the Government and diplomatic…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Carpentier a Soldier First
LONDON, Friday.—Georges Carpentier, in the course of an interview, a report of which is published in the "Weekly Dispatch," denies any…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Votes for Soldiers and Sailors
A notable victory was won in the House of Commons by Sir Edward Carson and the groups who have been championing the cause of votes for our fighting men. After…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Maitland District. a Soldier's Protest
Private H. J. Martens, of C. Company, 35th Battalion, writes from Lark Mill Camp, England, under elate November 6th, 1916, to the "Newcastle…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Votes for Soldiers
It is a practical problem, and a problem which the Government are most anxious to solve that all soldiers and sailors and munition workers who would…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Our London Letter. London, November 17. London at Night.—votes for Soldiers and Sailors.—competition in the Future.—imperial Trade. London at Night
London has taken on a new aspect. It has become to a greater degree than ever, before the City of Strange Nights. The German capital, in the days before the…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →District Casualties. Wounded
CORPORAL HEWIT.—Mr. Robert Hewit, of 7 Dawson-street, Newcastle, received information on Saturday that his son, Corporal Edward Hewit had been…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Newcastle Cathedral. Special War Services
Special services in connection with the war were held throughout the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle yesterday. Acting in response to the expressed wish of his…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →British War Loan. London
The new war loan will be Issued on Thursday. There is great activity on the Stock Exchange In regard to the loan. There were 115 transactions on Friday at…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War Cabinet. London
Mr. L. Amery, M.P., is likely to be appointed Secretary to the War Cabinet. No record has hitherto been kept of the proceedings of the Cabinet…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fourth War Loan. Recruiting Committee's Help
Captain P. M. Coates, organising secretary of the New South Wales recruiting committee, has addressed has addressed the War Service Committees…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →France's War Orphans. Twenty-six Million Pounds
What is described as the most gigantic philanthropic enterprise ever undertaken has been incorporated in the United States under the name of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →End of War. Hindenburg's Attempt to Sow Dissension. Lies About Britain
Interviewed together at headquarters carly last month by the Berlin correspondent of the Vienna "Nleu Frole Presse." Field-Marshal von…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War. the Peace Talk. Bluff of the Kaiser. the Enemies' Difficulties Seriously Increasing. (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON
The Kaiser, in an order to the army and navy, says:—"The enemy has refused my peace proposals, and desires Germany's annihilation…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Answering the Call. To-day's Enlistments
During the holidays, as might well be expected recruiting was at a low ebb, but last week's figures showed a decided welcome, improvement…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Addresses of Soldiers
The Assistant Minister for Defence announces that it has been found necessary to change the mode of addressing letters, etc., to soldiers abroad. Only the…
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