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The wars & local soldiers, 1917

3,607 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 58 of 181

Trophies of War. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 April 1917 · page 5

The War Office is setting up a Trophies Committee, to allocate the captured guns and other trophies. Many have been sent home to the…

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America and the War. the Coming Conference. Washington

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 April 1917 · page 6

The following subjects will be discussed at the International Conference to bring about a better understanding:—Financial assistance to the Allies, the questions of…

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By "Bottle Post." Wickham Soldiers' Letters

Northern Times · Thursday 19 April 1917 · page 2

Two letters, written by Lewis S. Truscott, of Wickham, and J. E. Leavey of the Flying Corps, and placed in a bottle, were picked up on a beach…

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Appeal for Recruits. French Soldiers in Martin-place. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 April 1917 · page 5

Amongst those present at the recruiting meeting in Martin-place to-day were the French contingent back from the war. They were enthusiastically welcomed…

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Second Edition. the War. French Successes on Rheims-soissons Line First Position Forced. Important Points Captured. Many More Prisoners Taken. (Australian Cable Association.) PARIS

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 April 1917 · page 6

A late French communique states:—We extended our action east of Rhelms, and attacked the German lines between Prunay and the St. Hilarie-St. Houplet…

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District Casualties. Killed in Action

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 5

PRIVATE GREENLAND.—Mrs. S. Q. Greenland, of Waratah, has been notified that her eldest son, Private William H. O. Greenland, has been killed in…

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Wounded

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 5

LIEUTENANT SHARP.—Mr. T. Sharp, of Hamilton, has received word that his son, Lieutenant Frank Sharp, of the artillery, has sustained a gunshot wound in…

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Anzac Day. Government Offices to Close

Northern Times · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 1

Ald. M. J. Moroney, Mayor of Newcastle, has received a telegram from the Acting Premier's Office, in reply to his inquiry, stating that approval…

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Trade After the War

Northern Times · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 1

NEW YORK, Thursday. — The Washington correspondent of the "New York Times" says that one of the most difficult questions Mr…

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Uniform War Pensions. Full Sums for Lost Limbs. Typical Cases Given. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 5

The following statement regarding Uniform War Pensions by the Commonwealth Government is issued by Mr. Hughes the Prime Minister:—…

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Huns in a Tremor Battle Result Dreaded Russia Solid to Continue War Anxiety in Germany Urgent Longing for Peace

Northern Times · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 1

AMSTERDAM, Thursday.—German anxiety is to the result of the battles in the West is increasing, and is producing an urgent longing…

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Hamilton Soldiers. Mechanics' Institute Gifts

Northern Times · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 1

On the occasion of their departure from Hamilton, Privates C. Rae, W. Dick and J. Waterhouse, who have enlisted for active service, and are at present in Moore…

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Hamilton Soldiers' Presentations. More Money Wanted

Northern Times · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 3

A meeting of the Hamilton Soldier's Presentation Committee, presided over by the Mayor (Ald. T. Torpey) was held in the Hamilton Council…

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Hamilton. Soldiers' Presentation Committee

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 6

The Hamilton Soldiers' Presentation Committee, met last night in the council chambers. Alderman T. Torpey (the Mayor) stated…

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Killed in Action

Northern Times · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 7

Mrs. A. M. Hamence of Murgan Street, Merewether, yesterday received official notification that her son (Pte. G. Hamence) was killed in…

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District Casualties. Killed in Action

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 5

PRIVATE CASWELL.—Mr. and Mrs. Caswell of Douglas-street, Stockton, have been Informed that their son, Private Douglas Caswell, who was previously…

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Anzac Day. Newcastle Arrangements

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 5

Arrangements are well in hand in connection with the Anzac Day celebrations in Newcastle on Wednesday next. Alderman Moroney, the Mayor of Newcastle,…

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Religious Topics. Anzac Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 13

A circular letter concerning the observance of Anzac Day has been issued to the clergy of the Anglican Churches by Archbishop Wright, who states that…

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Enthusiasm for War

Northern Times · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 5

LONDON. Friday.—Advices from Petrograd show that activity has been resumed throughout the eastern and southern front…

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War Savings Certificates

Northern Times · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 5

Arrangements are now in full swing for the sale of war savings certificates to all of the public who have money to invest, or who can…

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