The War Loan
The War Loan spirit was awakened on Friday in all parts of the kingdom. There was not a city or important town in which the clarion call to victory was not…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1917
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Amusements in War-time
The National Efficiency Board is conducting an inquiry to determine whether it is advisable that amusements and sports (including racing and picture…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Our War with Death
I think we may look upon our little private war with death somewhat in this light. If a man knows he will sooner or later be robbed upon a journey he will…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →German War Loan. Amsterdam
The German papers claim that the success of the loan is a crushing defeat to America, though they admit that only one-fifth is new money…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War Commission. Washington
The British High Commissioners include Mr. A. J. Balfour, the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs; Mr. J. E. Drummond, Private Secretary to the Ministers;…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Cricket. Back From the War
The many friends of Ernie Heeger, of the Ironclad A2 team, will be glad to hear that, be has returned to sunny N.S.W. He was in town on Thursday…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →America's War Strength Conscription Question. the President Adamant. (Australian Cable Association.) WASHINGTON
President Wilson refuses all compromise on the Conscription Bill, and intends to force it through the Senate. Ho will then endeavour to induce the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Second Edition. the War. Austrian Defection. Dismay in Germany. End of Germany's Dream. (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON
Though the details have not leaked out, it is apparent that events in Austria are cansing dismay in Germany. A Berne wireless message quotes…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Maitland Soldier Missing
A cable message has been received from London Mr. Hal Capper, of Bolwara, [?] that his brother Lieut E. [?] of the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Boolaree Soldier Killed, Sergeant Bert Foster
General regret is expressed at Boolaroo at the death of Sergeant Bert Foster, who died in hospital on April 11 from wounds received in…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Religious. Bible Society Speeches. Bibles for the Soldiers
One or two noteworthy references were made by speakers at the annual meeting of the British and Foreign Bible Society supporters in Newcastle…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Recognition of Soldiers
A nicotine was hold in Wickham Council Chambers last night of representatives from the various patriotic committees in the suburbs to devise…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Maitland District. Soldiers Returning
Lieutenant-colonel Markwell has received a cable message from London, stating that his son, Sergeant Bert Markwell, was returning to Australia invalided. He spent…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Returned Soldier Welcomed
"Private Walter Harman, who at the time of enlisting was in the service of the Newcastle Gas Company, and returned from the front on Saturday, was…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Yesterday's Enlistments
Five volunteers were accepted, and one was rejected at the Newcastle recruiting depot yesterday. Information has been received from headquarters that white…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Soldiers' Repatriation. the Federal Scheme. Announced by Senator Millen. Sydney
At the Town Hall this afternoon, Senator E. D. Millen, the Vice-President of the Federal Executive Council, announced the policy of the Federal National…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Maryville Soldiers. Welcome and Send-off
A public welcome home to Privates A. J. Dann and J. Danks, and a send-off to Driver J. G. Holm and Privates O. Holm, A. Harris, W. Manners, and A. J. Martin…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Settlement of Soldiers
Mr. C. G. Wade, the Agent-General for New South Wales, has been selected to represent the Australian States on the working committee of the British…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →District Casualties. Wounded
CAPTAIN EASTERBROOK.—Mrs. Easterbrook, of Regent-street, New Lambton, has received word that her husband, Staff Captain Claude…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Anzac Day. Church Services
Although the official celebration of Anzac Day will not take place until Wednesday, special services were held in various churches at Newcastle…
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