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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1917

3,607 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 6 of 181

Our Sydney Letter. the Appeal for War Money.—is 4½ Per Cent. Sufficient ?—Twisting the Rule.—those Maltese Immigrants.—saving Daylight and Waking Late.—prices with Others.—the Recruiting Campaign. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 8 January 1917 · page 4

With further reference to this fresh appeal for war money. Now that we have settled down to things men are talking business. At the same time that…

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The War Conference

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 4

It is to be regretted that it should not have been pcssible to arrange for the formation of a National Ministry to exist for the remainder of the war…

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Commonwealth War Loan. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 5

The Director-General of Recruiting has, at the request of the Commonwealth Treasurer, approved of the New South Wales Recruiting Committees assisting…

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British War Pensions. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 5

Mr. Barnes, the Minister for Pensions, In a speech in the Browning Hall in London, stated that he aimed at enabling disabled soldiers to ,earn money. He…

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Special War Services. Shall There Be Peace?

Northern Times · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 5

Special services in connection with the war were held throughout the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle on Sunday. Acting in response to the…

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Greta and the War. a Splendid Record

Northern Times · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 2

To have supplied 220 volunteers from Greta, with its small population, is unquestionably a record of which the residents might well feel proud…

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The War. Italian Conference. Complete Agreement. Great Results Expected. Germany Still Hopes for Peace (Australian Cable Association.) ROME

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 5

Mr. Lloyd-George, the British Prime Minister, declares himself well satisfied with the result of his visit. The conference has resolved a vigorous…

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Greta Soldiers

Northern Times · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 3

Advice has been received by Mrs. Miller, of Branxton Street, Greta, from her brother. Private J. H. Scott, that he is suffering from shell shock. At…

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Making Up Wages. to Employees Who Enlist. Cessnock Council's Attitude

Northern Times · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 4

Employees of the Cessnock Shire Council who enlist Are to make application when they return from the war for their military pay to be made up…

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Killed in Action. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 7

Ernest Creswell Helmore, second-lieutenant of the Sherwood Foresters, the son of Mr. George Helmore, of Christ-church, has been killed in action…

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Wounded

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 7

Mrs. E. Lewis, of Popran-road, Adamstown, has received a message from the military authorities intimating that Private A. Clack is in First Southern…

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British War Pensions

Northern Times · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.—It is estimated that the pension scheme which Mr. Barnes (Minister for Pensions) will unfold at an early dale will cost…

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Russian War Cabinet

Northern Times · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 1

LONDON, Tuesday.—The Petrograd correspondent of "The Times" forecasts further political changes. M. Pokrowskl and M. Bobrlaski are men…

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British War Loan Issue

Northern Times · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 1

LONDON, Tuesday.—A special appeal is made to women to subscribe to the new British war loan, ilia issue of which is postponed until January 12…

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Work After the War

Northern Times · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.—Mr. Hodge (Minister for Labour) said he expected that there would be plenty of employment after the war. The existing…

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On Chivalry in War

Northern Times · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 2

Throughout this war there has floated dimly in our memories a recollection of the centuries when men fought in a spirit which to-day seems…

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The War Conference. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 7

A proposal has supporters in Labour circles for the appointment of Mr. Fisher, the High Commissioner, to represent Australia at the War Conference…

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The War Loan. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 7

The new War Loan was very active on Change yesterday, rising to £108; the markings were between £98½ and £98 7-8…

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Austria's Hidden Losses. People War Weary

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 10

It is rather more than two years ago that I was constantly informed in London that the collapse of Austria was imminent (writes D. Thomas Curtin, in the…

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Duration of the War. Allies' Great Task

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 2

In a most intereuting despatch that reached "The Providenc Journal" by mail by way of Montreal (says "The Literary Digest" of November 11), we read that…

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