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The wars & local soldiers, 1917

3,607 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 7 of 181

The War. Allies Draw Closer. Complete Entente and Perfect Confidence. Enemy's Plots Futile. (Australian Cable Association.) PARIS

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

M. Briand, the French Prime Minister, in an interview with a representative of "Le Temps," said:—The conference in Rome was of tihe utmost utility. Many…

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The War (Continued from page 1.). This Afternoon's Cables U.S. Ambassador's Speech. Trap Set by Pro-Germans

Northern Times · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.—The Amsterdam correspondent of the "Daily Express," states that the American Association of Commerce and Trade of…

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The British Empire. Its Work in the War. a High Appreciation. How It Must Be Judged. Part I.

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 4

Mr. Briggs Davenport, a well-known and highly capable American journalist and publicist, has given what is termed by Mr. Joseph Reinach, an eminent…

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Answering the Call. Enlistments To-day

Northern Times · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 5

Enlistment at the Newcastle Military Hall was slow this morning, only two men attending. Yesterday Lieut. 0'Ryan had, a record day, and he is…

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Soldiers and Unemployment. Statement by Mr. Hall. Sydney

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

Mr. Hall, the State Attorney-General, in the absence of the Premier, this afternoon made a statement on the question of returned turned soldiers and unemployment…

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German Boy Soldiers. Amsterdam

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

German travellers state that all 18-year-old boys were called up in November, and drafted to the western front. They were informed that Germany would…

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Soldiers and Banking

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

The convenience of our soldiers in London is being specially considered by the commissioners of the Government Savings Bank of N. S. Wales, who have had…

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Killed in Action. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 January 1917 · page 5

Wilfred Lucas, second lieutenant in the Field [?]tillery, has been killed in action. He served in the Australian Light Horse in Egypt…

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Killed in Action. Sergt-major Hillier

Northern Times · Thursday 11 January 1917 · page 5

Mr. Hillier, chief officer Newcastle Fire Brigade, received official intimation this morning that his son. Company Serge-Major W. W. Hillier. was…

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War Policy Examination

Northern Times · Thursday 11 January 1917 · page 1

LONDON, Wednesday.—The Political Correspondent of "The Times" states that Mr. Lloyd George has instituted an Intelligence Department…

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British War Loan Issue

Northern Times · Thursday 11 January 1917 · page 1

LONDON, Wednesday.—The Bank of England's loan issue preparations are on an unprecedented scale. A huge staff, including 600 women clerks are…

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Spain and the War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 January 1917 · page 4

Spain, like other neutral countries, is beginning to be roused by Germany's illegal actions, and strongly resents the efforts being made by German…

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War Loan Activity. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 January 1917 · page 5

The Stock Exchange was stagnant yesterday, apart from the activity in connection with the war loan. There were a hundred markings at…

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Win-the-war League. Professor Macintyre and Mr. Cook. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 January 1917 · page 5

Mr. Joseph Cook, leader of the Federal Liberal party, referred this afternoon to a statement made by Professor Macintyre, chairman of the State recruiting commit…

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The War (Continued from page 1.) This Afternoon's Cables Allies Reply. Handed to U.S. Ambassader

Northern Times · Thursday 11 January 1917 · page 5

LONDON. Wednesday.—The Allies' reply to President Wilson will be delivered to the American Ambassador in Paris to-day or to-morrow. It is…

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The British Empire. Its Work in the War. a High Appreciation. Influence of the Navy. Part II.—(Conclusion.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 January 1917 · page 3

It might seem superfluous to dwell upon the work and influence in this war of the British Navy, so soon after the great battle off the Jutland coast, which…

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The War. Great Battle Expected on the Somme in a Few Months. (Australian Cable Association.) New York

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 January 1917 · page 5

The London correspondent of the "New York Times" states: It is believed that the greatest battle in the history of France and Flanders will take place…

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Answering the Call. Enlistments To-day

Northern Times · Thursday 11 January 1917 · page 5

Additional enrolments of recruits at Newcastle drill hall were reported up to three o'clock this afternoon as follows:—…

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Letters to Soldiers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 January 1917 · page 5

It is now officially intimated that in the case of letters to soldiers attached to reinforcements, it is important that each address should include the particular…

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Returned Soldiers' Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 January 1917 · page 3

The programme of the first annual sports carnival, promoted by the Newcastle branch of the Returned Soldiers' Association, is advertised to-day. The…

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