Protecting Soldiers. London
Mr. Fisher, the High Commissioner for Australia, has drawn the attention of the Colonial Office to the trivial fines imposed on women who accost…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1917
3,607 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 78 of 181
Soldiers' Vote. London
The counting of the soldiers' votes in connection with the Commonwealth elections will be completed to-day…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Our Sydney Letter. the Need for Men.—advertisers to Assist.—old Records.—war Pensions and Wives.—well Done, Walsh Island.—the Manufacturers' Chance. Sydney
We have a number of things before us which, if placed together and read as a whole, seem to provide ample evidence that we shall have to speed up in…
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CORPORAL FRASER.—Mr. W. N. Fraser, steam shed inspector, Government railways, Part Waratah, Newcastle, has received word that his son,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →China and the War
PEKING. Thursday.-The President of the Chinese Republic has dismissed tho Premier, and has appointed Wating-fang Acting-Premier. He is…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →America's War Objects. Washington
It is anticipated that President Wilson will outline the United States' objects, explaining its complete accord with the Allies regarding war indemnities, and the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →People Anxious for War. New York
The Washington correspondent of the "New York Tribune" states:—Official advices from Brazil state that the people not only demand war with Germany, but…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →India and the War Cabinet. London
Mr. Austen Chamberlain, the Secretary of State for India, announced, in the House of Commons, the decision of the War Conference regarding India's…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →America's War Measures Enormous Expenditure. Building of Steamships. (Australian Cable Association.) WASHINGTON
The House of Representatives has passed the Revenue Bill, providing for £360,000,000. President Wilson has conferred with that…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →On the Brink. Brazil to Declare War. and Support the Allies. (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON
The Central News Agency reports that Brazilian diplomatic quarters in London expect an early declaration of war on Germany by Brazil…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Russian Outlook Harmony in Army Restored Brazil Getting Ready for War German Position. More Signs of Retreat
LONDON. Thursday. — Reuter's agency learns authoritatively that the evacuation of civilians from various army zones In Belgium is becoming…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Soldiers and Sailors' Future
LONDON. Thursday.—Mr. H. E. Eastern (hon. secretary of the British Immigration League) has conferred with n number of members of the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →"Northern Times" for Soldiers
Letters from soldiers at the from frequently make appeal for newspapers to be sent to them to keep them in touch with the doings of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Shipping. Hamilton Soldiers' Presentations. (Continued from Page 3.) This Afternoon's Reports. DEPARTURES—May 25
COASTAL,—Kallatina, [?] for north, 12.36 p.m. COASTAL MOVEMENTS, SYDNEY—Arrived, May 25, Ramornic, When the Hamilton soldiers Presentation Committee decided to Purchased on gold medals for presentation to that number of young men who have calisted,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Voluntary Workers' Association. Branch Formed at Wallsend. Soldier's Cottage Commenced
A meeting to form a branch of the Newcastle Voluntary Workers' Association was held at Wailsend Council Chambers on Wednesday evening. Mr…
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Mr. and Mrs. C. Croese, of Mayfield, are in receipt of a letter from —-, as follows:—"It is with very great regret and the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Boolaroo Soldier Wounded
Mr. K. Gardner, senr., Boolar[?] has recived world that his son (Privale Claude Albert Garner). who saifed from Sydney on May 2, 1916, is…
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Sergeant-Major Kennelh H. Garrick nephew of W. House, of Hamilton, has been wounded in France, and is now in Eastleigh Hospital, England…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War Stories
Captain (to bluejacket who had again applide for a week's leave): "Well What's it for this time?" Bluejacket. "Well, it's like this, sir! I hardly like…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Conduct of War
WASHINGTON, Friday.—There is strong opposition to President Watson's opposition to President Witson's plans for the censorship. General Pershing has conferred…
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