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The wars & local soldiers, 1918

3,188 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 56 of 160

Maitland District. District Casualties. Wounded

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 May 1918 · page 8

SERGEANT PUGH.—Mrs. W. Pugh, of Eighth-street, Weston, has been informed that her husband, Sergeant W. Pugh, has been wounded in action…

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War Comforts Restored

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 May 1918 · page 7

Colonel Woodburn, of the Australian War Comforts Staff, has returned from France, where he inspected the arrangements to meet the new situation arising…

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Dentists in War Given Commissioned Rank

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 4 May 1918 · page 4

The great value of the Qualified dentist to the fighting troops in the field was long ago emphasised, when it was repeatedly pointed out how vital to the efficiency of…

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Canada's Millions Win-the-war Efforts London, Friday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 4 May 1918 · page 5

Mr. W. F. Maclean (Acting-Treasurer of Canada), speaking at Ottawa, said that since December 1, 1915, Canada's domestic war loans had aggregated more than…

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Insuring the Soldier

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 May 1918 · page 6

There is a movement on foot here to provide some better insurance system for our soldiers. No matter what is done it will not be too much. At the same time…

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New Lambton Soldiers

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 4 May 1918 · page 6

The soldiers of New Lambton have reason to feel grateful to the Patriotic Committee for the cordial welcome homes which have been extended to all who have…

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"AUSSIE" Soldiers' Magazine

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 4 May 1918 · page 4

"Good old Aussie!" is a favorite expression with the Australian soldier abroad. It is then he thinks of things bright and cheery, and he hopes he will have the luck…

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District Casualties. Killed in Action

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 6 May 1918 · page 5

PRIVATE GALLEN.—Mr. and Mrs. P. Gallen, of Eagleton, Williams River, late of Adamstown have received word that their only son, Private N. Gallen, was…

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Maitland District. District Casualties. Wounded

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 6 May 1918 · page 6

PRIVATE WALSH.—Mr. J. Walsh, of Hunter-street, West Maitland, has been advised that his brother, Private Frank Walsh, has been wounded in the left…

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Soldier's Bankruptcy War Service Merits Certificate SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 6 May 1918 · page 6

Major George Watkin Wynne, who sequestrated his estate in October, 1915 and subsequently enlisted as a captain in the A.I.F., was to-day granted a certificate of…

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War Chest Fund

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 6 May 1918 · page 6

A street stall will be held outside Scott's, Limited, commencing at 10 a.m. to-day. On Tuesday afternoon, from 3 to 5.30,…

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Allied War Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 6 May 1918 · page 5

The Press Bureau announces that Mr. Lloyd George, the Prime Minister, and Lord Milner have returned from France, where they attended meetings of the fifth…

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The Five Divisions. Magnificent, Fighting Force Australian Soldiers' Efficiency Assistant Official War Correspondent with the A.I.F. Correspondents' Headquarters, France, January 13

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 6 May 1918 · page 5

Let it be said in advance that this is not intended as hi' falutin' or to exaggerate the performance of our own countrymen in a work of which others do their…

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America's War Work. Despatch of Troops Proceeding More Rapidly. (Australian Cable Association.) WASHINGTON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 6 May 1918 · page 5

Mr. Baker, the United States Secretary for War, will submit the War Department's estimate of fifteen billion dollars for the year ending in 1919. The army will…

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Hamilton. Soldiers' Memorial Service

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 6 May 1918 · page 6

At the Hamilton Methodist Church last night a service was held in memory of fallen soldiers, with special, reference to Charles Brown, Harold Taylor, Frank…

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Soldiers' Insurance Bequest for Dependants. SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 6 May 1918 · page 5

An estate valued at £8569 was left by Mr John Gilchrist, of Sana Soucl. He left the income of the residue of the estate, after the payment of certain legacies,…

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Soldiers' Memorial Hamilton Methodist Service

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 6 May 1918 · page 4

Increased seating accommodation had to be provided in the Methodist Church at Hamilton last night, when the Rev. G. O. Cocks conducted a memorial service in…

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Forty More Recruits Cardiff Publican Enlists SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 6 May 1918 · page 6

Forty recruits were accepted in New South Wales for the 24 hours to 11 o'clock to-day. Including A. Streeter, hotelkeeper, Cardiff; A. L. Donnelly, Hamilton; R…

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Our Sydney Letter. War Versus Public Works.— Delayed Disbanding.— the Recruiting Resolution.— Those Stirring Marches. — Let the People Know.— the Union of Unions. — a Comprehensive Scheme. — Prohibition Sees a Chance. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 6 May 1918 · page 4

Many are engaging their minds with the question—how, in addition to financing the war, to provide the extra revenue required for a progressive works policy. It…

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District Casualties. Killed in Action

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 7 May 1918 · page 5

CORPORAL FORD.—Mrs. Blaydon, of Laman-street, Newcastle, has received word that Lance-corporal H. J. Ford was killed in action on April 14…

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