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The wars & local soldiers, 1916

2,484 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 8 of 125

£10,000,000 Commonwealth War Loan

The North Western Courier · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 3

The State War Councils throughout Australia are making a strong appeal to the citizens of the Commonwealth to support, and support liberally, to…

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The War. Sydney, Friday, 10 a.m

The North Western Courier · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 4

The Montenegrin announces that the King, Nicholas, and his troops will fight to the bitter end. A later official message from Rome…

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The Latest How They Escaped From Anzac. The Silent Moving Lines in Indian File Gale Beaten by 24 Hours. (Per Reuter.) London

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 2

A medical officer in a letter describing the evacuation of Anzac, said when the men were told they behaved splendidly and went to work with a will to…

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The War Merchant Shipping. Shortage of British Tonnage. Government to take Action. LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 2

The President of the Board of Trade states that the Government considered the advisability of commandeering the whole of the British merchant shipping,…

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Flotations of New Capital. Application to Federal Treasurer. Suggestion About War Loan. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 2

The first application of its kind since the recent limitation by the Prime Minister, that new floatations of capital must be approved of by the Federal…

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Soldiers and Drink. Judge Docker's Appeal to Men. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 2

Judge Docker, in dealing with a case in which it was alleged that two men attempeted to rob a drunken soldier said it was not desirable to see men, who…

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No Anzac Medal in Australia. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 3

Senator Needham suggested to the Federal War Committee that a medal commemorative of Anzac be struck. The committee replied that the issue…

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A War Basis

Manilla Express · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 5

"Our industries are being mobilised on a war basis, our finances are being regulated and regimented for the purpose of war. All this is a great advance in…

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To Extend Allied War Council London

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 2

Mr. Asquith States that arrangments pre in progress to extend the Allied War Council…

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Aerial War-fare in the West. London

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 2

General Haig reports: There were 14 aerial fights on Wednesday Two of the enemy's were brought down in the German lines. An enemy aeroplane…

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To Carry the War Ixto Germany. London

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 2

It is reported that the French aerial league recommends the formation of an independent armed flying squadron for the essential puropse or carrying…

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Custody of Commonwealth War Loan Bonos. Government Savings Bank Arrangements

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 2

The Commissioners of the Government Savings Bank of New South Wales —the State Savings Institution—are prepared to receive for safe custody…

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Unsettled War Conditions. No Affect on Success of Banks. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 2

Sir A[?] Gould, speaking at the half yearly meeting of the Ci[?] Bank to-day, said fortunately our woo[?] had found a good market at very high prices…

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Obtained War Widow's Allowance. Youny Woman Fined for False Pretence. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 2

A case of false pretences in connection, with payment of the Commonwealth compassionate allowance to war widows WAS heared at the police court to-day,…

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General War News Ineffective Blockade. American Goods Through Scandinavia. House of Commons to Discuss. LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 2

In the House of Commons Mr. [?]t, brought up American trade statistics, and asked Sir Edward Grey how much longer the Foreign Office intended to…

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Fatal Brawl Among Soldiers. Arises from Game of Two-up. Two Men Injured and One has Neck Broken. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 2

The State Commandant made an official atatement to-day to the affect that a gambling dispute, which occurred among the soldiers confined on Whison…

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Alleged Intent to Murder. Shots at Police Sergeant. Soldier Committed for Trial. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 2

Alfred Henry Burnett, a soldier was committed for trial [?] charge of shooting at Henry Paul, a police sergeant, with intent, to murder him…

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Appeal Against Enlistment. London

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 2

The city tribunal has received 8000 appeals from the first eight of the Derby groups. The hearing will occupy at least three…

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Returned Soldiers

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 2

Sir,—Do the "Committee' intend to afford a welcome home to these two heroes, returned soldiers Miller and Berman? There can be no doubt In…

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Wanted to Enlist. But Judge Said Four Years. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 3

A man named Dunlcavy, who was sentenced to four years' hard labor on four charges of false pretences, appealed to be allowed to enlist and go to the front…

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