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The wars & local soldiers, 1917

2,642 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 3 of 133

Late Telegrams. "Dirty British Mongrels." Alleged Disloyal Utterances. Norwegian Charged. "Germany is Winning the War." SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 5 January 1917 · page 2

Oscar Nellsen, a native, of Norway, was remanded at the police court today, charged with having made statements likely to cause disaffection to his…

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Late Telegrams. Helping Returned Soldiers. Mr. Hughes Says Matter in Hand. National Organisation. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 5 January 1917 · page 2

Mr. Hughes stated this afternoon that the whole subject of distress among returned soldiers would be gone into at the Premiers' Conference to-morrow and…

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The War. Allies' Reply to Wilson. Will Indicate Preliminary Procedure. Germany Discloses Her Terms. Sent to U.S. President. LONDON

Daily Observer · Friday 5 January 1917 · page 2

Reuter's correspondent states the Allies' reply to President Wilson is still being drafted. Whereas the reply to Germany was…

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General War Cables. Hungarian Government Doomed. Opposition Success Due to Food Shortage. Wholesale Starvation Threatened. New Emperor Determined on Peace. LONDON

Daily Observer · Friday 5 January 1917 · page 2

An Italian semi-official message declares that Count Tirza's fall in Hungary is imminent. The Emperor Charles gave an audience…

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War Service Committee

Daily Observer · Saturday 6 January 1917 · page 2

A meeting of the local War Service committee took place last night at the Mechanics' Institute. The Mayor, Ald. McLeor, presided. Mr. Guy Kable, the…

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New British War Loan. LONDON

Daily Observer · Saturday 6 January 1917 · page 2

With the suspension of Treasury Bills the Government has practically ceased borrowing in any form and the path is prepared for a new war loan, which will…

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Organising Genius. "Most Successful British General of the War. Wonderful Efficiency. LONDON

Daily Observer · Saturday 6 January 1917 · page 2

Colonel Repington pays a tribute to Quartermaster-General Cowan's mighty work, energy, foresight and perseverance as Quartermaster-General in…

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Soldiers' Christmas Gifts. Hylda Des Voeux

Daily Observer · Saturday 6 January 1917 · page 3

The following communication has been received by Mrs. H. T. Adams from Lady Des Vocux, chairman Overseas' Club, London, Soldiers' and Sailors'…

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General War Cables. Daring Raiding Exploits. New Zealanders Smash the Enemy. Sergeant's Tight Corner. How He Hoodwinked the Germans. LONDON

Daily Observer · Saturday 6 January 1917 · page 2

The "Times" North of France correspondent relates a recent thrilling exploit. An expert raiding detachment of New Zealanders under cover of barrage…

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Anzac Buffet Opened in Domain. Sydney

Daily Observer · Monday 8 January 1917 · page 2

The Domain Anzac Buffett was officially opened yesterday afternoon. Mr. Justice Ferguson, Chairman of the Amelioration Committee, spoke of the…

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The Maltese. Not Part of the Anzac Army

Daily Observer · Monday 8 January 1917 · page 2

Mr. Trumble, secretary to the Defence Department, stated on Saturday, that the excluded Maltese did not form a part of the Australian army at Gallipoli…

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Alleged Shooting Affray. Man Badly Wounded. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 8 January 1917 · page 2

A shooting affray occurred at Granville last night which resulted in Thomas Martin, 40, being seriously wounded. Another man, Joseph Bell was arrested…

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The War. Sydney. Monday. 11 a.m

The North Western Courier · Monday 8 January 1917 · page 2

A French communique reports bombing encounters west of the Mouse, where the artillery frequently bombarded the northern slopes of Hill 286, and…

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Big War Conference at Rome. Lloyd George's Surprise. LONDON

Daily Observer · Monday 8 January 1917 · page 2

Lloyd George's arrival at Rome was a big surprise. The French party includes M. Briand. M. Lyoutey and M. Thomas, while…

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General War Cables. Greece Will Go to War. Against the Entente. Constantine At Lest Shows His Hand. Allies' Note Rejected. LONDON. Friday Night

Daily Observer · Monday 8 January 1917 · page 2

The comerence of former Premiers consulted by the King has unanimously decided that the Entente's Note cannot be accepted, as acceptance would be…

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Welcoming Returned Soldiers

The North Western Courier · Monday 8 January 1917 · page 2

A hurriedly convened meeting (of which this paper had no notice), was held in the Town Hall on Saturday evening last for the purpose of…

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The War Saturday. the Dobrudja

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 3

The Russians and Roumanians now hold only a very small section of the Dobrudja…

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Germany Looking to China. Richest Market After the War. London

Daily Observer · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 2

Mr. F. W. Wile, former "Daily Mail" correspondent, in Berlin. lecturing in London, said Germany has earmarked China as the richest market for…

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Commonwealth of Austral a War Loan. Fourth Issue. Commonwealth Tr[?]sury. Melbourne, 22nd December, 1916

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 3

Ladies and Gentlemen,—1. The fourth issue of the Commonwealth War Loan is now available for subscription. The proceeds will be…

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General War Cables. Portuguese in France. German Activity Daily Increasing. Sharp Attacks Repulsed. LONDON

Daily Observer · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 2

Reuter's correspondent at Headquarters says he met artillery officers of the Portuguese. Expeditionary Force in France and was particularly impressed…

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