General War Cables. Germans Roused to Fury. Allies' Peace Terms. At Least Half "Sheer Madness." "The Most Stupid Bluff." LONDON
Daily Observer · Tuesday 16 January 1917 · page 2
Following the diplomatic Notes the London, Paris and Rome press are pointing out the clumsy mendacity and hypocricy of Germany's Note to neutrals…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Latest Cable News. Sixty New Divisions. Urgently Wanted by Allies in West. Only Way to Win War. German System Must be Copied. LONDON
Daily Observer · Tuesday 16 January 1917 · page 2
Colonel Repington, military correspondent on the "Times," strikingly declares the necessity for securing sixty now, divisions on the West front…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Service Committee
The North Western Courier · Wednesday 17 January 1917 · page 2
A meeting of the War Service Committee was held in the Town Hall on Monday evening last for the purpose of appointing three members to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Commonwealth of Australia War Loan
Daily Observer · Wednesday 17 January 1917 · page 3
Again it is necessary to appeal to you and other employers throughout the Commonwealth for assistance in raising a Loan for War purpose. I…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Commonwealth of Australia War Loan. [?] Issue
Daily Observer · Wednesday 17 January 1917 · page 1
The fourth issue of the Commonwealth war loan is now available for subscription. The proceeds will be used exclusively for financing the war…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The War. Sydney, Wednesday 10 a.m
The North Western Courier · Wednesday 17 January 1917 · page 2
A French communique says there is a mutual bombardment on the banks of the Somme and in Lorraine, the Germans attacked advanced posts, but…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Three to One to Win the War
Daily Observer · Wednesday 17 January 1917 · page 2
The Allies will need a numerical superiority of three to one to drive the Germans out of France and Belgium. They have nothing like that superiority…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Botha Cannot go to War Conference. Smuts South African Delegate. London
Daily Observer · Wednesday 17 January 1917 · page 2
An official message states that urgreat affairs preventing General Botha's leaving South Africa the Imperial Government has accepted the Union…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Claims for War Pensions. To be Decided Within One Week. SYDNEY
Daily Observer · Wednesday 17 January 1917 · page 2
The Federal Treasurer is endeavoring to arrange that in future claims for war pensions by widows of deceased soldier and the widowed mothers of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Enlistments for Week 904. SYDNEY
Daily Observer · Wednesday 17 January 1917 · page 2
The number of enlistments in the A.I.F. in New South Wales last year was 41,912. The first return for the whole of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Singleton Soldier's Record. Not Yet 21
Daily Observer · Wednesday 17 January 1917 · page 4
Mr. T. W. Neville of John-street, has received news that his son. Sergeant Dalton Neville has been recommended for a lieutenancy for his conduct in…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Disgusted Soldiers. Opinion of Referendum Vote. "They Call Themselves Unionists."
Daily Observer · Wednesday 17 January 1917 · page 3
Sergeant Jack Milton who was wounded in action last August and is now in a convalescent camp in England writes: "I see by the 'Sydney Morning Herald…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Soldiers' Letters
The North Western Courier · Wednesday 17 January 1917 · page 2
Writing to his former employer (Mr Sam Adnum) from somewhere in France, under date, November 20th, Private W. Dorothy (who was also…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →General War Cables. Huge Offensive Soon. Allies Gathering Men and Munitions. To Defeat Hindenburg's Plan. (Published in "The Times.") LONDON
Daily Observer · Wednesday 17 January 1917 · page 2
The "Times" says that " as winter draws on, the expectation of the launching of the most terrible offensive in the war's most critical campaign increases…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fame of Anzac Horsemen. Egyptian General's Tribute. London
Daily Observer · Thursday 18 January 1917 · page 2
Trove gives no preview of this one. Open it to read the story on the page.
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Time Economy in Britain Shops to Reduce Labor Needs. London
Daily Observer · Thursday 18 January 1917 · page 2
The Government proposes shopping changes as follows: Suspension of the credit system discontinuance of window dressing, no tradesmen's calls,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Voice of Dominions. to Be Heard During the War. Is Australia to be Silent? LONDON
Daily Observer · Thursday 18 January 1917 · page 2
The "Pall Mall Gazette." says the war conference will probably arrange for continued Dominions' representation during the war…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →May Enlist If They Wish. Sydney
Daily Observer · Thursday 18 January 1917 · page 2
The Minister for Defence says all officers and officials of the central administration of the Defence Department will be given early opportunity of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Future of Soldiers. State Scheme of Assistance. Settlers to Receive Wages. Government Canneries a rid Cold Storage Depots. SYDNEY
Daily Observer · Thursday 18 January 1917 · page 2
Mr. As[?]lord has submitted an unusual scheme to the Cabinet, for the settlement of returned soldiers. Under the Minister's plan a soldier…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →General War Cables. Roumanian Front. Unexpected Strong Defence Against Mackensen. Enemy Troops Worn Out. West Front May Compel Halt. LONDON
Daily Observer · Thursday 18 January 1917 · page 2
The Bulgarians claim to have bombarded the railway establishment round Galatz. A Russian report says: The…
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