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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1918

3,186 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 12 of 160

The War. Opposition to Bone Dry Enactment. London

The North Western Courier · Monday 28 January 1918 · page 2

An Ottawa message states that the Canadian laborites opposed the recent bone dry enactment by appearing before the Government with a demand…

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The War. British Bombers Busy. Enemy Towns Raided. Docks and Factories Destroyed. LONDON

Daily Observer · Monday 28 January 1918 · page 2

Field Marshal Haig reports: We captured a few prisoners in a patrol encounter southwestward of Cambrai. Hostile artillery was active In a Scarpe…

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Soldier Settlers

The North Western Courier · Monday 28 January 1918 · page 1

The Minister for Lands (Mr. W. G. Ashford) has received several inquiries as to the ability of Soldier Settlers to dispose of the progeny of stock for…

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Soldier's Death

The North Western Courier · Monday 28 January 1918 · page 2

Last week Mr. Thomas Crossing, of Tarriaro, received word that his Pto. C. C. Crossing had been killed in France on Oct. 12th of last year…

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General War Cables. Germany's Attitude. Imperial Chancellor in Reply to Allies. Hopes of Russian Peace. Willingness to Widen Negotiations. LONDON

Daily Observer · Monday 28 January 1918 · page 2

Reuter's correspondent at Amsterdam telegraphs that Dr. von Hertling (Imperial Chancellor), speaking before the Main Committee of the Reichstag, said…

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War Items

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 29 January 1918 · page 1

The daily average of national expenditure for the seven weeks ended on January 19 was was £7,500,000, exceeding the estimate by £1,150,000…

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Civil War

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 29 January 1918 · page 4

The Bolsheviks are contemplating a declaration of civil war against the Ukrainians…

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War Chest Match

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 29 January 1918 · page 4

The War Chest match between International and Interstate players, played on the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday and Saturday last, resulted…

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Affected by the War

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 29 January 1918 · page 5

Recent reports from Mauritius show that the colony is gradually becoming more directly effected by the war. The problem of the island's food supply is…

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The War Saturday. Austrian Strikes

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 29 January 1918 · page 4

A Rotterdam message reports the renewal of the Austrian strikers' demands for peace without conditions, an eight hours day, the release of Adler…

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Gunnedah Win the War League. (To the Editor.)

Daily Observer · Tuesday 29 January 1918 · page 3

Sir,—I submitted a letter on the above in last week's issue your paper, and a reply appeared in your local Gunnedah contemporary. The writer,…

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Scottish Women's War Hospitals. Special Mission to Tamworth

Daily Observer · Tuesday 29 January 1918 · page 3

Mr. C. N. Button, M.A., organising, secretary of the Scottish Women's War Hospitals, arrived in Tamworth on Saturday. He has arranged with the Mayor to…

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War Service League and Voluntary Workers' Association. (To the Editor.)

Daily Observer · Tuesday 29 January 1918 · page 5

Sir,—I cannot Help thinking that the residents of this town and district missed missed the advertisement calling a meeting in connection with the above for…

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The War. Hertling's Speech. Increases Allies' Distrust. German Press Comments. LONDON

Daily Observer · Tuesday 29 January 1918 · page 2

The "Times" Amsterdam correspondent states that the German democrats, though tightly bound by the censorship, are finding means to express indignation at…

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Civil War Spreading Russia's Troubles. Ukraine Declares Independence. Red Guards in Finland. LONDON

Daily Observer · Tuesday 29 January 1918 · page 2

Reuter's Petrograd correspondent says that a decree has been Issued providing that the personnel of the navy shall consist of citizens, all having the…

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Gallant West Tamworth Soldier. How He Won the D.C.M.

Daily Observer · Tuesday 29 January 1918 · page 5

Saddler-Corporal J. C. Browne, of West Tamworth, has been awarded the D.C.M. This information has been officially conveyed to his mother, Mrs. J…

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Soldiers' Families Destitute. Sydney, Friday, 11.15 a.m

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 29 January 1918 · page 4

During the debate on the Supply Hill in the Senate, Senator McDougall [?]ted instances in which he said it had been disclosed in Sydney where the…

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Soldiers' Families Destitute. Sydney, Friday, 11.15 a.m

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 29 January 1918 · page 2

During the debate on the Supply Bill in the Senate, Senator McDougall cited instances in which he se[?]d it had been disclosed in Sydney where the…

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Cigarettes and Soldiers

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 29 January 1918 · page 4

The results of en inquiry into the relationship between cigarette smoking and the "soldier's heart" are given in the "Lancet". The immediate…

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No Cables for Soldiers

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 29 January 1918 · page 3

The Eastern Extension Cable Co. have informed the military authorities that instructions have been received from London that exigencies do not…

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