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The wars & local soldiers, 1918

3,186 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 16 of 160

Charges Dismissed. Case Under War Precautions Regulations

Daily Observer · Thursday 7 February 1918 · page 2

The cases against Albert Brandt and Ernest Brandt, under the War Precautions Act, were called on at the Police Court to-day. The first named was…

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Imperial War Conference Dominion Statesmen to Visit England. London

Daily Observer · Thursday 7 February 1918 · page 2

Reuter learns that in accordance with the general wish expressed last year, and as far as the convenience of the Dominion statement and their…

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America and the War Cost of First Ten Months. Washington

Daily Observer · Thursday 7 February 1918 · page 2

Ten months of war has cost the United States seven billion dollars. A 50 per cent reduction in the volume of imports may be ordered by the…

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The War. German Claim Upheld. Privy Council Upsets Prize court Decision. LONDON

Daily Observer · Thursday 7 February 1918 · page 2

The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council has allowed the Hamburg-America, Company's appeal against the Prize Court judgment confiscating the Kron…

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N.s.w. Enlistments

Daily Observer · Thursday 7 February 1918 · page 2

During the week ended Saturday, 214 volunteers for service abroad were accepted in New South Wales…

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League of Help. French Soldiers Appreciation. (To the Editor.)

Daily Observer · Thursday 7 February 1918 · page 1

Sir,—We would appreciate the following in your paper, feeling sure the people of the district would be interested. "From the "Sun's" special…

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Soldier Verses the Crowd That Said "No."

Daily Observer · Thursday 7 February 1918 · page 6

The following verses, written in the trenches by Lieut. Harry Ikins, of Mortlake, Sydney, has been received in Tamworth:—…

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Deaths of Northern Soldiers. Letters from the Front to Parents

Daily Observer · Thursday 7 February 1918 · page 2

Mr. A. W. H. Bull of Bingara, has received the following letter from the Major in command, of the 39th Battery, to which his son, Driver A. D. N. Bull was attached:—…

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Soldiers As Farmers

The North Western Courier · Thursday 7 February 1918 · page 2

A Conference will be held at Parliament House between the Minister for Lands and the Country Producers' re-presentatives, with the object of…

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War Items

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 1

Lord Robert Cecil, interviewed in New York, said: "I agrees with President Wilson's statement that 1918 wist be the deciding year of the war, but…

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Gallipoli Star. For Anzac Troops. British Headquarters

Daily Observer · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 5

It is stated here that the question of a Gallipoli star is being now discussed between Britain, Australia and New Zealand. The sentiment of the…

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War Time Profits

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 2

The Federal Treasurer (Sir John Forrest) states that it is not intended to drop the War Time Profis Act…

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Imperial War Council. London

Daily Observer · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 2

The "Times", understands that the Imperial War Cabinet has attained a recognised standard as an annual event. Therefore there was never any doubt of…

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The War Wednesday. Reprisals Threatened

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 5

The London Foreign Office has informed Germany through neutral channels that unless airmen Wookey and Scholtz are released from…

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Employment of War Prisoners London

Daily Observer · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 2

In the Lords Cord Newton stated that out of 50,000 war prisoners in the United Kingdom, 30,000 were employed, mostly on work such us road-making,…

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The War. Bolo Trial Accused's Audacity. Still' Has Big Fortune. LONDON

Daily Observer · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 2

Bolo, at his trial, maintained his attitude of Munchausenlike audacity. He declared that he associated with Abbashilmi solely in order to induce him…

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State Parliament. Many Questions Asked. Returned Soldiers and Re-employment. Study of German in Schools. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 2

In the Assembly to-day, Mr. Cann asked the Premier if the Government intended to liquidate the debt of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial…

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Soldier Fined. For Making False Statement. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 2

James Lane, a soldier, was charged at the Police Court to-day with making an untrue statement to the effect that he had two children when applying for a…

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Roll of Honor. For Tamworth and District. Names of Soldiers and Sailors Wanted

Daily Observer · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 3

Definite steps are being' taken for the erection of an honor roll in Tamworth to record the names of all those within the municipality of Tamworth and the Peel,…

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Local & General. Welcoming Returned Soldiers

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 2

Warialda has formed an association to welcome soldiers returning to the district…

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