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The wars & local soldiers, 1918

3,186 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 17 of 160

Hohenzollern War Policy

Manilla Express · Saturday 9 February 1918 · page 3

"Many Germans in 1912 were asked to support the Hohenzollern war policy and offered rich rewards. The Hohenzollerns said war had become a necessity for the…

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Latest Casualty List. Northern Fallen and Wounded. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 9 February 1918 · page 2

The 382nd casualty list includes the following northern casualties:— Killed in action: Privates R. Wells (Deepwater). J. Underwood (Inverell),…

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Civil War. Raging in Finland. London

Daily Observer · Saturday 9 February 1918 · page 2

Reuter's Stockholm correspondent says that the White Guards at Wasa report that the civil wa[?] is in full swing in Finland…

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The War. Sir John Forrest Made a Baron. London

Daily Observer · Saturday 9 February 1918 · page 2

The Press Bureau announces that in Barony of the United Kingdom has been conferred on Sir John Forrest, in recognition of his long and distinguished…

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Bolo's Trial. Riot of Extravagance. Penniless Before the War. LONDON

Daily Observer · Saturday 9 February 1918 · page 2

The "Times" says that Bolo's fantastic dealings in Switzerland with Abdashilmi and Saddik were detailed at the trial…

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Prepared for Offensive. Allied Troops Ready for Huns Feeling for Information. (War Correspondent Bean's Message.)

Daily Observer · Saturday 9 February 1918 · page 2

British Headquarters, Thursday. With the winter more-than-half over, the armies on each side of the line are beginning to feel out for the information…

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Inverell Soldier Honored. Inverell

Daily Observer · Saturday 9 February 1918 · page 2

News has bten received that the Military Medal has been awarded to Private Len Crawford. The recipient, prior to enlisting, was in the employ of D. M…

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Soldiers' Settlements. Resumption of Estates. Bectivc Included. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 9 February 1918 · page 2

Among the notices of motion on the business paper, in the Legislative Assembly there is one in the name of the Minister for Lands for the proposed…

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Latest Cable News. Excesses at Petrograd. Drunken Soldiers Riot. Many Casualties. LONDON

Daily Observer · Saturday 9 February 1918 · page 2

The "Times" Petrograd correspondent says that there has been an outburst of drunken savagery in Petrograd, which followed a great religious…

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The New War Loan

The North Western Courier · Monday 11 February 1918 · page 2

Details for the issue of the new war loan will be ready for publication probably this week. It is understood that the Government will adhere to its…

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The War. London

The North Western Courier · Monday 11 February 1918 · page 2

A message from New York states that means have been found to make transports unsinkable by submarines, of the Naval…

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The War. Losses in British Waters. Steamers Sunk in Liverpool Bay. Loss of Life. LONDON

Daily Observer · Monday 11 February 1918 · page 2

In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. Houston, Mr. MacNamara stated that out of twenty of the crew and twenty-five naval and military…

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Soldier's Terrible Time. Seven Weeks in Shell Hole. LONDON

Daily Observer · Monday 11 February 1918 · page 2

Private Taylor, of a London regiment, has been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for a most remarkable experience…

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More Soldiers Returning. Sydney

Daily Observer · Monday 11 February 1918 · page 2

Two contingents of returned soldiers are expected to reach Melbourne next week…

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Tuscania. Story of the Sinking. American Soldiers Die Bravely. "We Will Repay." LONDON

Daily Observer · Monday 11 February 1918 · page 2

The Tuscania was one of a powerful convoy, and had a smooth and prosperous passage until the calamity. The majority of the troops had never…

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Treasures of War. to Foster Australia's Great Traditions. Wonderful Work of Collection. Footbridges, Tanks and Aeroplanes From Battlefields. LONDON February 8th. 7.30 a.m

Daily Observer · Monday 11 February 1918 · page 2

The work of the Australian war records section in London has enormously grown of late. I do not know of any department in any country which has…

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Russian Civil War

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 12 February 1918 · page 3

A Stockholm paper says that war prevails throughout Russia. There has been violent fighting at Petrograd and elsewhere…

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The War Saturday. Germany and the Pacific

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 12 February 1918 · page 3

The "New York World's" Rotterdam correspondent says that Germany is planning a submarine campaign in the Pacific…

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Effects of the War. Who Will De Ruined?

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 12 February 1918 · page 4

The "Daily Mail," in commenting on Lord Lansdowne's much criticised letter, thus discourses upon the effects of the war:—…

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Latest Telegrams War Times Committee. Sydney, Tuesday, 9 a.m

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 12 February 1918 · page 3

A representative number of unions met at the Trades Hall and formed an organisation to be known as the War Time Amelloration Committee to…

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