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The wars & local soldiers, 1918

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The War Finnish Revolution. White Guards' Success. Sweden Appealed To. LONDON

Daily Observer · Tuesday 12 February 1918 · page 2

The civil war is raging more flercely than ever in Finland and is developing in favor of the White Guards according to despatches from Stockholm, which is the…

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Alleged False Representation. Soldier Charged. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Tuesday 12 February 1918 · page 2

Joseph Turner wa enarge[?] at the Police Court to-day with obtaining £2 from the Defence Department by means of false representation…

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The War. the Coming Storm. Many Violent Engagements. German War Council at Treves. LONDON

Daily Observer · Wednesday 13 February 1918 · page 2

Field Marshal Haig reports: Australians successfully raided south-westward of Messines and inflicted casualties, taking prisoners…

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Post-War Trade Great National Organisation. Proposed by Mr. Hughes. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Wednesday 13 February 1918 · page 2

The Athenaeum Hall was crowded when Mr. Hughes delivered a speech on the Organisation of Industry. He said that war demonstrated the necessity for…

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Work of War Council. Premier Anxious to Make Statement. (Published in "The Times.") LONDON, [?]

Daily Observer · Wednesday 13 February 1918 · page 2

The "Times" lobbyist states [?] efforts are being made to induce [?] Asquith to sanction a hostile Oppo[?]tionist motion concerning the scope [?]…

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B[?]EST-LITOVSK. Russian Forces to Demobilise. State of War Ended. Ukrainian Delegates Sign Peace Treaty LONDON

Daily Observer · Wednesday 13 February 1918 · page 2

Reuter's Amsetrdam correspondent says it is reported from Berlin that at the Brest-Litovsk Conference Kublmann opened the final sitting with the…

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Inverell Soldier Dead. Inverell

Daily Observer · Wednesday 13 February 1918 · page 2

Mrs. E. Byrnes, of Inverell, has received information to the effect that [?] son, Pte. W. E. Byrnes, of the 2nd [?]talion, died in hospital in England…

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Soldiers and Disease

Daily Observer · Wednesday 13 February 1918 · page 2

The publication of the evidence taken in camera by the Select Committee of the Senate which inquired into the effects of drink among returned soldiers…

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Murder—not War

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 February 1918 · page 2

It was Lord Kitchener who said that the Germans had disgraced the honorable profession of arms. The latest instance of their infamy, the…

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War Savings Certificates. Four Millions Invested. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 14 February 1918 · page 2

At the meeting of the officers of the War Savings Groups it was stated that over four million pounds had been invested in was savings certificates in the…

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The War. Opening of British Parliament. London

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 February 1918 · page 2

The re-opening of Parliament after the briefest recess is occasioning the liveliest interests in view of the importance of questions like the Irish…

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War Precautions Prosecution "A Craving for Notori[?]ty." SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 14 February 1918 · page 2

At the Melbourne Police Court, Guido Barachi, law student, was fined £50 on each of two charges under the War Precautions Regulations, and ordered to enter…

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More Press Comments Russia's Pecksniffian Red Tie. Repatriating War Prisoners. (United Service.) LONDON

Daily Observer · Thursday 14 February 1918 · page 2

The "Daily Express" says Russia's Pecysniflian red the dishonors her pledge not to make a separate peace, but keeps the letter of the pledge. Germany…

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Federal Cabinet Meets New War Loan Arranged. Watt May be Acting Prime Minister. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 14 February 1918 · page 2

The Federal Ministers met in Cabinet to-day to consider several questions of great importance. It is expected that Ministers will flx the details of the new…

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The War. Politics and Strategy. Lloyd George Must Not Interfere. Says London Paper. (United Service.) LONDON

Daily Observer · Thursday 14 February 1918 · page 2

The London "Morning Post" says: "Politicians have attempted interference with strategy from the beginning of the war and are still attempting to interfere…

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Families of Soldiers Better Provision Should Be Made. Strong Opinions of Singleton Aldermen. SINGLETON

Daily Observer · Thursday 14 February 1918 · page 1

A letter was received by the Municipal Council from the executive of the Lord Mayor's Fund, asking the Council for help in providing for the wants of…

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Scone Soldiers Decorated. Captain A. O. McMullin, M.C. Private Les. Barwick, M.M.

Daily Observer · Thursday 14 February 1918 · page 1

Word has just been received (says the "Scone Advocate") by Mr. W. G. McMullin, of Brooklyn, Upper Rouchel, conveying the pleasing tidings that his…

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Soldiers' Letters

Daily Observer · Thursday 14 February 1918 · page 5

The postal authorities intimate that letters and packets for the Expenditionary Forces in England and France will be received at the General Post Office…

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Work for Soldiers. Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 February 1918 · page 2

The Department of Repatriation inlands to provide employment for returned soldiers in forestry work…

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Sick and Wounded Soldiers. Two Batches Arrive. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 2

Another batch of 346 wounded and sick soldiers reached Sydney this morning by train from Melbourne. They were followed during the day by still another…

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