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The wars & local soldiers, 1918

3,186 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 9 of 160

The War. Japanese at Vladivostock. London

The North Western Courier · Monday 21 January 1918 · page 2

A Tokio correspondent states that a warship has been despatched to Vladivostok for the protection of the Allies' Interests…

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The War. Australian Trade. New British Commissioner Appointed. LONDON

Daily Observer · Monday 21 January 1918 · page 2

An announcement in the "London Gazette" states that Mr. S. W. B. McGregor has been appointed Senior Trade Commissioner in Australia, in succession…

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The Latest. War Aims Frank Questions and Answe[?] Proving Sincerity of Claims. LONDON

Daily Observer · Monday 21 January 1918 · page 2

The newspapers praise the frankness of the questions and the answers to tirade unionists by Lloyd George. The following is an amplification of the…

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War Aims. "Go On or Go Under." Stirring Appeal to Labor. Lloyd George's Frankness. Guns Wanted, Not Resolutions. LONDON

Daily Observer · Monday 21 January 1918 · page 2

Lloyd George in addressing the representatives of the Trades Unions affected by the Man Power Bill, paid a tribute to the manner in which they had…

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Soldier Settlers Disposal of Surplus Stock

Daily Observer · Monday 21 January 1918 · page 2

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 the…

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War Items

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 22 January 1918 · page 3

It[?]s presumed that the shall[?]ng of Yarmouth was a reprisal for the air raids on Germany. It is doubtful whether a submarine or a cruiser was…

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Austrian War Industries

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 22 January 1918 · page 3

A Zurich message reports that by a trick, which became general throughout Lower Austria, all war industries were shut down. The soldiers fired…

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The War

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 22 January 1918 · page 3

A London message states that an armed gang rushed a train at Burton, county Donegal, Ireland. It is reported that a military escort rescued…

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Roll of Honor Northern Men Wounded or Fallen. Maitland

Daily Observer · Tuesday 22 January 1918 · page 2

Mrs. Phillips, formerly residing at Kurri Kurri, has been informed that her husband, Sergeant T. E. Phillips, who was previously reported ill, was…

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The War. Strained Relations. Prussians and Bavarians at Variance. Warding Off Maximalist Doctrines. (Published In "The Times.") LONDON

Daily Observer · Tuesday 22 January 1918 · page 2

The "Times' Amsterdam correspondent learns that the tension between the Bavarians and the Prussians is most strained. Dr. Hertling's appointment…

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Tamworth Soldier Decorated

Daily Observer · Tuesday 22 January 1918 · page 3

In the list of decorations for soldiers on active service appears the mime of Major E. N. Hyman. This officer has been awarded the D.S.O. Major Hyman…

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Land for Soldiers Shire Council Criticism. The Departmental Attitude

Daily Observer · Tuesday 22 January 1918 · page 2

The Minister for Lands (Hon. W. G. Ashford) has noticed the frequency with which shire councillors criticise the actions of his Department in connection…

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Comforts for Returned Soldiers. (To the Editor.)

Daily Observer · Tuesday 22 January 1918 · page 6

Sir,—Every week one sees more returned soldiers arriving, and each day one sees them standing in Peel-strret, invariably leaning against a post or…

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Lonely Soldiers in London. New Y.m.c.a. Hospitality League

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 22 January 1918 · page 2

In order that full and practically free entertainment may be provided for all soldiers on leave in London, the British, American, Australian…

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Soldiers' Picnic

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 22 January 1918 · page 2

On Saturday afternoon the soldiers at the Convalescent Home were entertained at a picnic by the committee of the Home. The picnic was held…

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Killed in Action

Daily Observer · Wednesday 23 January 1918 · page 6

Mr. J. Baiter, of Westdale, has been informed by the military authorities that his son, Private E. J. Baker, previously reported as missing, was killed…

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Federal Parliament Supply Bill Debate. War Expenditure. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Wednesday 23 January 1918 · page 2

In the Senate, Senator Millen in answer to various questions said that the Commonwealth had since June last made £230,000 profit on rabbles…

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

Daily Observer · Wednesday 23 January 1918 · page 1

Sir,—In your advertising columns will be found a notice convening a public meeting for Thursday next, the 24th inst., in the Oddfellows' Hall, at 8 o'clock,…

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Excessive Authority. "Daily Mail" Urges Re-construction of War Staff. (Published in "The Times.") LONDON

Daily Observer · Wednesday 23 January 1918 · page 5

The "Daily Mail" referring to the suppression of the Cambrai report and the failure to adequately "comb" out the official staffs, asserts that General…

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The War. Hun Submarines. How They Operate Near British Ports. Questions in the House of Commons. (Reuter's Telegram.) LONDON

Daily Observer · Wednesday 23 January 1918 · page 2

In the House of Commons Sir Richanda Cooper asked how could enemy submarines operate successfully in the Mersey while the British submarines could…

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