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The wars & local soldiers, 1917

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War Food

Northern Star · Monday 1 January 1917 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday. -- There have been numerous suggestions to draw up a scheme to grow war food by cultivating waste land, recreation grounds, parks, college gardens,…

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In Egypt. Important Anzac Victories, Turks Fight Stubbornly

Northern Star · Monday 1 January 1917 · page 5

LONDON, Friday. -- Correspondents in Egypt report that the capture, of El Arish and Maghabad were important Anzac victories. All the Turkish forces retreated…

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Oddfellows at the War

Northern Star · Monday 1 January 1917 · page 4

Up to July the Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows had paid £3075 in respect of funeral donations on account of members who had gone on active service. The…

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The War in 1916

Tweed Daily · Monday 1 January 1917 · page 2

The war has bulked big in 1916 it was wider, more forces were engaged, Roumania and Portugal entered into the fray. At a first glance it might seem…

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French Catholic Loyalty. "A Just War.''

Northern Star · Monday 1 January 1917 · page 6

A number of French Catholic, ecclesiastics visited Ireland last month. The Bishop of Orleans who was one of the party, an the course of an interview made a very interest…

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General War News. Latest Submarinings. London

Tweed Daily · Monday 1 January 1917 · page 3

The British steamer Copswood has been sunk. It is also reported that the Norwegian steamer Ida (1300 tons) has been sunk…

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"War of Liberation Must Continue." London

Tweed Daily · Monday 1 January 1917 · page 3

Amsterdam says that the Dutch oranch of the League of Neutral Nations has carried a resolution as follows:--The spirit animating the Central Empires is…

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The Wool Question. Deputation to War Council. LONDON

Tweed Daily · Monday 1 January 1917 · page 2

An influential deputation, representing all branches of the wool trade, has urged the War Council to permit the sale [?] wool, not required for the army, through…

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New War Loan

Northern Star · Tuesday 2 January 1917 · page 3

LONDON, Monday.--The issue of a new war loan is believed to be imminent…

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Latest War News

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 2 January 1917 · page 3

Cables appearing in this paper are, unless otherwise marked, received through the Australian Cable Association's new and Improved service. Supplementary messages through the Independent service, or other sources, are In all cases so marked…

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Oddfellows at the War

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 2 January 1917 · page 2

Up to July the N.S.W. Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows had paid a £3075 in respect of Tuneral donations on account of members who…

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Post War Proposals London

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 2 January 1917 · page 3

A special committee of London Chambers, of Commerce has recommended the restriction of enemy the trades within the Emprie; State aid in the improving to…

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The Cost of the War

Northern Star · Tuesday 2 January 1917 · page 2

A Cambridge wrangler is reported to have been counting up the cost of the war to Great Britain, and puts the result of his researches in a somewhat novel way. He…

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Churches and War. Antithesis of Christianity

Northern Star · Tuesday 2 January 1917 · page 2

SYDNEY, Monday.--The Rev. A. Rivett, in an address at Sydney, said to-day they found the churches tumbling over each other in their eagerness to take directions from the…

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Japan and America. Concern in the States. Post War Problems. WASHINGTON

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 2 January 1917 · page 3

Considerable apprehension has been aroused by reports of alleged arrangements between the British and Japanese Governments, which might have a…

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General War News the Situation in Austria. Emperor Charles' Strong Action. Cutting Out German Influence. Many Resignations. LONDON

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 2 January 1917 · page 3

The "Daily Telegraph's" Milan correspondent says that the latest news from Austria indicates that there is political chaos there. The resignation of…

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Returned Soldier's Appeal. Sydney

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 2 January 1917 · page 2

George Leuder (28), a returned soldier, of, 228 Oxford-street, Paddington has been missing since Thursday. He left a note as follows:--"For God's sake go…

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Germany Enlists Convicts. London

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 2 January 1917 · page 3

Copenhagen learn that convicts in Prussian prisons have been permitted to apply for enlistment…

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Mr. Hughes and Returned Soldiers

Northern Star · Tuesday 2 January 1917 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Monday.--Mr. Hughes was interviewed regarding the published statement that hundreds of returned soldiers were walking the Sydney streets, destitute and…

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Lismore Soldiers

Northern Star · Tuesday 2 January 1917 · page 3

In the "Evening News" London Letter of 2nd November last, the following reference is made to two Lismore boys, one of whom unfortunately has made the supreme…

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