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The wars & local soldiers, 1917

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War Chest

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 3 January 1917 · page 2

The War Chest is getting to work early in the New Year--Sewing Beemeets again to-morrow (Thursday) afternoon at the Depot…

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Another War Loan

The Kyogle Examiner · Wednesday 3 January 1917 · page 1

The prospectus of a further issue of the Commonwealth War Loan has now been announced and the particulars appear in our…

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Latest War News

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 3 January 1917 · page 3

Cables appearing to this paper are, unless otherwise marked, received through to 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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War Service Committee

The Kyogle Examiner · Wednesday 3 January 1917 · page 2

Cr. Mackrell, at the invitation of the Kyogle War Service Committee, called a public meeting for Friday night, 22nd ult., but owing to the…

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War Chest Market Stall

Northern Star · Wednesday 3 January 1917 · page 5

On Saturday, December 30th, the Market Stall was in charge of Mesdames Kelly and Lee, assisted by the Misses Kelly (2) and Miss Marjorie Allen. On the stall was a…

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The War. Sydney

The Kyogle Examiner · Wednesday 3 January 1917 · page 2

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

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Sentiments and the War

Northern Star · Wednesday 3 January 1917 · page 5

ROME, Monday. -- The newspaper "La Tribuna." hopes that Note sending has now ended for the war cannot be influenced by sentiments…

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The War. Loading of Steamers

Northern Star · Wednesday 3 January 1917 · page 2

LONDON, Monday. -- The "Times" city editor writes : -- "It is understood that the loading and dispatch of some of the large steamers so long idle in Australian ports will…

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War Pictures in Tokio. London

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 3 January 1917 · page 3

Cinematograph war films, showing the extent of the British effort in army, navy and munitions organisation are making a great impression in Tokio…

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Conduct of the War. Bishop Long Hits Out

Northern Star · Wednesday 3 January 1917 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday. -- Dr. Long, Bishop of Bathurst, on Sunday commented strongly on the amount of falsehood associated with the conduct of the war. He said that in spite of…

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Viscount French on the War Problem. An Interesting Interview. LONDON

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 3 January 1917 · page 3

Wednesday's papers contain an account of an interview with Viscount. French, written by Mr. Bell; "Daily News" correspondent at Chicago. He…

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General War News Germany S Convict Army. About 50,000. LONDON

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 3 January 1917 · page 3

Amsterdam reports thata it is estimated that. Germany will increase lier army by about 50,000 by the release of convicts. The order do s not apply to the…

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Germany's Mistake. Thought Allies Would Abandon Belgium.' A "Ruthless War" Wanted. LONDON

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 3 January 1917 · page 3

Amsterdam reports state that owing to the New Year holidays, the German newspapers have generally deferred their, comments on the Allies' reply…

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Provision for Returned Soldiers. Finally Dealt with at Premiers Conference. Sydney

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 3 January 1917 · page 2

Mr. Hughes said in Melbourne that the question of adequate provision for relumed soldiers would nave to be finally settled at the Premiers'…

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Returned Soldiers. Responsibility for Their Welfare. MELBOURNE

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 3 January 1917 · page 2

The attention of the Prime Minister (Mr. W. M. Hughes) was directed to-day to statements that have been made to the effect that there are. many eases, of…

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"The Soldier's Friend." Y.M.C.A's. Eager Help

Northern Star · Wednesday 3 January 1917 · page 2

When, seventy-three years ago twelve men in London founded the Young Men's Christian A[?]sociation, seeds were modestly sown which to-day frustify as in a fable. When…

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Enlistments at Lismore

Northern Star · Wednesday 3 January 1917 · page 5

The following men have enlisted through Lismore depot recently : -- G. E. Parry, Nimbin ; E. L: Rugendyke, Lismore ; A. J. McDermott. Byron Bay W. Tweedie,…

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Soldier Honored. Story of a Night Raid

Northern Star · Wednesday 3 January 1917 · page 6

Captain Eric William Stutchbury was awarded the Military Cross in October last for conspicuous gallantry in France while in command of a successful raid on enemy…

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"The Soldier's Friend."

The Kyogle Examiner · Wednesday 3 January 1917 · page 1

When, seventy-three years ago, twelve men founded the Young Mens Christian Association, seeds were modestly sown which to-day fructify…

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Wounded Soldiers' Rough Trip

Northern Star · Thursday 4 January 1917 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday. -- Sick and wounded soldiers who returned to Sydney this morning by the second troopship had an exciting time. A few days after leaving their port of…

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