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The wars & local soldiers, 1917

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The Singing Anzac

Tweed Daily · Monday 8 January 1917 · page 2

To-night at the Empire Garden Theatre, Tweed Heads, Mr. Ernest Lauri, the singing Anzac, makes a first appearance. Mr. Lauri can not only…

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War !

Northern Star · Monday 8 January 1917 · page 4

The "Dorset County Chronicle" reports the case of a Swanage soldier whose father and three brothers have been killed at the front, while his mother and sister were killed…

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After the War

Northern Star · Monday 8 January 1917 · page 7

Speaking at a Royal Colonial Institute luncheon in the Hotel Cecil, under the chairmanship of Earl Grey, Sir George E. Foster, Canadian Minister of Commerce and Trade,…

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Scandinavian Prosperity. the War and Shipping

Northern Star · Monday 8 January 1917 · page 3

A "Daily Chronicle" special corespondent, lately in Scandinavia, gives an interesting account of the huge fortunes which have been made and continue to be made by the…

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Constantine Preparing for War. Secret Enrolment of Reservists

Northern Star · Monday 8 January 1917 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday. -- According to the latest information from Athens there is little room for doubt that King Constantine's Government is preparing to make war on the…

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A War Cabinet. Offer by Mr. Hughes. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Monday 8 January 1917 · page 2

It is believed Mr. Hughes has submitted a proposal to Mr. Cook for the equal representation of both parities in the Ministry. Mr. Hughes is said to be…

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America and the War. What Wilson Meant. WASHINGTON

Tweed Daily · Monday 8 January 1917 · page 3

During the Senate debate, Senator Lewis, a close friend of the President, declared that President. Wilson Peace Note was intended to be taken as…

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General War News Exchanging Prisoners. Germany [?] Again. LONDON

Tweed Daily · Monday 8 January 1917 · page 3

Under the System for the exchange of over-age prisoners between Britain and Germany, 700 British men are being sent from Germany for near than 6,000…

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Greece's Volte Face. Now Talks War. Extensive Preparations. LONDON

Tweed Daily · Monday 8 January 1917 · page 3

The "Morning Post" Athens correspondent writes. Judging on the tone of the local press, Greece will shortly declare war on the Entente. The press,…

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Great War Conference. Enthusiasm in Rome. Absolute Accord of the Allies

Northern Star · Monday 8 January 1917 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday. -- Lloyd George's arrival in Rome caused a big Surprise. The French party includes M. Briand (Premier), M. Lautey (Minister for War), M. Thomas…

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Another Senator's Opinion War Cannot Continue Without Involving America. WASHINGTON

Tweed Daily · Monday 8 January 1917 · page 3

Senator Leads, another of President Wilson's most intimate advisers, speaking "in the Sena'' in favour,of the endorsement of the Note, said: "I agree…

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The Double-faced Greeks. Reign of Terror Continues. Military Want War. LONDON

Tweed Daily · Monday 8 January 1917 · page 3

The "Daily Chronicle" correspondent at Athens, telegraphing from Syra in order To avoid the Greek censorship, says there has been no abatement of the reign…

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Greece Preparing for War. Attitude of Constantine's Government. the Latest Report From Athens. Big British War Loan. Enemy Capture Braila. Allied Conference at Rome. Successful Raid on West Front. British Penetrate Third Line. the Balkans. German Official Message

Northern Star · Monday 8 January 1917 · page 5

LONDON, Friday. -- A German official message says: -- Russian advances in the Dornawatra region failed with heavy losses. The Austro-Germans in mountain fighting between…

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Land for the Soldiers. Action at the Premiers' Conference. MELBOURNE

Tweed Daily · Monday 8 January 1917 · page 2

The Premiers' Conference has appointed the various Ministers for Lands as a committee to go through and co-ordinate the schemes submitted by different…

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Soldiers' Letters

Tweed Daily · Monday 8 January 1917 · page 2

The Assistant Minister for Defence announces that it has been found Necessary to change the mode of addressing letters, etc., to soldiers…

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Letters to Soldiers. New Form of Address

Northern Star · Monday 8 January 1917 · page 2

The Assistant Minister for Defence (Mr. [?]aird Smith) announced recently that it had been found necessary to change the mode of addressing letters and parcels to soldiers…

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A Soldier First. Boxer Afterwards

Northern Star · Monday 8 January 1917 · page 5

LONDON, Friday. -- Carpentier, interviewed by a representative of the "Weekly Despatch," denied his intention of fighting Willard or Darcy. He said -- "I am a soldier…

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Tillett at the Front. Our Workmen-soldiers

Northern Star · Monday 8 January 1917 · page 6

One's impressions of the battle front are so vivid, so tumultuous, that the only thing approaching unity is just the sense of wonder at the courage, the patience, and, above…

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A Serious Position Greece Wants War Mackensen Takes Braila Crisis in Austria Germany and America The Balkans Enemy's Big Claims. Important Captures, Many Prisoners Taken. LONDON

Tweed Daily · Monday 8 January 1917 · page 3

A German message states that the Russian advances in the Dornavatra region have failed with heavy losses. The Austro-Germans, in the mountain fight…

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Anzac Raiders

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 5

LONDON, Friday.—Mr. Philip Gibbs, writing from British headquarters, says that the Australias and New Zealanders were…

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