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Dubbo & the Western Plains · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1917

1,762 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 10 of 89

Our Soldiers

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 1

Gunner R. H. Jackson, of Ponto, writing from Salisbury Plains to Mr. F. W. K. Wise, says, inter alia:--"We have had a long training; been in…

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District Returned 'Soldiers

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 6

Before the business of the P.P. Board was proceeded with on Friday night last, Mr. W. J. Blekemore, of "Shirley," propounded the scheme for…

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Our Soldiers. Our Soldiers. (Continued from Page 2)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 2

Mr. and Mrs. J. Munday, of the Waterworks, are in receipt of letters from their son, Private Tom Munday, also a series of 18 posteard views of…

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War!

The Western Herald · Saturday 3 February 1917 · page 5

[Such of the cable news on this page so headed has appeared in the "Times" and is cabled to Australia by special permission. It should be understood that…

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War Wires the Latest News

The Wellington Times · Monday 5 February 1917 · page 2

Washington messages show that tho popular demand for war is spreading in consequence of the Housatania, which was torpedoed. One correspondent states…

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The War. Mews Day by Day

The Wellington Times · Monday 5 February 1917 · page 4

Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reports:—We have improved our position! northward of Booumant Hamel. We carried out a successful raid south…

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Commonwealth War Loan. Subscription List Closes Thursday, 8th FEBRUARY

The Wellington Times · Monday 5 February 1917 · page 2

Thursday next is the last opportunity for the public to take their part in subscribing to tho present issue of the Commonwealth War Loan, and every…

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A War Bride

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 6 February 1917 · page 1

The marriage took place last week of Mr. Sydney Webb, son of Mr. Robert Webb, of Willowbah, Narromine, to Miss Monk, daughter of the late Chas…

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The War. Yesterday's News. America Shows Fight

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 6 February 1917 · page 1

The United States has declared a break of diplomatic relations with Germany. The German Ambassador at…

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The War. America and Germany. Is It War? The German Piracy Campaign. British Success in Mesopotamia. London, Monday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 6 February 1917 · page 2

President Willson has appealed to Congress to quickly dispose of routine business, and clear the decks for any eventuality. The situation resolved…

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The War. America and Germany. Hostilities Expected. Sydney

Western Age · Tuesday 6 February 1917 · page 2

If the reported sinking of the Honsatonih is confirmed, war is considered inevitable between America and Germany…

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Commonwealth War Loan. Subscription List Closes on Thursday, February 8th

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 6 February 1917 · page 4

Thursday next is the last opportunity for the public to take their full part in subscribing to the present issue of the Commonwealth War Loan, and…

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Soldiers Memorials

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 6 February 1917 · page 1

Mr. D. Ford, a member of the Tramway service is on a visit to Dubbo, and staying with relatives, Mrs. Clarke and family. Mr. Ford was…

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Our Soldiers

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 6 February 1917 · page 1
Also in The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate

Pte. J. H. Sullivan (Dubbo) is reported as having returned to duty. Interesting letters have been received by their Nevertire friends from…

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Additional Darling Enlistments

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 6 February 1917 · page 2

An additional list of men who have volunteered for active service since the previous list was published:-Dubbo, J. W. Burrows, R. Faux, G. W…

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War!

The Western Herald · Wednesday 7 February 1917 · page 3

[Such of the cable news on this page so headed has appeared in the "Times" and is cabled to Australia by special permission. It should be understood that…

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America Will Be Forced to Go to War. Germany's Act of Despair. Russo—roumanian Push. London, Feb. 5

The Western Herald · Wednesday 7 February 1917 · page 3

A Washington message says the steamer Housetonic was given full warning by the submarine, and an opportunity was given for the safety…

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Enthusiasm in America. Germany's Desperation. German Cruisers Interned. War Within Four Days. King's Confer. Holland Preparing. London, Feb. 5

The Western Herald · Wednesday 7 February 1917 · page 3

President Wilson is urging all neutrals to sever diplomatic relations with Germany. If Austria's Note adheres to the…

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Prisoners of War

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 8

Tho Acting Secretary for Defence (Mr. T. Trumble) has issued tho following instructions for those members of the publia who may wish to…

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