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The wars & local soldiers, 1918

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The War. To-day's News

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 1

A French communique reports violent artillerying at Butte [?] Mesnil and on the left bank of the Mouse. Three enemy aeroplanes were brought…

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Our Soldiers

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 1
Also in The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate

Mrs. Ward, of Darling-st., Dubbo, has been advised that her son, Private Wm. Ward, is bring invalided homo, after nearly three years of service…

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Consideration for Soldiers

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 1

At a meeting of the Dubbo P.P. Board last night the inspector reported that on several holdings owned by mon nerving at the front rabbits were…

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Soldiers Honored

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 5

The residents of Eschol honored their late school toucher, Mr. G. W. Stewart, on Monday evening. Mr. Stewart, who is now a gunner in the…

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The War. Australian [?]Isoners on the Raider Wolf Starved. Violent Art[?]erying in the French Sector. Certa[?]ty of an Early Move by Japan. London, Thursday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 2

[?] the Australians complain of h[?]nger and b[?]d treatment on the Hun r[?]ider, Wolf. A Router message says:—A French…

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War!

The Western Herald · Saturday 2 March 1918 · 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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Political Pledges and the War

The Western Herald · Saturday 2 March 1918 · page 2

In advising the people in the referendum campaign upon the defence of Australia, vitally involved, as it is, in the war, to resist the assaults upon…

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From the War Zone. Private Dick Luscombe

The Western Herald · Saturday 2 March 1918 · page 2

Writing from France, under date November 11, 1917, to Miss J. Andrews, a relative, expresses his pleasure and gratitude on receipt of…

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Petrograd In Ferment A Holy War The Wolf Victims London, Feb. 27

The Western Herald · Saturday 2 March 1918 · page 5

A United Service message says Petrograd is thrown [?] a ferment in view of the apparent German intention to occupy the city…

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War Wires the Latest News

The Wellington Times · Monday 4 March 1918 · page 3

General Sir Douglas Haig reports: We successfully raided south-eastward of Armentieres, and repulsed attempted raids in the neighborhood of St…

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The War. News Day by Day

The Wellington Times · Monday 4 March 1918 · page 4

The "New York Times" editorially urges that before the Government allows steel plates to be exported to Japan, America should stipulate that…

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War Service Day. Revival of War Interest

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 5 March 1918 · page 4

Brilliant sunshine: real Australian blue skies; flags and bunting floating gaily from bato[?] flag staffs, and lamp stamlards, and festooned across…

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Commonwealth War Loan

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 5 March 1918 · page 1

The sixth Commonwealth war loan is now open. Amounts invested will to repaid on December 15, 1927. The rates of interest are as follows: 4½…

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The War. SYDNEY

Western Age · Tuesday 5 March 1918 · page 2

A Stockholm message states it has bean decided to court martial the commander of the Finnish White Guards for capitulating and…

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The War. Yesterday's News

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 5 March 1918 · page 1

Two hundred raiders broke into the Australian trenches, but a counter attack forced them out. Many of the enemy were killed, and others…

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The War. Increased Activity on West Front. British Take Prisoners. Japanese Gunboat Fired On. Japanese Embassy to Move to Harbin. Field-marshal Haig on the Cameeai Reveese. London, Monday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 5 March 1918 · page 2

A Reuter message says:—Sir Douglas Haig, in a despatch, says: We entered trenches at Warneton, killing at least 50, and destroying several dugouts, and…

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War!

The Western Herald · Wednesday 6 March 1918 · page 2

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

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The Sixth War Loan

The Western Herald · Wednesday 6 March 1918 · page 2

The sixth issue of War Loan is now announced, and subscriptions close on 10th April next. This time the subscriber is given the option of taking…

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War Loan Power. Vast Wealth Untapped

The Western Herald · Wednesday 6 March 1918 · page 2

Australians are worth £1,643,463,376 Australians' annual income 257,650,251 Annual income of…

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