"The Soldier's Friend." Y.m.c.a.'s Eager Help
When, seventy-three years ago, twelve men in London founded the Young Men's Christian Association, seeds were modestly sown which…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1917
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War News
There are reports, from different quarters, of friction between Germans and Austrians; and suggestions that Austria is finding…
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The Admiralty denies the German claim that the cruiser Shannon was mined or sunk off the South Coast in November last…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. To-Day's Cables. LONDON
Mr. Bonar Law announces that the War Loan will be issued at 93, for a term of 30 years at five per cent., the bonds whereof are optionally…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Interesting War Notes. Naval Medals, Past and Present. Their Surprising History
A campaign without its medal for all they who took part in it is unthinkable in these days, but the general distribution of medals to the rank…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Our Soldier Boys on Service. Letters of Appreciation
Mrs. J. H. Hincksman has received the following letters from local boys at the front acknowledging receipt of parcels sent by the local ladies who organised the…
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Reports state that Greece has replied to the Allies' ultimatum, and has accepted the whole of the Allies' demands…
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The Allies, replying to President Wilson's Peace Note, have made a clear and explicit statement of the objects for which…
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The British are harassing the enemy without relaxation from Ypres to the Somme. For two days there has been at Ancre…
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In order to extend the scope of its work the Citizens War Chest Fund has appointed Mr. A. H. Garraway organising. commissioner in…
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In sight of the great stacks of wheat adjacent to the railway line it seems scarce'y conceivable that an actual scarcity of food should…
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In order that the conditions of the local Commonwealth Loan-may be easily understood it is explained that subscribers may take bonds which…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War Loan and Recruiting Committees
Acting on the request of the Commonwealth Treasurer, supplemented by circulars from the Organising Secretaries of the Recruiting…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War. To-Day's Cables. LONDON
Replying to a question by the Central ,News Agency, a high official of the Vatican says the Holy See's attitude is unchanged and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Citizens' "War Chest" Fund Additional Country Branches
In order to extend the scope of its work the Citizens' "War Chest Fund' 'has appointed Mr. A. H. Garraway organising…
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The Russians have made a very successful movement on the Riga front, under great difficulties, and are holding all their gains,…
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By reference to an advertisement in this issue it will be seen that a meeting will take place in the Federal Hall on Thursday evening, 25th instant, for the purpose…
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The Admiralty has announced the sinking of eight British and two French merchantmen by a German raider off the Brazilian…
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The newest German submarines in the Mediterranean are 1200 tons, surface speed 25 knots and submerged 15 knots. Much excitement has been created by the news that a German raider has been operating outside Pernambuco Harbor,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War Loan Explained
In order that the conditions of the local Commonwealth Loan may be easily understood, it is explained that subscribers may…
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