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The wars & local soldiers, 1917

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Soldier Settlement Living Area Question

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 15 February 1917 · page 4

At the meeting of the Wagga War Service Committee on Tuesday night, Mr. J. J. McGrath urged local action with a view to making representations…

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British War Loan

Daily Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 2

The publicity campaign on behalf of the war loan, also the country-wide appeals to small investors, is producing excellent eleventh-hour results…

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War Horse Figures

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 5

"Anticipation of submarine activity," reports the American "Breeders' Gazette," has not [?] European army demand for horses. Some of the…

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Win-the-war Committee

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the above committee was held in the Masonic Hall on Monday evening last, there being present: Messrs R. J. Benson (chair), A. R…

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Our Sydney Letter. The War Outlook

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 3

The report that is universally believed in Germany that Britain will be reduced to starvation— and submission—in three or four…

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Win the War League I Serve

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 2

To fall into line with almost every other of importance in Australia, Tumut citizens and residents of the district are asked to meet at…

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Win the War. Branch Formed at Gnndagai

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 4

A LARGELY attended public meeting was held on Wednesday night for the purpose of forming a branch of the Win—the—War League…

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Win the War League I Serve Recruiting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 2

The following recruits enlisted for active service during the past week:— L. W. Edwards…

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War Chest Fund a Leeton Branch Established

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 3

A local branch of the War Chest Fund was successfully launched at the Leeton School of Arts on Wednesday afternoon. In the early stage of…

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Win the War League I Serve Local Recruiting

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 4

The Mayor presided [?] a meeting of the Local Win the War League on Tuesday night. A reply was read from Mr…

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The War. News Day by Day, Sydney

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 5

A Reuter message states the White Star liner Afric has been, torpedoed. The Minister for Navy has…

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Summary of War News. Saturday, February 10th. America's Attitude

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 4

A Washington message states that, despite the sinking of the California and other ships, and the incident of Mr Gerard's detention, President…

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Commonwealth War Loan Extension to April 2. SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 4

The Commonwealth Treasurer announced that applications will be received for war loan stock or bonds to April 2…

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Imperial Parliament. War Questions. Liquor and Food Restrictions. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 2

In the House of Commons, Mr. Balfour stated that as far as was [?]amable all the Vemzelist prisoners at Athens had been released…

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The War's Origin and Lasting Peace. Address by Viscount Grey

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 2

Your President said I was to make a historic speech. Will he and you forgive me if I say I 1 doubt whether any historic speech can be made while the war is actually in progress?…

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The War The Latest Thursday Morning. American Steamer Sunk. Will America Fight?

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 2

The American steamer "Lyman Law" has been sunk in the Mediterranean…

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Jam-making for Soldiers

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 3

About thirty people, mostly ladies, paid a visit to Wondalga or Middle Adelong during the week in search of blackberries for the purpose of making jam for our…

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Soldiers' Wives and Mothers

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 3

The Centre for soldiers' wives and Mothers has helped and comforted thousands of the women left behind since it was opened by Dr. Mary Booth and…

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A Safety Plate Foe the One. Armed Soldier

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 7

We are perhaps all familiar with the tale of the independent fortune amassed by a resident of a metropolis of a certain type of culture, which may well go nameless, from his…

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The Soldier's Religion

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 6

The mas is right and sound to the core (says Thomas H. Broughton Bamford discussing the soldier's religion in the "Graphie") but there is…

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