The War. Big Liner Torpedoed Sydney
The Messageries mailboat, Athos (12,644 tons), from Clina, trans-porting Senagalese, tirailleurs, and colonial laborers to France, was…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1917
3,883 stories in Riverina's papers · page 35 of 195
German War Credit. Big Sum Voted. Amsterdam
In the Reichstag Herr von Generu, Minister for Finance, in introducing the Budget, said that the submarine arm had only been introduced in the present…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Wheat Pool. Deferred Payments and the War Loan
Various matters in connection with the Wheat Pool came before the House of Representative on Thursday, arising out of questions…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War on the Sea. Seven Dutch Steamers Sunk. German Explanation. London
Lloyd's report that the following Dutch steamers were torpedoed on Thursday night and the crews landed. Zandijk (5189 tons), Nooderijk (7186…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Win the War Day. Proceedings in Wagga. Address by Professor M'intyre. the Call to Sacrifice
Win-the-War Day was celebrated in Wagga on Saturday. The special features connected with the local observance of the day…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A Soldier Priest. "Could Sleep on A' Bed Op Bottles & Shavings." "Going to Be Something Doing."
Writing from 38 Grosvenor Gardens, London (19.12.16) to a Gundagai friend, Captain Chaplain Bossence says:-…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Our Soldier Boys They Write Home "A Glouious Time." "A Dozen' 'Tarts'"kissed and Mugged Him. the King's Stables. Turkeys £5 EACH
Writing to his mother. Mrs. MeGurley, South Gundagai, from Rollestone Camp, Salisbury Plain, England Private Leslie McCurlcy…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Loan Extended
The time for receiving subscriptions to the Commonwealth war loan has been extended to April 2nd next. By inviting the Australian public to…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →CASUALTIES. 25th List. Deaths 332, WOUNDED 319. SYDNEY
The 25th casualty list gives the total for all States: Killed in action 248, died of wounds or other causes 84, wounded 318, missing 23, sick 183, injured 16…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Old Gold & Silver War Fund
IN view of the special appeal now being made by the " War Chest " Fund, which is urgently in need of money, the Committee of the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Latest War News London
A French communique reports: "In two successful raids the enemy posts were forced at Appemont and north of Badonvilles. A French…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Tote and War Precautions Act. Sydney
Before companies may raise new or additional capital to work the Totalisator where it has been legalised, the consent of Sir John Forrest, the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War The Latest Monday Afternoon. Sweden
In the Stockholm (Sweden) Risktag, the Foreign Minister, supporting the Government's demand for thirty million kroner to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. News Day by Day. Transports Torpedoed
The Messageries mailboat, Athos (12,644 tons), from china, transporting Senagalese, tiraillaeurs, and colonial laborers to France, was…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →"Win the War League Day." Demonstration at the Monument
"Win the War League Day" was celebrated on Friday by the holding of demonstration at the monument, at which the Citizens'…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A Unit Wanted. Starts with Seventeen Volunteers. Wagga Win the War Rally
The gathering in Fitzmaurice Street, Wagga at Saturday night's Win the War Recruiting Bally was described by Capt (Dr.) Florence, of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Call to Sacrifice. Wagga's Enthusiastic War Demonstration. 500 Members Enrolled. 17 VOLUNTEERS
The Win the War Day demonstrations were pronounced by Professor MacIntyre, chairman of the State Recruiting Campaign, on Saturday night…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Submarine Warfare. Germany's Latest Outrage. Holland Deeply Moved. Not Likely to Declare War. London
Germany's latest outrage—the sinking on Thursday night of seven Dutch merchantmen—has aroused intense feeling throughout the whole of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Yellowin. Valedictory and Presentation to a Departing Soldier
No less than 70 persons turned up at Mr E. H. L[?]dbeck's residence at Yellowin to give a fitting send off to another game young gallant for the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Our Soldier Heroes
Captain Chaplain Bossence is now over at the front. Word was received last week that Pte Jack Perry, of Jugiong, has…
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