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The wars & local soldiers, 1917

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Will English Girls Emigrate? How One of the Post—war Problems Will Be Solved

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 7

There are two big worries tugging at the heart of every woman worker. She tucks them away, well wrapped up, in her working hours, but in moments of leisure she cannot…

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War on the Sea. Reichstag Discussion. "Delighted with Results." Offensive and Defensive Against England. Amsterdam

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 2

In the Keichstag, dr. Spahn, leader of the Catholics, said he was delighted with the results of submarining. Herr Chiedemann hoped that…

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Land for Soldiers

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 3

"Unless Australia rapidly developed her population she could not expect to remain unchallenged as regards the Northern Territory. It would never do…

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Soldiers' Letters. Artillery and Headquarters Addresses

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 7

It is officially stated that in addresses for letters to members of the A.I.F. it is to be noted that the number of the brigade or division should…

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Greek Soldiers Mutiny. Lausanne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 2

In the recent mutiny at the Greek interment camp at Goriitz, the solders accused M. Hatzopoulos of betraying them, and declared that…

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Soldiers Without Passes

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 2

Military police paid a surprise visit to the Commonwealth Bank, where there is always a numerous congregation of Australian troops. They…

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Soldiers' Mail. Address Form Changed

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 4

The practice of stating in the address the brigade, division, or corps to which a unit is thought to be attached causes considerable inconvenience to the Army…

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Soldiers' Letters. From Pte. C. J. Fuller

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 2

Pte. C. J. Fuller, late of Cootamundra Camp, writes from Rollestone Camp, Salisbury, Wilts, England, 10th January, 1917: You will be surprised,…

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Soldiers' Letters. From Sergt. Vic Conkey

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 4

The brothers here have received a letter from Sergt. Victor Conkey, who was reported the other day as wounded. The interesting missive opens up…

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Letters from Soldiers

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 4

Private A. R. Lheode, writing to Mr. D H. McKinnon, of Ganmain. from France, says:— Received your [?] welcome parcel[?]…

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American Sensation German Duplicity. War Alliance with Mexico. Overtures to Japan. Endeavor to Placate China. Eastern Offensive. Great German Preparations. America Germany. German Checkmate. Alliance with Mexico and Japan. Washington

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 2

It is announced that Germany has proposed an alliance with Mexico and Japan to make war on the United States in the event of America not…

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The War and Politics

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 3 March 1917 · page 3

At the Town Hall yesterday afternoon following the Fire Brigade demonstration, Mr. Farrer, M.L.C., President of the Metropolitan Board of…

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Extended War Loan. All Clasess Concerned

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 March 1917 · page 1

Not only leading public men, but the humblest of Australia's people, are conscious of the duty of subscribing to the Fourth Commonwealth War Loan, which…

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Progress of the War. More Men Needed. Britain's National Army. London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 March 1917 · page 4

Speaking in the House of Commons, Mr. Forster (Financial Secretary to the War Office) said that the Germans' retract on the Ancre must…

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Recruits Wanted Conditions of Enlistment

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 3 March 1917 · page 1

Age...18 to 45 years Minimum Height .. 5 feet 2 inches Chest measurement 33 in. (f. exp.) Persons desiring to enlist should, if…

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Fateful Friday. Soldier Predicts Day of His Death

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 3 March 1917 · page 3

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fenwick, of North Goulburn, have been informed that their son, Private Percy Fenwick, was killed in action in France on…

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Famous Anzac Band Visit to Gundagai

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 5 March 1917 · page 2

The famous Anzac Brass Band is coming to Gundagai for Show time! The Band is composed of all…

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The War. Sydney, This Day

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 5 March 1917 · page 3

The British made further progress on the Anere, after a stubborn resistance, advancing their line a quarter of a mile, on a…

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AMERICA & Germany. War Inevitable. Embassy Officer's Opinion. London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 5 March 1917 · page 2

"Le Temps" quotes on American Embassy officer as saying that war with Germany is inevitable…

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War on the Sea. Germany and Holland. Provocative Policy. Paris

Daily Advertiser · Monday 5 March 1917 · page 2

"Le Temps" throws fresh light on the Germans' provocative policy regarding Holland and says, that Germany, merely resumes the policy begun early…

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