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The wars & local soldiers, 1918

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War in the Air. Raids in Germany. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 2

Reuter's Amsterdam correspondent says that a Berlin official report states that the enemy carried out 31 air attacks in Germany during…

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Latest Cables. War. Noon News. Airmen Busy. LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 2

Sir Douglas Haig reports that weather rendered flying on Tuesday almost impossible, but observations enabled the artillery to…

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War Chest Club Waitresses "Carry On" During an Air Raid

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 5

Extract from letter received by the Secretary of the War Chest Fund from Driver Jack Foley:—"I was in London for a few…

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To-day’s War News. (Reuter’s.) Enemy Towns Bombed

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 2

A Reuter message says; Sir Douglas Haig reports the weather rendered flying almost impossible on Tuesday, but observations enabled our artillery to engage in…

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War Questions. Debate in Commons. Army Leader's Position. Speech by Prime Minister. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 2

In the House of Commons Mr. Asquith, after paying the highest tribute to Sir Douglas Haig and Sir Wm Robertson, asked the Government to…

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To Kill One Soldier

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 2

"There is every reason to believe that the total death-rate per annum in ship war does not exceed 5 per cent. of the total number of individuals…

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Soldier's Letter. From Sergt. Leslie Brooks

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 4

Written from Palestine, 2nd December: Well, I have at last had my seven days' leave. I left here last Saturday night week, and…

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Returned Soldiers. (To the Editor.)

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 3

Sir. With your permission I would like, on behalf of my Association to reply to a letter over the caption of "Justice" in your issue of 8th instant…

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Soldiers’ Letters

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 2

Following are a few extracts from a letter written by Private Lionel A. Holloway to his mother, under date of France, 30/11/17:— “I have received a…

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Soldiers' Condolence

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 2

The following letter of condolence in the death of his son, Pte. F. J. Power, has been received by Mr. J. Power, Tumbarumba:--…

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Full Rehearsal Enemy Preparing for Attack. Australians in Hot. Fighting. Roumania Remains Loyal. Questions in House of Commons. War Council Controversy. Western Front. Early Offensive. Enemy Preparations. Extensive Rehearsals. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 2

Mr. Hamilton-Fyfe, "Daily Mai1" correspondent at headquarters, says it has been learned from prisoners that the German preparations for an early,…

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Affected by the War. Colony of Mauritius

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 February 1918 · page 2

Recent reports from Mauritius show that the colony is gradually becoming directly affected by the war. The problem of the island's food supply is…

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The War's Effects. Who Will Be Ruined?

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 February 1918 · page 2

In commenting on Lord Lansdowne's much criticised letter, the "Daily Mail" thus discourses upon the effects of the war:—…

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General War Cables. Balkan Peace. Angling for Roumania. London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 February 1918 · page 4

The Bulgarian Minister in Berlin states that pence is practicable between Roumania and Bulgaria. If the former will accept Bessarabia and…

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Human War Relics. Sir A. Keogh Opens Novel Exhibition in London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 February 1918 · page 1

Some of the strangest human relies of the war are included in a private exhibition opened recently at the Royal College of Surgeons by Sir Alfred…

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War on the Sea. Italian Submarine. Torpedoes Enemy Steamer London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 February 1918 · page 4

Reuter's Rome correspondent reports that an Italian submarine on Tuesday afternoon torpedoed an armed enemy steamer near the Island…

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Summary of War News. Monday, February 11th. Lull in the West — What Will the Foe Do ?

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 16 February 1918 · page 4

The battlefield is hushed before the storm. Opinions differ among British officers regarding the enemy's plans, which are the great topic of discussion…

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2000 English Brides. Marriages of Australian Soldiers

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 16 February 1918 · page 6

The fact that some 2000 Australian soldiers have married women in the United Kingdom has been communicated to the State Premier by the…

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Y.M.C.A. and Soldiers' Furlough. London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 February 1918 · page 4

The Y.M.C.A. is arranging the Australians on furlough may be accommodated in country homes for a week during their furlough…

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The War Profit Tax

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 18 February 1918 · page 3

A big meeting of district graziers at Coonamble on Saturday aged the repeal of the War Time Profit Tax…

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