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The wars & local soldiers, 1917

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The War Loan

Southern Star · Wednesday 14 March 1917 · page 1

Desponding to a request that he should commend the fourth Commonwealth war loan, which has been extended to 2nd April. Mr W. A…

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The War Monday afternoon

Southern Star · Wednesday 14 March 1917 · page 2

Mr Gerard has arrived at Havanna without sighting submarines. He was nervous while passing the submarine zone, which increased…

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War Chest Fund Concert

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 14 March 1917 · page 6

A highly successful concert, promoted by Mrs Seward Elliott, sen., in aid of the War Chest Fund, was held in the Nowra School of Arts…

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War Cables. The' Latest. London

The Bega Budget · Wednesday 14 March 1917 · page 2

The junction between General Maude and the Russians, who are advancing from the region of Hamadin, may be the next…

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The War. Tuesday Morning

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 16 March 1917 · page 7

Winston officials admit that treme[?] official importance is attached to the capture of Bagdad One paper says Germany must now…

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Soldiers’ Letters

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 16 March 1917 · page 8

Mrs. [?] Street has received the following letter from her son :— “Somewhere in France.”…

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The War Wednesday morning

Southern Star · Saturday 17 March 1917 · page 2

The Chinese Government approved of the severance or reunions with Germany, by 152 to 57. It is expected the Government will…

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Latest War News. Sydney

The Cobargo Chronicle · Saturday 17 March 1917 · page 2

General Haig reports further sue cesses at Bupaume; the French also continue to progress with bombing in the region of Masions de Chawpagne…

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War Cables. the Latest. London

The Bega Budget · Saturday 17 March 1917 · page 2

A German submarine sank the American ship Alconquin. The arrivals at French ports last week totalled 707, exclusive of…

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Late War News Sydney, Saturday. 8 am

The Twofold Bay Magnet : and South Coast and Southern Monaro Advertiser · Monday 19 March 1917 · page 4

Mr Hughes finally decided to stand for Bendigo at Federal Election. "Daily Chronicle's" Petrograd correspondent reports Empress placed…

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Soldier's Letters

The Twofold Bay Magnet : and South Coast and Southern Monaro Advertiser · Monday 19 March 1917 · page 4

Gunner H Y P Wright, writes to his [?] under date Dec 28: [?] I have again been foul of [?] We were working on a…

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The War. Friday Morning

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Tuesday 20 March 1917 · page 2

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War Loan Supported. New South Wales Premier Speaks

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Tuesday 20 March 1917 · page 4

Responding to a request that he should commend the Fourth Commonwealth War Loan, which has been extended to April 2nd. Mr. W…

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The War Monday morning

Southern Star · Wednesday 21 March 1917 · page 2

The British have captured Bapaume and a number or villages. The British have entered Peronne…

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War Cables. the Latest. London

The Bega Budget · Wednesday 21 March 1917 · page 2

The British have taken Bapaume and have also entered Peronne. The French have also advanced on a considerable front…

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Open Column. Land for Returned Soldiers (To the Editor.)

Southern Star · Wednesday 21 March 1917 · page 4

Sir,—The Minister for lands, Mr W.G. Ashford, speaking at Boggabri lataly, said that the Government had already spent £800,000 on land…

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Effect of War

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 23 March 1917 · page 3

“If there were not more cohesion and enterprise among the allies over the war than there has been among the respective partners in the Tamar improvement…

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A War Programme

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 23 March 1917 · page 3

“The National Government of the Commonwealth met Parliament and declared its policy. In the House to which Ministers are responsible the…

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The War. Thursday morning

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 23 March 1917 · page 2

President Wilson has called on extra session of Congress for April 2 to deal with more drastic measures to protect American…

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Help to Win the War. Patriotic Lending Explained

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 23 March 1917 · page 3

Under the new arrangements made by the Federal Treasurer every man, womand and child in the Commonwealth can help to win the war for Britain and the…

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