Land Settlement Soldiers and the Land Denied Freehold Rights in Queensland
The Soldiers' Settlement Bill was passed in the Queensland Legislative Assembly recently. An amendment moved by Mr. Corser, providing for…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1917
17,789 stories in Sydney's papers · page 7 of 250
Returned Soldier's Suicide. After Discharge from the Army
A returned soldier, named [?] nomas Beaumont, who was discharged from the A.I.F. as unfit for further service, committed suicide at his home, Deeford, near…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Pozieres. One Vast Rubbish Heap. Soldier's Impressions
"Where Pozieres once stood there is now nothing but one vast rubbish heap," says Gunner H. A. Woolston, formerly of Mere-wether, Newcastle, in a letter from France,…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Unionism and Soldiers. to the Editor of the Herald
Sir,—A. Mellor and other critics state that if I went about things in a proper manner I would have no difficulty in obtaining the assistance required, viz., Voluntary labour. I…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →50,000 Convict Soldiers. Amsterdam, Jan. 1
It is estimated that Germany will increase her army by about 50,000 by releasing convicts for enlishment. The order does not apply to the worst class of criminals…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Nurses, Doctors, Soldiers, and Munition Makers
A LONDON cablegram says:—A fair proportion of the Australians were given Christmas leave. Several hundred came from France and others from convalescent camps, from Satisfactory and from the depots. The biggest demonstration was a dinner in the Hotel [?] under the anspi[?]es of the combined Australian war association, which was a attended by 2500 men and many officer's. They Australia in six of the largest hails, and given roast beef, turkey, pudding, and beer. Mr. Andrew Fisher (High Commissioner for…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Demonstration at Noumea in Honour of Departing Tahitian Soldiers
SERGT. G. R. McKENZIE, Scotland and Rozelle. Missing. SERGT. L. J. HOWELL…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →For Blind Soldiers Xmas Dinner Contribution
We have received the following letter:-- "A short time ago I noticed a world-wide appeal, through the column's of your paper, for contributions to help our blind soldiers…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Soldier's Mail Mis-sent
Mrs. Ellen M'Grath, of "Malvern," Milson- road, Cromorne, has received in mistake two postcards written by a soldier named Joe to Eileen. The postcards may be had at "The…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →For Returned Soldiers Only. Crown Leases Available February 5
Dunedoo.--4395 acres, parish of Merrygoen, county Napier, about 6 miles from Cochneil Railway Station, value £2197 10s, rent £27 9s 4d…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Riding Astride for Women English Girls' Experiences in War Work Among Horses Mr. H. A. BRYDEN in Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News
The following interesting article is taken from the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic The war has certainly not lessened the modern woman's movement in favor of riding…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Germany s Proposed Peace Conference Joint Reply by the Allied Powers Demand for Reparation and Guarantees Imperial War Conference to Meet in London British Front in France Extended
The Allies sent a joint reply to the German note, received through President Wilson. The reply states that after Germany's violation of solemn engagements, Germany's promise is not sufficient foundation to establish the peace she broke. It was a sham proposal, and merely a manoeuvre. The reply states that Germany forced on the war when Austria and Russia were about to come to an understanding. The…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →The Door Is Closed Count Bernstorff Gives Up Hope Anglo-Russian Alliance Evangelists on the Hohenzollern Trail 153rd Day of the Third Year of the War LONDON, Tuesday Night
Reuter' s Petrograd correspondent says that the British Ambassador (Sir George Buchanan), at a New Year's banquet, said that peace with Germany, whose hands…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Moving Picture Show Anzac
You mean well. My Lord Mayor. That is beyond doubt. But will you recall why Anzac-avenue was so named? It was not so named because it was a beautiful and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Unemployed Soldiers. War Council's Explanation
In response to a direction by the Government, the secretary of the State War Council (Mr. F. C. Covers) has furnished a statement dealing with the reports of distress among returned…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →City Improvements. Anzac-parade. Randwick-road Widening
The work of widening Randwick-rond through Moore Park is practlcally completed. When the garden plots along the centre hate received artistic treatment, and the growth of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The War
The [?] is their reply [?] as to the ballet [?] coastal views both is [?] this [?] M. MR. FREDERICK [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Another War Loan
The prospectus of a further issue of the Commonwealth War Loan has now been announced, and the particulars appear in our advertising columns to-day…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Prisoners of War
The Premier has received, through the Agent-General, particulars of a new scheme, sanctioned by the British Government, for the relief of British prisoners of war. All…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →War Food Fund
The Upper Wallamba Dairy Co. has sent two boxes of butter to the Chamber of Commerce War Food Fund (dairy section). In acknowledging the receipt of the butter,…
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