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The wars & local soldiers, 1918

16,298 stories in Sydney's papers · page 16 of 250

War Aims. Lord Lansdowne Agrees. London, Jan. 6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 January 1918 · page 8

Lord Lansdowne, interviewed, said he noted the most distinct affirmation that Britain had never aimed at the extinction of Germany as a great Power, but rather at turning her aside…

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New Zealand War Pensions Wellington (N.z.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 January 1918 · page 8

At present the New Zealand war pensions total, 10,450, representing an annual liability of £614,690…

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War-time Profits Tax. the Position of Pastoralists

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 January 1918 · page 9

Hr. H. Magee, Deputy Commissioner of Taxation, writes:- Sir,—It is considered that he replies to Mr. Willlams's previous letters explain the matter full, but, as this…

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War-time Profits Federal Commissioner's Decisions Partnerships and Companies

The Sun · Monday 7 January 1918 · page 5

The Federal Commissioner for Taxation (Mr. R, Bwlng) has given the following decisions under the War Time Profits Tax Act:-- In a case where a partnership has been…

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Late War News. German Gain Retaken. London, Jan. 6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 January 1918 · page 8

Sir Douglas Haig, reporting at midday, states: We recaptured a sap to the eastward of Bullecourt which the enemy occupied yesterday morning…

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Seaside Resorts, When War Descends Upon Them in Earnest

The Sun · Monday 7 January 1918 · page 3

This is a picture of a promenade beach and pier at Nieuport-aux-Bains, on the Belgian coast, the northern extremity of the Allied line through Belgium and France. There is no seaside spot in Sydney just like this, with beach and pier as joint promenade, but it closely resembles such a pleasure ground as the beach and pier at St, Kilda (Vic.). Where the dismal wire entanglement spreads, lovers used to sit and children paddle or dig in the sand. On the pier the band used to play, and gay little yachts and boats used to come and go with their picnic parties…

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Of Interest to Women War Work and Social News

Evening News · Monday 7 January 1918 · page 4

Mrs. M. J. Champion, director of the Brishane Creche and Kindergarten, is spending a short holiday in Sydney. Her son Wiltred has enlisted for active service. Mrs. Champion is…

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Allies War Aims. Mr. Hughes Pleased. Melbourne, Monday Afternoon

Evening News · Monday 7 January 1918 · page 5

Mr Hughee. Pr[?]; Minister, in the course of a long statement this afternoon, said that he hailed with [?]ion the [?] utterance of Mr. Lloyd George. The war aims of…

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Allies' War Aims. the Position Stated Not for Aggression

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 7 January 1918 · page 5

Mr. Lloyd George made an important statement yesterday on behalf of the Government on Britain's war aims before trade- union delegates at Westminster, who will be presently…

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The Sydney Morning Herald. Monday, January 7, 1918. Politics and War

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 January 1918 · page 6

It may be useful to set out the events immediately preceding the present crisis in Federal politics if only for the benefit of those persons who think that it is…

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Late War News. the Italians. No Longer Out-gunned. London, Jan. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 January 1918 · page 7

An Italian official message on Friday stated: There has been considerable artillery activity in various sectors. The enemy again bombed Treviso and…

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What Britain Fights For. War Aims Stated. Great Speech by Prime Minister. London

Evening News · Monday 7 January 1918 · page 1

The war [?] Allies—were formally stated yesterday by the Prime Minister before the [?]…

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Peace Discussion Ceased Pessimism in Germany. Civil War Going on in Russia. London, Sunday Evening

Evening News · Monday 7 January 1918 · page 1

The [?]…

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Soldiers and Drink. Motion in the Senate

Evening News · Monday 7 January 1918 · page 1

When the [?] for Thomas (N.S.W.) will [?] motion [?] Select Commu[?] pointed to inquire as to the [?]…

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Soldier's Face Burned. Splashed with a Corrosive Acid

Evening News · Monday 7 January 1918 · page 4

William Williams, 17, a returned soldier, attached to the Addison-road Military Camp, was tak[?] by the Newtown Ambul[?] yesterday afternoon to the Pri[?] Alfred Hospital…

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Wool Appraisements. Additional Dates and Quantities. Another Baseless Rumor. Soldiers' March and Food. Melbourne, Monday Afternoon

Evening News · Monday 7 January 1918 · page 5

Mr [?] Sydney Wool [?] Brokers Association advises the following additional dates and quantities have been [?] for further app[?]ments. It is to be [?] Minister for [?] has replied to a published complaint in Australia some time ago that men in training at Salisbury Plains had been compelled to do a to…

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Recruiting. Director-general's Scheme. to Welcome Discharged Soldiers. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 January 1918 · page 8

Referring on Saturday to the figures for enlistments for the year 1917 the Director-General of Recruiting (Mr. Mackinnon, M.L.A.), pointed out that the average monthly…

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Sailors and Soldiers' League

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 January 1918 · page 8

Nominations for the election of officers for the New South Wales branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia, close at noon oh January 19. All 1917…

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