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29

Aug
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 29 August 1917

On 29, Aug 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Gazette

Wednesday 29 August 1917

THE EMPIRE MEDAL

HONOUR FOR TWO BIRMINGHAM WORKERS

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28

Aug
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 28 August 1917

On 28, Aug 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Tuesday 28 August 1917

WOULD NOT WORK FOR HIS LIVING.

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27

Aug
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 27 August 1917

On 27, Aug 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Monday 27 August 1917

BRAVE ASTON GIRL

EMPIRE MEDAL FOR MUNITION WORKER

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24

Aug
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 24 August 1917

On 24, Aug 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Post

Friday 24 August 1917

FOOD COMMISSIONER FOR THE MIDLANDS

APPOINTMENT OF MR. R. J. CURTIS

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23

Aug
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 23 August 1917

On 23, Aug 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Thursday 23 August 1917

VOLUNTEER INSPECTION AT SOLIHULL

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23

Aug
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 23 August 1917

On 23, Aug 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Thursday 23 August 1917

BEQUESTS TO BIRMINGHAM CHARITIES

MOSELEY LADY’S ESTATE

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22

Aug
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 22 August 1917

On 22, Aug 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Post

Wednesday 22 August 1917

SOLIHULL OFFICER’S GOOD WORK

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21

Aug
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 21 August 1917

On 21, Aug 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Tuesday 21 August 1917

FOURTEEN DAYS FOR BEGGING

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20

Aug
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 20 August 1917

On 20, Aug 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Monday 20th August 1917

“I’M A POLICEMAN”

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18

Aug
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 18 August 1917

On 18, Aug 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Saturday 18 August 1917

CHARITY SPORTS

MILE FLAT WON BY A SPARKHILL MAN

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17

Aug
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 17 August 1917

On 17, Aug 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Friday 17 August 1917

WOMEN’S INGENIOUS FRAUD ON RAILWAY COMPANY

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17

Aug
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 17 August 1917

On 17, Aug 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Friday 17 August 1917

MAKING USE OF THE CANALS

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16

Aug
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 16 August 1917

On 16, Aug 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Thursday 16 August 1917

THEFT FROM ALLOTMENTS

MAGISTRATES’ WARNING

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15

Aug
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 15 August 1917

On 15, Aug 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Post

Wednesday 15 August 1917

TWO BIRMINGHAM BRANCH POST OFFICES TO BE CLOSED

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14

Aug
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 14 August 1917

On 14, Aug 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Gazette

Tuesday 14 August 1917

“SPECIALS'” CONFLICT

ASSAULT CHARGES DISMISSED BY CITY MAGISTRATES

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13

Aug
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 13 August 1917

On 13, Aug 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Monday 13 August 1917

LOST MEMORY RECOVERED

EFFECT OF SISTER-IN-LAW’S VISIT

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13

Aug
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 13 August 1917

On 13, Aug 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Monday 13 August 1917

POTATO DISEASE

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11

Aug
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 11 August 1917

On 11, Aug 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Saturday 11 August 1917

MAN WHO HAS LOST HIS MEMORY

PUT UNDER AN ANAESTHETIC IN BIRMINGHAM

REMARKABLE AFFAIR

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10

Aug
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 10 August 1917

On 10, Aug 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Evening Despatch

Friday 10 August 1917

“DON’T KNOW WHAT MADE ME DO IT”

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09

Aug
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 9 August 1917

On 09, Aug 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Thursday 9 August 1917

SCENE AT NEW STREET STATION

A RAILWAY DETECTIVE’S EXPERIENCE

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09

Aug
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 9 August 1917

On 09, Aug 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Thursday 9 August 1917

THE NEW QUEEN’S HOTEL

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08

Aug
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 8 August 1917

On 08, Aug 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Wednesday 8 August 1917

BIRMINGHAM FLIGHT LIEUTENANT KILLED

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07

Aug
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 7 August 1917

On 07, Aug 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Post

Tuesday 7 August 1917

ALLOTMENT HOLDERS’ PLIGHT.

UNEXPECTED NOTICE TO SMALL HEATH TENANTS

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06

Aug
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 6 August 1917

On 06, Aug 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Post

Monday 6 August 1917

FAMOUS FOOTBALLER’S ILLNESS

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04

Aug
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 4 August 1917

On 04, Aug 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Saturday 4 August 1917

BIRMINGHAM MAN AIDS THE QUEEN OF HOLLAND

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03

Aug
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 3 August 1917

On 03, Aug 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Post

Friday 3 August 1917

AMBULANCES FOR THE WOUNDED

BIRMINGHAM HORSE AND VEHICLE OWNERS’ EFFORT

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02

Aug
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 2 August 1917

On 02, Aug 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Post

Thursday 2 August 1917

HONOURS FOR MIDLAND SOLDIERS

BIRMINGHAM MILITARY MEDALLIST

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02

Aug
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 2 August 1917

On 02, Aug 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Thursday 2 August 1917

SERIOUS DAMAGE BY BOYS

BIRMINGHAM COUNCILLOR’S COMPLAINT

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01

Aug
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 1 August 1917

On 01, Aug 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Post

Wednesday  1 August 1917

HONOUR FOR MIDLANDS SOLDIER

A BIRMINGHAM D.C.M

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31

Jul
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 31 July 1917

On 31, Jul 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Tuesday 31 July 1917

BIRMINGHAM OFFICER’S GALLANTRY

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30

Jul
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 30 July 1917

On 30, Jul 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Monday 30 July 1917

THE LATE SIR HENRY WIGGIN.

BEQUESTS TO WORKPEOPLE AND CHARITIES.

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28

Jul
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 28 July 1917

On 28, Jul 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Gazette

Saturday 28 July 1917

CHEAPER COAL

GOVERNMENT REDUCE PRICES AT MIDLAND PITS

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27

Jul
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 27 July 1917

On 27, Jul 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Evening Despatch

Friday 27 July 1917

WOMEN LAND WORKERS

SCHEME TO TEST PROFICIENCY OF APPLICANTS

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26

Jul
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 26 July 1917

On 26, Jul 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Thursday 26 July 1917

“ONLY DIRT”

CHARGE OF STEALING BRASS

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25

Jul
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 25 July 1917

On 25, Jul 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Post

Wednesday 25 July 1917

CANADA’S INCREASED FOOD SUPPLY

MESSAGE OF APPRECIATION FROM THE KING

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24

Jul
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 24 July 1917

On 24, Jul 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Post

Tuesday 24 July 1917

NEW CHURCH OF ST. GERMAIN, EDGBASTON.

A NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT.

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23

Jul
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 23 July 1917

On 23, Jul 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Post

Monday 23 July 1917

AUSTRALIAN SKILLED WORKMEN IN ENGLAND

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23

Jul
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 23 July 1917

On 23, Jul 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Monday 23 July 1917

A BIRMINGHAM MONEY SOCIETY.

CHARGES AGAINST FORMER SECRETARY.

SERIOUS ALLEGATIONS.

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21

Jul
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 21 July 1917

On 21, Jul 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Saturday 21 July 1917

GROCERY EXCHANGE FETE AT EDGBASTON

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20

Jul
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 20 July 1917

On 20, Jul 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Post

Friday 20 July 1917

BIRMINGHAM POLICE COURT

RAID ON WORKMEN’S TRAINS

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