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11

Jun
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 11 June 1917

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

Birmingham Mail

Monday 11 June 1917

STRIKING A MATCH ON THE SIDE OF A CAR

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11

Jun
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 11 June 1917

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

Birmingham Mail

Monday 11 June 1917

BATTLE OF ARRAS FILM

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09

Jun
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 9 June 1917

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

Birmingham Mail

Saturday 9 June 1917

BIRMINGHAM CRIPPLES’ UNION

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08

Jun
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 8 June 1917

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

Birmingham Daily Gazette

Friday 8 June 1917

12 ACRES OF ALLOTMENTS

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07

Jun
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 7 June 1917

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

Birmingham Mail

Thursday 7 June 1917

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM

DAMAGE IN THE MIDLANDS

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06

Jun
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 6 June 1917

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

Birmingham Daily Post

Wednesday 6 June 1917

DISCHARGED SERVICE MEN’S INSURANCE.

SOCIETIES’ PAYMENTS TO BE RECOUPED BY THE STATE.

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05

Jun
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 5 June 1917

On 05, Jun 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Tuesday 5 June 1917

POLICEWOMEN IN BIRMINGHAM

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04

Jun
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 4 June 1917

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

Evening Despatch

Monday 4 June 1917

ONE OF THE FEW DAYS

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02

Jun
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 2 June 1917

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

Birmingham Daily Gazette

Saturday 2 June 1917

“HUT WEEK” OPENS

£25,000 TO BE RAISED IN BIRMINGHAM

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01

Jun
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 1 June 1917

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

Birmingham Daily Gazette

Friday 1 June 1917

BADGE FOR MOTHERS

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01

Jun
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 1 June 1917

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

Birmingham Daily Gazette

Friday 1 June 1917

WOMEN GASWORKERS

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31

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 31 May 1917

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

Birmingham Mail

Thursday 31 May 1917

A VIOLENT CUSTOMER

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31

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 31 May 1917

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

Birmingham Mail

Thursday 31 May 1917

FATALITY AT SMETHWICK POWER STATION

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30

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 30 May 1917

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

Evening Despatch

Wednesday 30 May 1917

BUILDING TRADE WAGES

BIRMINGHAM WAR BONUS APPLICATION REFUSED

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29

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 29 May 1917

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

Birmingham Daily Gazette

Tuesday 29 May 1917

PRISONER OF WAR

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28

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 28 May 1917

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

Birmingham Mail

Monday 28 May 1917

A SOLDIER’S OFFENCE

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26

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 26 May 1917

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

Birmingham Mail

Saturday 26 May 1917

HOLIDAY SPIRIT

BIG CROWDS IN BIRMINGHAM

RUSH TO THE SEA

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25

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 25 May 1917

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

Birmingham Daily Gazette

Friday 25 May 1917

WAR MUSEUM.

SCHEME FOR A BIRMINGHAM MEMORIAL

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24

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 24 May 1917

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

Birmingham Mail

Thursday 24 May 1917

HANDSWORTH BAKER REFUSES TO PAY FINES

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24

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 24 May 1917

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

Birmingham Daily Post

Thursday 24 May 1917

COMMUNAL KITCHEN TO BE OPENED IN BIRMINGHAM

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23

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 23 May 1917

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

Evening Despatch

Wednesday 23 May 1917

LADY MAYORESS AT “GAZETTE” ANNIVERSARY GATHERING

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22

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 22 May 1917

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

Birmingham Mail

Tuesday 22 May 1917

FORMER ASTON VILLA FOOTBALLER DISTINCTION

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21

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 21 May 1917

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

Birmingham Daily Post

Monday 21 May 1917

THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION

BIRMINGHAM CONGRATULATIONS.

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19

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 19 May 1917

On 19, May 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Post

Saturday 19 May 1917

VISIT OF THE PRINCESS LOUISE TO BIRMINGHAM.

OPENING OF THE Y.W.C.A. RECREATION HUT.

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18

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 18 May 1917

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

Birmingham Daily Post

Friday 18 May 1917

PERFORMED AN ACT OF CHARITY

BIRMINGHAM BOARD OF GUARDIANS CRITICISED

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17

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 17 May 1917

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

Birmingham Mail

Thursday 17 May 1917

BIRMINGHAM MUNITIONS TRIBUNAL

SATURDAY AFTERNOONS NOT OPTIONAL

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16

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 16 May 1917

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

Birmingham Daily Post

Wednesday 16 May 1917

PRESENTATION TO CANON SUTTON

TRIBUTE TO HIS TWENTY-TWO YEARS’ WORK AT ASTON

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15

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 15 May 1917

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

Evening Despatch

Tuesday 15 May 1917

SERBIAN SCHOOLBOYS AT SELLY OAK

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14

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 14 May 1917

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

Birmingham Mail

Monday 14 May 1917

SUNDAY GAMBLING BIRMINGHAM.

MAGISTERIAL WARNING.

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12

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 12 May 1917

On 12, May 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Post

Saturday 12 May 1917

AMERICANS IN BIRMINGHAM

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12

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 12 May 1917

On 12, May 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Post

Saturday 12 May 1917

TWO CHILDREN DROWNED IN BIRMINGHAM

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11

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 11 May 1917

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

Evening Despatch

Friday 11 May 1917

GIRL WAR WORKERS.

LISTS OF LODGINGS POSTED AT RAILWAY STATIONS.

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11

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 11 May 1917

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

Evening Despatch

Friday 11 May 1917

NO CAKES IN THE PARCEL

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10

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 10 May 1917

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

Birmingham Daily Post

Thursday 10 May 1917

SHEEP BOUGHT FOR 12s. 6d.

BIRMINGHAM BUTCHER WHO EMPLOYED 17-YEAR-OLD BUYER.

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09

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 9 May 1917

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

Evening Despatch

Wednesday 9 May 1917

GIFTS TO HOSPITALS

ERDINGTON MAN’S BEQUESTS TO BIRMINGHAM

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08

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 8 May 1917

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

Birmingham Daily Post

Tuesday 8 May 1917

SON’S DESIRE TO LEAVE HIS FATHER.

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08

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 8 May 1917

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

Birmingham Mail

Tuesday 8 May 1917

SIX MONTHS FOR A SIDE OF BACON.

BIRMINGHAM WAREHOUSEMAN’S THEFT.

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07

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 7 May 1917

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

Birmingham Mail

Monday 7 May 1917

THE CONSERVATISM OF FARMERS

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05

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 5 May 1917

On 05, May 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Saturday 5 May 1917

LESS WASTE IN BIRMINGHAM

PRACTICE OF GIVING CHILDREN LUNCH

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04

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 4 May 1917

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

Birmingham Mail

Friday 4 May 1917

BIRMINGHAM JEWELLER CHARGED

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