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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1915

5,658 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 10 of 250

A Soldier's Mother

National Advocate · Friday 15 January 1915 · page 3

Yes; my son has jokied1 the Army— He enlisted months ago— I have not had many letters; Where he is, I do not know…

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Ald. Kelly As a Soldier. His Thrilling Adventure

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 15 January 1915 · page 6

At the send-off to Major Baxter on Monday night, Ald. "Steve" Kelly unfolded a hitherto unknown side of his career. To the great amusement and astonishment of all…

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Our War Extras

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 16 January 1915 · page 10

It is gratifying, to us to learn that our war extraordinaries are appreciated at Cumnock and Dilga to such an extent that quite a tidy amount…

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Bathurst Post—No War News

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 16 January 1915 · page 2

War news too slow and dry for the "Bathurst Post." How to save and make money far more interesting just now. Peas better than meat, olives and…

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Luxury and War Berlin's Nemisis

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 16 January 1915 · page 1

Every great war (writes Dr. Hans Huldricksen, the distinguished Swedish-American psychologist) has been preceded by a record of profigacy, of…

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War. the Woman's Point of View

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 16 January 1915 · page 3

We have reared our sons for the Empire, We have taught them their country's worth…

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Wheat and the War—australias Opportunity

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 16 January 1915 · page 2

At this critical and momentous period in the history of the world an article on "Wheat and the War," which the Superintendent of…

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War News Allies' Retirement. London

Leader · Saturday 16 January 1915 · page 6

Two latest Paris bulletin tells o[?] the retirement by the Allied forces on the Aisne, and the loss of guns. The reverse was due to the inability to…

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Police Contributions to War Fund. Sydney

Leader · Saturday 16 January 1915 · page 6

The police of the State have to date contributed £912 to the War Funds…

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Draught Dogs In War. Belcium's Mobile Machine Guns

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 16 January 1915 · page 3

In all armies but the Belgian (says Captain Oefelc in the "Umschau") machine guns and their ammunition are transported either upon ordinary…

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The War. Balkans' Bubble. Servia and Albania. LONDON

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 16 January 1915 · page 12

Trouble is looming between Servia and Albania. Albanian insurgents placed guns against Durazzo (in the Adriatic Sea) and Servia,…

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The War. Russians Triumphant. Over Germans and Turks. LONDON

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 16 January 1915 · page 16

The Russian fleet fought the Turkish cruisers "Breslau" and "Hamiediah" on the 6th instant. The Russians inflicted serious damage to both cruisers…

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How the "Movies" Helped the War. Used by All the Allies

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 16 January 1915 · page 4

The many uses of the picture houses in war time have been fully realised by the military and civil authorities during the present European War, and Mr…

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Lord Kitchener. a Challenged Interview. Duration of the War. Confident of Victory

Leader · Saturday 16 January 1915 · page 5

Mr. Irvin S. Cobb, one of the bestknown American journalists, who recently visited Europe, and was captured and held as a prisoner by the…

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The Super-soldier. Work Of the Airman

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 16 January 1915 · page 6

The Servian airman—the "super-soldier"—is a new type, engaged in evolving a fresh phase of military tactics," demanding unique qualities which…

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Making Money Out of Soldiers. M.P. Drastic. London

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 16 January 1915 · page 2

Mr. Horatio Bottomley, M.P., editor of "John Bull," speaking at a recruiting rally at Albert Hall said that the present was no time for criticism, but…

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What "Kitchener's Army" Sings. "All Soldiers Live on Bread and Jam."

Leader · Saturday 16 January 1915 · page 2

The songs our soldiers sing have been a constant source of astonishment to our French and Belgian Allies (writes Lance-Corporal Russell…

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Books and Magazines. French for Soldiers

Leader · Saturday 16 January 1915 · page 4

A very useful little book for British soldiers a ready in France and Belgium for those who hope to go is 'The Soldiers' English-French…

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No Holy War

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 18 January 1915 · page 4

In a leading article the "Times" says:—"The seizure of Tabriz by the Turks is a curious and unexpected development. It does not…

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Gone to the War

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 18 January 1915 · page 2

Mr. E. S. Tomkins, formerly auctioneer at Mudgee, and who has several brothers in the district, left Australia with the second…

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