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The wars & local soldiers, 1915

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War's Responsibility. Preventive Efforts of Allies London

The Bathurst Times · Friday 8 January 1915 · page 2

An Orange Book issued by the Russian Government affords most striking testimony as to the unprecedented lengths to which Russia, in…

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In the West. Successful War of Attrition. London

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 8 January 1915 · page 4

It is reported that the Germans are sullenly retiring in the direction of Ostend. There is the greatest poverty in the villages of France and Belgium; 80 per cent of the…

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The War. Christmas. Brothers in Arms. Fraternizations. London

Molong Argus · Friday 8 January 1915 · page 7

English and German soldiers along the lines at the front fr[?]ternised on Christmas Eve. They ceased firing and met together in the open and…

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Britain's Part in the War Is She Playing It? Criticism Answered

The Bathurst Times · Friday 8 January 1915 · page 1

Lately some of the London journals have shown a disposition to complain, ostensibly on behalf of Fiance, that while every Frenchman of military ago…

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'Our Responsibility' the Present World War. Statement by Mr. Carmichael Sydney, Thursday

National Advocate · Friday 8 January 1915 · page 2

In an interview to-day, the Minister for Education (Mr. Carmichael), said the time had come to recognise honestly that the present world war was…

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ToDay's War News. Great Slaughter of Turks. German Methods Fail. London

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 8 January 1915 · page 4

The Turks in the Caucasus fought bravely under German leaders, who were outmanocuvred by the Russian officers. The Germans fought under most approved…

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WAR In France a Lull in France. Slight Progress in Al[?]ace. Paris

National Advocate · Friday 8 January 1915 · page 2

The latest communique states:— The only notable incident was a lively cannonade at Zilledeke. We maintained our positions in the…

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Ignorant and Bigoted Mr. Cook's Attitude on the War. Melbourne "Age's" Castigation. Government Absolutely Blameless

National Advocate · Friday 8 January 1915 · page 2

Thus the Melbourne "Age":— When does Mr. Cook propose to retract and apologise for the very serious insinuation he levelled against…

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The War In France Enemy's Fut[?]e Attacks Progress at Rheims. Trenches Recaptured. Paris

National Advocate · Friday 8 January 1915 · page 4

A communique states:— We repulsed two attacks on the dunes and south-east of St. Georges. We progressed hundred metres…

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More Reasons for the War the Views of a New York Gunman. International Brick Throwing

The Bathurst Times · Friday 8 January 1915 · page 1

So many different sorts of military experts have been airing their views on the war and how it started, that "Collier's Weekly" has had to fall back on a…

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War News Varying Success. Battles of the Opposing Forces. Kitchener's Six Weeks' Review. London

Leader · Friday 8 January 1915 · page 2

In the House of Lords Earl Kitchener made the following Interesting statement regarding the progress if the war:—…

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The War. Battleship Sunk in the Channel. Seventy One Survivors Picked Up. Over 600 Men Missing. London

Molong Argus · Friday 8 January 1915 · page 1

A startling report reached London this afternoon to the effect that H.M.S Formidable had been lost. A little while later the news was confirmed…

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Not Worth Considering Soldiers. German Spy's Report

The Bathurst Times · Friday 8 January 1915 · page 4

The semi-oflicial "Cologne Gazette," of October 16, contains a lengthy, unsigned communication headed "Aus London," purporting to be a narrative…

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Married Soldiers' Failing. Wives Without Pay

Leader · Friday 8 January 1915 · page 1

Some concern has been occasioned among the paymasters of the Commonwealth military d[?]stricts by the discovery that a considerable number…

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Exchange of Soldiers. King Accepts Pope's Suggestion. London

National Advocate · Friday 8 January 1915 · page 2

The King, in replying to the Pope's suggestion to exchange permanently incapacitated troops, expresses satisfaction at the Pope's action, which…

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War Items. London

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 9 January 1915 · page 2

A Derne phone message says that Italian public meetings and demonstrations in favor of the country's intervnetion in the war have been forbidden…

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What the War is Doing

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 9 January 1915 · page 15

In the peroration of his famous war speech in London, the Right Hon Lloyd George, (Chancellor of the Exchequer) said:—"May I tell you in…

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How Long Will the War Last?

Leader · Saturday 9 January 1915 · page 8

"How long will the war last?" This is a question anxiously discussed. People in this country generally se[?] to expect a longer struggle than…

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The War. To Stagger Humanity. Allies' Spring Campaign

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 9 January 1915 · page 16

It is reported that the Allies are preparing for a continuance of the campaign in a manner which will stagger humanity. The preparations are now nearing…

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To End the War. Council of Churches. Vancouver

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 9 January 1915 · page 4

London cables announce the reappearance in the limelight of the Rev. R. L. Camebell, who gained considerable newspaper prominence some years…

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