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

The wars & local soldiers, 1916

5,226 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 2 of 250

Bishop Long's Optimism Possibilities of 1916. Chance of War Ending

National Advocate · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 5

Bishop Long was the preacher at of the three Intercession Services at All Saints' Cathedral yesterday Speaking at the evening service, the…

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The War Last Year. British Blundering. American Criticism. New York

The Bathurst Times · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 2

The "Tribune," in an article wishing the allied nations luck in 1916, remarks that during the past year the total of British losses and the record…

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To-Day's War News. Furious Eastern Fighting. Advantage with Russia. London

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 2

The Pripet to Galicia front last week suddenly blazed into furious activity. The new Russian troops are a fine type of soldier. Ammunition is plentiful. The Russian military…

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The Socialists. National Congress in France. Resolutions on the War. Paris

The Bathurst Times · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 4

The National Congress of Socialists has passed resolutions that France should continue the war until Alsace-Lorraine, after a formal vote…

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To-Day's War News. Furious Eastern Fighting. Advantage with Russia. London

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 4

The Pripet to Galicia front last week suddenly blazed into furious activity. The new Russian troops are a fine type of soldier. Am[?]unition is plentiful The Russian military…

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The Socialists National Concress in France. Resolutions on the War. Paris, Friday evening

National Advocate · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 4

The National Congress of Socialists has passied resolutions that France should continue the war until Alsace-Lorrainie, after a formal vote…

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Near Defeat the Central Powers. War Over This Year. American Press Views. London

The Bathurst Times · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 4

The "Daily Telegraph" New York correspondent cables that the press there is unanimous in declaring that Germany is nearer defeat than Great…

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Another Ally Essad Pasha to the Fore. War on Austria and Bulgaria London

The Bathurst Times · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 2

It is reported from Valona that Essad Pasha, the ruler of Albanin, has decided to take an active part in the war…

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Another Ally Essad Pasha to the Fore. War on Austria Bulgaria Rome, Friday evening

National Advocate · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 4

It is reported from Valona that Essad Pasha, the ruler of Albania, has decided to take an active part in the war…

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1916 a Year of Decision Dr. Long at All Saints. Three Possibilties of War

The Bathurst Times · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 3

In the course of a brief but eloquent address delivered at All Saints' Cathedral last night, the occasion being a service of intercession…

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The Evacuation. Incidents of Suvla Withdrawal Not a Defeat. Historical Achievement. Another War Despatch. London

The Bathurst Times · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 2

Mr. Ward Price, in telling his story of the evacuation of Suvia, says. Our generals would have welcomed an infantry attack. Our lines were…

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Shots in the Street Police Officer Hurt in Riot. Charge Against Soldier. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 1

At the Central Police Court this morning Alfred Henry Burnett, 33, who was wearing a military uniform, was charged with having at Sydney on Jan…

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Close Hotels at Six. Soldiers Sign Petition. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 3

A petition asking that hotels close at 6 p.m. has been signed by over 4000 members of the A.I.F. now encamped at Liverpool and Casula. The…

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Soldier Charged with Shooting. Surry Hills Incident. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 2

Edward Green, 19, who was dressed in khaki, was charged at the Central Police Court this morning with shooting at Henry Wallington with intent the…

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Riotous Soldiers. Tobacconist's Shop Raided. Fremantle

The Bathurst Times · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 4

So acute did the trouble arising from the unseemly behavior of a crowd of soldiers become last evening that at 8 o'clock an official edict went almost…

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A Bogus Soldier

Leader · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 6

Some time ago inquiries were made in this district (says the Wellington Times) in connection with a man under the name of Joseph Mitchell who…

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Soldiers and Police. SYDNEY

Leader · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 5

"These assaults on the police, and the annoyances as the result of disorderly behaviour, are getting unbearable," said Mr. Kins, the magistrate,…

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Saved by Wallet Police Officer Shot in Riot. Charge Against Soldier. Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 6

At the Central Police Court yesterday morning, Alfred Henry Burnett, 33, who was wearing a military uniform, was charged with having, at…

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Riotous Soldiers Raids on Perth Hotels. Demand for Drinks. "Charge It to Kitchener." Hotels Closed. Perth (W.a.)

National Advocate · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 2

Rioting by visiting soldiers broke out yesterday, and continued frequently throughout the day. They [?]ded hotels and shops, and…

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Australian Base Depot Allegations Denied. Maimed Soldiers. Awaiting Transport London

National Advocate · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 2

Rumors have been freely circulated alleging that the Australian base depot at Weymouth is in a deplorable and an insanitary condition…

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