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The wars & local soldiers, 1914

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Prayer for Use During War

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 22 August 1914 · page 5

The following prayer has been issued by the Bishop of Grafton for use during the European war:— O Lord God Almighty, Who from Thy Throne…

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War and Commerce. the Pacifist View

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 22 August 1914 · page 5

Before the Manchester Chamber of Commerce recently Mr. Norman Angell spoke on the effect of war on commerce. He had never alleged, he said, that war was impossible, or…

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The War An Audacious Raid. SYDNEY

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 22 August 1914 · page 5

An audacious raid was made by German cavalry near Brussels. The Germans fought pluckily and were buried against strong natural…

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Australasian War Items. SYDNEY, Friday 10 a.m

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 22 August 1914 · page 2

According to news which has reached Sydney the war occasioned great excitement in the Fiji Islands. It was rumored that the German fleet…

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War News. Kaiser's Troops His Guarante. Sydney, Friday 9 a.m

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 22 August 1914 · page 2

The German Emperor, bidding farewell to his guards, said he had drawn the sword which, without honor and victory, he could not sheath again…

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War Strain in England. Less Than Any Part of Europe. Food Panic Allayed

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 22 August 1914 · page 4

LONDON, Thursday.— England is feeling the war strain less than any part of Europe. Travellers returned from the Continent expressed surprise to [?] normal conditions…

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Death of the Pope. Grief Over the War. Touching Scenes at the Bedside

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 22 August 1914 · page 8

LONDON, Thursday.—Five days ago the Pope contracted a slight cold in the bronehial tubes. The attack was accompanied by fever, but no anxiety was felt until Wednesday,…

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The Clarence & Richmond Examiner. Established 1859. Grafton: Saturday, August 22, 1914. the War

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 22 August 1914 · page 4

The latest information to hand concerning the War shows that Ormany is making a strong endeavour to get at closer quarters with the French, and in so doing has…

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Latest War News Tremendous Battle in Progress. Germans Pushing On. German Infant-Murderers. SYDNEY

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 22 August 1914 · page 2

The French cavalry, by means of a brilliant forced march covering 126 miles in two days, joined the Belgians and encountered a…

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The European War. Sanguinary Fighting, Crushing Defeat of Austrians. Britain Lands Her Troops, "A Grim, Solemn Business." SYDNEY, Wednesday. A Great Reception

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 22 August 1914 · page 2

It is officially announced that Britain landed ber expeditionary force in France on Friday. The troops received a great…

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Latest War News. Germans in Brussels. No Glory in Entering an Undefended Capital Mulhausen Retaken at Point of Bayonet Capture of a German Flag. the War Is Costing Europe From £10,000,000 TO £13,000,000 Per Day. Big Battle Proceeding in Belgium Japan's Ultimatum Rejected by Germany. Fighting on the Russian Frontier Great Battle Proceeding

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 22 August 1914 · page 4

LONDON, Wednesday.—There is a general battle in Belgium, news of which is anxiously expected. It has been several days now in progress…

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War Notes

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 24 August 1914 · page 3

Morrow's (Brisbane) are giving two tons of biscuits for the expeditionary forces, and Aulsebrook's, Ltd., are making free boxes to-carry the goods…

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United War Service

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 24 August 1914 · page 3

A united war service was held in Christ Church Cathedral yesterday afternoon and was largely attended, many having to stand inside the…

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Japan Declares War. Fighting in China Expected. the Germans Prepared. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 24 August 1914 · page 3

Japan has declared war against Germany. Japan expects resistance from the Germans at Kaio-Chau, who number…

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Italy Preparing for War. General Mobilisation Decided On. the King Talked Over. London, Saturday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 24 August 1914 · page 3

A general mobilisation has been decided upon in Italy and a proclamation to that effect will be issued in three or four days…

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The Big Battle Begun. Russians Invade Germany. Japan Declares War. Italy Preparing to Follow Suit. Germans Enter Brussels an Undefended City. Capture No Strategical Value. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 24 August 1914 · page 2

The Belgian army has-been forced to fall back. Communication with Brussels is difficult. The "Times" announces that the Germans have entered…

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General War News

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 25 August 1914 · page 4

LONDON, Sunday.—The eldest son of Captain Dreyfus fought at Mulhausen, and was promoted on the battlefield for gallant behavior…

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Local War News

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 25 August 1914 · page 8

This evening the patriotic social promited by Mrs. P. Sanders and Miss R. Saul will be held in Jordan's Criterion Hall. To-morrow evening a patriotic social,…

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War No Longer Possible

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 25 August 1914 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—Professor Benjamin Moore, a member of the British Society for the Advancement of Science, in a lecture on "Brown Earth and Bright Sunshine," said…

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Economic Effects of War. a French View

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 25 August 1914 · page 6

Mr. Edmond Thery, president of the French Press Economic and Financial Association, gave some opinions recently as to the economic effects of a great European war. He said…

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