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The wars & local soldiers, 1914

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The War German Thoroughness. How Her Troops Keep Going. Slaves of Routine and Terror. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 4 September 1914 · page 2

The "Daily Telegraph's" correspondent at Brussels, reviewing the passage of 250,000 German troops through the Belgian capital, places…

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General War News

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 5 September 1914 · page 9

LONDON, Thursday.—Lord Charles Beresford, speaking at Portsmouth, said England requires one million men. Recruiting continues brisk…

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Local War News

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 5 September 1914 · page 9

The Carr's Creek Patriotie League have forwarded the following donations to the Sydney Chamber of Commerce for the food Fund:— Previously acknowledged, £13 12s; Messrs…

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General War News

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 5 September 1914 · page 9

LONDON, Thursday.—The French troops continue to gain ground in the Vosges Mountains. The Swedish steamer St. Paul (2534 tons) struck a mine in the North Sea and foundered…

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Sydney War News

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 5 September 1914 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—The following cable has been sent by the Australian Minister for Defence to the War Office:—"All ranks of the Commonwealth Military forces…

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Young People's War Fund

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 5 September 1914 · page 4

Since the above was written, we have been handed the following amounts, which the donors wish to be placed to the benefit of the "Young People's War Fund." Sympathisers…

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Australasian War Items. SYDNEY

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 5 September 1914 · page 2

The Mew South Wales quota of the Expeditionary Force is now complete. The enrolment of additional volunteers will be proceeded with The…

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How long Will the War last ?

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

As is pointed out in a preface by the late General Langlois, a book by Commandant Mondacq, of the French Staff College (Paris, 1912)…

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Latest War News. SYDNEY, Wednesday 10 a.m

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 5 September 1914 · page 2

There is a remarkable absence, of war news. It is suggested the Germans are awaiting the anniversary ot Redan…

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South Grafton Jockey Club. 100 Guineas to War Fund

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 5 September 1914 · page 9

The acting chairman (Mr. A. J. Pollack) presided over a general meeting of members last evening, and pursuant to notice moved the following resolution: That the committee…

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War News—day by Day. The Battle of Mons. SYDNEY

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 5 September 1914 · page 3

Further details of the fighting at Mods show that the British troops arrived just in the nick of time…

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The War. Austria Crushed. "No Longer a Factor in the Fight." The Austrian Rout

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 5 September 1914 · page 2

Details to hand of the disastrous defeat of the Austrians by the Russians show that about a million troops were engaged in…

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The Latest War News. the Siege of Paris. Removal of Government to Bordeaux. All Positions Strengthened, and Forces Prepared for the Enemy. Gallant Charge of the 9th Lancers. the President's Message to "Endure and Fight." Defeat of the Austrian Army. Russians Steadily Marching on Berlin

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 5 September 1914 · page 4

LONDON, Wednesday Night.—The "Daily Chronicle's" correspondent reports that the Germans are throwing their whole weight against the British…

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Kill Their Own Wounded. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 7 September 1914 · page 3

The British Army Medical officers declare that when German soldiers are seriously wounded their comrades simply shoot them dead to save…

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A Prophetic Article When Germany Goes to War

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 7 September 1914 · page 2

A gentleman has left at the "R.R. Herald" office a copy of the "London Magazine" dated May, 1912, in which pride of place is given a prophetic…

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The War the Defence of Paris. New Ring of Forts. Enemy's Big Task. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 7 September 1914 · page 3

Paris has a new ring of outer fortifications, about ten miles from the City walls and a hundred miles in circumference. It is claimed that the…

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Local War News

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 8 September 1914 · page 4

A sewing bee will be held to-morrow afternoon in the Parish Hall to work for homeless Belgian families. All in sympathy with the movement are invited to attend and bring…

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General War News

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 8 September 1914 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday.—Constantinople reports show that German crews are still aboard the Goeben and Breslau. The Ulster Unionist Council at Belfast has…

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Sydney War News

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 8 September 1914 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—A church parade of members of the expeditionary force was held yesterday at the Randwick encampment. The Niagara brought particulars of the…

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German Cavalry in War

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 8 September 1914 · page 7

In view of the important part played by the German cavalry during the lighting in Belgium, it is interesting to note the following extracts from General von Bernhardi's book…

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