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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1914

982 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 22 of 50

The War. Another Big Battle Expected. Disgusting Stories of Brutality. Fate of an English Nurse. Wednesdays Wires, Two Methods. Open order v. Close Formation. Sydney

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 19 September 1914 · page 2

A report from Paris stated that General Joffre, Commander-inCbief of the French Army, is quoted as remarking that there are…

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The Latest War News. Fierce Engagement at Soissons Trying Experience of the Allied Armies. Germans Slowly Retreating from France Crown Prince's Army in an Awkward Position. Belgians Prepared for Fresh Encounters. Inhuman Treatment of Prisoners. Russian Advances into Enemy's Country Belgium Position Unaltered 100,000 Germans Around Brussels. Further Russian Successes

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 19 September 1914 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday Night.—The Germans are reported to be making a stand north of the River Aisne. The Antwerp correspondent of the "Daily…

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War Notes

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 21 September 1914 · page 3

Dorrigo Patriotic Fund is 6d over £200. Mr H. Bushnell, (Grafton punt), who volunteered for the Navy, was rejected…

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Germany's Heavy Losses. Wounded Men's Admissions. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 21 September 1914 · page 2

German wounded admit heavy losses, especially among the Guards. They state that General Von Schark was among the killed…

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German Cavalry Trapped. Many Killed and Wounded. Antwerp

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 21 September 1914 · page 2

A force of Belgians, with mitrailleuses, repelled a body of 400 German cavalry, who were advancing northwards of Ypres towards Dixmunde. The…

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Local Manufactures. Lessons From the War. the Folly of the Past

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 21 September 1914 · page 4

The reality of Australia's short sighted policy in the matter of tariff reform is being brought home at the present time with a forcefulness that…

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The War Big Battle Raging. Along the Aisne. Huge German Retreat. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 21 September 1914 · page 2

The Paris "Matin" states that the German position north of the Aisne is based on an important junction of railways. The German right seeks only…

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German Child Soldiers. Bordeaux

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 21 September 1914 · page 2

It is stated that one wounded German soldier, who was captured, has been found to be only 15 years and 9 months old. He says that all his…

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War Results

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 22 September 1914 · page 7

Mr. Robert Thomson settles the whole question:—"On August 25 I predicted that the war would end with in three months from that date, and backed my opinion with several…

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War Rates

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 22 September 1914 · page 4

A cable was received on Wednesday by the Sydney Marine Underwriters' and Salvage Association, giving the war rates as follows:— To or from the United Kingdam, 3 per cent…

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Local War News

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 22 September 1914 · page 4

In connection with the Patriotic Fund, the item "Brauustuue branch £3 10s," as published in last Saturday's issue was made up as follows: Jno. Allison, sen., Mrs. Jno…

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General War News

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 22 September 1914 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday.—A fishing boat reports Zeppelin airship and submarine laying mines in the North Sea. Six Austrian torpedo boats, in the absence…

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No Longer Against War

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 22 September 1914 · page 8

Addressing a meeting Mr. Henderson, Labour M.P. for Barnard Castle, said that throughout his public life he had been opposed to war. The gravity of the present crisis in…

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Dr. Fitchett on the War

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 22 September 1914 · page 2

"Life's" Second War Number (October issue) contains many Rood and timoly things. The chief attraction, among many war features, is a masterly study of the…

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War Machine Begins to Break Up

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 22 September 1914 · page 7

Even apart from the success of General Joffre's open-order tactics, one can well understand that French soldiers, or, indeed, any soldiers who have retained some initiative…

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"Worse Than War." Disclaimer by Bishop Long

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 22 September 1914 · page 8

Replying to the criticism by the Premier (Mr. Holman) with regard to his address at the Anglican Synod, Bishop Long said: "Mr. Holman has based his objections to my…

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Causes of the War. If Germany Won

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 22 September 1914 · page 8

An interesting study of the deeper causes of the war and of the national desires that have impelled the nations to fight, is contained in a book entitled "Modern Germany,"…

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The Great War. Speech by Bishop of Bathurst

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 22 September 1914 · page 6

At the Bathurst Anglican Synod, Dr. Long, Bishop of Bathurst, made reference to the war. In the course of his address his…

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From Lubbeek. Sydney Girls' Letters. She Terrors of War

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 22 September 1914 · page 7

Mr. J. C. O'Brien, of the Court House Hotel, Australia-street, Newtown, has received lettors from his daughters, Misses Laurie and Connie O'Brkn, who are…

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The Clarence & Richmond Examiner. Established 1859. Grafton: Tuesday, Sept. 22, 1914. the War

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 22 September 1914 · page 4

Every British subject throughout the length and breadth of the vast Empire is convinced that Britain's share in this great European War is justifiable. Germany reckoned that…

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