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The wars & local soldiers, 1914

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"Why the Wik Is at War."

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 29 October 1914 · page 3

The above was the title chosen for the second address delivered by Rev. Father Fagan in the Masonic Hall, Ulmarra, on Saturday night last as briefly mentioned in our last issue…

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Women and War. a Girl's Letter From London

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 29 October 1914 · page 3

The following letter received in the last English mail, from Mabel L. Webb, who went to London some time ago to follow her career of artist and poster designer, should prove of…

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China and the War. Allegations of Evil German Influence

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 29 October 1914 · page 8

The Peking correspondent of the "North China Daily News" writes as follows:— The action of the Chinese Government in announcing to the various Legations on…

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The Clarence & Richmond Examiner Established 1859. Grafton: Thursday. October 29, 1914. the War

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 29 October 1914 · page 4

What might be termed the greatest battle of the war in France and Belgium is now raging. Both sides are determined, and up to the present the advantage is to the…

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Horse and Foot Soldiers as Colleagues

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 29 October 1914 · page 6

The Hebrew sage stated that there was nothing new under the sun. He, of course, referred to his own period; but if he were alive now he would doubtless be less…

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War Notes

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 30 October 1914 · page 5

The Federal Executive have issued a proclamation prohibiting the export of hides and skins, except by consent of the Minister for Trade and…

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Meat War

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 30 October 1914 · page 4

A public indignation meeting was held at Mudgee lately, to protest against the increase in the price of meat in that town. One speaker…

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Settlers Who Go to the War

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 30 October 1914 · page 5

Mr. G. S. Briner, M.L.A., writes:--Settlers who volunteer for service with the expeditionary forces during the war still write to me, anxiously…

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After the War. Robert Blatchford's View

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 30 October 1914 · page 6

Four years ago, the well-known English Socialist writer, Mr. Robert Blatchford, editor of the London "Clarion," caused a furore in Great…

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The Naval Toll. Warships Lost During the War

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 30 October 1914 · page 4

Although no big naval engagement has taken place during the war there have been substantial losses, both of ships and men, on both sides So far…

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War in the Air. a New British Gun. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 30 October 1914 · page 2

During the fighting last week a new British gun destroyed two aeroplanes in Northern France…

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The War of Civilisation. Three Hundred Years in the Melting Pot

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 30 October 1914 · page 4

It is too late to stop it. And England is involved whether she fights or looks on. But in the name of reason, before we put paper caps on our heads and…

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The European War. Germans Take Westende. Bombarded by the Allies. Scenes Compared to Hell. Tuesday Afternoon

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 30 October 1914 · page 4

The "Times" correspondent says that all round the horizon, east of the river Yser houses are burning and shells falling along tho river…

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The War Indian Troops in Action. How They Saved the Day. the Germans Routed. London, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 30 October 1914 · page 2

The "Daily Telegraph's" Paris correspondent states that during the past fortnight the Germans have been showing the greatest bravery in their…

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Conditions in Britain. Unemployed Enlisting. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 30 October 1914 · page 5

The returns issued by the British Board of Trade show that unemployment is still decreasing. Upwards of a hundred thousand trade unionists…

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Ship Blown Up by Invisible Ray. Spark Which Fires Explosives on Enemy's Warships at 16 Miles Range. Great Britain Holds Secret That Kills War

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 30 October 1914 · page 7

Great Britain has acquired the secret of the invisible F-ray, by means of which battleships can be blown up from a distance of…

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General War Notes

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 31 October 1914 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.—A German girl spy was court-martialled and shot near Petrograd. Her clothes were lined with admirably executed, plans of Kronstadt and other defensive works…

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Latest War News SYDNEY, Wednesday Evening

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 31 October 1914 · page 2

Fighting along the Belgian coast still continues fast and furious. The Belgians, strengthened by British and French troops, are again in…

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State Parliament. the Budget Debate. State and the War

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 31 October 1914 · page 5

The Budget debute opened in the State Parliament on Wednesday night. Most of the members were in their places, but the public galleries were practically empty—a…

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War News—day by Day. Sydney, Saturday 9 a.m

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 31 October 1914 · page 3

The retreat of the Germans threatens to become a route. The total German casualties in the Nieuport district are 10,000…

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