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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1915

2,623 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 32 of 132

War Invention and Science Bureau

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 22 April 1915 · page 8

It is proposed to establish in England "A National War Invention and Science Bureau," and a meeting will be held on Monday to consider it. The idea is to raise…

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General War News. London

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 22 April 1915 · page 5

Germany on her own initiative has informed Holland it is possible through accident that the German submarrine torpedoed the steamer Katwijk, and if inquiry proves this,…

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After the War. Fate of Hohenzollerns

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 22 April 1915 · page 6

A report from London states that it is generally assumed that if grounds exist for believing that peace overtures were being, or were about to be, set on foot, any official…

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War Notes

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 23 April 1915 · page 5

Durkop, a partener in an Auckland firm, was fined £100 or three months on a charge of trading with the enemy. It was alleged he shipped goods from…

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The European War. Early Messages

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 23 April 1915 · page 4

Copenhagen estimates the total German losses at 2,750,000 men. The British have gained an important success in Flanders. They…

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Historical and Geographical. After the War

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 23 April 1915 · page 2

Australia, while sending her best sons to the front, to fight for her freedom, has the right to expect that those remaining should use their utmost…

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The War Italy and Austria. Preparations for War. Believed to Be Unavoidable. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 23 April 1915 · page 5

The Austrian Ambassador at Rome has dismissed his staff of domestics. The immediate entourage of the Pope consider that war between Italy…

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Australia's Financial Strength. Proved by the War. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 23 April 1915 · page 5

Speaking at a public function at the Colonial Institute; Mr. Young, Agent-General for South Australia, said the war had found Australia in an…

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Preference to Unionists. for Work, Not for War. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 23 April 1915 · page 5

The military authorities were questioned to-day regarding the "Sydney Morning Herald's" interpretation of the military district order to mean that…

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New Blood Specific tried in Hospitals. Tests Show Successful War Upon Bacilli

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 23 April 1915 · page 8

A new medical specific for the blood, found to improve the quality to a remarkable degree and give the blood power to overcome the germs…

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War and the Woman

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 24 April 1915 · page 3

The letter came from Paris, one of the very first the mails brought in. Well she remembered afterwards how that there had been a bruit of the passing of…

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Dr. Fitchett's War Articles

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 24 April 1915 · page 5

In the May issue just to hand, "Life" gives the most adequate and most picturesque review of the progress of the great war of any magazine, either…

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The War. Earlier Wires

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 24 April 1915 · page 2

A secret report in the Paris "Figaro" says it is rumoured in Rome that Italy has fixed April 20 as the last day for a definite…

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Progress of the War

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 24 April 1915 · page 3

During the winter months the French have been continuously fighting in the Alsace portion of the front, and have made substantial gains. It is interesting to observe…

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Early War News. SYDNEY

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 24 April 1915 · page 4

German airships were seen in Norfolk, Surrey, and Essex at the following times and places: South Minister, 12.15 a.m.; Maldon, 12.20…

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Dr. Fitchett's Brilliant War Articles

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 24 April 1915 · page 6

In the May issue, just to hand, "Life"give the most udequuta and most picturesque review of the progress of the great war of any magazine, either local or imported. This is…

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War's Death-rate. "Comparatively Small."

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 24 April 1915 · page 3

In an illuminating article in Everyman Mr. Chiozza Money, M.P., the well-known economist, refers to some common ex[?]erations concerning war. "The most common…

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Late War News. Sydney

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 24 April 1915 · page 2

Details of the battle at Montmare cabled on the 10th state that Germans received peremptory orders to recover the ground at all costs…

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Length of the War. Mr. Hilaire Belloc's Calculations

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 24 April 1915 · page 9

Lately there has been much speculation as to the length of the war. This is because the end of the winter is in sight, and new levies will be trained and equipped…

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War Office Secret. an "Inhuman Plan." Lord Dundonald's Invention

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 24 April 1915 · page 4

"For the welfare of the human race, we think it advisable that your Lordship should carry your secret with you to the grave." Such were the impressive and emphatic…

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