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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1915

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War Experiences. (Continued from issue of 24th April.) 84 King Henry's Road, London, N.W.

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 1 May 1915 · page 8

Tuesday, Octobor 6th.—We've been in a little flat since the 1st. So comfortable. It is the top storey of a nice house. We have a sitting room, kitchen and bath on one floor, and…

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First Official List. 18 KILLED, 37 Wounded. Nine N.S.W. Casualties. Melbourne

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 3 May 1915 · page 3

The first official casualty list in connection with the fighting at the Dardanelles gives a total of 18 Australians killed and 37 wounded, including two…

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"In for a Long War." a Matter of Slow Exhaustion London, Saturday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 3 May 1915 · page 3

The military correspondent of the "Times" says: "The end of the war is not yet clear, except that it means the slow exhaustion of one side or the…

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The War Australians in Action. Cable From the King. "Worthy Sons of the Empire." Sydney, Friday Afternoon

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 3 May 1915 · page 3

Mr. A. Fisher has received a cable from King George, congratulating him upon the splendid conduct and bravery of the Australian troops at the…

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Heavy War Losses

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 4 May 1915 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday.—The War Office lists show that 630 British officers were killed, wounded or taken prisoner in the European, Asiatic and South African theatres of war…

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Prisoners of War

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 4 May 1915 · page 7

The "Morning Post" says there can be no doubt that the Dominions would loyally co-operate to attache German property within the Empire by way of reprisal for the…

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General War News. London

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 4 May 1915 · page 5

It is reported that at Glasgow a hundred officers have began the self-imposed task of making shells. They belong to the best families. These officers go to the shell…

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The European Mad Dog. Duration of the War

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 4 May 1915 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday.—Lord Curzon, speaking at Caxton Hall, said we have got to punish Germany for her abominable crimes and chain up the mad dog of Europe. The…

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War Notes

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 5 May 1915 · page 3

At the lawn tennis carnival in Sydney on Saturday a Belgian flag auctioned realised £142. The past week was a great one at…

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The War Earlier Messages

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 5 May 1915 · page 4

Turkish communiques have been making ridiculous claims, including Turks have driven most of the Australians and New Zealanders into…

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Germany Boycotting America "Will Need Her After the War." London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 5 May 1915 · page 3

Commercial magnates in Germany are endeavouring to counteract a popular movement started there to boycott United States goods because the…

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Correspondence. Land for Our Soldiers. To the Editor

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 5 May 1915 · page 3

Sir, - When the men of the Australian forces return to this country after the war is over they will be face to face with the problem of…

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The War the North Sea Blockade. Heroic Attacks on Fishing Boats. British Destroyers Take a Hand. Two Trawler-attackers Sunk. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 5 May 1915 · page 3

The Admiralty states that a series of small affairs have occurred in the neighbourhood of the Galloper and North Humber Lightships. During…

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The War. Earlier Wires. Are They Coming Out? Australians at Death-grips with the Turk. The Casualty List. Another Naval Engagement Sidney

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 5 May 1915 · page 2

The Fre[?]h Embassy in London states that nineteen shells fell at Dunkirk. Twenty persons were killed and 45 wounded…

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Care of the Wounded

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 6 May 1915 · page 3

The medical correspondent of the "Times" writes:—"There has been nothing so characteristic in this war as the spirit of kindness in the care of the wounded. Wounds…

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Progress of the War

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 6 May 1915 · page 6

In the absence of official communications from either the Admiralty or the War Office, all cable messages which purport to report incidents in the Allied occupation of…

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Sweden and the War

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 6 May 1915 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.—King Gustav, speaking at Gothenburg, said the danger of Sweden being involved in the war was not less[?]ned, but he was confident of the…

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Fighting Around Ypres. Germans Fire on Our Wounded. Activity of Airmen

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 6 May 1915 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.—When returning at Pilken after an unsuccessful charge the Germans turned their machine guns upon our wounded lying between the trenches…

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General War News, London

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 6 May 1915 · page 5

Copenhagen reports that Laengskra lighthouse, off the Aland Islands, in the Baltic Sea, has been burned. It is believed it was set on fire by shells from…

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War Expenditure. Savings of Community Required

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 6 May 1915 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.—Almost incredibly large figures were quoted by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the course of a statement to the House of Commons. He stated…

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