The War Loans
The subscriptions to the British great war loan numbered about 100,000, the largest applications receiving about 96 per cent, of the amounts applied for, and the majority of…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1915
2,623 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 5 of 132
General War Notes. London
The levy of £20,000,000 on Antwerp by the Germans has been paid. Requisitions are hereafter to be paid for in cash. Over 100 mines have been washed ashore…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Progress of the War. (From the "Daily Telegraph.")
The preparations made by Italy and the general unrest in the Balkans have had a reflex action in Vienna, where the conditions created by the war are now fully recognised…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Notes
Mr. F. E. Winchcombe, M.L.C., President of the Sydney Chamber of Commerce, referring to the effect of the war on trade in the State, expressed…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fewer Survivors. 30,000 DEATHS. 10,000 Wounded. London
The "Times" correspondent at Rome says the trains are bringing in fever wounded and it is feared the number of survivors is below the estimate…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War. Earlier Wires
Details of the recent fighting at Soissons show that the French made a resolute advance on the Bethune road and rushed a farm,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →AUSTRIA v. Servia. Rout of the Austrians. Thousands of Dead and Wounded. London, Sunday Night
The"Times" correspondent with the Servian forces writes that when the Austrians were driven away from Valiero they pillaged every unoccupied…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Wasps of the War. Germans Use Old Ammunition. London
A cavalry officer writes to the "Times": The motor despatch riders are the wasps of the war. They sting us into action. When you are snugly…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War in France and Flanders. the La Bassee .Victory. Not Confirmed. London, Monday Night
The British success at La Bassee has not been confirmed. The mud is rendering the trenches a quagmire. A heavy artillery battle is proceeding…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Back From Rabaul. Soldiers Returned to Sydney
Some members of the Expeditionary Force that went to Rabaul recently returned to Sydney on Saturday by | the Eastern. The soldiers were…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Cost of the War
In the "Nineteenth Century" magazine, Mr. Yves Guyot makes an elaborate estimate of the cost of the war to the different combatants. Experience proves that a…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Horses for the War
"In connection with the purchase of horses for military purposes," said Mr. Jenson, Assistant-Minister for Defence, "it has been brought under the notice of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →General War Notes. London
Towards Altkirch snowdrifts are causing enormous difficulties, but Chasseurs and Alpine troops are displaying magnificent bravery…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Progress of the War. (From the "Daily Telegraph.")
Further details of the French reverse at Soissons to some extent minimise the victory which the Germans claim to have obtained. It is evident that the French assumed the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Back From Rabaul. Soldiers Returned to Sydney
Some members of the Expeditionary Force that went to Rabaul recently returned to Sydney by the Eastern. "The soldiers were enlisted for a period of six months, which…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Dainties for the Soldiers
LONDON, Tuesday.—The Vegetable Products Committee has received the Royal Navy's grateful acknowledgments of the receipt of 5000 Christmas puddings and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →War Notes
The Minister of Defence, addressing a meeting of Sydney athletics, made another powerful appeal to the men to enlist for the front. He declared that…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War Earlier Messages
The Russians made a night attack and re-occupied a trench at Grumine. All the defenders of the trench were killed. Two counter attacks by the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The European War. Moke Powers Involved. Heavy French Losses. Tuesday Afternoon
The Paris "Figaro" declares the Italy, Roumania, Bulgaria and Greece are about to enter into the war. It further states that Italy and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War a Zeppelin Raid. Bombs on English Towns. Three Persons Killed. London
Two Zeppelins, passed over Yarmouth on Monday night and dropped five bombs. Three persons were killed and others injured. Several houses…
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