War. General Items
It was announced in the House of Commons that the Turks had suffered another defeat at the hands of a British force in Mesapotamia and…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1916
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War. General Items
General Haig reports that four aeroplanes sent out on Wednesday had failed to return. The German claim to have brought…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Mails for Prisoners of War in Turkey
It is notified for information that mail matter for members of the Australian Imperial Force known to be prisoners of war in Turkey should be…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War Loan. Appeal by the State War Council. to the People of New South Wales
The self-imposed task which Australia has undertaken, and the splendid achievements of her sons in the field of battle have thrilled the Empire, and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Commonwealth War Loan Bonds Government Savings Bank Arrangements
The Commissioners of the Government Savings Bank of New South Wales—the State Savings institution— notify that they are prepared to…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The War Service Forms. Declarations Wanted From Committees. "A Scandalous Indiscretion." Melbourne
The Minister of Defence (Senator Pearce) stated yesterday that steps were being taken to obtain from the local war committees declarations that the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →In Australia. Gambling Dispute in Camp. a Man's Neck Broken. Soldiers Play "Two-up." Sydney
The State Commandant stated yesterday that a gambling dispute had occurred among the soldiers confined on Milson's Island on Thursday, which led…
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Soldiers in camp have been notified that all pay due to them is to be forfeited for every day of absence without leave…
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The Federal War Committee has received a report with regard to the settlement of returned soldiers. The report will be submitted to a…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A Soldier's Congratulation
Mr. George Burgess, the acting secretary of the A.M.A. at Port Pirie, received the following telegram on Thursday from Private William Dalton,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →2nd Edition. Miner Office, 3.30 p.m. the War. (Reuter's Messages). In the Balkans. Fighting Throughout the State. Austrian Losses at Mount Lovtchen. London
The "Daily Telegraph's" Rome correspondent states that fighting is proceeding throughout Montenegro. King Nicholas has traversed the country,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →3rd Edition. Miner Office, 6.30 p.m. the War. the Latest. (Reuter's Messages.) On the Western Front. Sailor Visitors Help in the Fighting. Awarded Distinguished Service Medals. London
The Press Bureau reports that a party of bluejackets were invited to visit the British front in France. While they were in the front line trenches,…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →An Anzac Souvenir. London
Caisell's are publishing Captain Bean's "Anzac Souvenir," a collection of sketches and stories by Anzacs, for the benefit of the Australian Red Cross…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Evacuation of Anzac. How the Turks Were Hoodwinked. the Finale of Anzac History. "Australian Die Hards."
The Commonwealth official reporter cables under date London, January 15: Now that Helles has been evacuate it may be permissible to explain the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Wireless in War. on Land and Sea. Its Use in Australian Waters. Warnings to Submarines
It is a delicate subject to discuss the uses of wireless in war so as not to irritate the consir (says the special correspondent of the "Age" writing from…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fear Among Soldiers. How It Affects Men in the Firing Line. Experiences of Australians. Officers, Chaplains, Doctors, and the Man with the Bayonet
The special representative of the "Age," writing from Egypt last month, gives the following impressions and experience of fear in the firing line, and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Foll0wing Appeared in Saturday's Third Edition the War. the Latest. (Reuter's Messages.) Comupulsory Service. Miners' Deputation to Prime Minister. Mr. Asquith's Promise. London
The Prime Minister (Mr. Asquith) to-day told a [?] from the Miners Federation that the Cabinet did not intend to apply any industrial…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Bravery at Anzac. Australians Decorated. London
The Military Cross has been awarded to Second-lieutenant Edwin Bazeley, of the 22nd Australian infantry. Near Anzac on October 29 Lieutenant…
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The following items hare been transmitted by the Independent Cable service:- THE OUTPUT OF MUNITIONS…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →German Trade After the War British Government's Intentions. London
Replying to Mr. W. A. Hewitts in the House of Commons, Mr. A. Bonar Law (Colonial Secretary) said that he had informed the overseas dominions…
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