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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1914

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The War. Mine Layer Sunk. London, Aug. 31

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 3 September 1914 · page 4

A British cruiser caught a German trawler flying the Norwegian flag laying mines in the North Sea. The cruiser gave the crew of the German vessel three minutes to escape and…

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Goulburn and the War Impressive Service of Intercession

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 3 September 1914 · page 4

A most impressive service of intercession was conducted at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church on Tuesday night in the presence of a very large congregation which included…

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The War. Sydney, Thursday. 10.30 a.m

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 3 September 1914 · page 3

Desperate fighting is in progress all along the western line in France since the end of last week. Neither side obtained much advantage…

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Telegrams. the War. Reported French Victories ANTWERP

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 3 September 1914 · page 4

A rumour is current that General Pas brilliantly defeated the Germans near Peronne, about 25 miles from Amiens, but it is impossible to obtain confirmation…

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The Latest. the War. Unsuccessful Attack on Ostend. Ostend

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 3 September 1914 · page 2

The Germans yesterday raided and almost occupied the station, Town Hall, and bridges, but were eventually repulsed…

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The War. German Advance. British Bear Brunt of Attack. a German Cruiser. Honolulu, Sept. 1

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 3 September 1914 · page 2

The German cruiser Nurnberg has arrived here, and under the Neutrality Laws she can remain only 24 hours, and take in sufficient coal to take her to the nearest German port…

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British Wounded in the Legs, London Aug, 31

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 4 September 1914 · page 2

Another batch of British wounded have arrived here from the front, and have bean sent to the London hospital…

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War Map 221-3 Georgestreet SYDNEY copyright

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 4 September 1914 · page 1

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"The Weakest Spot" Wounded Highlander's Story How the French Were Bluffed. Thrilling Tale of Battle. London Aug 27

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 4 September 1914 · page 2

Among the stories told of the recent fighting against the Germane at Mons that of a wounded Highlander gives a graphic description of the four days'…

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The War. Russian Advance Clear of Germans. Antwerp, Aug 31

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 4 September 1914 · page 2

It is stated that the entire region north of the Demur River is clear of Germans. The town of Diest. which was taken…

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The War. War Bulletin

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 5 September 1914 · page 2

Sir George Reid (High Commissioner) cables from London, September 3, 8.30 p.m.:—"Official: The Germans continue to advance. The enemy has pushed back by sheer weight…

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War Notes

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 5 September 1914 · page 4

The following is from the Sydney Herald:—It would be idle to ignore the serious nature of the news which we publish to-day. In what ever way it in looked at the decision of the…

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Goulburn and the War

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 5 September 1914 · page 2

Mr. S. Kirke, of the Local Land Board Office, has received a letter from his son, Lieutenant E. W. Kirke, who is a member of the expeditionary force and is on board the troopship…

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Railwaymen for the War. London

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 5 September 1914 · page 2

Four hundred of the North-Western railway-men who joined one regiment left Wolverton amid the cheers of their follow workmen…

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The War. Paris. Siege Expected. Allies Draw Back. Russian Reverse. Crushing Austrian Defeat. War Bulletin. Melbourne

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 5 September 1914 · page 4

The following cablegram was received by the Minister for External Affairs from the High Commissioner in London, dated September 2, 9.10 p.m.:—Reliable: The enemy's right wing is…

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The Latest. the War. Another Naval Defeat for Germany

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 5 September 1914 · page 2

The Press Bureau learns from a trustworthy source that seven German destroyers and torpedo boats arrived at Kiel in a damaged condition. It is understood that others were sunk…

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Enlistment of Volunteers

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 5 September 1914 · page 4

Until further notice the examination of volunteers for the expeditionary forces will take place only at 3.45 p.m. each day. Any volunteer from any country district applying to Lieut…

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Ulster Volunteers Enlisting

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 5 September 1914 · page 2

Seven hundred of the North Belfast Regiment of Ulster Volunteers to-day enlisted in Kitchener's army and paraded the streets. Great enthusiasm was shown. Sir E. Carson,…

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The War

The Yass Courier · Monday 7 September 1914 · page 3

The Germans are executing a wide movement south [?]y from Paris, Britain, France and Russia have agreed not to demand terms of peace…

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The War. The New Pope

The Yass Courier · Monday 7 September 1914 · page 4

C[?] Della Ch[?] has been elected Pope. His title will be Benedict 15th. The French President has [?] a…

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