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

The wars & local soldiers, 1914

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Goulburn and the War

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 15 September 1914 · page 4

Lieut. Bruce Glencairn Donald, of 43rd Senior Cadets (Goulburn), is notified in military orders as having been promoted to captain in the senior cadets. Capt. Donald is not now with…

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Wire Netting and the War

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 15 September 1914 · page 4

The Department of Lands has notified the secretary of the Braidwood P.P. Board that owing to the war in Europe having made it impossible to obtain the raw material the…

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Home Sewing in War Time

Crookwell Gazette · Tuesday 15 September 1914 · page 2

In these days of war and anxiety countless women throughout Australia are industriously making clothes for themselves and children; indeed many women are…

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Horrors of War. British in Action

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 15 September 1914 · page 4

London, Sept. 12.—The battle of Meaux has resulted in clearing the Oureq Valley of Germans. The right wing was composed of some of the first Imperial troops. General Pau…

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War Bulletin. Reported Recapture of Brussels

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 15 September 1914 · page 2

Melbourne, Monday.—The following cable has been received from the High Commissioner, Sir George Reid, dated September 14, 1 a.m.:—Reliable: The total distance of the enemy's…

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War Map 221-3 GeorgeStreet SYDNEY

Crookwell Gazette · Tuesday 15 September 1914 · page 1

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The War. German Rout. Invaders Turn Homewards

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 15 September 1914 · page 2

London, Sept. 14.—The latest reports state that the rout of the Germans is deepening into complete disaster. The invaders are turning homewards, via St. Quentin and Mezieres, which…

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The Commonwealth and the War. Rifle Clubs Drilling

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 15 September 1914 · page 2

Forty-seven metropolitan rifle clubs were represented at the meeting called by the National Rifle Association to consider the formation of a rifle club brigade, to help make up for the…

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The War. Great Victory for Allies. German Retreat. Allies Press On

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 15 September 1914 · page 4

London, Sept. 13.—The Official Press Bureau has issued a summarised account of the four days' operations that commenced on September 6. It states that on September 6 the southward…

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The War. "The Day" Dawns. Allies Move to Attack Allies Force Germans Back. London, Sept. 11

Crookwell Gazette · Tuesday 15 September 1914 · page 2

An order issued by the French Commander-in-Chief, General Joffre, informs the Allied troops that the time has now come to attack and drive the…

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Telegrams. the War. the Fight on the Marne. What It Means. Germans Retreating Helter-skelter. Bordeaux

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 15 September 1914 · page 4

The significance of the titanic struggle on the Marne is fully realised throughout France, and the result is hailed with enthusiasm and relief. General Joffre on his part and the German…

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Pitiable Condition of German Soldiers

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 15 September 1914 · page 2

Starving German soldiers are being brought to Meaux in troops. One British soldier brought five in a woeful state of rags and dirt. Their feet were protruding from their boots…

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A Soldier's Loot

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 15 September 1914 · page 2

A wounded German prisoner at Neuilly had a haversack containing fifty stolen purses and a pearl necklace…

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Latest War News the Allies' Achievement. Austrian Debacle. Famine in Germany. Allies' Achievement. the Advance Described. British Capture 15,000 Prisoners. London

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 15 September 1914 · page 2

The Press Bureau account of the recent operations is based on Sir John French's dipatches and continues the narrative from the 3rd, which marked the end of the British…

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War Bulletin

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 17 September 1914 · page 2

Melbourne, Wednesday.—Sir George Reid cables from London, September 15, 5.15 p.m.—Official: "The Allies occupy Reims.." Reliable: "The Servians ocupy Semlin. It is estimated…

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War food fund

The Yass Courier · Thursday 17 September 1914 · page 2

The Chamber of Commerce War Fund now exceeds £30,000. Eight thousand carcases of mutton have already been shipped to England, also…

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The War. Retreating Germans

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 17 September 1914 · page 4

London, Sept. 14.—An ,official statement has been issued to the effect that the Germans have abandoned the line from Compiegne to Soissons, also their position north of Amiens…

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The Commonwealth and the War

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 17 September 1914 · page 2

All the men of the Australian contingent going to the front are being inoculated with anti-typhoid vaccine. The enrolling of volunteers was continued on…

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The War. Reported Naval Action

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 17 September 1914 · page 2

Rome, Sept. 15.—Official news from Berlin states that fifteen vessels of the German Baltic Fleet were in action on Monday. PATHFINDER AVENGED…

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The War. General [?] Army Captured

The Yass Courier · Thursday 17 September 1914 · page 2

The Austrian collapse is daily becoming more complete. The Russians have captured 1,450 guns, 1,000 waggons, and seven aeroplanes…

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