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The wars & local soldiers, 1914

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Crookwell Farmers and the War

Crookwell Gazette · Tuesday 29 September 1914 · page 2

At a meeting of farmers of the Crookwell district held here on 19th instant, it was resolved that a donation in potatoes be made to the Patriotic War Funds, and…

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War Map 221-3 GeorgeStreet SYDNEY Copyright

Crookwell Gazette · Tuesday 29 September 1914 · page 1

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The War. Germans Driven Back. the North Sea Loss

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 29 September 1914 · page 4

A cable has been received from Sir George Reid dated London,, September 25.—A statement authorised by the Admiralty contains the following:—"The sinking of the Aboukir was, of…

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Telegrams the War. the Fighting in France German Repulses. Paris

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 29 September 1914 · page 1

A communique states: "On the left between the Oise and Somme and north of the Somme we have made marked progress. The Germans made extremely violent attacks, many with the…

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The Latest. the War. German Lies. Admiral Jellicoe and Mr. Churchill. Rome

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 29 September 1914 · page 2

German newspapers state that Admiral Jellicee will be tried for incapacity owing to the loss of the three cruisers, and that political circles are demanding the resignation of Mr…

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The War. in France. Progress of the Allies. Further Violent Fighting Paris Sept. 24

Crookwell Gazette · Tuesday 29 September 1914 · page 2

A Communique has been issued stating that the Allies left on the right bank of the Oise has progressed about eighteen Kilometres into the Lassigny…

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The British Soldier

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 29 September 1914 · page 2

The Figaro records the impressions of a French officer regarding the British, Tommies. "The way they accommodate themselves to all the exigencies of modern battle or a modern…

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The War. The [?] Stes Wet Sydney

The Yass Courier · Wednesday 30 September 1914 · page 2

The R[?] have on the railway [?] They also have captured two [?] positions North and South of…

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The War. War Bulletin

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 1 October 1914 · page 1

Melbourne, Tuesday.—Sir George Reid cables from London, under date of September 28,845 p.m.:— Reliable: "The Russians have completely…

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The War. German Right Reported Broken War Bulletin

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 1 October 1914 · page 2

Sir George Reid cables, under date of Tuesday 4.45 p.m.:— Official: General headquarter reports that the British force and French armies were in…

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The War. Sydney, Tuesday. 9 a.m

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 1 October 1914 · page 3

The big battle in the north-east of France continues with unabated fury. The Allies are making greater…

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Goulburn and the War. Red Cross Society

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 1 October 1914 · page 2

Amount already acknowledged, £470 18/1; Wingello, per. W. H. Roberts (second , instalment), £4 7/9; Parkesbourne, per S. W. Mc Alister, £10 10/; employees of W. R. Costley…

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Who Started the War? Crown Prince Blamed

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 1 October 1914 · page 4

A Paris telegram to the American papers, dated August 6, says:—"Crown Prince William of Germany, always bellicose, not his august father, set the nations of Europe at each other's…

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Goulburn and the War. "As You Like It."

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 1 October 1914 · page 4

The sports committee of the High School have allotted the proceeds of their recent entertainments as follows:—Patriotic Fund £8, Goulburn Hospital £8, sports fund . (High…

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The Latest. the War. German Admission. Unable to Arrest Allies' Advance

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 1 October 1914 · page 2

A German wireless message admits that the Germans, were unable to arrest the advance of hip Allies' left, and that the Allies have also advanced at several points…

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Telegrams. the War. the Emden Again. Sinks Four Steamers and a Collier. London

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 1 October 1914 · page 4

The Press Bureau states that during the last few days the Emden has sunk in the Indian Ocean the steamers Tumeric, Kinglud, Riberia, and Foyle, also the collier Buresk. The crews…

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War

The Burrowa News · Friday 2 October 1914 · page 3

I have declared war on Tanks, etc. The price of iron has gone up, but not the price of tanks; up to the end of November, 1914, my price for 1,000 gal. tanks will be…

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The War. Repulsed German Attack. Battle Impending London, Sept, 27

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 2 October 1914 · page 2

Reports from the battle front received last night states that there has been strenuous fighting all along the line, due to the renewed activity on…

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The War. Battle Still Going On. the Russian Successes. War Bulletin

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 3 October 1914 · page 2

Sept. 30, 11.25 p.m.—Reliable: The Russians hold formidable positions along the River Niemen, from Grodno to Kovna, where they are prepared to attack the Germans concentrating…

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The War. Germans' Second Effort. Beaten Back. in France and Russia. War Bulletin

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 3 October 1914 · page 4

Melbourne, Thursday.—Sir George Reid cables from London under date of Wednesday, 8.35 p.m.:—"Paris reports that on the left wing an action is developing. Further north the…

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