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

The wars & local soldiers, 1914

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The War. Russian Progress. a Hard Tussle. Indians in Action. Sir George Reid's Bulletin

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 29 October 1914 · page 4

London, Oct. 27, 2.5 a.m.—Official: The British War Office reports that tile situation continues to be satisfactory. Fighting is severe and continuous, but ground is being gained. Many…

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The Latest. the War. The Allies. a Grim Battle. Quarter Refused. German Defeat. Calais

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 29 October 1914 · page 2

After the Germans were repulsed from the Ypres canal on Friday the British advanced in open fields, driving the enemy east and north, and capturing Langhemareq, where they…

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Wants War. Rome. Oct. 25

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 30 October 1914 · page 2

According to a message from Rome the Italian police are making strenerous efforts to stop a demonstration at Milan, Venice, and Brescia, in…

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The War. Japan's Phrt. London Oct. 25

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 30 October 1914 · page 2

It is officially announced in Tokio that the Japanese naval forces, with heavy artillery, are co-operating with the land forces in the bombardment…

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War Map 221-3 GeorgeStreet SYDNEY

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 30 October 1914 · page 1

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"The Times History of the War." in Four Fine Volumes

The Burrowa News · Friday 30 October 1914 · page 3

The London "Times" announces that it will publish an adequate history of the great war of all the centuries in a set of finely illustrated…

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The War. Enemy's Retreat. German Report. Hostile Turkish Act. War Bulletin

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 31 October 1914 · page 2

London, Oct. 30.—Official: One hundred South African rebels have surrendered without fighting including officers. The capture of 720 others is expected…

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Goulburn and the War Red Cross Society

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 31 October 1914 · page 2

The following has been received:—Picture benefit matinee, Majestic Theatre, £25; Miss Lucy MacDonald, £1; Mrs. Gardiner, 10/6; Miss O'Connell (Brisbane Grove), 10/; Miss…

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The War. German Attacks Abating. Zeppelin Fleet Flying Westward. Rebel Leader Routed. War Bulletin. Sir George Reid's Message. Allies' Progress

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 31 October 1914 · page 4

London Oct. 28.—The Belgian Government states that the situation on the Yser has improved. The fire of the enemy's artillery has slackened, being subdued by the guns of the…

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The Latest. the War. The Emden Again. Sinks a Cruiser and Destroyer. Tokio

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 31 October 1914 · page 2

The Emden torpedoed and sank the Russian cruiser Zemtchug and a French destroyer at Penang, one of the British Straits Settlements. Later…

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Our Troops at Rabaul. Soldier Accidentally Shot. Rabaul, Oct. 17

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 31 October 1914 · page 4

Herbert shohe affairs continue to move in the same well-defined manner. We are awakened by "reveille" at 5 o'clock' and the usual daily routine occurs and is carried through until "last…

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The War German Losses. Sydney

The Yass Courier · Monday 2 November 1914 · page 2

The Belgian wounded continue to reach the hospitals from Nieuport region. The Germans admit they have…

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German War Devices

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 3 November 1914 · page 3

A private of the 18th Royal Irish Regiment, who was wounded near Cambrai, writes as follows upon German war devices. These, ho says, explain some of the captures they have…

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War Critics. the Impatient Brigade

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 3 November 1914 · page 4

We heartily endorse the following from the war notes of the Sydney Herald:—It is curious bow impatiently the average man regards the developments at the front. Even after nearly…

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Turkey at War. Attack on Russia

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 3 November 1914 · page 4

Amsterdam, Oct. 30.—An official message from Constantinople states that two Russian destroyers were sunk, whilst the Turks suffered no loss. Thirty Russians were saved by the…

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War Map 221-3 George Street SYDNEY. Copyright

Crookwell Gazette · Tuesday 3 November 1914 · page 1

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The War. Terrible Slaughter. Allies' Progress. Russian Campaign

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 3 November 1914 · page 2

London, Nov. 1.—Sir George Reid's cable:—Official.—In view of the action of the German forces in Belgium and France in removing as prisoners of war all persons who, are liable to…

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The Latest. the War. Terrible Fighting. London

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 3 November 1914 · page 2

The British have had terrible fighting lately in the region of Ypres. The Germans made desperate bayonet rushes on the British trenches; but the British who were sometimes…

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The War. Mine Horrors. Another Vessel Sinks London, Oct. 30

Crookwell Gazette · Tuesday 3 November 1914 · page 2

It is reported that another steamer has been sunk by a mine oft the north coast of Ireland. The spot where the disaster is…

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The War. Russian Advance. Allies Gain Ground. British Cruiser Sunk

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 3 November 1914 · page 4

Sir George Reid in a bulletin states:—The Germans are evacuating Poland, and have abandoned many Russian prisoners. The entire army appeared to be demoralised…

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