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

The wars & local soldiers, 1914

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The Latest. the War. Check in Recruiting. Compulsory Service Suggested

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 7 November 1914 · page 2

Owing to a check in the recruiting during the last three weeks, and the wear and tear in the army in Flanders, the newspapers are prominently discussing the question of…

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Winter Clothing for Our Soldiers. the 4th BATTALION

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 7 November 1914 · page 4

Mrs. Langtree and Mrs. Arthur Onslow are making and collecting warm shirts, socks; mittens, and caps to send to men of the 4th Infantry Battalion (officer commanding, Lt.-Colonel A…

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The War Glorious British Victory. Sydney

The Yass Courier · Monday 9 November 1914 · page 2

A naval engagement took place off South American coast. It was fought by Admiral Cradock’s fleet against powerful German odds. The cruiser…

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The War. Dardanelle Forts Demolished Sydney, Monday, 3.30 p.m

The Yass Courier · Monday 9 November 1914 · page 2

Twice the Germans broke through to the South-east of Ypres, only to be flung back. Whole columns were wiped out, the British gunners taking…

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(From Our Correspondent.) Shooting Affray. Two Men Wounded. Sydney

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 10 November 1914 · page 2

A sensational shooting affray occurred at the railway works, Enfield, late last night. It is sttated that three men engaged on the works had an altercation, when one is alleged to have…

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German War on Priests

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 10 November 1914 · page 2

The heroic death of Abbe Delebecque, curate of the parish of Maing is described in the Echo de Paris of September 24. The Abbe, who had gone to a religious ceremony, was cycling…

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The War. Allies Still Gain. the Russians. Tsing-tao Surrenders. War Bulletin. the Sea Fight. Melbourne

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 10 November 1914 · page 4

London, Nov. 7, 11.20 a.m.—The Admiralty has received trustworthy information concerning the action off the Chilian coast. During November 1 the Good Hope, Monmouth, and…

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War Map 221-3 GeorgeStreet SYDNEY. copyright

Crookwell Gazette · Tuesday 10 November 1914 · page 1

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Telegrams. the War. Allies Still Advance. Attacks Repulsed. Paris

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 10 November 1914 · page 1

A communique states that the action between the North Sea and the Lys is less violent. We repulsed attacks towards Dixmude and northeast of Ypres and assumed the offensive…

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The Latest. the War. The Allies. More German Attacks Repulsed. Paris

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 10 November 1914 · page 2

A communique states—The Germans again assumed the offensive at Dixmude and Ypres, but were everywhere repulsed. We progress almost at all points between Dixmude and the…

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The War. Terrific Fire. the Chilian Engagement. Fought in a Storm. London, Nov. 5

Crookwell Gazette · Tuesday 10 November 1914 · page 2

No clearer light can so far be thrown on the Chilian engagement. All the reports received concerning it appear to be based on German…

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The War. the Russians. Great Victory. Sensational Report. British Feats. Sir George Reid's Messages

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 10 November 1914 · page 2

London, Nov. 7.—Official: A commando of the rebels which was at Zoutpansdrift Ban was driven north into Waterberg, and is being pursued. The rebels were seen yesterday near…

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German Soldiers Disguised As Women. London

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 10 November 1914 · page 1

A new German ruse has been adopted. Soldiers are working in theh fields in women's attire. The French shelled a number of Grenadiers who were disguised as potato…

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British Soldiers. a French Review

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 10 November 1914 · page 2

Paris, Nov. 9.—Several newspapers review the situation in France and Belgium, particularly Great Britain's share in the fighting. The "Temps," in an article based upon the…

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Killed in Action. Captain A. W. Macarthur Onslow

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 12 November 1914 · page 4

A private cable was received in Sydney on Tuesday announcing that Captain Arthur William Macarthur Onslow, of tile I6th (Queen's) Lancers, had been killed in action in France…

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The War Illustrated

The Yass Courier · Thursday 12 November 1914 · page 5

From Messrs. Gordon and Gotch we have received the first two issues of “ The War Illustrated.” It is a weekly English magazine, and ranks…

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"Times" History of the War

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 12 November 1914 · page 4

We have received two parts of the "Times" History of the War. The publishers announce this history will be of a most comprehensive character, and in its preparation will be…

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£200,000,000 War Loan Sydney

The Yass Courier · Thursday 12 November 1914 · page 5

Hon. Lloyd George announces a further call for a strong force to be made abroad. One hundred and twenty-five…

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The War Great Russian Victory Sydney

The Yass Courier · Thursday 12 November 1914 · page 4

A great Russian victory is reported. Ten thousand of the best Austro-German cavalry were wiped out or routed. When pursuing the army…

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The War. Exciting Scenes in London Sydney, Wednesday Afternoon

The Yass Courier · Thursday 12 November 1914 · page 5

Exciting scenes were witnessed in London when the loss of the Emden was announced. An enthusiastic scene took place at Lloyds. A large…

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