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

The wars & local soldiers, 1916

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The Latest. the War. Germany and America. the Lusitania Notes. America Will Probably Accept German Reply. Washington

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 8 February 1916 · page 2

Germany has agreed that reprisals must not be directed against any others than enemy subjects. It is probable the United States will accept this phrase as a substitute for the word…

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Soldiers Leaving Young

Young Witness · Tuesday 8 February 1916 · page 1

The local Recruiting Association will not in future be able to obtain the services of the Town Band on every occasion when soldiers may be…

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Died on a Tram. Soldier's Collapse

Young Witness · Tuesday 8 February 1916 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—A soldier, travelling on a tram in George Street West, collapsed and fell to the floor. He was taken to a hospital, where…

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Returned Soldier Versus Strikers

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 8 February 1916 · page 2

Mr. C. W. Oakes, writing to the Sydney press, says:—"Compare the Government's action at the Hill with their action against a recently returned soldier. This soldier,…

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Soldiers' Club Committee

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 8 February 1916 · page 2

A meeting of the Soldiers' Club Committee was held in the Church Hall on Monday evening, the Town Hall being engaged for another meeting. The Mayor (Ald. A. M. Betts)…

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Another Soldier Injured. Sydney

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 8 February 1916 · page 2

Trooper W. J. Russell, encamped at Liverpool, fell from a train last night between Ashfield and Croydon. He was lying on the permanent way for six hours before he was…

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Openings for Soldiers

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 8 February 1916 · page 2

Sir Rider Haggard, who is journeying to the dominions to inquire into the possibilities of land settlement for soldiers, in answering criticisms that ex-soldiers should be settled in…

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German Wounded. London

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 10 February 1916 · page 2

Reliable information has reached official circles that the number of German wounded transported through Belgium after the recent attack on Frise was grater than at Loos…

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Goulburn and the War

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 10 February 1916 · page 2

Major C. Holdorf, second in command of the 30th Battalion, writing to Lieut. T. F. Coleman, A. and I. Staff, Goulburn, on 26th December, says he is sending the menu of their Christmas…

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The War. Zeppelins. Precautions in Britain

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 10 February 1916 · page 4

London, Feb. 8.—When the Imperial Parliament reopens on Tuesday an amendment to the Address-in-Reply will be moved; emphasising the importance of precautions against air raids…

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The War. Germany's Aims. Britain Upsets Her Plans

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 10 February 1916 · page 2

London, Feb. 8.—Earl Curzon (Lord Privy Seal) presided at a gathering in the Royal Colonial Institute, when Mr. J. L. Garvin (the well-known journalist) delivered an address on…

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Telegrams the War. Russia. Remarkable Story. Present Contrasted with Past. London

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 10 February 1916 · page 4

A remarkable story of how Russia recovered from the munitions crisis of 1915 is related by M. Polivanoff, War Minister. He said the situation in December, 1914, was extremely…

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The Latest. the War. the Roon. Reported Capture. Three Hours Fight. Report Unverified. New York

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 10 February 1916 · page 2

It is reported here that a British cruiser captured the German cruiser Roon after a three hours fight off Bermuda. Two merchantmen are reported to have been seized…

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Returned Soldier v. STRIKERS

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 10 February 1916 · page 1

The State Attorney-General stated on Tuesday that no returned soldier is to be imprisoned for an offence committed prior to enlistment without reference first being made to him…

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War Service Committee

The Burrowa News · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 2

A GENERAL meeting of the War Service Committee was held in the Mechanics Institute on Monday evening last. Present: Counciller T. B…

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War Census Cards. Final Warning

Young Witness · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 3

The Federal Government will issue a proclamation to-morow calling up on all persons who have not returned their personal appeal cards to do so…

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Late War News. London, Feb 7

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 2

There has been increased activity on the western front, and all reports show that artillery battles of a very fieres nature have been fought…

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War Map 221-3 GeorgeStreet SYDNEY. copyright

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 1

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The War Day By Day, Stricken Poland. Thousands Dying. London Feb 7

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 2

Heart-reading details are published of Germany's terrific rules in the conquered provinces of Poland, consequent upon the wholesale…

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The War. German Cruiser' Roon. Taken in Running Fight Two Consorts Captured

Young Witness · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 2

VANCOUVER, Wednesday.—A New York message states that the New York Evening Globe published a coded message which it says came from a…

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