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

The wars & local soldiers, 1916

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The War British Battleship sunk

Young Witness · Tuesday 11 January 1916 · page 2

LONDON, Sunday.—The British batteshlp King Edward struck a mine and wag abandoned. She subsequently sank. All hands were saved…

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War Loans Without Interest. To the Editor

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 11 January 1916 · page 4

Sir,—I cannot appreciate your fear that discussion of the above matter is likely to jeopardise the success of the war loan. Men of fighting age have made a magnificent response to the call for…

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War Service Committee. the New Movement Explained

Young Witness · Tuesday 11 January 1916 · page 3

When, the Prime Minister sent his circular and Instructions to Mayors and Shire Presidents, be was not fully aware of the steps taken in N. S…

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£10,000,000 War Loan [To the Editor]

Crookwell Gazette · Tuesday 11 January 1916 · page 2

SIR, -- In the great war in which we are engaged, the Prime Minister on behalf of the Commonwealth has given an undertaking that Australia will be…

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War Service and Recruit Ing. Many Matters Discussed

Young Witness · Tuesday 11 January 1916 · page 3

The first meeting of the now Wa[?] Service and Recruiting Committee was held in the Phoenix Room, Town Hall last evening. Owing 'to pressure…

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War Map 221-3 George Street SYDNEY. Copyright

Crookwell Gazette · Tuesday 11 January 1916 · page 1

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The War Cards. to Whom They May Be Sent

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 11 January 1916 · page 2

Melbourne, Saturday.—Referring to the issue of the recruiting cards the Prime Minister statted to-day that there appeared to be, in spite of the very clear statement already made by him…

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Commonwealth War Loan £10,000,000. Subscrjiption List Closes 31st JANUARY

Young Witness · Tuesday 11 January 1916 · page 1

Until the list closes on the 31st January, all persons who car to do eo—and they should be many—have the right to assist the country and our…

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The Latest. the War. Western Front. the Two Communiques. London

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 11 January 1916 · page 2

A German communique states: We attacked north-west of Massiges and took prisoner 423 French, including seven officers. The French counter-attack failed…

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The War Day By Day. Compulsion Measure. Firt Reading Agreed To. London, Jan. 7

Crookwell Gazette · Tuesday 11 January 1916 · page 2

Another sensational development of the political situation occurred tonight. It is announced three labour…

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Telegrams. the War. British Battleship Sunk. King Edward Vii. No Loss of Life. London

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 11 January 1916 · page 4

The Admiralty announce that the battleship King Edward struck a mine and had to be abandoned owing to a heavy sea. She sank shortly afterwards. The crew was taken off…

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Soldiers Leaving Young

Young Witness · Tuesday 11 January 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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For Soldiers in Camp. a Plea From the Rector of Koohawatha. (To the Editor)

Young Witness · Tuesday 11 January 1916 · page 2

Sir,—Permit me to use your paper bat I may appoal to your many readers on behalf of the Church of England Club at Casula Military Camp. We…

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Riotous Conduct at Couldurn. Soldiers Out of Hand Police Defled

Young Witness · Tuesday 11 January 1916 · page 2

GOULBURN, Tuesday—Disgraceful scenes were witnessed In Auburn St., shortly after the hotels closed on Saturday night and it was not until forty…

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Returned Soldier's Escape. Rescued From the Sea. Sydney

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 11 January 1916 · page 4

Two men were resting near a bathing shed at Manly when they noticed what appeared to be a quantity of seaweed floating about. On investigating they found it to be the unconscious…

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Large Numbers Refuse to Enlist

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 11 January 1916 · page 2

At a meeting at the Balmain Town Hall on Monday night, held in the interests of recruiting, the town clerk (Mr. J. Goodsir) stated that up till Saturday last 1412 war census cards had…

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War Census Cards

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 4

The War Census cards sent out by the Prime Minister are being dealt with by the various local committees. It is stated that the majority of those to whom the appeal was directed have…

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Goulburn and the War

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 2

Captain Hubert Ford has recovered from his slight indisposition, and is now in the best of condition. Pte. W. Evans (son of Mr. and Mrs. Evans, of…

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The War. Gallipoli. the Evacuation

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 2

London, Jan. 12.—Gneral Monro reports that the Turks attempted a heavy attack at Helles on the 7th after four hours' intense bombardment. In the afternoon they sprang two mines…

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The War. Gallipoli. the Evacuation

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 4

London, Jan. 11.—The Prime Minister (Mr. Asquith), speaking in the House of Commons this afternoon, said the latest retirement from Gallipoli, without loss of a single life, and also…

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