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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. Verdun. the German Losses. Enemy Makes No Gain. Paris

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 11 May 1916 · page 2

A semi-official message states that the German objective west of the Meuse is still Hill 304. Three German attacks on Monday night in dense formation attempted a frontal and…

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Telegrams the War. the Australians. Give Germans Taste of Their Quality. French and Canadians Delighted. London

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 11 May 1916 · page 4

The newspapers welcome the Anzaec' arrival on the western front. The Pall Mail Gazette states.—"We know the Anzaes are in the very van of the Empire's resources, ready, like the…

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Map of Anzac

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 12 May 1916 · page 2

We have received from Mr. J. E. C. Robinson, the well-known map publisher, Sydney; a map of Anzac, Gallipoli Peninsula, by C[?] Gerald R. Campbell, of…

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Over £600 for a Flag. Wounded Soldiers' Concert Presentation of Medals

Young Witness · Friday 12 May 1916 · page 5

The Town Hall, Young, which was gally decorated with flags, was crowded to the doora on Tuesday evening when the first big effort for the Young…

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War Map 221-3 GeorgeStreet SYDNEY

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 12 May 1916 · page 1

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Late War News. Anzacs in France, London, May. 10

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 12 May 1916 · page 2

Mr. Phillip Gibbs, writing in the "Daily Chronicle" from British Head quarters in France, say:--"The arrivals of the Australians was…

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The War. Western Front. Australians in Action London

Young Witness · Friday 12 May 1916 · page 2

The German attempted an attack on the Anznca at night, but the Auzac guns immediately got the range, and battererd the German trenches. They…

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Home from the War. Sergeant Colin McDONALD. Welcome at Crook Well

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 12 May 1916 · page 2

These was quite a stir in our town on Wednesday afternoon, occasioned by the fact that preparations were in progress for the extension of an appropriate…

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The War Day By Day. the Irish Revolt. Four More Executions. London, May 9

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 12 May 1916 · page 2

More of the Irish rebel leaders have Buffered the supreme penalty of the [?]aw. It is officially announced that tour men, who had been…

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From the Firing Line. Soldiers' Experiences

The Burrowa News · Friday 12 May 1916 · page 2

Mr. James Bentley, Plain Creek, has favoured us with the following letter for publication, received by him from Private Joe Harding, dated…

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Goulburn and the War

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 4

Sergt-Major J. E. Lees, of the 30th Battalion, has been promoted to the rank of Second Lieut. Tieut. Lees it a son of Mr. and Mrs, W. J. Lees. "Bois Chere."…

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The War. the New Zealanders

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 2

London, May 11.—The New Zealanders entered the trenches at an important point on the British front in France a few days ago. They are well supported by artillery, and have had only…

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"Great Offesnive." German War Council

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 4

London, May 11—A Berlin message states That the War Council is maturing a great offensive. Marshal von Hindenburg, Generals von Mackensen, von Sanders, and von Bulow, the…

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The War. Ireland. Lord Lieutenant Resigns

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 4

London, May 10.—civilian casualties in Dublin were 106 killed and 614 wounded. Skettington's widow states that her husband was arrested on April 25 when returning home…

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Mr. Hughes. Labour and the War

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 4

London, May 10.—The Prime Minister of Australia (Mr. Hughes) spoke at a Labour demonstration in the Queen's Hall to-night, when as delivered the longest speech since his arrival…

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War Chest Day. a Button for Every Citizen

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 2

On June 10th the War Chest Fund Committee wishes to sell a button to every citizen of N.S.W., male and female, young and old. Special effort is necessary in order that the…

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Telegrams the War. Ireland. Mr. Asquith's Visit. Interesting Speeches. London

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 4

Mr. Asquith is going to Ireland immediately to consult the civil and military authorities. Thomas Kent was shot at Fermoy township, north-east of Cork, on Tuesday morning…

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Married Men and the War. the Cry of "Single Men First."

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 4

The adoption of conscription in Great Britain will enable all the distinctions between single and married to be swept away as to liability to service…

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The Latest. the War. Germany on the Seas. Reported Commandeering of German Merchantmen. a Movement in the Baltic. London

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 2

The Copenhagen newspaper, the National Tidende, states that a shipbroker at Malmos, Sweden, who has business relations with Germany in the Baltic, reports that he has received…

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Soldiers' Club

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 4

At the general meeting held on Monday night last the following resolution, amongst others, was carried:—"Owing to there being no proper accommodation for entertainments at the…

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