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The wars & local soldiers, 1914

2,022 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 24 of 102

Soldierly Advice

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 August 1914 · page 5

Earl Kitchener's message, which has been ordered to be kept in every soidier's pay book, 'warned the men in outspoken language of the importance of preserving sound…

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Soldiers of the Empire

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 August 1914 · page 7

The members of the local infanty corps who,volunteered for service and wer successful in passing the local medical examination,have received word to report…

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Help for Our Soldiers Movement in Singleton. Red Cross League Formed

Singleton Argus · Thursday 20 August 1914 · page 3

A largely-attended and enthusiastic meeting of ladies was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday afternoon with the view of taking steps to form a…

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War Material

The Scone Advocate · Friday 21 August 1914 · page 5
Also in Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser

"Eighty-five per cent. of mus[?]etry and 15 per cent. of drill make a soldier."—Lord Roberts…

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War News

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 21 August 1914 · page 2

Events march so rapidly, that anything written about the war one day is likely to be out of date before it greets its…

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The War

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Friday 21 August 1914 · page 3
Also in The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder, Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser

It is stated in London that the big battle iu Belgium may now be in progress. All war correspondent have been…

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War Horses

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 August 1914 · page 2

A consignment of horses for war purposes were gathered at Mr. J. Doyle's livery and bait yards to-day for the purpose of inspection by the…

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War Items

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 21 August 1914 · page 10

There is a brisk demand for war horses fit for artillery purposes. A patriotic fund is being started in Wingham…

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Protection and War

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 August 1914 · page 7

Sir,-The great European war serves to demonstrate to the people of Australia the real character of the tariff.The protectionists are again in luck's way.They object to…

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The War Funds

The Scone Advocate · Friday 21 August 1914 · page 6

This State seems to lag behind some others in the amount collected to relieve the distress which is certain to be caused by the war. But…

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The War. Food for Britain

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 21 August 1914 · page 10

The Sidney Chamber of Commerce has opened a fund for the purpose of sending immediate assistance to Great Britain in the…

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Latest War News "Chronicle" Specials Sydney

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 21 August 1914 · page 2

A press bureau message issued in London states that the Preach Mediterranean fleet has swept the Adriatic Sea clear of…

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Local and General Off to the War

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 21 August 1914 · page 2

The following local boys have volunteered to serve in the Expeditionary Force, now being organised by the military…

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Gun Team and Remounts for the War

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 21 August 1914 · page 2

Six Taree residents—Dr Gorinley, Messrs A. E. Smith, A. A. Maloney, W. H. Muldoon, G. T. Clerke and L. O. Martin—have…

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The War. British Expeditionary Force Safely Landed

The Scone Advocate · Friday 21 August 1914 · page 2

The British expeditionary force has been safely landed in France. The whole movement was carried out with precision, and without a…

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A Crimea Celebration. a War of Revenge. Constantinople

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 August 1914 · page 5

At the annual service for the repose of the souls of the French soldiers who fell in the Crimean war, the French Ambassador said;-"The present war is a war of revenge…

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The War. Meeting at Muswell-brook. Practical Patriotism. £1030 Subscribed. Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 August 1914 · page 6

A meeting of residents, convened by the Mayor, inresponse to requisitions from residents, was held in the School of Arts last night. There was a representative…

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