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The wars & local soldiers, 1915

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The War. War on Neutrals

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 10 February 1915 · page 2

A Rome paper says that the German declaration of a submarine war shows little consideration for the rights of neutrals, who will demand…

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Singleton at the War

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 February 1915 · page 6

The total number of volunteers to the Expeditionary Forces from Singleton district is about 70, but of those 21 have been passed to the camp on the police recruiting system…

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The War. Russians Do Well

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 10 February 1915 · page 4

It is officially staled at Petrograd that the Russinas crossed the Bzura near its mouth, and captured part of the enemy's positions near Dakowa…

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The Waddy Family at the War

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 February 1915 · page 4

Dr. R. G. Waddy a former New South Wales Rhodes scholar who has been in the Public Health Department Cairo is on active service with the British forces Lieut…

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French Soldier Priests

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 February 1915 · page 4

Headers of the French newspapers should not miss the articles of Maurice Barres, which appear week by week in the "Echo de Paris" (says the "British Weekly,") This eminent writer is…

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Drunken Soldiers. Strong Action Proposed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 February 1915 · page 5

Strong military action is to be taken immediately in connection with serious abuse of leave and the drunkenness of troops about Melbourne…

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War Material. Rome

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 February 1915 · page 5

The Press states that Bulgaria receives only ton million francs, and is to spend 130 millions in the purchase of arms and ammunition from Germany and Austria…

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The Waddy Family at the War

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 February 1915 · page 4

Mr. Shirley Waddy, manager of the Commercial Hank, Cessnock, writes us as follows, under date Cessnock, Feb. 10:—"I read with some personal interest an item…

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Footballers and the War. Rugby League Attitude

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 February 1915 · page 2

Mr. R. C. Miller, secretary of the New South Wales Rugby Football League, interviewed with regard to the intention of the League in the forthcoming season, said:…

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Mr. H. G. Wells on the War

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 February 1915 · page 5

Mr. H. G. Wells contributes to the February "Windsor Magazine" an article which will be read with the profoundest interest "Scientific War: the Lifeless Monster that…

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The Very Latest France and Belgium. Violent Fighting in Progress. Enormous Number of Enemy Wounded

Singleton Argus · Thursday 11 February 1915 · page 2

Liege, Tuesday Night.—Judging by the number of wounded Germans passing through Liege, fighting in Northern France must be extremely violent,…

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Australia and the War. Informing Young England. London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 February 1915 · page 5

Sir George Reld, High Commissioner for Australia, is issuing 50,000 pamphlets to schools and libraries in Great Britain, summarising Australia's share in the war, both…

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The War. Eastern Front Enemy Routed. Guns and Troops Captured

Singleton Argus · Thursday 11 February 1915 · page 4

Petrograd, Monday.-A communique states: After a successful night's attack at Rypin (40 miles north-west of Plock) our artillery routed a column…

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The Sydney Chamber of Commerce War Food Fund. The Spirit of Australia

Singleton Argus · Thursday 11 February 1915 · page 3

A prominent Sydney business man, writing from Paris, by the latest,mail, gives a vivid account of visits paid to the various hospital bases of France and…

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A Fighting M.p. Tribute to Hero Soldiers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 February 1915 · page 4

Captain Spender Clay, M.P. for the Tonbridge Division of Kent, who holds an A.D.C.'s appointment in the 7th Division, has sent a striking message from the front to his constituents. In…

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War Winner

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 5

"The side which can raise the last hundred millions is going to win."…

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The Wounded Scene at a Hospital Base

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 7

Mr H. N. Southwell, now in London, gives some interesting particulars in a letter to his brother, Mr J. E. Southwell, of Goulburn…

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The Wounded. Sad Scenes at a Hospital Base

The Scone Advocate · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 9

MR. H. N. SOUTHWELL, now in London, gives some interesting particulars in a letter to his brother, Mr. J. E Southwell, of Goulburn,…

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British Wounded. German Trade. More News. London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 5

Mr. Asquith, Prime Minister, speaking in the Hose of Commons, stated that 60 per cent of the wounded in the Expeditionary Force recovered from their wounds…

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What War Develops

The Scone Advocate · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 5

"War develops the highest virtues, for at every moment constancy, pity, magnanimity, heroism and mercy shine forth in it; every moment offers an…

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