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The wars & local soldiers, 1916

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Stirring the Senussis. Enemy Tactics. Seeking a Holy War

Singleton Argus · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 6

London, Thursday Night.—The Salonica correspondent of the "Times" says that undeniable evidence has been found that enemy consulates have been…

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Custody of Commonwealth War Loan Bonds. Government Savings Bank Arrangements

Singleton Argus · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 3

The Commissioners of the Government Savings Bank of New South Wales— the State Savings Institution—are prepared to receive for safe custody…

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The War. the Balkans. Situation at Corfu. London. Jan. 17

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 2

The Servian installation at Corfu is proceeding satisfactorily. Achilleion Palace is not occupied, but is merely under surveillance…

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The War As a Whole. British Novelist's View. London, Jan. 17

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 2

Mr. H. G. Wells. concluding his article in the "Daily Chronicle" on German adaptability and thoroughness, says:— "Until the battle of the Marne the war…

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Country Enlistments

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 5

The returns of country enlistments supplied to the Premier by the military authorities show that from Monday to Thursday inclusive the total was 877, Details…

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Stealing Military Boots an Undesirable Soldier. Newcastle

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 7

At the police court this morning Charles Harrison (18), who appeared in the dock in military uniform, and was described as a soldier, was fined £3, in default a month's hard…

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A British Soldier's Strange Bed

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 12

A British soldier, temporarily "dead to the world," finds a comfortable sleeping place an a bed of live shells…

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Disturbance at St. Kilda. Civilians and Soldiers Fined

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 7

At the St. Kilda Court (Vic.) several civilians were fined in various amounts for in suiting behaviour, during the recent disturbance on the Esplanade…

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Returning Soldiers. Troopship Reaches Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 7

A troopship, with 108 New South Wales and 43 Queensland soldiers on board, arrived in Sydney on Tuesday, and berthed at Woollomooloo Bay. The fleet of motor cars to…

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Disabled Soldiers. Their Future Welfare

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 13

One or the most important post-war problems is the care of disabled soldiers who are receiving attention , in Great Britain. Among the schemes Australasia must…

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Soldiers' Dependents. What Britain Is Doing

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 2

The Prince of Wales, who presided over the Naval and Military War Pensions Committee, said his association with the daily life of the army left imperishable…

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Maitland Soldiers' Club. School Op Arts Proposal

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 10

At last week's meeting of the School of Arts committee, Mr. L. Cavalier drew attention to the camp shortly to he established in our midst on the Albion Ground,…

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Town and Country Recruits. Norfolk Islanders Enlist

Singleton Argus · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 6

Sydney, Friday.—Among the recruits who presented themselves at Victoria Barracks yesterday were five residents of Norfolk Island. They are direct…

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Son Refuses to Enlist. Father Takes His Place

Singleton Argus · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 6

A dramatic announcement was made by Mr Hampson, M.P., at a meeting held at Bendigo (Vic.) on Thursday evening…

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Charge of Shooting. Soldier Committed

Singleton Argus · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 6

Sydney, Friday.—Alfred Burnett, a soldier, was committed for trial at the Central Police Court to-day, on a charge of having shot at Police-Sergt…

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The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 4

"No," I admitted. "I was not aware who Aline Cloud was, nor did I know that you were acquainted with her." She started as if she had unwittingly…

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Anzac Souvenir

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 24 January 1916 · page 6

Cassells are publishing Captain C. E. W. Bean's "Anzac Souvenir." containing sketches and stories by the Anzacs, for the benefit of the Australian Red Cross Society…

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Sweets for the Boys at Anzac

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 24 January 1916 · page 4

Miss Vida M. Duffell, of Lorn, some six months ago sent some sweets to the Australian soldiers at the front, with which she enclosed a note worded as follows:—"With…

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Commonwealth War Loan

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 24 January 1916 · page 4

The response of the country to the Government's call for men has been magnificent, and the conduct of these Australians under fire the admiration of the civilised world. What these…

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The War and Thrift

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 24 January 1916 · page 4

In the old country Cabinet Ministers and leading financiers have been calling the attention of the general public to the urgent need for the avoidance of all unnecessary…

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