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The wars & local soldiers, 1916

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Boumania Ready for War

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 1 February 1916 · page 2

The "[?] Soft correspondent says [?] of the [?]…

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War Censorship. New Regulations

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 1 February 1916 · page 4

The following new regulations have been approved by the Federal Executive Council:— If, in the opinion of the Minister, it…

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The New War Loan. Investors' Last Opportunity

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 1 February 1916 · page 2

Sydney, Monday.-To-morrow is the last day for subscribing to the new war loan and the Government appeals to all to invest £10 and upwards…

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War Loan. Scheme for Workers. London, Jan. 31

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 1 February 1916 · page 5

The committee report on the War Loan scheme for workers provides that every deposit of 15/6 or accumulation of savings reaching that sum entitles the subscriber to…

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Very Latest War News SYDNEY, Monday. Zeppelin Raid

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 1 February 1916 · page 2

Zeppelins flew over Paris at a height of 11,500 feet, these escaping the searchlights, which hampered the movements of the…

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War Notes. More Recruits. Donations of Field Glasses

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 1 February 1916 · page 2

We have been stopped by Senior[?] with the following list of these who have seen [?] to the Police Station at The following additional volunteers have came forward during the past few days:— [?]…

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The War the Balkans Successful Air Raid. Greek Fort Occupied

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 1 February 1916 · page 2

London, Sunday.—A Salonica message states that the Allies' marines have occupied the Greek fort on Karaburnu Peninsula, which the Greek commander…

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The War. "Terrific Fighting in the West Great German Effort. Heavy Losses. London, Sydney

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 1 February 1916 · page 2

There was [?] and the most terrible hand of hand sighting in the [?] region for [?]…

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America and the War. President Wilson's Sensational Speech. Changed Views. Will Now Fight. London

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 1 February 1916 · page 4

IN a prominent speech President Wilson, making a strong plea for military preparedness in the United States, emphasised how he had struggled to keep the…

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Country Enlistments

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 1 February 1916 · page 5

During last week 512 recruits were added to the State's list at the country depots. Of this number, 63 were enrolled at Goulburn, 48 at Armidale, 60 at Narrabri, 40…

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German Soldier Suicides Field Marshal's Protests. Petrograd

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 1 February 1916 · page 5

An "Order of the Day" found upon a Gorman prisoner signed by Field-Marshal Von Hindenburg reveals the fact of widespread suicide among German soldiers…

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Enlisted

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 1 February 1916 · page 2

Mr Harold Lambly, of Wards River, has volunteered for active service. Drummoyne…

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Terrified Girl. Soldier's Strange Death. London

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 1 February 1916 · page 4

A STRANGE affair is reported to have occurred on the Great Central Railway. Violet Reynolds, a girl of 18, was returning home by the midnight train…

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Whole Township Enlists

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 1 February 1916 · page 4

Junction Point, a little mining village, some miles from Crookwell, has put-up a record in the matter of enlistments. There were only 10…

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Soldier's Arm Smashed

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 1 February 1916 · page 4

While travelling by train from Liverpool to Sydney on Friday afternoon, Private Norman. M'Kenzie, of the 4th Battalion, in camp at Liverpool, had his…

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Missing Soldiers. When Pay Stops

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 1 February 1916 · page 1

Instructions issued by the military authorities lay down that soldiers who have, been reported missing over a period of two months shall be presumed…

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Wounded in Action

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 2 February 1916 · page 2

Mrs. A.'Fletcher, of Broke, has been notified that her brother, Private John Kannar, 4th reinforcements. 17th Battalion, was Wounded in the ankle and above the big on…

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The War

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 2 February 1916 · page 2

The Germans made 10 desperate attacks iu the Artois region, and gained some ground at the village of Frise. They sacrificed nearly a division, left…

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After the War. Trade and Employment. London, Feb. 1

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 2 February 1916 · page 5

A great meeting was held in the Guildhall to-day to discuss trade and employment after the war. The Agents-General attended. The Lord Mayor, Sir Charles Wakefield…

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Production of War Supplies. Directorate of Munitions. Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 2 February 1916 · page 2

Senator Pearce, Minister for Defences, announces that it has been decided to establish a directorate of munitions in connection with the Department of Defence…

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