The War. the New Year. Message to France. London, Dec. 31
The King has sent the following message to President Poincare:—"At the commencement of the New Year I desire to convey to you my warmest wishes…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Hunter Valley · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1916
5,360 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 3 of 250
Farms for Soldiers. Clearing the Land
The working bee inaugurated by Dr. Arthur, M.L.A., for the purpose of clearing land for soldiers at French's Forest, near Manly, had a successful start on Saturday…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Local Enlistments
After our report in Friday's issue closed three more recruits were accepted at the Maitland recruiting depot—Evan Davies, John Richard Musgrove, and John David…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Wounded Queenslanders
The Mayor (Alderman ' Waterhouse) has received a telegram from Victoria Barracks stating that a party of wounded Queenslanders, per s.s. Themistocles,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →ANZAC. "Should Be Name of Federal Capital."
London, Saturday.—The "Manchester Guardian" says that Canberra may well give place to Anzac—one of the most illustrious names in 'history…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Notes
The Wallaby contingent arrived at Cessnock yesterday 137 strong. The recruiting campaign at Singleton during their stay in the town, as was the case at…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wounded Serbians. Removed by Aeroplanes. Paris
During the Serbian retreat a number of the wounded were removed from Scutari by means of six aeroplanes…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →War Relief Funds
The committee acknowledge with thanks the following donation:— Mrs. Taylor, Turanville, 1 pair knitted socks, 2 pairs mittens, 1 pair…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Albania Declares War. Consuls Arrested
London, Saturday.—A Montenegrin official message states that the Montenegrins captured 1500 Austrians in the Sanjak battle. They annihilated…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Our Attitude During the War
The present time of international stress and strife is one which must east its malefic shadow over the individual life of all civilised communities. Our…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War Chat Victory or Exhaustion
"The German cult and German methods are alike abhorrent to me," writes Lord Esher. "Since we have been forced to draw the sword, I would never…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War. the Ancona. Austria Backs Down to America
The Austrian reply controverts the American version of the sinking of the Ancona, and disclaims responsibility for the loss of lives which the Note says was…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Singleton Argus Tuesday, January 4th. Progress of the War
While the nation would gladly see an early end to the long and weary months of strife, there are few signs of such a happy consummation in sight yet…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →New Viewpoints of the War. a Quiet Day in the Front Lines
The German trenches were a hundred and fifty yards away. I was able to study them at leis[?] through the periscope. I saw long, irregua[?] lines of grey slightly raised from…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A German Diary Qv Woe. Soldier's Peace Longings
The following extracts have been taken from the diary of Private Becker, 6th Company of the Ersatz Battalion of the 3rd Foot Guards, Landsturm, professor of Lau[?] at…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Reception and Farewell. Returned Soldiers—recruits. Successful Appeal
The Olympia Rink was well filled last evening, the occasion being welcome home to returned soldiers, and a farewell to a goodly number…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Riots in Perth. Shops Attacked. Soldiers and Civilians. Perth
RIOTOUS scenes were witnessed in the streets of Perth last night, culminating about midnight in a raid do the premises of Erpf Brothers, tobacco merchants, in…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Riotous Soldiers. Looting of a Shop
A riotous scene was witnessed "at Perth on Thursday night. A number of New South Wales soldiers broke' the windows of Strelitz Brothers' offices,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →How Soldiers Break Down
Dr. Bonhoeffer bewails the mental defects that are appearing among the German troops, chiefly among those naturally believed to be picked men…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War Pensions. London
In the House of Commons, the Prime Minister (Mr, Asquith) announced that the Price of Wales would be Chairman of the War Pensions and Statutory…
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