Anzac. the Evacuation. Graphic Stories, London, Dec. 31
Eye-witnesses of the Anzac evacuation state that the calinness of the weather counted an immense part in the success of the undertaking. When the order was…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Hunter Valley · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1916
5,360 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 6 of 250
Cot of War
"The daily cost of the war for all the powers that are engaged in it now approaches 300 million marks, or more than 8 milliards a month, or about 100…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →King Under Fire. His House Wounded by Piece of Shrapnel
A spur of mountains on the left bank of the Isonzo has become historic. The King of Italy wishing to be present at the fight proceeding close at hand, left…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Business and the War
We are extremely pleased [?] state that, so far we have experienced little difficulty in forwarding promptly all orders received. At the outbreak of the war we were…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Deeds of Bravery. Heroism in Burning Scrub. Amazing Fortitude of Wounded Man
More fine deeds of bravery are recorded in the brief official notes to a list of 102 non-commissioned officers and men who have been awarded the Distinguished…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →The Turks As Australians Know Them. Turks' Tribute to Britons. Anzac Dec. [?] 1915
Four days ago, just as the first light began to broaden into a bitter wintry dawn, the Australian sentries, as they blew on thier ungloved fingers behind the parapets at C[?]…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Balance of War. Interesting Figures
General Francis Vinton Greene, of the United States Army, in a recent address in New York, gave some calculations of interest as to the wealth, population, and…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Japanese for the War. Volunteers From Canada
London, Thursday Night.—Toronto reports that 55 Japanese at Vancouvei are joining a Japanese battery for oversea service. More than 500…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →War Council. German Assemblage. Berlin Jan. 1
The German Emperor has summoned a great War Council for his birthday on January 27. The Crown Prince and Marshal von Hindenburg, Generals von…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →War Service Committees. Statement by the Organising Secretary
When the Prime Minister sent his circular and instructions to Mayors and shire presidents, he was not fully aware of the steps taken in New South Wales. Some…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Increasing Food Prices. War in the German Villages
A mangy cur yaps behind the shuttered windows of a little shop. Over the cobbles of te street rolls a country cart, piled high with the possessions of the shopkeeper, the…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →The War Russians Occupy Czernowitz. New Bulgarian Army
London, Wednesday.—A Petrograd message says it is becoming clearer that the Russians have taken the initiative on the southern front. The…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →War and Happiness. the Meaning of Things. I. Petrograd
This theme was suggested to me by a Russian soldier whom I saw a few days ago in one of the public gardens. His arm was bandaged and he curried it in a sling,…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →New Year Honours. for War Services. London, Dec. 31
The list of New year honours grant by the King was issued this evening. Many honours have been granted civ[?]ians in recognition of their efforts in co[?]…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Review of the War. Allies' Calm Confidence. London, Dec. 30
Lord Sydenham, who is recognised as one of tho world's greatest military authorities, has granted the Australian Press…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Late War News the Enemy at Monastir. Force of Combined Enemies
London, Thursday Night.—150,000 Austro-German troops are concentrated at Monastir. The total frontier force is estimated at four German and seven…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →A Learned Soldier
"One must revise one's ideas about soldiers in these days. Not long ago I found a learned Greek among the last convey of wounded in our hospital. He…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Admiration for British Soldiers
"The greatest admiration for the British soldier is expressed. A German officer told me that his men would rather meet any company of men than…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Land for Returned Soldiers. (To the Editor.)
Sir,—The Sydney papers contain reports of volunteer efforts to clear land for returned soldiers at Franch's Forest, some miles from Manly. It is…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldier Brothers
Senior-Sergeant Nanearrow, the officer in charge of the local police, has received news of his sons who left Sydney with the Australian Infantry Expeditionary Forces some…
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