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The wars & local soldiers, 1915

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From Australian Soldiers

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 April 1915 · page 18

Writing to his family, Unanderra, from Cairo, on February 28, he says: We are having a fairly easy time at present, as our training is…

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The War. Latest Gables. London, Monday. German Cruisers in North Sea

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 13 April 1915 · page 2

The arrival in Copenhagen of Scandinavian vessels confirm the fact of the presence of German warships in tho North Sea. A Norwegian…

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A Soldier's Send-off

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 13 April 1915 · page 2

Mr. Sid Slater, who has joined ops of the Expeditionary Forces, and is al present in camp at Liverpool, was entertained by the employees of Port…

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The War. Latest Cables

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 April 1915 · page 2

Tha miners in the Shire Valleys districts, Wales, favour a National stoppage of mines on Apiil 22 if a bonus of 20 per cent, is not granted…

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Chamber of Commerce War Food Fund. Milk Appeal Donations Received

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 April 1915 · page 8

In response to the appeal made to the dairy famous of New South Wales for donations of one day's milk the following contributions have been…

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Making a German Soldier Bitter Experience

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 April 1915 · page 4

Germany is sweeping up her men and putting them through their paces, we know, says the London "Evening News," but of the training of…

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The War. Latest Cables. London, Monday Night

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 20 April 1915 · page 2

The London "Daily Express" states that there is great activity an the Belgian frontier among the entire-German naval and military air services…

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Dr. Fitchett's Brilliant War Articles

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 April 1915 · page 9

In the May issue, just to hand, "Life," our leading Australasian magazine, gives the most adequate and most picturesque review of the…

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The War. Latest Cables. London, Thursday Night

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 April 1915 · page 2

A Rome paper states that the Gurnan Ambassador on April 15th informed Senata Carafa that the negotiations on the subject of Italy's…

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Our Soldiers in Egypt. Preparing for Action

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 April 1915 · page 3

Nurse Wakeford writes from Egypt:—I was one of twelve nurses which rode on donkeys to a place called the Sakkara (City of the Dead). It is a…

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The War. Latest Cables. London, Monday Night

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 27 April 1915 · page 2

The Paris "Ecbo" states that an agreement between Italy and the Entente is nearing conclusion, where by Italy will intervene in the war on…

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The War. Latest Cables. London, Thursday Night

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 April 1915 · page 2

Greek reports state that a fierce battle was fought on Wednesday at Sulva Bay, when the Turks suffered heavy losses, and the Allies captured…

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Dr. Fitchetts Brilliant War Articles

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 1 May 1915 · page 3

In the May issue, just to hand, "Life," our leading Australasian magazine, gives the most adequate and most picturesque review of the progress of…

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The War. Latest Cables. London, Monday Night

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 4 May 1915 · page 2

A German submarine sank two trawlers in the North Sea, and it is believed the crews were drowned. A submarine chased three other trawlers…

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Our Soldiers

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 4 May 1915 · page 2

The Wollongong lads that have volunteered are upholding the honor of the town. Lieutenants W. Noble and Morris have been selected with some…

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LIEUT. McFARLANE WOUNDED

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 5 May 1915 · page 2

The first sad news of the war, with a personal note reached Kiama with the announcement of the first casualty list on Monday, and many note with…

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A Famous War Motto

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 May 1915 · page 11

Abraham Lincoln's war motto is being reprinted. It reads as follows: "With malice towards none,; with charity for all; with firmness in the…

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The War. Latest Cables. London, Thursday Night

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 May 1915 · page 2

Many soldiers wounded at the Dar danelles have arrived at Malta, where large hospitals have been established, English nurses comprising the staffs…

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The War. Latest Cables. London, Monday Night

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 11 May 1915 · page 2

Another air raid on England has been made by the Germans. A Zeppeiin flew over the south end of Essex and dropped n number of bombs. One…

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Wollongong Soldiers Honored

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 11 May 1915 · page 3

At the Brighton Hotel on Thursday night last a large number of representative townsmen assembled to bid farewell to Messrs Roy Dean and Sid…

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