The War. Latest Cables. London, Monday Night
A wireless from Rome states that the Bulgarian offensive at Dobruja has been arrested, the formidable bombardment by the Russian Fleet at…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1916
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Soldiers Letters
Mrs. S. Brandon, of Kiama, received the following letter from her son Cyril, dated 17th July, since when word has been received that he is wounded:…
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The postal authorities notify that in order to ensure delivery of Christmas mails for Australian soldiers in England and France, parcels, packets, and…
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General Sir Douglas Haig reports that the situation is unchanged, and there is nothing to report, both sides since last report having confined…
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Says the Kiama "Independent": A striking evidence of the kindly and chivalrous spirit of the toys in khaki where women folk are concerned was evidenced…
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The se[?] Committee [?] the following [?] Sir,—Foll[?]…
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Last mail Mrs. McClintock received a budget from her boys and the following experts will be read with interest by their many friends £1 this…
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Further donations received by the Kiama Red Cross Society for the gift parcels for the district boys at the front are: Simmons Bros., 10/-; Mrs…
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In his noon report General Sir Douglas Haig reports : The situation is unchanged. We improved our position north of Martinpuigh. Our…
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Corporal J. F. Souter sends his wife a thrilling account of his narrow escape from death in the trenches. On Wednesday morning Mrs. Souter…
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Mr. and Mrs. Hanrahan had the sad experience of receiving the following letter from their son who they knew had d[?] a hero's death in France some…
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Letter received from Sapper W. K. Green, of Corrimal, by his parents, dated July 7th, 1916:—Just a short scribble to let your know…
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A public meeting was held in the council chamber, Wollongong, last night, to consider the question of giving general assistance to returned soldiers and…
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Through the courtesy of Mr. James Winley we are able and delighted to publish the confirmation of Pte. Bedrord's safety on a date after that on…
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It is not generally known that several aborigines have gone with the Australian military forces to the front. One of the most remarkable of them…
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The Chief Secretary Mr. George Black, who is in charge of the Fisheries Department, has brought under the notice of the Cabinet a proposal to…
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A message from Rums states that the Italians that attacked the Australian line at the Carso plateau, have succeeded in cutting off the water…
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Mr. and Mrs. Kirby have received a communication written by their and Alban whose death was reported last issue. The letter says: "No doubt…
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"Life" for October comes out just in time to celebrate the most important events that have occurred in the War for the last eighteen months. The…
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The last [?] brought several letters from Private George Were to [?] home folk anxiously wa[?] news from him, after the official announcement [?]…
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