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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1914

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Made in Australia. War As a Progressive Factor

Forbes Times · Friday 16 October 1914 · page 2

A poet-philosopher, well versed in the characteristics of mundane affairs, once coined the phr[?]e, "Every cloud has a silver lining." From its invariable…

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The War with the Light Horse. Forbes Boy's Letter

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 October 1914 · page 4

Mr "Jim" Brownhill, who is with the Light Horse attached to the second Australian expeditionary force, writes:—…

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The War Success of the Allies Syd., Wed. 9.45 a.m

Forbes Times · Friday 16 October 1914 · page 6

The battle of Aisne has ended without anyone knowing it, and a new battle front has been formed, beginning at the sea and passing…

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Various War Items. Cattle King's Donation. Sydney, Friday, 11.30 a.m

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 October 1914 · page 4

The police authorities have stopped German bandsmen from plying their voca[?]ion in the city and suburbs during the war…

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Wounds in War

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 17 October 1914 · page 7

A French doctor who went through tho Balkan War gives the following interesting account of wounds and how they are got…

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The War. Portugal Reported to Have Declared War. Severe Fighting all along the Line Germans falling Back, Lordon

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 17 October 1914 · page 2

A German submarine has been seen off the coast of Scotland where it was apparently waiting for a supply ship which had been captured. The…

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The War None Knew when it Ended. Wednesday Morning

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 17 October 1914 · page 4

It is reported that the battle of Aisue ended without anyone knowing it…

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The War. [cables since last issue]

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 20 October 1914 · page 2

"The Times" correspondent who has been on the outskirts of a portion of the battlefield on the North of France says:—…

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The War Great German Losses Sydney

Forbes Times · Tuesday 20 October 1914 · page 4

A German submarine has sunk the British second class cruiser Hawk, of 310 tons, belonging to the training squadron, in the North…

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The War British Warships Captured Sydney

Forbes Times · Tuesday 20 October 1914 · page 3

The Germans' westward move from Ostend has ceased. Fighting between the Allies and Germans in that vicinity began on Sunday…

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The War To-day's Late News. Sydney, Tuesday, 2.30 p.m

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 October 1914 · page 3

There was severe fighting near Neuport on Sunday. German troops are now between Furnes and Dunkirk, and advancing…

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The War Germany's Objective. Ostene to Boulogne. Sydney, Monday, 10.15 a.m

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 October 1914 · page 2

Large bodies of German reinforcements have been rushed to the right flank during the week. The enemy's force recently at Dresden, is now in…

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The War "Great German Army" Retires. Portugal in the Fight. Canadian Troops Arrive. Sydney, Friday, 3.30 p.m

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 October 1914 · page 4

The "Times" correspondent states that the great German army, which for months has been trampling over northern France and Belgium, is…

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War Horses

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 21 October 1914 · page 3

Inspection at Gelling's Yards, West Wyalong on Friday, October 23rd 1914. W. H. Davies wishes to notify the public that he has…

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The War Day by Day

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 21 October 1914 · page 2

Wednesday Afternoon, 14-10-14. Amsterdam reports that, the Germans lost 45,000 during the attack on Antwerp…

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The War Tuesday Evening. 20-10-14.'

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 21 October 1914 · page 6

The old Japanese cruiser Takachiko struck a floating mine in Kiascihao. Bay and sank in a few minutes, only ten are reported to have…

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War and the Woman. Chapter II.--(Continued.)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 21 October 1914 · page 4

"Oh," she said, with womanly obstinacy, "then you still think there is no alternative but war?" He laughed, and began to make holes…

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Big Gold Hoards. War Chests of Fighting Nations

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 21 October 1914 · page 9

The world's best-known war chest is that which Germany has maintained in the Julius Tower at Spandau for over forty years. Although officially dubbed a [?]…

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Made in Australia. War As a Progressive Factor

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 21 October 1914 · page 10

A poet-philosopher, well versed in the characteristics of mundane affairs, once coined the phracle, "Every cloud has a silver lining.'' From its invariable…

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The War (By Wire.) Tuesday Morning, 20-10-11

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 21 October 1914 · page 12

Germans recently threatening Northern Coast of France are short of ammunition and stores. The Germans westward move…

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