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

The wars & local soldiers, 1914

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War and the Woman. Chapter Iv. --The Burning of Ranovica. I.

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 16 December 1914 · page 4

There were two beds in the room, and one was occupied already by Louis de Paleologue, who lay in a heavy stupor, but was not properly asleep. Faber had slept in…

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Soldiers Fight on Tobacco

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 16 December 1914 · page 9

For the first time on record the British Army authorities have recognised the value of tobacco to soldiers during war time, and are supplying free two ounces of tobacco a…

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The Curse of War

Western Champion · Thursday 17 December 1914 · page 18

This is the subject of the Star Picture Co's. special item for Saturday. It is a beautiful colored picture by Pathe' Freres, a boom production…

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Latest Particulars. 12 KILLED; 100 Wounded. Sydney, Thursday 10.15 a.m

Western Champion · Thursday 17 December 1914 · page 19

The latest particulars of the bombardment of Scarborough show that the residents rushed the railway station, crowding the trains for other…

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The War South African Rebellion. End of the Trouble. Falkland Islands Engagement. Sydney, Friday 8.35 a.m

Western Champion · Thursday 17 December 1914 · page 14

It is officially announced that 1200 Free State rebels and all the leaders, save one have surrendered. General Botha announces that the…

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The War Roumania's Readiness. Advance on Calais Abandoned. the Zeppelin Raid. Allies Repulse Violent Attack. Sydney, Wednesday 7.30

Western Champion · Thursday 17 December 1914 · page 19

An Athens paper says it has reason to believe that Roumania will declare war on Austria before the end of December…

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The Naval Engagement. Reports From Buenos Ayres. German Soldiers Crossing South Atlantic. Sydney, Friday 12.37

Western Champion · Thursday 17 December 1914 · page 14

The action in which the Scharnhorst was sunk lasted five hours, with intervals. The Scharnhorst was sunk after…

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Soldier's Pyjamas

Western Champion · Thursday 17 December 1914 · page 20

In the House of Representatives on Tuesday Mr. Burns (N.S.W.) questioned the Assistant Minister of Defence (Mr. Jensen) regarding the…

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War of Extinction

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 18 December 1914 · page 4
Also in Forbes Times

This war is our war. We have as much to do with it as the Motherland, as much ns any of the Allies. We should be no longer British if we failed…

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War and Wages

Forbes Times · Friday 18 December 1914 · page 7
Also in The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser

"It will be generally admitted that from the point of view of the community's wolfare Mr. Justice H[?]ydon's decision as to the effect of war on wages…

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The War England Bombarded Sydney

Forbes Times · Friday 18 December 1914 · page 4

The Official Press Bureau reports that the Germans shelled Scarborough, on the Yorkshire coast, at eight o'clock in the morning…

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The War. Cables since last issue]

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 18 December 1914 · page 2

Two Austrian destroyers struck a mine in the Adriatic and sank. All aboard were lost. Since the commencement of the war…

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Off to the War. Local Volunteers Entertained

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 18 December 1914 · page 11

Four local members of the Australian Light Horse—Messrs. George McDonald, E. Green, J. Brown, and C. Grimshaw—paid a hurried…

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Thw War Servia's Victory. Discontent in Austria. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 December 1914 · page 4

German newspapers enthusiastically refer to the bombardment of English towns. Fifty-five people were killed, and…

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Among Prominent People, Papers and Politicians War to the Bitter End

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 18 December 1914 · page 4
Also in Forbes Times

I believe that peace will not be declared until the militarism of Prussia has been broken for all time."—Governor-General, Sir Ronald Ferguson…

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The War the Kaiser's Condition. German Crown Prince Recalled. Sydney, Tuesday, 3 p.m

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 December 1914 · page 7

It is reported that tho Kaiser's me. dical attendant has decided to operate on his throat when the feverish conditions abate…

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The War the Bombardment. Further Particulars. Kaiser's Malignant Sore Throat. Sydney, Thursday, 2.30 p.m

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 December 1914 · page 3

Further particulars of the bombardment of the English coast allow that the weather was very misty. Nothing could be seen out at sea…

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