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

The wars & local soldiers, 1918

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[?] How British Soldiers Fought to the Death. King's' Rifles and Northampton's Glorious Stand

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 16 March 1918 · page 3

This brilliant story of an imperishable deed on the Yser, told by Britain's'gifted war correspondent, will live so long as there are Anglo[?]…

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The War

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 19 March 1918 · page 2

A French communique reports lively artillery struggle along the whole front. Two seaplanes attacked five enemy aircraft in the southern part of the…

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The War

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 19 March 1918 · page 4

A United Service message says that the Germans who captured and sunk the Matunga boasted of their exploits, including mine…

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General War Cables

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 March 1918 · page 4

The British Government, have placed a number of prominent German officer prisoners in positions where they will he exposed to air…

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The War Roumanian Cabinet Resigns

Forbes Times · Tuesday 19 March 1918 · page 4

M. Av[?]sen's Cabinet has resigned. They refused [?]o accept Germany's terms, and King Ferdinand. forced the final Cabi[?]nt, which, under…

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The War. London, Tuesday. Strong German Attacks

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 19 March 1918 · page 2

A French communique states:—The enemy bombardment on the right bank of the Meuse became intense,…

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The Forbes Times. Tuesday, March 19, 1918. Australia's Opportunity. the War Loan

Forbes Times · Tuesday 19 March 1918 · page 2

The Federal Government calls for the loan of £40,000,000 and Mr. Watt, who is acting as Treasurer whilst Lord Forrest rests, reminds us that…

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The War West Front. Work of the Australians. (Reuter's and London "Times" Cables)

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 March 1918 · page 4

Mr Gordon Gilmour, writing on Thursday, says that the continuous and harrassing raids are clearly demonstrating that the Australians…

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The War Dutch Tonnage. Tanker Sinks U. Boat. Japan's Intentions. (Reuter's and London "Times" Cables). Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 March 1918 · page 3

Reuter's says an unprecedented event in Irish politics took place on Sunday at Waterford, which will presently be in the throes of a bitter…

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Late War News. Dutch Shipping Taken U[?] Yesterday. Germans Attack French Lines. Important Counter Thrust. London

Forbes Times · Tuesday 19 March 1918 · page 3

A Paris report states that three men were carrying a case of bombs at Courneuve, when they heard a [?]licking sound, indicating that the…

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Gallant Local Soldier

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 19 March 1918 · page 2

The following letter which Mrs E. E. Smith has received from Captain Goldrick pays a splendid tribute to her son:—…

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soldier's Lucky Win

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 19 March 1918 · page 2

When Red Cross parcels are not sufficient to go round a whole company in the trenches the men ballot for the goods. Writing to his…

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Horrors of War

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 20 March 1918 · page 10

"Wot's Tommy swearin' so 'orrid about?" " 'E's orf of the bloomin' boches an' bloody well mad, too." "Wot's kick?"…

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America in the War

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 20 March 1918 · page 10

A BIG country that takes on a big job that it has not trained for, is bound to make many messes in the doing of it. The wonder here is that in spite of blunders, so much has been…

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Federal Issue. Financing the War

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 20 March 1918 · page 5

The Prime Minister complains that there is far too much "carping criticism" of government, far too little readiness to assist it in carrying…

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Latest War News. Tuesday, 19-3-18

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 20 March 1918 · page 7

Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reports a successful raid southward of Acheville and hostile artillerying southward of the Bapaume-Cambrai…

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Time Payment Money. Anyone Can Buy-war Loan

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 20 March 1918 · page 8

The position in regard to the Sixth War Loan is that anyone who has definite prospects can take up Bonds…

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Among Prominent People, Papers and Politicians. the War Cabinet

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 20 March 1918 · page 9

"The War Cabinet decided that food imports shall now have priority over all other war demands in allocating shipping. The matter was discussed at…

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War Graveyards. Cemetery of Our Race. a Sacred Place in England. (Copyright reserved by the Crown) London, July 10

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 20 March 1918 · page 3

Those who are killed in battle in France lie for the most part exactly where they fell. Little rows and clusters of crosses on the green slope opposite La Boiselle mark the…

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Marvels of Surgery. New Faces for Mutilated Soldiers. Hope for the Worst Cases

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 20 March 1918 · page 9

To see the advances made in medicine and surgery, one must go to the Base hospitals in France. In one isolation hospital visited, the doctor, a specialist…

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