War Material
"Eighty-five per cent, of mus[?]etry and 15 per cent. of drill make a soldier."—Lord Roberts…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1914
78 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 2 of 4
The European War
In view of the present international upheaval in Europe the following extract from the "Daily Telegraph," dated 24th January. 1911 will be found interesting reading:—…
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The Press Bureau in London states that at this period of hostilities, no news of importance can be expected. No movements of the British Army or of the Allies can be divulged…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The European War. the Week's Cables. Friday August 14th
The British and French ships in the Mediterranean are Waiting against theAustrian navy. Sea-fighting is hourly expected. It is anticipated that the Austrian navy is doomed…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Madness of War
A symposium on the madness of war at this crisis would be about as Feasible as a symposium on the danger of damp sheets if London were on fire. If war…
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"The Secretary of State for War (Lord Kitchener) desires mo to convey his grateful and special thanks for the splendid help promised by Australia, and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Franco-peussian War. 1870
The old song "The Policeman's Life is not a Happy One," is only one line, the other line "Ditto, brother Smutt" applies to journalists. Two parallel lines can never meet, So by request, the writer sits clown to give his experience in…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The European War. the Week's Cables. Thursday, 3.30 p.m
An official statement says there has been desultory fighting the North Sea, which probably foreshadows a very important conflict. This impending action will be with the Emergency German Main Fleet, the battle will be welcomed…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Dr. F[?]bett on the War
No one knows the battlefields of Europe bettor than Dr. Fi[?]ebert, the author of "How England Saved Europe," etc. and his summary in…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Franco-prussian War. 1870
In due time arrived at Dover to carry out my instructions (I had previously been in Dover and along the white chalk cliffs of England). "Go to Paris! and supervise my property, hummed, hummed along the tiny bit of stretch of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The European War. the Week's Cables. Thursday, 2.45 p.m
The Official Press Bureau announces, that the French troops on Southern Belgian frontier were attacked by a large force of the German army. The attack was repulsed, and the enemy all along the line is retreating…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Franco—prussian War.—1870
My young Frenchman, after a few months, knocked at my office door. "M. S—you are wanted in the composing room." A boy not knowing a word of English two months earlier, so addressed me. What clever chaps, first struck…
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Official news from London announces that in the recent fighting along the Allies left wing series of circumstances appeared to combine in favor of the Germans. The Allies made many counter attacks, but had to give ground…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Balaclava Cap. Knit something for the Soldiers
2oz. of wool. Two bone needles no smaller than No. 10. Proceed as follows:— Cast on 90 stitches and knit in ribbed…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War and Prohibition
"The outbreak of hostilities in Europe must bring home to every citizen the danger to which we have so often referred of destroying a sure and…
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"Remember that the war has only just begun. It unhappily bids fair to last long. It may be both costly and ghastly, and levy heavy toll not only…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →When the War Is Over
"This is not a war of capitalists, but a wave of German aggression. Australia Kill, I lope, assist in changing the map of the world. When the German menace…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Franco—prussian War.—1870
Although enthusiasm prevailed, the French populace, gaining the sanction of Napolean III for War, had not carefully examined their, resources. Difficult indeed it was to judge by the reports then to hand The French, as all soldiers…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The European War. the Week's Cables. Wednesday Afternoon
The official Press Bureau states that General Joffre's plans are being steadily carried out. The latest from the front states that the Allies have forced the Germans back a distance of twelve miles…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Franco-prussian War.—1870
May the writer say that B—paid all expenses for a week. He having to return to London on the completion of his holiday; a vast experience for a holiday maker. Well! left alone there was not anything for me to do but visiting…
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