Cot of War
"The daily cost of the war for all the powers that are engaged in it now apt preaches 300 million marks, or more than 8 milliards a month, or about 100…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1916
247 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 1 of 13
King Under Fire. His Horse Wounded by Piece of Shrapnel
A spur of mountains on the left bask of the Isonzo has become historic. The King of Italy wishing to be present at the fight proceeding close at hand, left…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →A Learned Soldier
"One must revise one's ideas about soldiers in these days. Not long ago I found a learned Greek among the last convoy of wounded in our hospital. He…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Admiration for British Soldiers
"The greatest admiration for the British soldier is expressed. A Gorman officer told me that his men would rather meet any company of men than…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Camden Recruiting and War Service Committee
The above committee met on Tuesday evening last in the School of Arts, present were Messrs. G. F. Furner, (chairman), A. A. Butler, G. L. Dunn, F. P. Brigstocke, J…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The War Gables the Week's News
Violent fighting continues in the Champagne region. A great number of Germans have surrendered, while those who fled were decimated by the French artillery. Prisoners include Imperial Guardsmen. The number of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fiendish Sniper. German Murders Our Wounded
A British soldier, recently returned home wounded, tells an interesting story of the ingenuity of the German snipers. This particular sniper, whom…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Commonwealth War Loan
The response of the Country to the Government's call for men has been magnificent, and the conduct of these Australians under fire the admiration…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Custody of Commonwealth War Loan Bonds
The Commissioners of the Government Savings Bank of New South Wales—the State Savings Institution—are prepared to receive for safe…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Among Prominent People, Papers and Politicians Retain War Taxes
"If Great Britain is wise she will retain her war taxes, burdensome though they be. She will establish a high sinking fund on her debt, and she will invest…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Soldiers' Uniforms
Experiments have been made in Europe to determine what colour in a soldier's uniform is the least conspicuous to an enemy. Of ten men, two…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Commonwealth War Loan
The response of the country to the Government's call for men has been magnificent, and the conduct of these Australians under fire is the admiration of the civilized world. What these soldier sons of Australia have done will prove a…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The War Cables the Week's News
Mr. Tennant, Under-Secretary for War, informed the House of Commons that the German casualties aggregate 2,535,768. Sir Douglas Haig reports further air attacks. Nineteen…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Latest War News. (Continued from front pags)
It is believed that the Germans bombardments and attempted attacks on the west front will reach a climax on Thursday, the Kaiser's birthday…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Custody of Commonwealth War Loan Bonds. Government Savings Bank Arrangements
The Commissioners of the Government Savings Bank of New South Wales—the State Savings Institution—are pre-pared to receive for safe custody Commonwealth War Loan bonds from depositors, without charge. Bonds may be…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →A War Basis
"Our industries are being mobilised on a war basis, our finances are being regulated and regimented for the purpose of war. All this is a great advance in…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War Service Committee
A public meeting in connection with the above was held in the Town Hall on Thursday last. the Mayor (Aid J. T. Asheroft)…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Serbian Soldier's Pension
Pensions for Serbian soldiers are granted only to invald cases. The ordinary veteran who does not suffer some injury which would render him…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Latest War News. Continued from front page.)
It is officially announced that 54 people were killed and 67 injured in the last Zeppelin raid on the British east coast. It is estimated that 220 bombs were dropped. A…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Wounded Aeroplanes
The wines of an aeroplane work surprisingly well when they are riddled with bullet holes. It is usually assumed that the sustaining power of…
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