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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1916

247 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 13 of 13

America and War

The Picton Post · Wednesday 29 November 1916 · page 3

"This is the last war, involving the world, from which the United States will keep aloof. War is on such a scale now that the position of neutrals will…

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War, Play, and Worse

The Picton Post · Wednesday 29 November 1916 · page 3

"The Bishop of London has spoken brave and wise words in calling for a deeper recognition of the crying wrongs that are carried on in the very heart of…

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The War Cables

Camden News · Thursday 30 November 1916 · page 1

It is stated that the Emperor Francis Joseph rose at his usual time on Tuesday, and was engaged on Government business on the morning of his death. The new Austrian Emperor will be known as Charles the…

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Latest War Cables

Camden News · Thursday 30 November 1916 · page 4

The Roumanian retreat continues. The enemy claim the capture of the ancient capital of Wallachia, and Giurgevo, a town on the Danube 40 miles south of Bucharest. It is…

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Killed in Action

The Picton Post · Wednesday 6 December 1916 · page 4

Mr. and Mrs. G. Kelso received the sad news during the week of the death of their only son, Gunner Cyril Kelso. who was killed in…

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Hatred of War

The Picton Post · Wednesday 13 December 1916 · page 3

"The British armies are fighting not only a strong and cunning enemy, but also their own hatred of war, and the triumph over the latter is as great a test…

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The War and Shortage of Labour

The Picton Post · Wednesday 13 December 1916 · page 5

At the present time, the shortage of labour in all branches of industry is very acute, and, apparently, will become still more so for the duration of…

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