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The wars & local soldiers, 1914

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You Will Get 1T Cheaper at Street's War News

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 8 August 1914 · page 2

We have made the necessary arrangements with our Sydney agents to keep us regularly supplied with the latest war news; and we are…

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State Parliament. Special War Cabinet. Legislation Suspended Premier's Important Statement

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 8 August 1914 · page 2

By a striking display of patriotic enthusiasm on Tuesday afternoon, the State Parliament of New South Wales [?]trayed the depth of its feeling and…

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The War. the Very Latest News. Kitchener War Minister. Ian Hamilton Commands the Home Army. British Warship Torpedoes and Sinks German. Fierce Fighting in Belgium. Germans Severely Handled. Heavy Casualties. Canadian Army Corps. Sydney, Friday, 8.30 a.m

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 8 August 1914 · page 4

It is officially reported that the British destroyer Amphion sank the German steamer Guise, which was engaged in laying mines. The German steamer Guiena has been…

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The War. Europe Convulsed. England, Prance and Russia Against Germany and AUSTRIA. Preparations for Titanic Struggle. Japan Will Stand by England. the Latest News by Cable

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 8 August 1914 · page 4

SINCE our last issue momentous events have shaken the world. The declaration of war by Austria against Servia was quickly followed by Russian mobilisation and the…

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The Latest War News. Heavy Fighting in Belguim. Fighting in the Air. Delgians Bring Down a German Zeppelin and a German Aeroplane. Sydney, Friday 2.30

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 8 August 1914 · page 2

An unconfirmed report from Paris says that Germany has informed Italy that unless she supports her ailles war will be declared against her…

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The War

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 12 August 1914 · page 3

Since our previous issue affairs in Europe hove moved with the swiftness of an avalanche, and each days incidents of mach moment have been buried by tho land slide…

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Prize of War

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 12 August 1914 · page 2

London Sunday Morning:— The barque Sardhana, which is a British capture, has been towed to Southend…

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War Doused Friendly Licht

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 12 August 1914 · page 4

Mr. Cave, of the Federal Hotel, informs us, that as carbide is going up to a ruinous price, he is exceedingly sorry he is unable to hold to his…

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Local and General. Advocate War Specials

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 12 August 1914 · page 2

Latest war specials are issued as they arrive everyday and may be had at Mr. A. Reicherts son. They are published as sent to us by the…

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One Effect of the War Excitement

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 12 August 1914 · page 2

One effect of the war excitement has been to put a stopper on election meetings. Indeed, in some quarters, it is declared "there ain't a going to…

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Latest War Cables. Sydney, Monday 9.55 a.m

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 12 August 1914 · page 5

The news of the fall of with spread with lightning rapidity in Germany, and created boundless enthusiasm. The Emperor conveyed the news to a…

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The Latest Wan News. Advocate War Special. Sydney Monday 1.12 P.m

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 12 August 1914 · page 2

Strict censorship is delaying all war cables. It is officially stated that Liege is in[?]ted, but Belgium holds the Forts…

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The War North Sea Clear Reported British Success. Fate of Liege. French Bayonets in A[?]sace

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 12 August 1914 · page 2

Tyneside shipowners have been informed that the British fleet got into touch with the German High Seas Fleet south of Dogger Bank and after…

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War Day by Day. LONDON

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 14 August 1914 · page 2

Mobilisation of British navy and army reservists in New South Wales has been ordered by the Imperial Government. Every man belonging…

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Latest War Cables

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 15 August 1914 · page 3

Received on Friday at 2.30 p.m. News has been received in London indicating that All's Well. The French armies are under spelter…

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The War State Agent-generals Report

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 15 August 1914 · page 2

A cabled despatch from the Agent General for New South Wales in London was read to the Legislative Assembly by the Acting Premier (Mr…

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The War. the Very Latest News. Sydney, Friday, 12 noon

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 15 August 1914 · page 4

Arrangements have been completed with the Bank of England whereby the present deadlock in the money market may be terminated…

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Advocate War Special. Great Battle Impending. English at Seat of War. Battle front of 200 Miles. North Sea, and Mediteranean Open for Coal Ships Press Telegram Association Sydney. Thursday 3 p.m

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 15 August 1914 · page 2

There is a consensus of opinion that a great battle is pending between the Germans and the English-French-Belgium allies, the total forces…

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The War. Fierce Fighting in Belgium and Alsace-lorraine. Massing for the Fray. Latest News From the Front

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 15 August 1914 · page 4

OUR issue to-day contains, in proper sequence, a full account of all the events which have occurred in connection with the war during the past week. The Belgians made…

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Kempsey War Meeting

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 19 August 1914 · page 4

If there be one thing more certain than another, it surely is that Kempsey folk in particular, and the Macleay people in general, have not yet…

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