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The wars & local soldiers, 1914

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The War. Sydney, Wednesday, 9.30 a.m

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 19 August 1914 · page 3

Details from all war centres are meagre. Reconnainances in force have temporarily ceased. British destroyers accidentally fired on…

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Latest War Cables. Sydney, Monday 5.30 p.m

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 19 August 1914 · page 5

It is officially announced in Brussels that the situation is unchanged, and that the Belgian army is not in direct contact with the enemy at any point…

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The War Severe Fighting. French and Belgian Successes. Received Saturday 11 a.m

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 19 August 1914 · page 2

Severe fighting has taken place near Haclen and Diezt. It lasted all day but the Germans failed to turn the Belgian position…

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War Day by Day. LONDON

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 21 August 1914 · page 3

A German cavalry column crossed between Hay and Namur. The artillery and cavalry duel continued on Thursday, it being estimated…

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Miseries of War

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 22 August 1914 · page 2

Oh! tell me, it there be any relentings of pity in your bosom how could you endure it to behold the ag[?] of the dying man as, goaded by pain…

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Canada's War Vote Ottawa

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 22 August 1914 · page 2

Mr. F. W. Rorden, Prime Minister, asked the Canadian House of Commons to sanction a war vote of £10,000,000 to be raised by loan The…

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Latest War Cables. Received, Friday 3.30 p.m

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 22 August 1914 · page 2

the Russian cavalry repulsed the Austrian cavalry with heavy loss after a five hours engagement. The Russians engaged there…

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The War. the Very Latest News. Friday, 12 Noon

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 22 August 1914 · page 4

The German Emperor, in bidding farewell to the Guards, said he had drawn the sword, which, without honor and victory, he could not sheath again. His troops were his…

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The War. Progress of Events. Decisive Battle Yet

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 22 August 1914 · page 4

An audacious raid was made by German cavalry near Brussels. The Germans fought placidly, but were hurled against strong natural positions. The attack was so…

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The War German Losses. Servian Victory 15,000 Austrians Killed. British Force Lands in France Press Telegram Agency Received, Wednesday 9.39 a.m

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 22 August 1914 · page 2

The Germans lost heavily in an engagement at Namur. The Servians routed the Austsrians at Shabatz, Fifteen thousand…

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The War

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 26 August 1914 · page 1

As a tactical necessity the Belgian forces have fallen back, and Brussels has been abandoned. The Germans entered the city o[?] Thursday…

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German War Policy Praised

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 26 August 1914 · page 8

At Berlin in June last Manshal vender Goltz published a work on conditions in Germany during the present reign, In a paragraph devoted to the…

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The War Japan Declares War Against Germany. Russian Defeats and Victories. Monday 9 a.m

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 26 August 1914 · page 3

Japan has declared war against Germany, and expects to meet resistance from Germany in the Far East, as Kiao-Chau is well defended by several…

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Latest War Cables. Monday, 4.26 p.m

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 26 August 1914 · page 5

A number of Japanese are arriving at Tsinanfu and seizing the German railway. Japan's proximity, and Britain's capital, will gave both…

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The War. Sydney, Wednesday, 8.5 a.m

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 26 August 1914 · page 3

The Belgian seat of Government has been moved to Antwerp. Important measures have been taken to safeguard Brussels against a surprise…

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War Day by Day LONDON

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 28 August 1914 · page 3

The German Emperor, when bidding farewell to the guards, said they had drawn the sword which, without honour and victory, could hot be…

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War News

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 29 August 1914 · page 3

Ladies, we bog to inform that Corries Boots and Shoes Sale will commence Monday next at Churchest., just opposite Commercial Hotel. Keep…

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The War. the Week's Operations. Some Fierce Fighting

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 29 August 1914 · page 4

The Germans in Belgium have taken Ghent, and are attacking Namur. An advance is being made towards France, via Oudenarde. Antwerp is preparing for a…

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Hew Blood Specific tried in Hospitals. Tests Show Successful War Upon Bacilli

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 29 August 1914 · page 9

A new medical specific for the blood, found to improve the quality to a remarkable degree and give the blood power to overcome the germs…

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The War Received, Wednesday 3 p.m. French Gunners Doing Good Work

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 29 August 1914 · page 2

Four French Guns shelled the German forces at Charleroi, sweeping a column away. FIGHT AT LIEGE…

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