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The wars & local soldiers, 1915

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Some Aspects of the War. War Wipes Out the German Aristocracy

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 20 February 1915 · page 6

"War is 'wiping out' the German aristocracy," writes a well-known Berlin journalist. The corps and regiments ol which the Fatherland is…

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Sinews of War. Great Britain's Resources

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 20 February 1915 · page 5

IN the House of Commons Mr. Lloyd George (Chancellor of the Ex[?] made a statement in reference to the recent agreement arrived at between the Minister of Finance of Britain, France, and…

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The War. From Day to Day

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 20 February 1915 · page 2

A German column was hurled at the British trenches at Guinchy on Sunday, but never reaches them. The British launched a counterattack and…

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The Big War. SYDNEY. 'Wednesday, 12.8 P.m

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 20 February 1915 · page 6

The Germans attacked the 'British position before Quinchy. The massed attackers never reached the British trenches…

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The War Fund. Will Farmers Give One Day's Milk?

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 20 February 1915 · page 9

Notwithstanding the large quantities of foodstuffs sent Home by the Sydney Chamber Of Commerce, for free distribution amongst the poor, the…

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Wireless on Battle-fields. How Science Helps Our Soldiers

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 20 February 1915 · page 5

Portable wireless telegraphy apparatus, with which it is possible to send and receive messages over a distance of from thirty-five to fifty miles, forms…

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Latest War Cables. Tuesday the Blockade

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 24 February 1915 · page 2

A Berlin message (which is unconfirmed) announces the missing of a British Transport ship with troops on board…

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The War. From Day to Day

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 24 February 1915 · page 2

Mr. Donoboo (Daily Chronicle) says the Russians have beaten off the enemy in the [?] district. The district, he adds is now free of the…

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The War. Wednesday, 7.30 a.m

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 24 February 1915 · page 6

Mr. Lloyd George has stated that France and Great Britain have decided to raise a first loan of £50,000,000 each on their respective markets to satisfy the…

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Latest War Cables. Monday, 4.25 p.m

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 24 February 1915 · page 5

Sheffield is supplying material for the navy and army with unprecedented expedition. France has awarded the military…

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The Big War. SYDNEY. Saturday, 12.55 p.m

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 24 February 1915 · page 3

A Russian official gazette declares it is necessary to exercise secrecy regarding East Prussian operations. The German movement was…

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The War Food Fund. Will Farmer's Give One Day's Milk? To the Editor of the Macleay Chronicle

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 24 February 1915 · page 8

DEAR SIR,— Notwithstanding the large quantities of foodstuffs sent home by the Sydney Chamber of Commerce, for free distribution…

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Interesting War Notes

Macleay Argus · Friday 26 February 1915 · page 5

Germany is credited with having no fewer than 100,000 motor vehicles in military use. A Field-Marshal never retires, but…

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War News. Fremantle

Macleay Argus · Friday 26 February 1915 · page 12

The Orient steamer Orsova arrived from Europe two days late. She passed through the Suez Canal three days before the recent fighting, and passengers…

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War News. LONDON

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 26 February 1915 · page 4

A German aeroplane dropped three bombs in a field at Braintree (Essex) and one at Coggeshall, but no damages was done. Another bomb burst in a…

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War News. LONDON

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 26 February 1915 · page 6

Shipping in the English Channel, and at other centres, is normal. Shipowners have ignored the threatened blackade…

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Latest War News. London

Macleay Argus · Friday 26 February 1915 · page 11

The Allies' preparations for the offensive on both fronts are being rapidly completed. The Paris "Matin" states that…

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The War Funds. Shire and Municipal Conference

Macleay Argus · Friday 26 February 1915 · page 2

On Friday evening last a conference was held between the Kempsey Municipal Council and representatives of the Macleay Shire Council, the business…

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Correspondence. Pledge-signing Soldiers. (To the Editor.)

Macleay Argus · Friday 26 February 1915 · page 10

Sir,--The information contained in your issue of the 19th instant, concerning the army pledges, must have given your readers much food for thought…

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Novelties in Uniforms. Dress Distinctions of British Soldiers

Macleay Argus · Friday 26 February 1915 · page 5

There are various novelties, in the way of curious badges, stripes, and ribbons decorating the ordinary regimental uniforms of the various branches…

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