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The wars & local soldiers, 1915

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War Food Fund

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 3 February 1915 · page 2
Also in The Gloucester Advocate

FROM Mr. F. E. Winchcombe, president of Sydney Chamber of Commerce, a committee of which inaugurated and so far has well managed the…

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The War. Wednesday, 7.50 a.m

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 3 February 1915 · page 6

Great activity is noticeable amongst the Austrians in the Carpathian. The Germans attacked Cusow by daylight because of the mutinous spirit evinced…

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The Big War. SYDNEY, Saturday. 9 a.m

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 3 February 1915 · page 5

A Paris official report indicates that the Allies have made progress north of Nieuport. The German Emperor ordered troops…

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Latest War Cables. Monday 4.25 p.m

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 3 February 1915 · page 5

"Eye Witness" referring to the recent fighting at Givenchy says that the Germans were repulsed with considerable slaughter, their casualties…

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The War. From Day to Day Saturday Battle of La Bassee

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 3 February 1915 · page 2

The Germans on Monday attempted to pierce the Allies line and capture Bethune. The Emperor watched the preparations on Saturday, and…

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Farewell to a Soldier

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 3 February 1915 · page 4

At his parents' residence on Thursday evening the friends of Mr. D. Connolly, who has been for a few days in town on final leave prior to his…

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"Welcome Home" to Bishop Carroll

Macleay Argus · Friday 5 February 1915 · page 15

AT a meeting of the Catholic parishioners of Lismore on the 17th inst., it was decided to make arrangements for a fitting "welcome home" to his…

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Further War News

Macleay Argus · Friday 5 February 1915 · page 14

Minister, stated that facts go to show that there has been more trading with the enemy in Sydney than anywhere else in the Commonwealth…

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War News. LONDON

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 5 February 1915 · page 4

An official report states that the Allies have consolidated and extended to the bridgehead at Nieuport. The daily advance is small owing to gales…

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War News. London

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 5 February 1915 · page 3
Also in Macleay Argus

A French 'Eyewitness' says that the Allied forces are being constantly reinforced, and if any delay causes au unfavourable, impression it must be…

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Cost of Germany's War

Macleay Argus · Friday 5 February 1915 · page 5

The "Telegraaf" publishes a very interesting estimate of the weekly cost to Germany of keeping her armies in the field at present…

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England in War Time

Macleay Argus · Friday 5 February 1915 · page 13

In last issue we mentioned that an interesting letter received by Mr. Reuben Bennett, Eungai Creek, from his brother in England had been sent to us…

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Mr. Hughes on the War

Macleay Argus · Friday 5 February 1915 · page 11

Speaking last night at a meeting held to establish a rifle club at Mosman, the Federal Attorney-General, in referring to war, said:-- "It is upon the…

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Interesting War Notes. Former Antwerp Sieges

Macleay Argus · Friday 5 February 1915 · page 5

Antwerp, which held out so gallantly against the Germans, has been laid siege to on several occasions in the past. During the religious troubles…

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Facts About War Funds. Will Germany Become Bankrupt?

Macleay Argus · Friday 5 February 1915 · page 5

"In my judgment the last few hundred millions may win this war. This is my opinion. The first hundred millions our enemies can stand just as…

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Latest War News. the Very Latest. London, Wednesday afternoon

Macleay Argus · Friday 5 February 1915 · page 11

The Germans launched several fire boats on the Anere River, north of Albert, but the Allies stopped them before they exploded…

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Royalties and the War. Friendly Princes Who Have Become Foes

Macleay Argus · Friday 5 February 1915 · page 5

The extent to which the Royal Families of Europe are affected by the present upheaval can only be realized by a proportionate review of the…

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The Toll of War. What Great Battles Cost In Human Lives

Macleay Argus · Friday 5 February 1915 · page 5

The toll--counted in human lives-- of the great struggle against German militarism is going to be terribly heavy. Of that there are already…

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