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The wars & local soldiers, 1915

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The War. London

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 6

There has been heavy fighting in the Bethune-La Bassee triangle. Two trains full of wounded have arrived, including 400 Germans. There was…

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War News. LONDON

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 4

It is estimated that the pension allowances, granted by the British Government will cost £356,000,000. The German Government has…

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Further War News. London

Macleay Argus · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 14

Fighting continues along the whole front in the Carpathians. The Russians shattered the German resistance at three fortified positions, and…

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War News. London, Thursday afternoon

Macleay Argus · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 12

Twelve thousand Turks, with six batteries, attacked the Suez Canal on Wednesday south of Timsah. Repeated sallies were repulsed by the…

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Interesting War Notes. the Plantin Museum

Macleay Argus · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 5

The Antwerp museum is unique in its way. There is nothing like it in all Europe. It consists of a multitude of rooms--each of which contains objects…

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Effects of War on Servia. One-third Population Destitute

Macleay Argus · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 14

A New York message states that unless the people of Servia obtain grain for spring seeding, famine faces the country. According to the statement…

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Animals Who Fight with Soldiers. What Military Pets Have Done

Macleay Argus · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 5

The news that the pet goat of the 2nd Battalion of the Welsh Regiment has been killed in the Battle of Aisne reveals the fact that the soldiers are…

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Armoured Canadian Soldiers

Macleay Argus · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 5

Like knights of old, the Canadian troops for the front are equipped with armour It will be in the form of a spade, to be carried on the back when…

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A Soldier's Hymn

Macleay Argus · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 16

Lord God, in midst of fire and steel We face the cruel foe. But ere we fight, to Thee we kneel, That Thou Thy mercy show…

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The War

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 13 February 1915 · page 5

A communique from Petrograd states After a successful night's attack at Rypin, 40 miles north west of Plock, our artillery routed a column marching towards Bolimow…

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Interesting War Notes

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 13 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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Ireland and the War

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 13 February 1915 · page 9

The Hon, John Meagher, K.C.S.G., returned to the State last week, and, after spending a couple of days in Sydney, arrived home in Badhurst on…

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Latest War Cables

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 13 February 1915 · page 2

The German at Violanes were surprised by a [?]dly fire, and surrended when the British made their charge. The British captured the trenches at…

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What Women Are Doing in War Time

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 13 February 1915 · page 8

While the big charity funds ore certain to do a great deal to alleviate the sufferings and hardships of those who, in one way or another, are victims of…

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The War. From Day to Day

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 13 February 1915 · page 2

A Petrograd communique states that the fighting is becoming more desperate at serpice, 18 miles north[?] west of plock…

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Novelties in Uniforms. Dress Distinctions of British Soldiers

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 13 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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The Big War. Great Russian Victory British Government Require Our Meat. A Bill to Acquire Stock Introduced. SYDNEY. Wednesday, 1.12 p.m

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 13 February 1915 · page 7

Neutral countries are exchanging pourparlers concerning Germany's blockade threat. Fighting is becoming more desperate…

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War Straws

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 17 February 1915 · page 6

The Sultan, in the conclusion of his speech to the Turkish Parliament, states that he was glad he was glad to be able to say that his celation with the powers…

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The 'K' War

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 17 February 1915 · page 2

In the Old Country the presentwas is named by some people the "K" war. It is Kaiser, Krupp, and kultur against King, Kitchener, and…

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War Taken Too Lightly

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 17 February 1915 · page 2

There is one danger apparent, that L, we take the war too lightly. It does not seem t olouch us, and the is a risk that we may grow to feel…

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