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The wars & local soldiers, 1915

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The War

Delegate Argus · Thursday 11 February 1915 · page 2

Several unsuccessful attacks have been made on the Suez Canal by the Turks. The enemy, under artillery fire, endeavored to cross…

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Latest War News

The Bombala Times · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 1

The British Government seized the cargo steamer Wilhelmina. The British troops captured Crick-field at La Bassee. The Germans lost…

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The War Latest Cables to "Mercury." LONDON, Friday. Russia's War Cost

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 2

During a debate in the Russian Duma it was stated that the war was costing Russia £1,400,000 a day…

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War News. LONDON, Tuesday. ANOTHER [?] Battle Front

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 3

"There is fighting along the whole front on the Carpathians. GERMAN RESISTANCE SHATTERED. The Russians sheltered the…

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Chamber of Commerce War Food Fund. Further Contributions Wanted

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 4

In a recent speech, Mr. Asquith, Prime Minister of Great Britain, said: "Every man among us, old or young, rich or poor,…

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Six Months' Review of the War. Allies Growing Stronger. London

The Bombala Times · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 2

Lord Sydenham, in a review of six months of the war, recalls the fact it was three years before there were decisive operations in the American…

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War News. LONDON, Saturday. Turks' Canal Movement Failure

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Monday 15 February 1915 · page 3

Captain Bean cables from Cairo stating that after failure in thier attempt to cross the Canal at Toursoum on Wednesday, the…

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Chamber of Commerce War. Food Face. Further Contributions Wanted

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Monday 15 February 1915 · page 4

In a recent speech, Mt. Asquith Prime Minister of Great Britain, said: "Every man among us, old or young, rich or poor…

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The War. Latest Cable to "Mercury." LONDON, Monday. the Kaiser Wants Warsaw

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Monday 15 February 1915 · page 2

The German Emperor has ordered another effort to be made to take Warsaw this week. RUSSIAN TACTICAL…

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The War

Delegate Argus · Thursday 18 February 1915 · page 2

The British have achieved successes at Violaines, between La Basice and Festubert. At La Bassee the British captured 100…

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Another War Scare

The Bombala Times · Friday 19 February 1915 · page 3

Peter goes to a dame's school in Armadale Gardens, round the corner. On Tuesdays and Fridays he comes home at twelve, changes into his…

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Latest War News

The Bombala Times · Friday 19 February 1915 · page 1

Forty British and eight French aeroplanes dropped bombs on Ostend harbour batteries, and on gun positions at Middlekerke; also on transport…

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Returned from the War First Into Rabaul

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 19 February 1915 · page 2

Private Fred. Fortesoue, formerly a mounted constable stationed at Dalgety, volunteered for active service, and went…

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War News. LONDON, Tuesday. Three Strong Russian Attacks

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 19 February 1915 · page 3

Three Russian counter attacks in Bukovina shattered the Austro-German line at three points. BELOW ZERO CONDITIONS…

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What the War Is Costing £45,000,000 Per Month

The Bombala Times · Friday 19 February 1915 · page 2

M. Jean Longuet, Socialist Deputy for Paris, recently had an interview, in London, with Mr. Lloyd George. An account of the conversation…

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The War. Latest Cables to "Mercury." LONDON, Friday. Desperate Eastern Fighting

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 19 February 1915 · page 2

It is officially announced that fighting on the right bank of the Vistual is proceeding with extreme desperation, but in the…

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Latest War News. LONDON, Saturday. Spanish Steamer Supposed Lost

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Monday 22 February 1915 · page 6

A lifeboat, was picked up on the Goodwin Sands from the Spanish steamer Huracle, which left Bilbao over a week ago for…

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The War. Latest Cables to "Mercury." LONDON, Monday. Combined Attack on Dardanelles

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Monday 22 February 1915 · page 4

A combined attack by British unit Frech battleships was made on the Dar[?] forts, which were outranged and…

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Soldiers Killed at St. Peter's

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Monday 22 February 1915 · page 4

Private T. Carter, a member of the Expeditionary Force, was thrown from his horse at St. Peter's on Sunday, and was…

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The War. Friday

Delegate Argus · Thursday 25 February 1915 · page 2

The German Ambassador to Norway suites that next week will see embittered fighting on the British coast, and that Germany…

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