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The wars & local soldiers, 1916

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Latest War News

Delegate Argus · Thursday 3 August 1916 · page 2

Owing to a heavy bombardment with high-class goods the enemy—"high cost of living "— has been completely routed by…

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The War. Sydney

Delegate Argus · Thursday 3 August 1916 · page 2

A London "Times" message says that the Russians have broken the entire Austro-German front west of Lutsk, capturing…

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Latest War News. Sydney

The Bombala Times · Friday 4 August 1916 · page 1

British warships bombarded for five hours Cape Moulemben on the coast of Asia Minor. The village of Mykle was set on fire. A British corps was landed, driving…

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The War. This Afternoon's Cables Enemy's [?] Fears

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 4 August 1916 · page 2

The Germans fear the British will break into the Baltic…

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The War. Latest Cables to "Mercury" LONDON, Friday. Casement Hanged

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 4 August 1916 · page 2

Sir Roger Casement was managed at half-past 9 o'clock yesterday morning at the Pentonville prison London…

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Irish Soldiers Shot in German Camp

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 4 August 1916 · page 2

Lord Newtown, replying to a question in the House of Lords, stated that Patrick Moran of the Connaught Rangers was shot…

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Returns Cooma Soldier. GUNNER H. E Love

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 4 August 1916 · page 2

Mr. Samuel Love, of Fern Glen, Numer[?], has four sons who have offered their services for empire defence. Two are…

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Second War Anniversary. Cooma Citizens Commemorate

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Monday 7 August 1916 · page 2

A public meeting was held at the Council Chambers, Cooma on Friday evening to mark this second anniversary of the…

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The War. Latest Cables to "Mercury." LONDON, Monday. Austrian Destroyer Sunk

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Monday 7 August 1916 · page 2

A Rome official message says that an Italian submarine torpedoed, and sank an Austrian destroyer in the Adriactic…

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The War

Delegate Argus · Thursday 10 August 1916 · page 2

The German second line system on a front of 2000 yards north of Poniers was captured by the British on Friday night. Australians…

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Billies for the Soldiers

Delegate Argus · Thursday 10 August 1916 · page 2

There was an excellent attendance at the School of Arts on Saturday afternoon, when a meeting was held for the purpose of…

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The Great War. Second Anniversary

The Bombala Times · Friday 11 August 1916 · page 3

Last Friday was the second anniversary of the day on which Great Britain declared war on Germany, and it was marked throughout the British…

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Latest War News. Sydney

The Bombala Times · Friday 11 August 1916 · page 1

It is reported that the fifth German war loan will be issued in September. From 750 millions to one billion will be asked for…

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Commonwealth War Loan. Patriotism and Business Combined

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 11 August 1916 · page 4

The subscription list will be open till 1st September, the time having been extended from 1st, August…

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The War. Latest Cables to "Mercury." LONDON

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 11 August 1916 · page 2

Lord Derby, interviewed by an American correspondent said the Allies are daily tightening the iron ring around the enemy,…

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Lord Kitchener a Soldier and a Man

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 11 August 1916 · page 2

Mr. E. P. Margoschis has received a letter from his nephew Mr. A. Margoschis, who is a member of the Royal Flying…

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The War. Latest Cables to "Mercury." LONDON

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Monday 14 August 1916 · page 2

The Russian captured Stanisian on Thursday evening. The Austrians lost over 50,000 in casualties and prisoners in…

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The War. Sydney

Delegate Argus · Thursday 17 August 1916 · page 2

It is stated that the Austrians lost more than 50,000 men in killed, wounded, and prisoners in the two days' fighting preceding the…

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An Anzac from Cooma Manaro Grammar School Boy

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 18 August 1916 · page 2

Mr L. Watson, principal of the Manaro Grammar Schools has received a letter from Mrs White, mother of Selwyn White,…

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War News. LONDON, [?]

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 18 August 1916 · page 2

The following communique has been [?] at Paris: There has been great artillery [?]tivity on the Somme [?]…

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