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The wars & local soldiers, 1915

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Canada's War Vote. London

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 29 January 1915 · page 6

It is anticipated that the Canadian Government will vote £40,000,000 to cover the war cost up to January next year…

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Kid Gloves in War Time

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 January 1915 · page 14

Kid gloves will not be accepted so much as a matter of course in future as they have been in the past, for the majority of our fine kid gloves have been imported from…

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Will Change All. War and Europe

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 29 January 1915 · page 6

It is reported in the newspapers that ladies in the fashionable world of New York are organising to establish America as the arbiter of women's fashions. The French sceptre is…

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The War. Kaiser's "At Any Cost" Order

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 January 1915 · page 5

It is reported that the Kaiser has ordered the recapture of Tha[?] at any cost. It is also reported that great…

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French War Minister. Visits England. Loodon

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 29 January 1915 · page 6

M[?]onslour Millerand French Minister for War inspected the English soldiers at Aldershot. He also conferred with Lord Kitchener, and later had an…

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The War Foretold. General Bernhardi in America

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 January 1915 · page 4

The Toronto "Globe" of November 26 makes the following interesting announcement concerning General Bernhardl:--…

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Australia and the War. Australia's Good Name

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 January 1915 · page 23

A statement was made by Mr. Jensen, Assistant Minister of Defence, as follows:—"Those members of the Australian Imperial Force who misconduct themselves…

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England in War Time. Pride in the Empire

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 29 January 1915 · page 6

A lady who is a leading member at the stall of Bedford College for Women, of London University, writes to her brother in Melbourne, under date November 12, as…

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Late War News. Heavy German Losses. London, Thursday Morning

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 January 1915 · page 25

A communique issued in Paris last night states:—"On Monday the Germans near East Ypres and Guichy lost at least two battalions. We repulsed a violent attack…

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The Week's War News. Naval Battle in Worth Sea

The Independent · Friday 29 January 1915 · page 4

News of a brilliant British naval success in the North Sea was announced on Sunday evening. It was stated that on Sunday…

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Her Death Warrant. Turkey and the War. Piled Up Provocations

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 29 January 1915 · page 6

Turkey's abrupt entry into the war may (in the opinion of a New York paper) precipitate that punishment foreseen by a writer in the Paris Figaro as a result of her recent…

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Incidents of the War. North Sea Fight. Rear-Admiral Beatty's Account

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 29 January 1915 · page 2

Rear Admiral Beaity [?]: "The Brilish destroyers at 7.30 a.m. sighted four battle craisers, six light eruiscrs, and [?] destroyers, 11 mllos cast-sonth-cast…

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My Adventures in the War Zone. (By Louise Mack, in "Answers.")

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 January 1915 · page 40

It is half-past one ia the middle of the day. At least, people say it is half-past one. But the great gold clock over the Antwerp Cathedral has stopped since the…

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Eastern War Theatre. Russians Drive Germans at the Point of Bayeuet. LONDON

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 29 January 1915 · page 2

A [?] from Petrograd nays that the Rus[?]ns north-mst of Gumblnnen rosamed the nggressive, They advanced from p[?]et towards Tilsit driving the…

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War News. (Continued from Page 23) "Germany's Criminal Purpose." Striking Statement by Mr. Hughes

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 January 1915 · page 46

A striking, statement regarding the war at as made by the Acting Prime Minister (Mr. Hughes) in the course of a reference to the views expressed by the…

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Country Edition. The following appeared in our Country edition on Wednesday:— the War. in France and Belgium. London

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 29 January 1915 · page 1

The Germans made five attacks against the English lines near La Bassee, but were repulsed with heavy losses. There has also been…

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The War . Terrific Fight in Belgium. British Lose Heavily Scots Badly Cut Up Germans Repulsed Many Surrender. Sydney

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 29 January 1915 · page 2

During the attack on Gevenchy there were about 25,000 engaged on both sides. The Germans advanced in a dense…

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Latest War Cables. Important Development in Egypt. Reported Fighting. British and Turks in Conflict. Sydney, Thursday, 3.30 p.m

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 January 1915 · page 2

It is semi-officially stated in Cairo that in a reconniassance made lately the British Inflicted severe losses on the Turks near Memera…

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About the Russian Soldiers

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 January 1915 · page 38

Russia's entire army represents about 4 per cent, of her population. The Tsar has so many soldiers at his command that during peace he can dispense with all but…

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Dress Distinctions of British Soldiers

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 January 1915 · page 41

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

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