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The wars & local soldiers, 1916

3,633 stories in Murray's papers · page 26 of 182

Eas[?] War Theat[?] Russian Advance in Bukowina. Austro-german Defence in Galicia Precarious. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 2

In view of German pressure, the Roumanian newspapers give prominence to the Russian capture of the Uscieczka crossing to the west of the River…

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Western War Theatre. Restlessness on Front. Both Sides Attacking. French Enter Enemy's Line. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 2

A French communique says: "In Artois the artillery was active on both sides from Hill 140 to the Neuville-La-Folie road. "The Germans exploded two heavily…

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Men Who Will Not Enlist

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 33

The allegation that numbers of labourers employed at the Small Arms Factory at Lithgow are posing as skilled munition workers to provide themselves with a…

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Patriotic Farmers and Our Soldiers

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 32

A movement has been commenced in Western district of Victoria by Mr. A. Rodgers, M.P., to provide for the upkeep of the families of soldiers who fall at the…

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A Soldier and a Gentleman

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 11

"Oh, don't talk about the war, I'm sick to death of it!-Why can't you listen to this ripping waltz?" Her companion glanced at her a little…

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Land for Soldiers

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 22

A committee of the British Board of Agriculture has investigated and reported on the question of settling men on the land after the war, more especially…

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Soldier and Barmaid. Miss Lynch Hit in Eye by Private Finch. Bendigo

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 3

"I don't know whether it is any extenuation to say that a man has shown valor for his country, a grand and glorious thing and then to come back and started…

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The Middle East. Threatened Attack on Egypt. Djemal Pasha Wants 25,000 German Soldiers London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 2

The Paris newspaper "I'Information" publishes a telegram from its Salonica correspondent, who is reputed to be an excellent authority, in which he says that…

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Farmers' Fund for Returned Soldiers. an Oaklands Suggestion

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 2

At a meeting of the Oaldands branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association held last Saturday the matter of settling one returned soldiers at the…

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A Soldier's Letter PRIVATE J. A. T. Rochfort Describes Hospital Work at Lemnos

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 2

In a letter to his father, Private J. A. T. Rochfort, a Jerilderie soldier, who is engaged in hospital work at Lemnos Island, supplies some…

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Returned Soldiers and Land Ballots

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 2

Returned soldiers who are applicants for land should lodge with their applications their certificates of honorable discharge from the Military…

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The War. To-day's Cables the Balkan and Turkish Arenas. The Position in Albania. Servians Claim Some Successes. One Hundred Thousand Refugees in Corfu. The Roumanian Attitude Still Engrossing Attention

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 2

Aerial fleets have suppressed several provisioning stations for the enemy submarines among the Greek slands. The Servians claim to have occupied…

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The War. End of Raider Roon German German Cruiser and Two Merchantmen. Captured by British Cruiser. 32 Officers and 719 Men. Secured. Admiral Cradock Avenged. a Circumstantial Report. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 2

The capture of the German armored cruiser Roon (9500 tons) is reported in messages reaching New York. The advices state that the enemy…

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Soldier's War-biscuit

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 3

The biscuit plays an all-important part as food for the soldier in wartime. The siege of Paris by the German…

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Queen Serves Tea to Wounded Australians

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 4

Her 'Majesty the Queen and Princess Mary paid a surprise visit to the Horseferry Road Hospital where they served tea to the Australian soldiers and were…

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War Affects Churches

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 4

A handbook issued by the Baptist Church shows a decline in the membership in 1915 of 3176, partly owing to the war. Many Anglican training colleges have…

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Ireland and the War

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 4

Speaking at Dublin, Mr. J. E. Redmond that he was convinced that it was to the highest interest of Ireland that there should the a speedy and victorious…

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Western War Theatre. French Retake Trenches. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 2

Paris reports continued fighting on the West front. A communique dated Thursday afternoon states that an artillery duel has been…

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"Who Is Responsible Foe the War?" German Socialistic Editor Imprisoned

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 4

News has been received from Berlin that Herr Meyer, the editor of the German Socialist organ, "Vonwnertz," has been prosecuted for inciting class hatred by the…

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