Eastern War Theatre Russia's Revival. Week-long Gun Duels. Offensive Taken. London
Petrograd reports that violent artillery duels, followed by infantry actions, have proceeded for a week on the Dvina-Riga front…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Murray · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1916
3,633 stories in Murray's papers · page 29 of 182
Incidents of the War. Siege of Erzeroum. Russian's Capture Seven More Forts. London
A communique issued at Petrograd on Wednesday states that seven more forts at Erverum, which lies inland from the Black Sea in Turkey-in-Asia, have been captured…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Western War Theatre. Our Army in France. the for Outnumbered. Flanders a Vast Aldershot. London
Reuter's correspondent at the British Headquarters in France states that a year ago the drafts of new troops from Home were always sent promptly to the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. Position of Great Britain Summary by Prime Minister. at Opening of Parliament. Staggering Liabilities. No Possible Reduction. London
After a short prorogation, the British Parliament re-assembled on Tuesday. In deference to the wishes of his medical attendants, the King did not attend in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Men of Anzac. London, February 15
The High Commissioner for Australia (Mr. Fisher) on Monday paid a visit to the Weymouth depot, and inspected a drafts of 1200 Australian troops, who are…
Continued on Trove, page 23 →War Notes
Whatever may be happening in the "minor" spheres of the war, we are admonished to keep our eyes steadily upon the western front, and, in a less degree…
Continued on Trove, page 20 →War Notes
(Our Melbourne correspondent's War Notes will be found on pages 20 and 21.)…
Continued on Trove, page 46 →The War Loan
"In subscribing the first loan so enthusiastically several times over a very high standard has been set, which can scarcely be maintained now that the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Next War Vote
The "Daily News" says the Government will ask for a vote of at least £50. millions to carry over the end of the financial year…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →After the War
The "Manchester Guardian" was on Monday to discuss the trade policy of Great Britain after the war. Tho debate was to be based on three resolutions, the first of…
Continued on Trove, page 23 →War Time Economy
A plea for straight economy—both private and public—to help the nation to victory in the war was uttered by Mr. Joseph Cook, leader of the Federal Opposition, in…
Continued on Trove, page 32 →Profiting by the War
"Great Britain's benevolent disposition has been exploited very gravely to her own disadvantage. Not one of the neutral States of Europe which has…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Tired of the War
"From Germany one hears now only the strong cry of the people for peace," declares the Copenhagen correspondent of the Exchange Telegraph Agency…
Continued on Trove, page 22 →Wheat and War. Oaklands
Dear Uncle Jeff,—As I have not written to the Page for some time I thought I would write again to let you know I still take an interest in it. The harvest is…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Metals and the War
It is not without interest to note that, in the opinion of well-informed persons, a decisive military triumph for the Entente would mean a great rush of orders…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War Demand for Aluminium
The demand for aluminium has increased enormously, through war requirements, and the price has risen by leaps and bounds, especially within the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War Reviewed. London, February 16
Lord Kitchener, in a review of the war, referring to the Balkans, said that the securing of direct communications between the Central Powers and Constantinople was…
Continued on Trove, page 46 →War Service. Another Avenue of Usefulness Opened Locally
The meeting, as convened by the Hay. Athenaeum committee, for the formation of a local branch of workers to manufacture articles such as deck chairs, bed…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Miscellaneous War News. Fighting Near Durazzo. London
A message from Rome states that the Austrians from the southwards of Allesio, who were advancing towards Durazzo, linked up with Bugarians at el Basan, and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War News. (Continued from page 23.) Air Defence
Lord Sydenham, formerly Governor of Victoria, who has been mentioned in connection with the suggested portfolio of Minister for Air Defences, has been…
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