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The wars & local soldiers, 1915

2,766 stories in New England's papers · page 12 of 139

"A War Note for Democrats."

Guyra Argus · Thursday 11 February 1915 · page 1

People who are inclined to believe, even if they do not themselves enlist, that war is rather a good thing for the nations—it gives them tone,…

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War and the Woman. Book Iii. Chapter Iii. (Continued.)

Guyra Argus · Thursday 11 February 1915 · page 6

Through this press, by many a filthy street, the car conveyed the strangers to their destination. This lay some way down the Commercial Road and was officially…

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The War. Alleged Australian Victory. More German Reverses. Belgians' Tremendous Service. Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 February 1915 · page 5

An Australian communique says "The battle of Dukla Pass" ended in our favor. The Russian artillery was weak,…

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Po[?]bag of the War. What the Indians Think. From English Papers. From the London "Dally Mail" of November 17

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 February 1915 · page 4

Lieut. H. O. C. Anne, of the Royal Field Artillery, writes:-- One of our officers, after the South African war, described war as a period of intense…

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British Soldiers. German Officer's Admissions

Guyra Argus · Thursday 11 February 1915 · page 4

An editor of the 'Berliner Tageblatt, who it taking part in the battle in Flanders, as an officer of the Reserve, has sent a letter to his paper, in which he…

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A Soldier's Servant

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 February 1915 · page 4

The following letter appeared in Condon "Punch" of Dec.2 1914, and is well worth reading:-- Dear Mr. Punch,-- I am only a dog,…

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The War. "On to Warsaw." Germans in Poland. Appalling Carnage on the Bzura. Fight for the Great Dune. French Heroish. Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 February 1915 · page 6

Throwing strategy to the winds General von Hipdenburg's massed attacks on the Bzura resulted in appalling carnage…

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War Items

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 6

About 320 people were present at the patriotic sports held on Woolbrook recreation reserve last week. All the landholders contriouted very well in…

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Shells Used in War

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 2

THESE shells are of three pricipal kinds—[?]rmour pie[?]ing, [?] and [?]¾ shells [?] painted a distructive color, so that there can…

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The War. Petrograd

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 4

Throwing strategy to the winds, General Von Hindenberg's massed attacks on the Bzura resulted in appalling carnage…

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The War. London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 3

A Rome paper says that the German declaration of a submarine war shows little consideration for the rights of neutrals, who will demand that…

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The War. Holland Fears War. Neutrals May Be Drawn In. Amsterdam, February 9

The Inverell Times · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 4

The "Hetvolk" says the German memorandum betrays a tendency to stamp the neutrals as accessories to Britain's hostile acts against Germany…

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What Women Are Doing in War Time

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 8

While the big charity funds are certain to do a great deal to alleviate the sufferings and hardships if those who, in one way or another, are…

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The War. From Day to Day. New York

The Inverell Times · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 7

The newspapers generally crystalise the American position in regard to Germany's threat by asking what Germany would do if American ships were…

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Irish Soldier's "Good Fairy." Surprise Gut by Lady Admirer. Sequel to a Letter in "Daily Chronicle."

The Inverell Times · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 2

The publication of a soldier's letter in "The Daily Chronicle" has had a happy sequel, as the following letter from the soldier in question, Private A…

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The Biggest Soldier

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 3

The Ulster Volunteer Force (says the "Westminster Gazette") is unbeaten in the record for big men. Sergeant J. Bryan Stewart, of the 11th Royal…

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Interesting War Notes

The Uralla Times and District Advocate · Saturday 13 February 1915 · page 4

Germany is credited with having no fewer than 100,000 motor vehicles in military use. A Field-Marshal never retires but…

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Novelties in Uniforms. Dress Distinctions of British Soldiers

The Uralla Times and District Advocate · Saturday 13 February 1915 · page 4

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

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The War. Sydney

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 15 February 1915 · page 3

The advances of the Turks on Egypt was well planned by German officers. A mistake having been made in…

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America and the War

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 15 February 1915 · page 3

Alderman G. T. Clarke, of Sydney has received a letter from a correspondent on one of the northern States of U.S.A., explaining the feeling in…

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