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The wars & local soldiers, 1916

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Distinctions for Anzac Heroes London

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 25 January 1916 · page 2

The Military Cross has been awarded to Second Lieut. Edwin Bazeley of the 22nd Australian Infantry. Near Anzac on October 22 he…

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Commonwealth War Loan

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 25 January 1916 · page 4

The response of the country to the Government's call for men has been magnificent, and the conduct of these Australians under fire the admiration…

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Nurses of the Anglia. "Men First." Touching Accounts by the Wounded

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 25 January 1916 · page 3

The order "Women and children first" has for generations been as article in the ritual of the British-seafaring man, and by it in the hours of…

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Local and General. War Chest

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 25 January 1916 · page 4

Those ladies who are engaged in knitting socks for the War Chest are notified that a fresh supply of wool has now been received, and may be…

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The War. Kaiser at Nish. Amsterdam

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 25 January 1916 · page 2

The Kaiser replying to a toast at a dinner at Nish, said: We have been challenged by enemies who have endangered the kultur of all Europe…

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War in the Air. British Maintain Aerial Supremacy

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 25 January 1916 · page 4

Visitors to the headquarters of the flying corps in France are reassured and confident. British airmen are maintaining their…

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The Gallipoli Mistakes. War Correspondent's Comments. Our Superlative Troops

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 25 January 1916 · page 7

"I do not think that in the history of the world there has ever been any performance more remarkable than the manner in which we got on to…

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The War. the Invasion of Egypt. 50,000 Germans at Constantinople. Sydney

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 25 January 1916 · page 4

Salonica despatches state that fifty thousand German troops have arrived at Constantinople for the intended invasion of Egypt…

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Taxing Returned Soldiers

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 25 January 1916 · page 4

Although flatly contradicted at first, there now seems some justification for the statement that sick and wounded soldiers returning to Australia on a…

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Soldiers Widow Given Free Home

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 25 January 1916 · page 3

When the news was received in the Auburn district that Sergt.-Major Beasley, of that town, had been killed in action at Gallipoli a strong…

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Robbery Under Arms. Sensational Hold Up. a Bogus Soldier

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 25 January 1916 · page 4

At the Police Court this morning two youths, dressed in the uniform of the Australian soldiers, were charged with being armed, and assaulting and…

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Commonwealth War Loan

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 26 January 1916 · page 2

The response of the country to the Government's call for men has been magnificent and the conduct of these Australians under fire the admiration…

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War Service Committee. Meeting on Monday Afternoon

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 26 January 1916 · page 5

A meeting of the War Service Committee was held at the Council Chambers on Monday evening, when there were present:—Messrs. H. W. Lane,…

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The War of Nations. London, Sunday. Big Wheat Deal

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 26 January 1916 · page 8

Britain has bought ten millions st[?]ling worth of Re[?]nian wheat. ENEMY USING PRUSSIC GAS. It is reported that the enemy at…

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The War of Nations. Brave Montenegrins. London Monday Night

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 26 January 1916 · page 4

A total of 5800 Montenegrins, with a few old guns, were up against great odds at Lovehen. The defenders were unable to wait any longer for help, as…

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Socks for Soldiers. Knitting Class Benefits

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 26 January 1916 · page 3

Mrs. A. E. Reading, of Armidale, who was responsible for the formation of a Knitting Class in this city, and who takes a deep and absorbing…

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Appeal to Committees. Sheepskin Vests for Soldiers

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 26 January 1916 · page 8

Mr. E. A. Harris. secretary of the Tanned Sheepskin Clothing Committee, 350 George street, Sydney, makes the following appeal:—…

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Last Days at Anzac

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 27 January 1916 · page 8

The last days at Anise are time described by Trooper Harry Whyte, an old Newington College boy, in a letter to a relation, written under date…

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War Notes

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 27 January 1916 · page 8

A Fortes man recently received by post to top portion of a feather duster, with a note enclosed as follows: "I have not time to send one each to…

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Strikes During War

Guyra Argus · Thursday 27 January 1916 · page 6

"When a section of toe workers ceased their labors in order to draw attention to the unfair treatment which was being meted out to them, certain…

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