Effect of the War
"One curious effect of the war," writes the Rev. S. C. Chedwick, in the Melbourne "Spectator," "has been a quickened interest in the Old Testament. Every day…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1914
860 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 26 of 43
Effects of the War
Gradually London is beginning to feel the economic effects of the war. There is nothing sensational, nothing picturesque, and nothing immediately alarming…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Two Forces in War
War requires two forces to be successful— risk of life and an energy at home Which keeps the life-blood of the nation moving. Sacrifices are demanded, but…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Mentioned in Despatches. Australians at the War. London
The following Australians are mentioned in despatches:—Captain W. S. itch; Cheshire Regiment; Lieutenants E. L. Coman and W. G. S. Mitchell, Flying…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Bicycles in War. Tactics of the Corps. Dunkirk
Both sides are using largo forces of men mounted on bicycles. These occupy advance posts, and if attacked by cavalry the cyclists throw…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →London News. Patriotism and Trade.—lord Kitchener.—effects of the War.—canada and the War. London, September 4th. Patriotism and Trade
The news of the past few days has given us all abundant food for thought. The task before us is going to be neither light nor short. It will call for all our…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Name of the War. What Should It Be Called?
What name shall be given to the present war is a problem that is being discussed in America as well as in the old world. Various suggestions are canvassed by the…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →A War Episode. Escape of Three Naval Men. Amsterdam
Among the British naval men who are detained at Groningen, in the Netherlands, are twelve who were unaware of the British retreat, and held an Antwerp…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →German Wounded. Stream Into Antwerp. Preparing for a Flight. Rotterdam
It is reported from Breda that only a few hundred German troops of the Landsturm are left in Antwerp. The remainder of the troops have marched in the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Germans in France. Had Prepared for War. Paris
A farmer living in a district recently in German occupation tells how a German officer, whom he recognised, was formerly employed there…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Demonstration in Italy. in Favour of War. Rome
The police are making strenuous efforts to stop demonstrations at Milan. Venice, and Brescia, in favour of war against Austria…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Progress of the War. French Bulletins. Allies Doing Well. Paris
A communique issued yesterday states: There have been inevitable fluctuations on the left wing, the line being generally held…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Second Edition. the War. Austrian Monitor, Blown Up in the Save. Vienna
It is officially stated that the Austrian monitor Twes struck a mine in the River Save and sank. Thirty-three of the crow were drowned…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Soldier Shot Dead. Two Others Injured. Sydney
Owing to the accidental discharge of a machine gun at the military camp at Marcubra Bay yesterday afternoon, Private Cyril Joseph Henry Walger, 19 years of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Music and the War
"War," says Mr. Gilbert Webb; the well-known London critic, " is the; negation of music." At the present time this Is bitterly true. There can be scarcely…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Public Works and the War
Sir,—"You will sign off at 3.10 to-day," was a remark made to a man in the public service in my hearing one day last week. "Why 3.10?" said the labourer;…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War. Furious Fighting. Battle of Dixmude. a Bloody Engagement. the Germans Fail. Driven Back by the Allies. Calais
Mr. Ashmead Bartictt and Mr. Philip Gibbs penetrated to Dixmude, and saw the fighting on Wednesday. They state that it was one of the bloodiest engagements…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Belgian Army's Escape. Heroic Soldiery. London
A correspondent of "The Times" in France attributes the escape of the main Belgian army as largely due to the heroism of a few thousand who held up the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Care of the Wounded. Hospital Work in England
The first detachments of wounded soldiers are now reaching this country, and arm being sent, as far as possible, to hospitals, in the neighbourhood of their…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Briton in War. Eye-witness's Tribute
By the most wonderful chance (says a Dolgian correspondent of "The Times") I happened to be in the British lines in Belgium just when the great battle of…
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