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The wars & local soldiers, 1914

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The War. Severe Fighting Continues in Belgium. Allies Gaining Ground. Great German Losses. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 October 1914 · page 5

The following communique was issued in Paris to-day:—We maintained our front from Nieuport to Biximude on Sunday. The Germans…

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Second Edition. the War. the British Fighting. Germans Desperate. Assault on La Bassee. Indian Troops to the Rescue. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 October 1914 · page 6

The Paris correspondent of the "Dally Telegraph" continues his account of the fight between the Germans and the, British at La Bassce as follows :—"As the…

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Polo Player Wounded

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 29 October 1914 · page 5

Captain Francis Octavius Grenfell, of the 9th Lancers, who though badly wounded, took part in the rescue of two British guns after the artillerymen serving them…

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War Office Despatches. the Northern Advance. Driving Back the Enemy. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 29 October 1914 · page 5

The following message was received to-day from the High Commission:—A descriptive account communicated by an eye-witness present with the…

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Message From Maitland Soldiers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 29 October 1914 · page 6

The following telegram was received at the "Herald" office, Maitland, yesterday, from Lieutement E. G. Kelly, who has gone with the First Expedition:…

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The War. a Titanic Struggle. Allies Stand Firm. on the Franco-belgian Line. and Advance Elsewhere. Germans Driven Into Lorraine. Paris

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 29 October 1914 · page 5

A communique issued at midnight states that a particularly fierce struggle continues between the mouth of the Yser and the Lens district, to the south of…

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The War. Allies' Great Stand. Making Good Progress. Advancing in Belgium. Repulsing the Enemy. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 30 October 1914 · page 5

An official announcement from Paris states that the British have advanced to Passchaendaele, in West Flanders, about half-way between Ypres and Roulers…

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A War Motto

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 31 October 1914 · page 15

With malice toward none; with charity for all; with firmness in the right as God gives us to see the right—let us strive on to finish the work we are in; to bind up…

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Kipling's War Poem

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 31 October 1914 · page 7

For all we have and are, For all our children's fate, Stand up and meet the war, The Hun is at the gate!…

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View of the War. Through Belgian Glasses. Maid of Honour's Experiences. Australian Help Appreciated

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 31 October 1914 · page 2

The following extracts are taken from an very interesting letter received by Maitland lady front her aunt, who, at the time of writing, September 12th, 1914,…

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Second Edition. the War. Fighting in Belgium. the Naval Attack. Silence the Enemy's Guns. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 31 October 1914 · page 6

The Secretary to the Admiralty announces that the British naval flotilla continues to support the Allies' left. Since the morning of the 27th, the fire…

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The War. the Allies Advance. Marching on Ostend. Driving Off the Enemy. British Recapture Towns. at the Bayonet Point. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 31 October 1914 · page 5

It is reported from Flushing that the Allies have advanced towards Ostend, the British occupying Poperinghe and Raversyde, which were carried at the…

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Kaiser's Son-in-law. Seriously Wounded. the Hague

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 2 November 1914 · page 5

It is reported in Berlin that the Emperor's son-in-law has been seriously wounded in the Argonne, and his wife has been summoned to his bedside…

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Turkey Starts War. Germany's Catspaw. Attacks Black Sea Ports. Advance on Egypt. Petrograd

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 2 November 1914 · page 5

Turkey has commenced war against Russia. The Czar has withdrawn his Ambassandor from Constantinople…

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Second Edition. the War. French Bravery. Cheered by British, Charge German Quick-firers. Paris

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 2 November 1914 · page 6

British troops posted on La Bassee Canal in an exposed position, were subjected to a heavy fire from German quick-firers…

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The War. Heavy Fighting. the Allies Gaining. Enemy Retreating After Violent Attacks. Evacuate Their Positions. Paris

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 2 November 1914 · page 5

A communique issued to-day states:—The Germans have resumed the general offensive between Nieuport and Arras. We have recaptured Ramscapple, and…

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Our Sydney Letter. the War Precaution Act.—canvas-town, Daceyville.—curious Humour: War Jokes.—a Rumpus Up in Lithgow.—and Still a Better Week.—the Outlook in Wheat.—the Government Proposals for Next Year.—a United Family. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 2 November 1914 · page 5

The regulations under the War Precaution Act, which were published in this city to-day, give considerable powers to the naval and military authorities. So…

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The War Extends

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 3 November 1914 · page 4

The entry of Turkey into the field of war is a circumstance only to be regretted on account of the wholly uncessary bloodshed it will occasion…

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Russia and Turkey. War to the Extreme. Petrograd

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 3 November 1914 · page 6

The "Bourse Gazette" says that Constantinople has seen the Russians troops outside its walls, it must now see them inside. The Russian fleet must sweep…

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American Views of the War. Must Strengthen the Navy. New York

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 3 November 1914 · page 6

Colonel Roosevelt in an article in the "New York Times" declares that peace treaties are valueless unless accompanied by international agreement, pledging…

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