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The wars & local soldiers, 1915

1,979 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 66 of 99

The War. Germany's Losses on the Russian Front. Another Crime Attempted. Paris

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 7 September 1915 · page 5

A French communique states:–Cap [?] German documents show that the enemy Bustalned heavy losses on the Russian front…

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Maitland Soldiers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 7 September 1915 · page 6

Mrs. Robert Seoble has received a cable message from Nurse Stobo, advising her that the late Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Seoble was killed 7. He was struck on…

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Anzac Buffet. to Open in London London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 September 1915 · page 5

The London branch of the Australian Natives Association will on September 13 open the "Aazac" buffet and reading and writing rooms…

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The Great War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 September 1915 · page 6

Sir,–When a review of the progress which has been made by the Allies is presented a feeling of satisfaction is experienced. From a certain standpoint it…

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General War News. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 September 1915 · page 5

A shall sent as a momento by a soldier in France exploded in the Central Parcels Office in London, wounding Major-General Sir De[?]mond O'Callaghan, and others…

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Italy in War Time. Political and Social

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 September 1915 · page 7

It is interesting to [?]that the moment chosen by Romans to discuss the larger participation of italy in the war should be when her troops are standing…

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The War. Ieavy Fighting in the East Front. Petrograd

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 September 1915 · page 5

To latest communique states:—Fighting continues on the Middle Nlemen, [?] the Germaus are trying to develop [?] offensive…

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The War Census. What It Means. Who Must Fill Up Cards

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 September 1915 · page 5

The war census which is now being taken throughout Australia is divided into two sections. The first section is the personal, and…

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Soldier's Wife's View

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 September 1915 · page 3

Sir,—I am asked why my husband went to the war. My reply is, the thought it as his duty, especially being a paid man and wearing the uniform. I think it is…

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Soldiers and Drink

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 September 1915 · page 3

Sir,–How much longer are our politicians and our people going to remain inactive while the "Huns Ally" continues its ravages in our midst ? No better…

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Soldiers' Letters. Interesting Incidents. a Tribute to the Navy

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 September 1915 · page 9

Sergeant H. Scott, writing from Gallipoli, his mother, Mrs. [?].Scott, of Mur[?]-street, Wallsend, under date july 4, says:—"our last reinforcements have…

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Recruiting Campaign. Sydney Enlistments. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 September 1915 · page 5

At Victoria Barracks to-day 101 men passed all tests and 15 failed. A batch of 200 men whose leave had expired were paraded preparatory to going into camp…

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New Zealand Wounded London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 September 1915 · page 5

Mr. M'Knnzlo, the High Commisioner for New zealand, visited 150 of the Do[?] wonded soldiers at King Goorgo's Hospital. With two exceptions all are…

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General War News. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 September 1915 · page 5

As a protest against the employment of non-unloniste, 2400 colliers in the parish of Tylor's Town, Glanmorgansblre, South Wales, have gone on strike…

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The War. Czar Nicholas Commands His Armies. Petrograd

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 September 1915 · page 5

The Czar Micholas, who went to the front a few days ago, publishes the following Army Order:— King George watches with the greatest…

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Our Sydney Letter. Rich Women and Poor Men.—the 74th Casualty List.—comforts for the Troops.—the V.C. and £500.—"War" on Canterbury.—the Peculiarity of Little Things.—thieves in Evidence. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 September 1915 · page 4

The senior partner or Inn, O'Cent, and Co., sollcitors: "I' am worried. People ask if we are all going bankrupt; and so far as I can see most men are already…

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War Census. Answers to War Queries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 10 September 1915 · page 7

The following directions have, been officially given by the Common wealth Statistician in reply to queries received :— Person in Australia receiving income…

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General War News. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 10 September 1915 · page 5

A German avlator flying over Alsace dropped a warris [?] "To the memory of M. Pegoud, who died a horo's death, from his adversary."…

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The War. Russian Victory. Great German Defeat. Petrograd

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 10 September 1915 · page 5

It is officially announced that the russians have gained a big victory near ternopol, in Austrian Gnilela, cighty miles east-south-east of Lomberg…

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Second Edition. the War. Grand Duke Nicholas. Why Was He Transferred? London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 10 September 1915 · page 6

British newspapers are unanimous in applauding Grand Duke Nicholas's services and await an explanation of his transforence to the Caucasus…

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