Gifts to Soldiers
A girls' gift afternoon, organised by Miss Short, to provide comforts and Christmas cheer for the men of the 17th Battalion, as held in St. Philip's…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1915
1,979 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 71 of 99
Wounded Soldier. Welcomed by Footballers
The members of the East Newcastle League Football Club gave a Welcome to Private Stan Matthews at the Foresters' Hall last evening. Prior to leaving for…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Letters to the Editor. War at Toronto
Sir,—The public meeting held at Toronto last evening, convened for the purpose of farewelling our local heroes who enlist, to provide comforts for those who…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Germany's War Loan. Only Just Covered. Amsterdam
It is reported from Berlin that the third war loan has had an unsatisfactory result. It has only just been covered. German financiers are uneasy as to the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War. Russia's Stand. Splendid Fighting. German Tactics Fail. Petrograd
The latest communique states: There has been a desperate action west of Dvinsk. We took a village west of Molo-petchne, with the bayonet taking machine…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Second Edition. the War. Russian Success. Resisting German Attacks. Paris
The modification of the Russian front castwards of Vilna was so successful that the enemy is redoubling his efforts against Dvinsk and attacking from three…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Our Sydney Letter. Still the Great Question.—a a Point in Political Ethics.—should Sir George Reid Have Made That Offer?—a Strange Occurrence.—the Privately-made Soldiers Uniform.—a Warning to Their Friends. Sydney
The Universal Service League has been publicly inaugurated. Whatever is thought there is no doubt that it is influentially supported. The president. Professor David,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Friendly Societies and Soldiers' Sick Pay
Sir,—My attention has been drawn to what I consider is an injustice to members of friendly societies who have joined the Commonwealth Expeditionary…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →War Inquiries
Persons who are desirous of making inquires regarding missing friends or relatives at the front are invited to communication with the Information Bureau,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A Tax on War Profit
Nobody will grudge his share of the war taxes if it be a fair share; but the nation as a whole has a right to insist upon a tax on war profits. The people who…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Chamber of Commerce War Food Fund. Sydney
Recent letters received from the London Chamber of Commerce by the Sydney Chamber of Commerce point out that the supply of foodstuffs on hand is, becoming…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War. Vilna Withdrawal Great German Losses. Petrograd
The latest official communique from Petrograd says: "we took the offensive north-west of Dubna. We occupied Volniza, and took 1400 prisoners…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →For the Soldiers
A concert promoted by W. Winn and Company's employees, is to be given in the Central Hall on Tuesday evening. October 5, to raise funds provide the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Letters to the Editor. Soldiers and Drink
Sir,—While the cry goes forth for men, and more men, to defend our country. I would like to draw attention to the little encouragement which is given to mothers…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Gallant Soldiers. Receive Their Medals
Sir George Reid, the High Commissioner for Australia and Lady Reid, accompanied by the Countess of Sheffield, and Mrs. Leake, paid a visit to Harefield military…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Old or Young Soldiers?
Who makes the better soldier—the boardless youth, or the matured man? This question has boon the subject of much debate recently. The age at which…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →District News. Wickham. Fallen Soldiers' Memorial
A bazaar organised by the pupils of this Hamilton Convent. High School, was opened in the Council Chambers, Wickham, yesterday afternoon. The object of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Soldiers' Comforts
A meeting convened by Mrs. Kilgodr, the Mayoress, is to be held at the Newcastle Council-chambers on Monday afternoon next for the purpose of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →German Wounded Amsterdam
The "Telegraaf" says the Germans are preparing for the reception of a great number of wounded in Belgium…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →French War Vote Paris
The Chamber of Deputies voted war credit votes for £266,000,000. M. Ribot, Minister for Finance, announced that the new loan would be…
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