The Islamic War
While Germany has never been very successful in the establishment of colonies, owing to various causes which need not he discussed, the Kaiser and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1916
2,596 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 66 of 130
War Chest Rest House. Sydney
Mr. Walker, general secretary to the Australian Comforts Fund, of which the New South Wales War Chest Fund is a branch, stated to-day that authority had…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Germans War Weary. New York
There is much interest In the despatches of Herr von Wiegand to the New York "World," from Berlin. His recent cables have shown plainly…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Second Edition. the War. Another Air Raid. Three Women and a Child Killed (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON
Early this morning airships raided the East Coast and another on the Scottish coast. Three women and a child were killed, and fourteen wounded. There was…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The War. All-round Attacks. Pressure on the Enemy. British and French Attack. (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON
A great Allied bombardment has been proceeding on the enemy's positions extending from Thiepval to Roye, and is believed to be the prelude to a big event…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Settlement of Soldiers. London
Replying to questions asked in the House of Commons by Sir Clement Kinloch-Cooke as to the settling of soldiers on the land, Mr. Bonar Law, Secretary of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Our Sydney Letter. the Repatriation Fund.—more on the War Loan.—the Live Stock Question.—correcting False Rumours.—the Commonwealth Bank.—state Children.—a Reformer Who Deserves. Sydney
Repatriation locally has had a good send-off. The meeting at the Sydney Town Hall yesterday was large and enthusiastic. These charged will leading the way…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War. on the West Front. German Attacks. with Little Effect. (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON
General Sir Douglas Haig reports:—North-westward of Pozieres the Australians have advanced our lines 200 yards on a frontage of 600 yards…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Hotelkeeper Enlists
"We congratulate you on enlisting, and wish you a safe return," said Mr. F. G. Adrian, S.M., who, with Mr. C. F. Butler, S.M., at the Licensing Court granted nine…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Anzac Club. Opened in London. London
Three hundred Australians slept on Wednesday night in the Hostel in Horse Ferry-road, which was opened during the morning…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Religious Topics. the War and Prophecy
On Sunday morning, in the Newcastle Baptist Tabernacle, the Rev. L. Sale-Harrison, B.D., preached on "War and Prophecy" to a large audience. The preacher…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Pen-notes and Pencillings. First, Win the War
The just man will hold that all responsible for this war should be brought to the bar of justice. Also that, being found guilty, they should be punished…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Melbourne Gossip. Melbourne, August 10. the Commonwealth War Loan
Most of the financial tipsters were rather wide of the mark as regards their wide of the mark as regards their estimate for the total of the Commonwealth war loan. The Federal Treasurer…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Second Edition. the War. the Egyptian Campaign. Troops in Excellent Spirits. (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON
Reports from Cairo state that the troops are in excellent spirits, and all traces of desert fatigue has disappeared. The wounded have arrived at Cairo, and…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The War. on the West Front. Allies Make Progress. Severe German Casualties. (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON
Sir Douglas Haig reports:— The position is unchanged on the whole of the British front. Some parties of the enemy who were advancing…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War Progress
Coincident with the Italian successes the Russians are pursuing their attack upon Austria with a relentless vigour. They have practically the whole of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →German War Losses. London
Facts gathered from reliable sources show that the Germans are habitually understating their losses. It is safe to conclude that on an average the German units…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Stadium and the War
Speaking at the services at the Central Hall yesterday afternoon, Dr. Henry, who with Dr. Campbell is conducting a mission in Newcastle, said he hoped the public…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Trade After the War. London
The "Saturday Review," in the course of an article, says there is a clear-cut thesis that the best way to prevent post-war German aggression and crime is by…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War. Successful Advance on All Fronts. Enemies' Great Losses. (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON
Sir Douglas Haig reports:—South-eastward of Ypres, the enemy's infantry, of a newly-arrived corps, attempted to leave the trenches, but were frustrated…
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