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The wars & local soldiers, 1916

2,484 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 15 of 125

Soldiers Cause Riot. Restaurant Attacked. Trouble Over Payment for Meals

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 4 February 1916 · page 2

A large crowd made a hostile demonstration outside a restaurant in Georgestreet, near the railway station, on Wednesday night, and during the…

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Overcarried in Train. Soldier Fined for Language

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 4 February 1916 · page 2

Patrick McMalion (29) described as a soldier appeared at the Tamworth police court yesterday to answer a charge of having used indecent…

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Tour Through Egypt. a Soldier's Impressions

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 4 February 1916 · page 2

Private Glen Manuel, whose parents reside at Tintinhull, has written a very interesting letter from Egypt. he says that a guide directed them around some…

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The War Terrible Toll of the Zeppelins. Great Damage in England. Bombs Fall on Thickly-Populated Suburbs. German Rejoicing. Reprisals for the Baralong Incident." LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 4 February 1916 · page 2

A Zoppelin was seen on Tuesday morning of the north coast of Holland. The coastguard fired several shots hitting the machine which departed northwards…

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War and Horses

Manilla Express · Saturday 5 February 1916 · page 6

The Pacific Rural Press says: During the four months, September to December, 1914, inclusive, about 75,000 horses were exported from the…

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Britain's War Debts

Manilla Express · Saturday 5 February 1916 · page 7

The public pay very little regard to the claims of posterity. Even in matters of money they exhibit slight 'scruple in bequeathing them a heavy…

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Interesting War Notes Where Scoutcraft Wins

Manilla Express · Saturday 5 February 1916 · page 6

The trenches we are in (writes a soldier from Flanders) run through a large wood, so we have got to be very careful and alerts and there is plenty…

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Cinematograph Pictures of the War. London

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 5 February 1916 · page 2

Cinematograph pictures entitled "British prepared" showing the fighting forces in training in England and munition making, also views of the…

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Influence of Science on Disease in War

Manilla Express · Saturday 5 February 1916 · page 6

In all wars of any magnitude, other than the one now in progress, the loss of life, from disease has been considerably greater than that resulting from…

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Kaiser an Altered Man. "Mentally Upset Owing to the War." LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 5 February 1916 · page 2

A correspondent who saw the Kaiser leaving Berlin describe the Monarch's hair as white and his face pale and thin. The features were drawn and the eyes…

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Late Telegrams Riotous War Service Meeting. Thousand People Present. Free Fights and General Uproar. Speakers Counted Out. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 5 February 1916 · page 2

A public meeting called by Mr. Lang M.L.A., President of the Auburn War Service Committed, was held at the local Town Hall last night, and was of…

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Robberies From Camp Shops. Soldiers Charged. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 5 February 1916 · page 2

A branch or the premises of Growing Bros, at Liverpool camp was broken into last night, and goods valued at £40 stolen…

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Land for Soldiers

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 5 February 1916 · page 6

Happily a fairly spirited attempt is being made to secure land on which soldiers may settle when the war comes to an end. The committee…

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Maitland Military Camp. Catholic Soldiers' Hall

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 5 February 1916 · page 5

The parishioners of St. John's Cathedral held a largely-attended meeting to consider the matter of providing a structure for church and social…

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Mr. Hampson Enlists

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 5 February 1916 · page 6

On Monday, Mr. Hampson, the Federal Labor member for Bendigo enlisted. His son who is residing in New Zealand, wrote saying he did not care…

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The War Warlike Woodrow Wilson. "Going to Deliver the Goods." Unable to Sleep at Nights Through Worry. Difficulties of Keeping Peace. LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 5 February 1916 · page 2

President Wilson addressing a meeting at Kansas City declared: Will I go [?] Washington and smile and say Gentlemen, the United States is not avake…

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The War. Sydney, Monday, 10 a.m

The North Western Courier · Monday 7 February 1916 · page 2

Prisoners report that Germany has established a branch of Krupp'a factory at Shavll, in Russian Poland, and are compelling a large proportion of…

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Australia's War Loan Success British Appreciation. LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 7 February 1916 · page 2

The financial press say Australia's loan success has created a deep impression and will have a far-reaching significance. It will be a surprise for the…

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Huge War Shipping Profits. Heavier Tax Urged. LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 7 February 1916 · page 2

The "Daily Mail" says the net earnings of the "shipping trade have risen from 20 million pounds in 1913 to 250 millions in 1916…

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The Tamworth Daily Observer Monday, February 7. 1916. Notes on the War. the Iatest German "Dream."

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 7 February 1916 · page 2

Appaiently the Germans have unearthed a new "dream" or objective in their scheme of world conquest Not satisfied with a "great Empire reaching…

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