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The wars & local soldiers, 1916

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Evacuation of Gallipoli. Only Six Men Wounded. MAITLAND

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 3

Private Lyall Hill, who was one of the last to leave Gallipoli, writing to his father, Mr. G. W. Hill, contractor, of Morpeth, from Tel-el-Kebir, on…

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Metals and the War

Manilla Express · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 5

It is not without interest to note that, in the opinion of well-informed persons, a decisive military triumph for the Entente would mean a great rush of orders…

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Profiting by the War

Manilla Express · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 5

"Great Britain's benevolent disposition has been exploited very gravely to her own disadvantage. Not one of the neutral States of Europe which has…

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War Demand for Aluminium

Manilla Express · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 2

The demand for aluminium has increased enormously, through war requirements, and the price has risen by leaps and bounds, especially within the…

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In Highest Interests of Ireland. Victorious End to War. LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 2

Mr. Redmond speaking at Dublin said he was convinced it was to the highest, interests of Ireland that there should be a speedy and victorious end to the…

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Exiled Austrians' Views. How Course of War Could Have Been Changed. LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 2

Professor Masaryk, a former member of the Austrian Parliament, who was exiled at the outset of the war, emphasises the necessity for wiping out…

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Balkans Greek Policy Unchanged. War Not Wanted. Vote of Confidence in Government. Army Remains Mobilised. LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 2

It is reported that the Greek Premier in the Chamber of Deputies reiterated the determination of the Government to abide by the policy [?]therto pursued…

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Soldiers and Drink Evil. "People Would Deserve to be Flogged." SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 2

Referring to drink in its rotation to the war, Senator Watson speaking at Granville last night said people would deserve to be flogged if they did not…

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Maitland Military Camp. Soldiers and the Liquor Question. 952 Men in Camp. MAITLAND

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 8

An important announcement was made on Thursday in regard to the matter of soldiers and the liquor question, when the camp authorities directed…

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Enlistment in Tamworth District. Good Number of "Yes" Answers

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 3

The special committee of five which was appointed to deal with the replies to the Prime Minister's appeal for recruits has commenced its work and…

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The Latest Germany's Latest Game. Neutrals Warned. Enemy Armed Merchantmen to be Attacked. Treated as Vessels of War. (Per Reuter.) London

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 2

Germany has handed an important memorandum to neutrals regarding the treatment of armed merchantmen. It states that Britain prior to the…

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The War Australia Prepared for Utmost. Will Give with Good Cheer. Mr. Fisher Explains National Sentiment Success of the Cadet System. LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 2

Mr. Fisher, the High Commissioner, was entertained by the Imperial Industries Club. Referring to the new war precautions…

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Seven Plagues of War What Soldiers Buffer. Rats In the Trenches

The North Western Courier · Monday 14 February 1916 · page 4

A British officer invalided home from the front, told me writes the London correspondent of the "Age") that the armies in France and…

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Moving Pictures As Aid to War

The North Western Courier · Monday 14 February 1916 · page 2

The war kinematograph films are immensely useful to the French staff. The photographers, who are volunteers, must have nerves of steel and…

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The War. Sydney, Monday, 11 a.m

The North Western Courier · Monday 14 February 1916 · page 2

There has been great activity at the War Office during the last few days. An announcement calling up the remaining eleven classes of unmarried…

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America's Anxious Days. Germany's Threat. If Relations Severed Immediate War. LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 14 February 1916 · page 2

The "Evening News" correspondent at Washington states that the Anstro-German Note has caused the gravest misapprehension in administrative…

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War Will Not End This Year. But Germany Cannot Stand the Strain Too Long. MOSCOW

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 14 February 1916 · page 2

M. Sazanoff, Minister for Foreign Affairs, interviewed, says the Allies have a [?]ect agreement that Anstro-Ge many must he rendered perfectly…

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The Tamworth Daily Observer Monday, February 14, 1916. Notes on the War. Germany Not Hopeful of Roumania

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 14 February 1916 · page 2

Despite the cabled report that Roumania has just sold 100,000 wagon loads of grain to the Central Powers, there is apparently no comfort for Germany in…

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General War News Air Raids in Britain. Question of Defence. Urgent Public Demands. Retaliating Raids to Berlin. LONDON, Feb. 12

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 14 February 1916 · page 2

There is a growing demand to ensure greater security against air raids. Meeitngs to protest against the country's defeneelessness and the lack of…

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The War Australians in Hospital. Mr. Fisher's Visit. Men Well rented at Harefield. In Excellent Spirits. Affecting and Amusing Incidents. (Per Reuter.) London

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 14 February 1916 · page 2

An Australian Press Association representative went with Mr. Fisher, the High Commissioner, and his wife, on a visit to Harefield Hospital where 300…

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