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The wars & local soldiers, 1914

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Benefit for the Casino Hospital. Tug-of-war

Northern Star · Saturday 6 June 1914 · page 2

Messrs. P. H. Robins and M. Ma[?] co[?]tte[?] of the [?] Hospital have hit upon the novel [?] of bolding tu[?]-of-war as a help to the fonds of the…

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With the Bulgarians. a Girl's Adventures. Grim Pictcres of War

Northern Star · Saturday 6 June 1914 · page 11

To know the grim terrors of war fails to the lot of few of our women. There is one English lady at least who can claim to be the [?], and she is Miss…

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Girl with the Bulgars. Shot in the Trenches. Grim Relics of Adventures. War-infested Land

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 6 June 1914 · page 3

To know the grim terrors of war falls to the lot of few of our women. There is one English lady at least who can claim to be the exception, and she is Miss Jessica…

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Loyal Mutineers Greek Soldiers' Determined Effort. London

Tweed Daily · Monday 8 June 1914 · page 2

A body of 190 Greek infantry, with their officers decided to desert their regiments at Athens a few days ago, to go to the assistance of their…

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Tug-of-War

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 9 June 1914 · page 2

The series of tug-of-wars promoted by Messrs. P. B. Robins and M. Matthews in aid of the funds of the Casino Hospital have created great…

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Bandmasters at War. Way Down in Old Junee

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 9 June 1914 · page 3

Junee has unearthed something unique in the way of a challenge. When newspaper editors fall out they make things pretty warm (outwardly), but…

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Tug of War Casino

Northern Star · Thursday 11 June 1914 · page 4

The Hospital benefit tug of war will be continued this evening at the skating Rink. The draw is:—Butter factory v. Stores, Council Employees v. Pickuns which will…

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America and Mexico. No Request for War Indemnity. a Stable Government. Cleveland

Northern Star · Thursday 11 June 1914 · page 5

The American Government has decided not to request a war indemnity, the Wilson Administration contenting itself with establishing a stable Gobernment in…

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The War in the Air

Northern Star · Friday 12 June 1914 · page 2

Colonel Louis Jackson, formerly of the Royal Enginers, who addressed a meeting of the Royal United Service Institution recently, is not the only expert to foresee…

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Horrors of War. Anti-militarist's Reception. Cadets Count Him Out. Acukland

Northern Star · Saturday 13 June 1914 · page 7

At Auckland an anti-militarist attempted to deliver a lecture and show pictures depicting the horrors of war, but fifty cadets led the audience in patriotic songs…

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If War Arose No Secret Agreements. Great Britain's Freedom in Conflict. London

Tweed Daily · Saturday 13 June 1914 · page 4

Sir Edward Grey, replying to a question, said that if war arose between any European Powers there were no unpublished agreements in existence…

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From the Ends of the Earth. Mobilisation of Salvation Soldiers. a Picturesque Scene. London

Tweed Daily · Saturday 13 June 1914 · page 4

There was a picturesque scene yesterday at the Royal Albert Hall, when the delegates to the Salvation Army Congress were received by General…

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Elements of an Explosion. Hospital for Wounded Volunteers. Doctrine of Physical Force. London

Northern Star · Monday 15 June 1914 · page 5

Mr, Bonar Law, speaking at Glasgow, said the Nationalist volunteers in one sense were far more dangerous to the peace of Uister than [?]teers less…

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Bandmasters at War Way Down in Old Junee

Tweed Daily · Monday 15 June 1914 · page 3

Junee has unearthed something unique in the way of a challenge. When newspaper editors fall out they make things pretty warm (outwardly), but…

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My "Soldier" Boy

Tweed Daily · Monday 15 June 1914 · page 2

The Murwillumbah Amateur Dramatic Society will produce the three-act comedy, "My Soldier Boy" at the Gaiety Theatre, Tweed Heads…

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Tug-of-war

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 16 June 1914 · page 2

The tug-of-war cantests promoted by Messrs. P. B. Robins and M. Matthews in aid of the Casino District Hospital, have taken on weil…

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Greece's Grievances. War Considered Inevitable. Athens

Northern Star · Tuesday 16 June 1914 · page 5

The newspaper "Hestra" declares war is inevitable. The public generally demand the repatriation of the Greeks, stoppage of their persecutions, and payment of the…

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News of the World. Cost of a War

Northern Star · Tuesday 16 June 1914 · page 6

Bulgaria's [?] of the cost of [?] [?] [?] has, says "The Near has been reckoned up by Prof. Tsankoil, of [?] University of [?]. The heavy bill [?]…

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The Tug-o'-War

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 17 June 1914 · page 2

To-morrow night's programme in connection with the tug-o'-war, promoted on behalf of the Casino District Hospital, should attract a large crowd to…

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My ''Soldier" Boy

Tweed Daily · Thursday 18 June 1914 · page 3

Under extremely depressing weather conditions, the Murwillumbah Amateur Dramatic Society journeyed to Tweed Heads on Tuesday. The faith…

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