Sick and Wounded Another Transport. Sydney
A transport which left England with about one hundred sick and wounded on December 12, is due in Melbourne on January 23…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Northern Rivers · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1916
5,259 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 3 of 250
Found Dead. Worrying Oyer the War
SYDNEY, Tuesday.—John Lewis, aged 40, was found dead at his residence, Newtown, with his throat cut, A razor was gripped in his hand. Deceased lately had been…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →ALBANIA v. Austria.. Official Announcement of War
LONDON, Tuesday.—It is officially announced that Essad Pasha (Albania) has declared war on Austria…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Submarines in Mediterranean War Risk Rates Increase
The war risk rate in the Mediterranean is quoted at 80 to 105 shillings in some instances it is from £8 In view of the presence of sulbmarinea…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Worried Over the War Ended with a Razor. Sydney
John Lewis, aged 40, of Laura st., Newtown was found dead with a razor in his hand. His end was due to worry about the war…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War News. Leaving Gallipoli. General Birdwood the East Off. London
Mr. Nevinson, correspondent of the "Daily Chronicle," describing the great, withdrawal, stated that 50 horses were left on shore, for fear…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →General War News Italy Disappointed. Determined to Improve .Position. London
The Rome correspondent of "The Times" states that Italy admits disappointment with her campaign, and is determined to improve, the position…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Interesting War Notes Submarine Supermen. Feats in the North Sea and Elsewhere
As there are no German warships on the high seas to sink, British submarines have hot had many chances to distinguish themselves. But any…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Revolver Accident Soldier Shot in Abdomen. Sydney
Private Augustus Lewis, of the 12th Reinforcements, 2nd Battalion, was slot m the abdomen at Liverpool, owing to the accidental explosion of a revolver…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Soldiers and Drink. Six O'clock Closing
SYDNEY, Tuesday. A percentage of the men at both the Liverpool and the Casula military encampments are in favor of closing all…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Science Notes. Soldiers' Uniforms
Experiments have been made in Europe to determine what colour in a soldier's uniform is the lea[?]t conspicuous to an enemy. Of ten men, two…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Soldier Regains Speech
An aggressive tiger snake, which attacked Private Frederick Thorogood, a soldier who had been invalided home deaf and dumb from Gallipoli. was the means of his regaining both…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Trouble in Hospital. Nurses and Soldiers Dissatisfied
SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Dissatisfaction has been caused among the nurses at the Australian General Hospital, Randwick, owing to certain grievances. The patients also…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Enlistments Again Brisk
SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Recruiting was again brisk at the metropolitan rceruiting depots to-day. For the 24 hours 'ended at.1 p.m. 633, aucn offered themselves 490 being…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Work for Returned Soldiers
SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Owing to the increasing number of returned soldiers the War Couneil is asking employers to help in finding work for the men…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fallen Soldiers. A. and I. Society's Sympathy
At the usualmonthly meeting' of the committee of Lismore Agricultural and Industrial Society yesterday afternoon the Chairman (Mr. W. Smith) moved that a letter of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Whole World Waiting. President Wilson and the Persia Outrage. Wholesale Arrests by Allies at Salonika. Greek Government's Protest. Official Declaration of War on Austria by Albania. South Wales Miners' Executive Passes Resolution Against Conscription. the Balkans. Prevention of Air Raids
SALONIKA, Monday.—The Allies are taking action to prevent air raids at Salonika. "The utilisation of the Serbian army here is being considered…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →"Light Pleasure Excursion." Arrival of Wounded Soldiers
SYDNEY, Tuesday.—A transport with 105 wounded soldiers aboard arrived in Sydney this afternoon. During the voyage one man died of consumption; otherwise the men…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Pensions
MELBOURNE, Tuesday.—The Australian war pensions claimed to the end of December number 5720, of which 2876 were granted, involving an annual liability of £90,000…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Temperance Conference. Appeal to the War Committee
SYDNEY, Wednesday.—A conference of delegates of the Temperance Alliance from different States was held at Melbourne yesterday to discuss the new aspect of the liquor…
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