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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1916

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Patriotic War Film

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 5 May 1916 · page 2

To-night, in the Protestant Hall, the British Pictures present Australia's red letter production, the patriotic war film, Within our Gates. or…

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Yass War Service Committee. Compulsion Recommended

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 5 May 1916 · page 2

The voluntary system of enlisting is not proving satisfactory in many parts of the State, and there is a growing feeling in favor of…

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The War. To-Day's Cables. LONDON

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 5 May 1916 · page 2

Zeppelin L 20, which met with disaster near Stavenger, was one at those which raided England on Tuesday. She ran short of benzine,…

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Another Fallen Soldier. Alfred H. Richardson

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 5 May 1916 · page 2

News reached Queanbeyan late on Wednesday night of one more of the contingent furnished by this district to the Australian Imperial…

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Coughs & Colds Among Our Soldiers

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 5 May 1916 · page 6

Many thoughtful parents and friends are sending HEAN'S ESSENCE. the great money. saving remedy for coughs, colds and throat troubles, to our gallant soldiers, among whom…

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Federal Land for Soldiers

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 5 May 1916 · page 2

As the result of a general inspection a few days ago, Mr. King O'Malley, Minister for Home Affairs, does not appear to oe impressed…

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War News

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 9 May 1916 · page 4

The motion for the second reading of the Compulsion Bill was carried by 328 votes to 36. The bill renders employers…

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Latest War News

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 9 May 1916 · page 7

Countess Markiswicq has been sentenced to death. The sentence, however, was commuted to imprisonment for life…

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War Profits. Probable Heavy Tax

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 9 May 1916 · page 3

During the coming financial year very large amount, will have to bo found by the Federal Ministry to finance the war. To…

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The War. To-Day's Cables. LONDON

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 9 May 1916 · page 2

It is reported that a German submarine was mined and sunk near Varna, in the Black Sea. Many of the crew were saved by a destroyer…

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Our Soldier Boys. More Farewells

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 9 May 1916 · page 2

Last night the commodious Triumph Hall was well filled by a gathering of ladies and gentlemen assembled to farewell another batch of…

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Soldiers' Parents Warned

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 9 May 1916 · page 4

Senator Pearce (Minister of Defence) says that an attempt is being made by certain persons in Egypt to obtain money from the parents and…

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War News

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 12 May 1916 · page 4

A Paris communique states:—Fierce fighting took place last night on the left bank of the Meuse. Furious attempts by the…

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Latest War News

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 12 May 1916 · page 2

German official casualty list for April totals 91,162; the deaths were 18.850. The total casualties since the war began has…

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The War. To-Day's Cables. LONDON

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 12 May 1916 · page 2

The Germans attempted an attack on the Anzacs at night, but the Anzacs immediately got the range and battered the German trenches and…

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Our Federal Member. Address on the War

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 12 May 1916 · page 2

The Anzac Committee held a patriotic concert at Sutton Forest last week, and invited, the Hon. 'Austin Chapman to deliver an address on…

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German Post-war Trade. Australia As a Customer

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 12 May 1916 · page 6

As befits a newspaper published in a commercial city, the "Hamburger Nachrichten" prophesies that German goods will…

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The Government and Returned Soldiers

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 12 May 1916 · page 4

The Premier addressed the P.L.L. Conference on Tuesday night on general political matters, such as land…

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Soldiers' Separation Allowances

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 12 May 1916 · page 6

A new order has been issued to the Australian Imperial Force, to the effect that the separation allowances for wives and…

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A Soldier's Suicide

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 12 May 1916 · page 3

A tragic occurrence in Brisbane on Monday resulted in the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Henry Bailey, who three or four months ago returned to Brisbane from…

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