The War. To-Day's Cables. LONDON
General Sir Douglas Haig reports that the Australians took part in important raids south of Armentieres along a front of two miles, and took…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1916
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Local and General. Old Gold and Silver War Fund
One of our recent editions contained an appeal by the committee of this fund asking for gold and silver articles of any and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Commonwealth War Loan. Applications by Small Subscribers Up to £100
So that there may be no misapprehension, the Commonwealth Treasurer desires it to 'be known that any person may apply on the Extended'…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Commonwealth War Loan Applications by Small Subscribers Up to £100
So that there may be no misapprehension the Commonwealth Treasurer desires it to be known that any person may apply on…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Our Soldiers
The Rev. Father Vaughan has received a telegram from the Defence Department advising him that Lance-Corporal John Flynn…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →How Soldiers Learn to Shoot Straight
Modern warfare emphasises the fact that it is not the number of men engaged but the number of "effectives" which determines the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Listen—enlist. a Stirring Call to the Colours
Stalwart men of the bulldog breed, Listen—Enlist. Hark to the cry of your country's need Listen—Enlist…
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The British have regained a [?]iftle ground in Dolville Wood, and have pushed forward their [?]ine north of Longueval,…
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A French communique says:—Our reconnaisances northward of the Aisne penetrated trenches. At Vailly we secured some poisoners, and in a…
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As a matter of general information it is desired to point out that any person, firm, or company, may apply for any amount…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Tidings of Soldiers
Mrs. C. Flynn has received a cable from the Defence Department stating that her son, Corporal J. Flynn, was severely wounded in the…
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The Paris correspondent of the Central Newsagency says that the British bombardment in the Pozieres region increased in…
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A Paris communique says:—Wednesday night was calm on the Somme front. In an action to the southward of Estrees we…
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Details of the great battle on the Lower Dwina, in the Riga district, which has been going on for a week, continue meagre. It…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →War Work at Home
Mr. George Fitzpatrick, hon, organising secretary of the Voluntary Workers' Association, Box 1488; writes as follows:—…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The War. To-Day's Cables. LONDON
A French communique says: We progressed eastward of Estrees. The Germans after a violent bombar[?]ment attacked our salient north…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Commonwealth War Loan. Subscription List Closes 1st AUGUST
As the date draws near on which the subscription list of the third issue of the Commonwealth Loan i[?], to close, it becomes imperative that…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →August Fourth. Two Years of War. Empire Anniversary Ceremony
The 4th August next will mark the second anniversary of the commencement of the War between Great Britain and Germany…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Our Soldiers
Private W. Colley, who spent his final leave here, left on Monday night. Before going he was presented with a sheepskin vest…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Death of a Soldier
A telegram was received in Braid wood on Wednesday afternoon announcing the death that day, from meningitis, of Private…
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