Soldiers' Letters
Mr. T. O'Brien has received a letter from his son, the late Pte. T. O'Brien, from "Somewhere in France." This is dated 23rd…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1916
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War News
A Bucharest official message reports:—On the Transylvania front we have defeated the enemy in different regions. Over 2000 have…
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A German General's report on the Somme battle, captured by the British, describes the demoralising effect of the British…
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A report from Rome, at present unconfirmed, states that an Austrian battleship was blown up at Pola, the naval dockyards and…
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Sir,—All those liable under the Act, viz., single men from the age of 21 to 35, and widowers of that age without children, will…
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UNDER the Defence Act, Part IV, all male inhabitants of Australia (excepting those who are exempt from service in the Defence Force) who have resided…
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Sir Douglas Haig reports:—We progressed to established posts east of Le Sara. A Russian communique says: We…
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The Allies have consolidated their recent gains on the Somme, have slightly extended their line in several places, and have…
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In the House of Commons the Prime Minister introduced a bill for a credit vote of £300,000,000. He said the Allies have…
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The War Office announces that mounted troops cleared up the country to the outskirts of Seres, and found the town strongly held…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →THE Queanbeyan Age. Friday, October 13, 1916. the War Outlook
The last English mail brought newspapers which told of the confidence felt even then in the approaching victory of the Allies. Since…
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Trouble occurred amongst soldiers on Saturday night which resulted in one of them, Private Michael M'Grady, being shot in the…
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Much activity continues to be reported from the Salonica front, where the British in the east, the French in the centre, and…
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General Haig reports: We captured 100 prisoners at Stuff redoubt, and made important advances northward and eastward…
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A French communique says: We penetrated Sailly and occupied many houses along the Bapaume Road as far as Central Cross Roads…
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The following is an extract from a letter received by Mrs. Tully, The Springs, Molonglo, from her son, Private Dave Tully.—"No doubt you…
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In a War Precautions Regulation issued yesterday it was provided that after November 1 no person shall, without the consent of the…
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The British have made an important advance at one point on the Somme front, and have carried out a series of trench raids…
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Sale of Flowers.—Previously acknowledged, £7 12s 5½d; per "Miss Betty Storer, £1 8s 9d ; per Miss Emmie Roach, 2s ; Mrs. Stockham…
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General Haig reports that aeroplanes on Monday bombed the enemy's railway lines, billets, factories, and depots. Three enemy…
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