Latest War News. Another Liner Gone
The P. and O. steamer Himalaya, under charter with the British Government has been lost in the Mediterranean Sea as the…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1917
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The War. To-Day's Cables. LONDON
Martial law has been proclaimed at Pekin, and a proclamation restoring the Emperor is expected to-day. A French communique states that…
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The following men in the Eden-Monaro electorate have volunteered for active service abroad:—Cooma Michael Rolfe, William Hurst,…
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Mr. Holman cabled from London last night that the Anzac Buffet requires funds. It is doing excellent work…
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There has been considerable enemy artillery fire in the Scarpe Valley, in the neighbourhood of Lens and north of the Lys River…
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During the three months in which the war savings certificates scheme has been in 'operation £718,288 have been raised,…
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The following is the text of the Russian communiques issued on Monday:—After two days' artillery fire we attacked on the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Latest War News. Another Air Raid
From twelve to fourteen aeroplanes attacked Harwich from the north-east on Wednesday morning…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →THE Queanbeyan Age. Friday, July 6, 1917. the War. To-Day's Cables. LONDON
A Russian communique says some artillery fire occurred eastwards and south-eastward of Brzezanny where our attack has not materialised. We…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Interesting War Notes Art of Making Big Guns. Miles of Steel Ribbon. A 1950lb. Shell
Let us see how the modern big gun is turned out, says a writer in describing a visit to one of Scotland's largest armament establishments. The metal…
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At the enchre party held in the Triumph Hall on Friday night, 29th June, a farewell was tendered to Private George Lee, who is leaving shortly for the front. In a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Gundaroo Soldiers
The following chit-chat about the doings and whereabouts of some of the local boys who have gone to the front will doubtless prove of interest to Gundaroo…
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The Paris "Matin" says that General Brussiloff recently stated: "My offensive in 1916 might have brought the war to an end if the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Win the War League
MR. Woodward occupied the chair at a meeting of the above held at the Shire Council Chambers last night. Other members present were…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Latest War News. Another Air Raid
A German squadron, consisting of between 15 and 20 aeroplanes, dropped bombs on London on Saturday morning. Four enemy…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The War. To-Day's Cables. LONDON
An explosion and fire destroyed the Marieland Navy Yard at San Faancisco. An Athens message says search…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Interesting War Notes Cool Soldier
It is not always policy to acknowledge a defeat. A little coolness at the critical moment sometimes saves the day. In a close encounter during the…
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An intercepted German wireless message admits that terrible losses were sustained by three reserve divisions, which were cut…
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Our women have nobly taken the places of men who have been called to the Colours, and. are doing work formerly regarded as outside their sphere…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Latest War News. Russian Success
The Russians have taken Halicz, Wethmere, and 40 guns. The pursuit of the enemy continues. REFORMS GRANTED…
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