Interesting War Notes General Brussiloff's Wit
General Brussiloff, the famous Russian commander, has his sanctum separate from the mess, where his general staff dine; but to every meal it…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1917
767 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 26 of 39
War Chest Day. Public Meeting in Braidwood
A public meeting was held at the Council Chambers on Wednesday night last, convened by the Mayor, for the purpose of making…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. To-Day's Cables. LONDON. Friday. British Attack Near Lens. Swift and Merciless
The Paris "Matin" says the British impetuous attack in the direction of Lens was the most violent for many months past. The…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Enlistments
The following men have enlisted in the A.I.F., for active service a broad:—Egbert Goodwin, Adlaminaby; Roy B. Clark, Nimmitabel; F…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War News
General Haig reports:— The Canadians, south and east of Loos, on a front of two miles, carried the formidable defences of Hill 70,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War Chest Appeal
The local branch of the War Chest acted wisely in inviting the public to take the controlling hand in the appeal which is being made…
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General Haig reports: We captured trenches in the neighbourhood of Guillemont Farm and to the south-east of Epehy. We…
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At the public meeting held on Wednesday night last to make arrangements for the celebration of War Chest Day the Mayor, Aid…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. To-Day's Cables. LONDON
A British communique says: We completely repulsed a counter attack last night against positions we captured on the previous day. We…
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A French communique states: The Germans attacked at three different points on the Cerny plateau. Twice our fire broke up…
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The great railway upheaval in England, which threatened to involve 40.000 men, has been averted…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Chest Day
A meeting of the committee was held at the Council Chambers on Wednesday night. The Mayor, Ald. Draper occupied the chair. The…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Interesting War Notes What Soldiers May and May Not Do
Imitating the bugle-calls of the enemy is quite legitimate; so it the wearing of their uniform. with one reservation. A soldier may not fire on…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War. To-Day's Cables. LONDON
It is authoritatively stated that America will supply Russia with 2.500 locomotives. and 40,000 cars. A British communique says:—We…
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The French have made further important gains astride the Meuse, north of Verdun. Their prisoners now exceed 5000…
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The Italians have conquered fresh positions all along the front. The Austrians abandoned other positions fearing that they might…
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A wireless Italian official report states: We have made progress northward and southward on the Julian front. Our troops,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War-time Profits Tax Bill
Sir John Forrest, Commonwealth Treasurer, writing to our Federal member, Mr. Austin Chapman, acknowledging a communication forwarded by him from…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War. To-Day's Cables. LONDON
A British communique says:—We successfully raided eastward of Gostavnov. British aviators raided, St. Denis on Saturday night, also the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldier's Letter
Mrs. Stephens, of Larbert, h receipt of a letter from her son. Driver Allan Stephens, who writes from Glasgow under date 16th…
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