The War. To-Day's Cables. LONDON
A New York message says that the liner "St. Paul" overturned in dock and park. The Germans developed an…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Queanbeyan & Braidwood · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1918
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Interesting War Notes a Future Supply of Casoline
When the quantity of petroleum that can be obtained from the oil wells of America begins to show signs of diminution, there will still be a…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Telegraphic News. Thursday, 4 p.m. the War Loan
The war loan closed yesterday. In Sydney the amount subscribed was £18,640,2606, which was £2, 106,460 more than Melbourne. In…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldiers' Wives
No further applications for indulgence passages for the wives of Australian soldiers will be entertained at present…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →How the Red Cross Helps Soldiers
A report presented to the Red Cross Central Executive by Miss Consett Stephen shows that Red Cross Convalescent Homes have…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Famous Soldiers' Hobbies
Sir John French's pet hobby is the study of Napoleonic literature. He is one of the greatest living authorities on "The Little Corporal." Very few…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →An Anzac's Funeral
The remains of Private Jack Ridley, 19th Battalion, were interred in the Sandgate cemetery on Thursday afternoon in the presence of a large…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Anzac Day Commemorations
In addition to the united religious service in the evening, the morning service at Christ Church, and other distinction of a commemorative character which were…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War News
There will be 3,000,000 American troops in France within a year if sufficient ships are available. The German report endeavors to…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Telegraphic News. Monday, 4 p.m. Anzac Day
The churches throughout the city and suburbs commemorated Anzac Day yesterday by special services…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Late War News
The Australians have recaptured Villers-Bretonneux, taking 600 prisoners. The attack commenced at 10 o'clock at night. It was a…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Latest War News. Position in France
The situation has not materially changed on the west front since the Germans captured Kemmel Hill. The enemy rapidly advanced…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. To-Day's Cables. LONDON
A new German offensive has begun between Meteren and Hoormezeele. Washington announces that the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldiers Homes. (To the Editor)
SIR,—In reply to Mr. Harris's communication of the 25th instant, Mr. Harris states that if he was communicated with he would furnish particulars of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Another Local Soldier Fallen
It was the sad duty this morning of the Rev. R. [?]Elliott to convey to the father and other relatives of Pte. William Penney, son of Mr. Frank Penney of this town, the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Killed in Action
Rev. D. Finlayson received word on Wednesday that Corporal A. G. McKenzie, of Michelago, had been killed in action (on 17th April. The…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Final "Anzac Day" Observances
As already announced in our columns, the two non-episcopal churches in Queanbeyan (Presbyterian and Methodist), in concert with all the denominations…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Fund
Yass district has done well lately for the war funds. £200 for the Lord Mayor's Fund, £60,000 for the War Loan, and £1400 for the Red Cross, was given in a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War News
The British line in the Ypres sector had been readjusted. "The London press admits the like[?]od of Sir Douglas Haig relinquishing…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Late War News
The enemy claims that the total number of prisoners taken at Mont Kemmel was 71000. Forty-three guns and 233 machine guns were…
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