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The wars & local soldiers, 1914

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German Crown Prince. Reported to Be Seriously Wounded. Paris

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 20 August 1914 · page 2

It is reported that the German, Crown Prince, while leading his Death's Head Hussars, was seriously wounded and is now lying in a grievous condition…

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Australian War Contingent. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 20 August 1914 · page 3

A meeting has been called for Wednesday to form an Australian contingent similar to New Zealand…

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Position with Turkey High War Risks Paid at Lloyds

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 20 August 1914 · page 3

As high as forty guineas per cent. has been paid at Lloyds against risks of war between England or France. and Turkey within the next three months…

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Prussian Eagle Captured Decorates French War Office. Paris, Monday Morning

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 20 August 1914 · page 3

The first Prussian eagle captured by the French has been swung over the entrance to the War Office. It was borne by the first Lower…

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Pleasure Set Aside to Assist War Funds. Wagga School Picnic Abandoned

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 20 August 1914 · page 3

At a meeting of the parents of the children attending the Wagga Farm Public School it was decided to abandon the annual picnic this year, so that…

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Lord Kitchener's Advice. "Show Yourselves British Soldiers." London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 20 August 1914 · page 2

Lord Kitchener's message, which has been ordered to be kept in every soldier's pay, book, warns, in outspoken language, of the importance of…

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Soldiers' Sons. Scheme for Their Welfare. London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 20 August 1914 · page 2

Mr. Easton, secretary of the British Immigration League, has suggested to the Secretary of State for the Colonies the creation of State farms in 20…

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Feminine Enthusiasm. for British Force. Soldiers Embraced and Kissed. London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 20 August 1914 · page 2

Letters from the British troops state that the French people are frantic with joy. Women hugged and kissed the soldiers, screaming "You…

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Czech Soldiers Executed. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 20 August 1914 · page 3

The exchange states that numerous Czech soldiers have been executed at Liege meeting…

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Crown Prince Wounded

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 21 August 1914 · page 2

It is reported in Paris that the German Prince is in a serious condition owning to a wound. WEDNESDAY MORNING. 6.10 P.M…

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War Material

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 21 August 1914 · page 3

"Eight-five per cent of musketry and 15 per cent of drill make a soldier."…

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The War

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 21 August 1914 · page 3

Contrary to expectations no thrilling events have been recorded from the front during the past week-- little more. actually, than some…

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War News

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 21 August 1914 · page 4

EVENTS march so rapidly, that anything written about the war one day is likely to be out of date before it greets its readers. One…

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The War. "Your Watchword." King to His Soldiers

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 21 August 1914 · page 4

The King's message to the troops before they took their departure read: You are leaving home to fight for the safety and honour of my Empire…

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Notes on the War

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 21 August 1914 · page 4

The meagre news which comes from official sources day by day, shows the German plan is being gradually upset…

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The War. London

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 21 August 1914 · page 2

It in officially announced that the British expeditionary force safely landed at France on Friday and received a great reception. The despatching of troops was carried out…

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The War. Thursday, 9 a.m

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 21 August 1914 · page 2

The French cavalry by means of a brilliant forced march, covering 126 miles in two days, joined the Belgians, and encountered a…

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The War. Cables Received To-day

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 21 August 1914 · page 2

Just before his death the Pope said: "I begin to think, as my end is approaching, the Almighty, in his inexhaustible goodness, wished to spare…

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Our Sydney Letter. War and Commerce

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 21 August 1914 · page 4

"Inter arims, silent leges," i.e "In a state of war law is susponded." That is quite true as regards s[?]atutory, enactments, if they are found…

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The War. Wednesday, 9.15 a.m

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 21 August 1914 · page 4

The Belgian seat of Government has been moved to Antwerp Brussels is being safeguarded against surprise…

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