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The wars & local soldiers, 1914

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The War Food for Britain

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 26 August 1914 · page 2

The Sydney Chamber of Commerce has opened a fund for the purpose of sending immediate assistance to Great Britain in the form…

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Incidents of the War. Cardinals Appeal for Suspension. London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 August 1914 · page 2

A message from Rome states that the College of Cardinals has decided to exert pressure on the Emperor of Austria, to suspend war during the…

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Horses for the War. £4,000 Worth Leaves the District

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 26 August 1914 · page 2

There was a considerable interest in the big horse sale conducted by Messre Dalgety and Co., Ltd., on Saturday, when the representative…

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Earl Leven Wounded London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 27 August 1914 · page 2

The Press bureau states that Earl Leven has been dangerously wounded. Sergt. Major D. S. Jillings, aviator, and Capt. C. S. Askerman have also…

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Austria's Declaration. War Against Japan. Tokio

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 August 1914 · page 2

Austria has declared war against Japan…

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Support for Greece. in Event of Balkan War. Athens

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 August 1914 · page 2

It is reported that in the event of Bulgaria and Tuerkey attacking Servia and Greece, the Triple Entente will warmly support the latter…

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Invasion of Germany 8,000,000 Russians Advancing. British Force in France. Gallant Conduct at Mons. Over 2000 Casualties. Alleged Atrocities in Belgium. Belgian Minister's Report. A Revolting Story. Women and Children Outraged. Old Men and Wounded Murdered. London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 August 1914 · page 2

The Belgian Minister publishes a long list of outrages alleged to have been committed by German troops, who burned many houses, divided the…

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The War. Mighty Battle Begins British Arms in Fighting Line. Severe Losses to Be Expected on Both Sides. Germans Forcing the Fighting Fall of Namur Denied. English and French Engage the Germans. Paris

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 27 August 1914 · page 2

It is stated the battle began in earnest on Sunday evening on both banks of the Sambre from Manbergo to Namur. It is believed that…

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War Horses

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 August 1914 · page 2

Mr. Donald Smith, "Arcaroola." Janee, has donated two horses and £20 to the Junee Patriotic Fund (branch of the Lord Mayor's Fund)…

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War Notes

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 28 August 1914 · page 4

THE great battle is proceeding and its result is still in doubt. As anticipated in our last issue, the main German forces are…

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The War

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 28 August 1914 · page 3

A cable early in the week announced that .the British' forces were engaged all Sunday last and held their…

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Madness of War

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 28 August 1914 · page 3

"A symposium on the madness of war at this crisis would be about as sensible as a symposium on the danger of damp sheets if London were on fire. If war…

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The War. Sydney

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 28 August 1914 · page 1

A tremendous battle is in progress between Brest and Namur, The Germans have captured Diest and Tilwenout after fierce fighting The…

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The War. London

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 28 August 1914 · page 3

It is officially announced that the British forces, after a fight with the Germans, reached new and well protected position, despite the continuous fighting, during…

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The War. [?]E’ll Be Waitin’

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 28 August 1914 · page 5

[?]aitin’, we’ll be watchin’ for the [?] that’s comin’ thro’ [?] Boys who hold the honor of our White Starred Fla[?] o’ Blue;…

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The War. Thursday, 19.00 a.m

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 28 August 1914 · page 2

A British-cruiser engaged the Breslau for two days, among the Ionian Islands, and shot away portion of her funnel. The…

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Uhlan Raid. on Women and Wounded. Followed by Retribution. Annihilation by French Guns. Paris

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 August 1914 · page 2

Uhlan raiders from Mons crossed the frontier on Monday evening and rounded up women, children and convalescents with revolvers. The…

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Britain's War Loan. Chancellor Introduces Bill. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 August 1914 · page 2

Mr. Lloyd George has introduced his War Loan Bill in the Commons. The amount required is not stated nor is the method by which the money…

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The War. Caulks Received on Thursday Great Carnage!

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 28 August 1914 · page 2

A severe censorship is being enforced over news of the operations around Mond and Charlerol. During the fighting at Charleroi the carnage was…

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War Telegrams. Help! Help! Help! One Shilling Per Week

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 28 August 1914 · page 4

IN consequence of the bad times ahead, and the heavy extra expense in providing war telegrams and extraordinaries, we now ask (in order…

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