The War of 1870
It may be interesting to recall the extraordinary rapidity of the march of events in the Franco-Prussian war of 1870/[?]. German mobilisation began on…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1914
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The Decisive Theatre of War
Of course the Germans do not propose to permit of the Russians getting into Berlin—if they can avoid it. But the prospects in this direction are due…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Notes. Germany's Food Supplies
While Germany is not by any means self-contained in regard to foodstuffs, there appears to be little doubt that for six months at least,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Germans in the Pacific. Cruiser Leipsic Captured. Many Wounded on Board. Vancouver
It is reported that the German cruiser Leipsic has been captured by a British ship, and is being taken to British Columbia…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Lecture on the War Aspect
Mr. Bradhurst thought it would be a good idea if a lecture was arranged to deal with the war subject. There would be a big response on the part of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War. the British Block to the Germans
A British officer who was injured in the fighting at Mons states that, after a succession of German advances in the face of ,a withering: fire, the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Telegrams. Help! Help! Help! One Shilling Per Week
IN consequence of the bad times ahead, and the heavy extra expense in providing war telegrams and extraordinaries, we now ask (in order…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. The Latest German Retirement Confirmed Antwerp
The news that a considerable number of German troops are crossing the River Meuse and are proceeding eastward, has been confirmed…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. "A Scrap. of Paper." Why Britain Fought. Two Deals. English and German, London
ThE Foreign Office has issued the text of the despatch from f Sir Edward Goschen. British Ambassador at Berlin, to Sir Edward Grey,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Grave Report. by War Correspondent. "The Bitter Truth." the Allies Overwhelmed. Irresistible German Forces. London
The "Times" correspondent at Amiens pleads with the censor to pass his message because it is important that the nation should realise the bitter…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War The Battle at Mons A Great Naval Engagement British Strategy The March on Paris The Retreat of the Allies Great British Losses Saturday Morning. the Battle at Mons
Details of the fighting at Mons show that the British arrived just in the nick of time. The Germans gave them no opportunity to entrench themselves; the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War The Battle at Mons A Great Naval Engagement British Strategy The March on Paris The Retreat of the Allies Great British Losses Saturday Morning. the Battle at Mons
Details of the fighting at Mons show that the British arrived just in the nick of time. The Germans gave them no opportunity to entrench themselves; the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War Notes. Success of the Allied Forces, German Merchantman Sunk by British Cruiser Highflyer. Strong Forces of British Marines Landed at Ostend. Australian Field Hospital Leaves for the Front. FRIDAY, 11 a.m
It is officially announced that the Allies lines in the north have moved back a short distance, and will continue resistance at a place the name…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War. Latest News. North Sea Engagement. British Superiority. Victory more Splendid than was Officially Stated. Allies Abandon Boulogne. Ger Losses in Belgium Estimated at 200,000 Men. Russia's Triumphant March. Sydney, Monday, 2 p.m
The naval victory at Heligoland proves to be more splendid than officially reported. It indicates that the battle was characterised by…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Publication of War News
Mr. Asquith has announced in the Commons that the Government is taking steps to supply for publication a narrative of events at the front, in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War Funds. Sydney
The Sydney patriotic fund totals £110,600, of which £60,642 is contributed to by the Lord Mayor's fund and £20,000 to the War Food fund…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Premier on War. Not the German People Responsible But Their Masters Are Responsible
The Premier of the State of New South Wales (Mr. W. Holman) addressed a largely attended meeting at Lockhart on Tuesday. Mr W…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldiers' Bags
The following donated a bag each:—Mrs T. H. Davis Mrs J. F. Rawson, Mrs R. S. Drummond and Miss Hughes, Mrs Moncrieff, "Maroona,"…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldiers Live on Horseflesh. London
It is rumored that the German supply system has broken down and that some troops are living on horseflesh…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →8,000 Monks Enlist. Paris
A Seville correspondent states that 8000 French monks exiled in Spain have enlisted for military service, including almost the entire community…
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