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The wars & local soldiers, 1914

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War Notes. Success of the Allied Forces. German Army in Retreat. German Outrages at Dinant. SYDNEY, 11 a.m

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 11 September 1914 · page 8

Many German wounded have arrived at Antwerp. One officer declared that only three of his company survived the heavy fire at…

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Our Soldiers

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 11 September 1914 · page 2

On Monday last Serjeant W. Benson and his 12 comrades from Adelong district came to Adelong to say good, bye to their relatives and friends [?]…

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Runaway Motor Car. Crashes Into Soldiers. Private Penney Badly Burt. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 September 1914 · page 3

Owing to a motor car running into the side of a battalion of the Expeditionary Force at Randwick, at the end of Centennial Park last night, a…

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The War Turn of the Tide Germans in Full Retreat Allies Forward Movement Kaiser Blames Ministers Austrian Emperor Reported Dead Thursday Morning. Allies Victorious. Retreat of German Army

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 11 September 1914 · page 4

A correspondent of the "Daily Mail" says the right wing of the German Army has been considerably battered and is how falling back, with the British fast…

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War Notes

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 12 September 1914 · page 5

We are painfully aware of the necessity of executing a strategic movement to the rear, became the beautiful story traded off on us by Sir George Reid,…

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Kaiser's Son Wounded. Prince Joachim Struck. Amsterdam

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 September 1914 · page 4

It is officially announced in Berlin that prince Joachim, the Kaiser's third son, who is serving as Aide-de-camp in the firing line, has been wounded…

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Japanese War Vote Passed. Tokio

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 12 September 1914 · page 6

The Upper House has unanimously passed the War Vote…

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History of the War. War Preparations for 1916. Russia Would Not Be Bluffed. Rotterdam

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 12 September 1914 · page 2

A Rotterdam newspaper publishes a piece of war history from a Berlin correspondent. It stated the Military Party reckoned they were perfectly…

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War Food Fund 386 Sussex-street, Sydney. (To the Editor.)

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 12 September 1914 · page 4

Sir,—With reference to circulars recently distributed by the Produce and Dairy Sections Chamber of Commerce War Food Fund, the Committee request…

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Gorman Populace Averse To War. Officials Make Plans. Peace Meeting Dispersed

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 September 1914 · page 2

A s events proved, the police were very well advised in putting a stop to the processions which, since the presentation of the Austrian ultimatum,…

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India's Part. Proposal to Bear Part Cost of War. Simla

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 12 September 1914 · page 5

The King's message was received with enthusiasm in the Legislative Council On the proposal of a native member it was resolved that tho Government…

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Revolt in Turkish Army Will Not Believe German War News. Bucharest

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 12 September 1914 · page 6

A revolt has broken out among the Turkish army at Adrianople, and owing to the famine the people of Constantinople are discovering the falseness…

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America Should Declare War. for Germany's Violation of Hague Convention. New York

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 12 September 1914 · page 6

Professor Haleci, a leading educationalist in America advocates that United States should immediately declare war against Germany for the latter's…

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Socialists and Soldiers

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 September 1914 · page 4

It is reported that a mob of Broken Hill Socialists "hooted" when a contingent of local soldiers were departing to join the Australian…

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Music for Soldiers. Presentation of Band Instruments. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 September 1914 · page 5

The French Consul-General, on behalf of the French residents of Sydney, iras presented a full set of band instruments for by the Australian…

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Enlistment in England. London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 September 1914 · page 4

Since the declaration of was 438,000 have enlisted exclusive of the territorials. The biggest day was September 3, when 33,224 enlisted…

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British Recruits 438,000 Enlisted in England. 33,224 in One Day. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 12 September 1914 · page 2

Since the declaration of war 438,000 troops are enlisted in England, exclusive of territorials. The biggest day was that of September 3rd when 33,224 men…

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More Soldiers Wanted. All Frenchmen to Report. Bordeaux

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 12 September 1914 · page 2

A decree has been issued commanding all who, for various reasons, are exempt from military service to submit to further medical examination…

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Individual Economy and the War

Daily Advertiser · Monday 14 September 1914 · page 2

The people who have, under pressure of a species of what is colloquially called "funk." decided to exercise rigorous economy in the matter of…

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The Wounded Lieutenant

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 15 September 1914 · page 4

Lieutenant Rowland Bowen, who was wounded, came from Queensland three weeks ago. He married Miss Bell, a daughter of the Chief Engineer of the…

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