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The wars & local soldiers, 1915

3,644 stories in Riverina's papers · page 11 of 183

Japan and the War

Daily Advertiser · Monday 25 January 1915 · page 2

A gentleman who recently had an interview with the Premier of Britain's Asiatic ally intimated in unmistakable forms that "Japan was still…

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Planning the War. an Austrian Admission. Rome

Daily Advertiser · Monday 25 January 1915 · page 2

A correspondent at Venice states that Vienna newspapers for the first time frankly acknowledge that the present war was planned between the…

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The Air Raid. "Not War, But Murder." Rome

Daily Advertiser · Monday 25 January 1915 · page 2

A Milan newspaper says the raid on the peaceful fields of Norfolk was not war, but murder…

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English Elections. Postponed Till After the War London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 25 January 1915 · page 3

It is reported in the lobbies at West-minster that the Government will pass a Bill postponing all elections until after the war is ended…

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War in the Air. German Attack on Dunkirk American Consulate Damaged. London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 25 January 1915 · page 2

The Press Bureau states that Squadron Commander Davis and Flight-Lieutenant Piesse on Friday dropped 27 bombs at Zeebrugge…

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Italy and the War. an Important Development. Germans Ordered to Leave. Brilliant French Bayonet Charge H.M.S. Australia Sinks German Ship Latest News. Infantry Officers' Equipment. London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 25 January 1915 · page 2

An Army order provides for the equipment of infantry officers on service similar to soldiers…

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The War. London

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 26 January 1915 · page 4

According to Berlin telegrams, the papulace is showing wild enthusiasm over the success of the aircraft raids. The Kaiser has sent…

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Canadian War Vote. Ottawa

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 26 January 1915 · page 2

It is anticipated that the Canadian Government will vote £40,000,000 to cover the war cost up to January next year…

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Americans and the War. Sympathy with Belgians

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 26 January 1915 · page 2

AN American who spent some years in Australia, but is now living at Seattle, in the course of a letter to a Wagga friend says:—Business has…

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The War. Germans Active. Cootamundra, Saturday. 9.15

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 26 January 1915 · page 2

A Rotterdam message says the Germans are re-commencing their offensive in Belgium. A copenhagen despatch says…

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The War. the Zeppelin Raid, Cootamundra, Monday, 9.39

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 26 January 1915 · page 2

The alarms of raids by Zeppelins over Cromer have proved false. The churches in those counties which were recently raided were holding…

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Turkey for Peace. Tired of War Already. Sydney

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 26 January 1915 · page 2

Telegrams from Constantinople state that the movement in favor of concluding a speedy peace is gaining ground in Turkey. It is headed by…

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The War Allies Position Maintained Naval Battle in North Sea. German Fleet Suffers. Significant Attitude of Italy Austria's Losses. The Latest Monday Morning. Italy and the War

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 26 January 1915 · page 2

There are increasing indications bearing out the expectation that Italy and Roumania will enter the war arena very soon…

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The War. Will They Come Out ? German Fleet Provisioning. SYDNEY, Friday, 4 p.m

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 26 January 1915 · page 1

Rotterdam reports say Germany is buying provisions for her fleet and speeding up delivery…

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The War. British Naval Victory. Fight in the North Sea. British Naval Victory. Monday afternoon

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 26 January 1915 · page 3

The Admiralty announces that a Naval engagement took place in the North Sea on Sunday morning. The German cruiser Blucher was…

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The Laws of War

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 27 January 1915 · page 3

Even in war there is a method of "playing the game," and there are certain things formulated by military law, written or unwritten, among…

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The War. Heavy Attacks. London

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 27 January 1915 · page 8

A communique states that the enemy is showing more activity southeast of Ypres, and there have been very share attacks in the Argoune, at…

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The War. German Cruiser Sunk Sydney

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 27 January 1915 · page 5

The Admiralty further announces that a patrolling squadron of battle cruisers, and light cruisers, under Admiral Sir David…

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French War Minister. Visit to Aldershot Camp. London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 27 January 1915 · page 2

The French Minister for War visited the camps at Aldershot. He was received by the King and conferred with Lord Kitchener. The Minister…

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The War. New German Movement. Preparing for Violent Offensive. Strained Relations with Austria. Germans Prepare for Offensive. Kaiser's "At Any Cost" Order. Amsterdam

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 27 January 1915 · page 2

It is reported that the Kaiser has ordered the recapture of Thana at any cost. It is also reported that great…

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