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The wars & local soldiers, 1915

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Allies Advance Continued. French Generals Wounded. Paris

Daily Advertiser · Monday 15 March 1915 · page 2

The British and French continue to advance capturing many trenches. Generals Manery and de Vilaret. both commanding the French [?]…

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Satisfactory Recruiting. Returned Soldiers Enlisting. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 15 March 1915 · page 2

This week's recruiting in satisfactory, both in numbers and in the phys[?] of men. Many returned soldiers from Rabaul have enlisted and many members,…

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The War. (The following appeared in Friday's second edition). LONDON

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Monday 15 March 1915 · page 2

A German submarine sank a French trawler off Beachy Head. The erew were ordored aboard another trawler in the vicinity, but before the boats were swung…

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Clothing for Our Soldiers. the 2Nd Battalion

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Monday 15 March 1915 · page 3

THOSE with friends or relatives in the 2nd Infantry Battalion of the 1st Expeditionary Force will be particularly interested in a…

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Tumut Soldier in Egypt

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Monday 15 March 1915 · page 2

Private Arthur Elphick, son of Ald Jas and Mrs Elphick, of Tamut, and a member of the second expeditionary force that left New South Wales…

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The War. Drably Work of Submarines British Auxiliary Cruiser Sunk. Several Steamers Torpedoed. Decisive Victories by Allies. Italian Intervention German Offer of Concession. Bombardment of Dardanelles. British Boat Hit 14 Times. Allies' Signal Successes. Excite Great Enthusiasm. Germans Routed in Aisace. the British at Chapelle. Situation Materially Improved. London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 15 March 1915 · page 2

There is great rejoicing among the French troops over a brilliant victory in Alsace. The French literally buried themselves at the enemy driving them…

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War Notes

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Tuesday 16 March 1915 · page 2

A number of "your country wants you and your town can spare you" postcards are being received by young fellows in…

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The German Wounded. All Accommodation London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 16 March 1915 · page 2

The "Times" correspondent says despite minute preparations for war Germany was not prepared for the vast numbers of wounded which are…

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The Lighter Side of War

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Tuesday 16 March 1915 · page 4

Instances of what he calls the "lighter side" of war are related in the course of a letter from a private of the Hon. Artillery Company…

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The War. Firmly Fixed Sydney, This Day

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Tuesday 16 March 1915 · page 3

The Allies have firmly established themselves on the wide crests in the Champagne district, which were recently…

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The War The Latest Monday Evening. the Maritime Raid

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 16 March 1915 · page 2

Germany denies having torpedoed the steamer "Newbridge". Fishing boats rescued the crew of a hydroplane which was wrecked at…

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The War. a Dozen Sea Murderers Missing. Cootamundra, Saturday, 8.40

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 16 March 1915 · page 2

A secret report from Cuxhaven to the German Admiralty states that twelve submarines have failed to report to their base, eight among the…

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The War. Russian Prophecy—Peace With in Six Months. Brilliant French Victory. American Public Opinion Aroused Saturday Afternoon

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 16 March 1915 · page 2

Several weeks of operations in the Champagne district have been completely successful. The French gained a considerable frontage and…

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Shirts and Socks. Clothing for Our Soldiers

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Tuesday 16 March 1915 · page 3

Those with friends or relatives in the Second Infantry Battalion of the First Expeditionary Force will be particularly interested…

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'Disguised Soldiers' Mud From Head to Foot

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Tuesday 16 March 1915 · page 3

Private D. Singleton, 1st East Lancers' Regiment, writes:-" "We are in the trenches here at - It is a…

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Mutton for Soldiers

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Tuesday 16 March 1915 · page 3

During the next fortnight 100,000 carcases of mutton will be sent to the Imperial authorities by the State Government…

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Guard Our Soldiers. the Dangers From Disease

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 16 March 1915 · page 4

THE Australian White Cross League appeals for funds to enable booklets warning men against the dangers of sexual immorality to be distributed…

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Clothing for Our Soldiers. the 2nd BATTALION

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 16 March 1915 · page 4

THOSE with friends or relatives in the 2nd Infantry Battalion of the 1st Expeditionary Force will be particularly interested in a…

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Australasian War Club. Formed by Ladies in London. London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 17 March 1915 · page 2

A number of Australasian Indies have formed a war club in North-West London for the wives and dependents of soldiers and sailors…

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The War. The Dardanelles. German Retreat in Poland. Fresh Gains in West. Germans Leaving Lille

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 17 March 1915 · page 2

The Belgians have advanced in the Yser region. Several German trenches have been captured in the…

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