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The wars & local soldiers, 1915

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A Brothers' War. the Pity of It

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 April 1915 · page 6

Here is a notable comment on the war in the "Chronicle" or the Protestant Episcopal Church of the United States:—…

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The Submarine War. Two Vessels Sunk. London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 April 1915 · page 4

A small British steamer has been torpedoed in the vicinity of the Hook of Holland. Eleven of the crew were drowned…

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Molybdenite. War Value, £750 Per Ton. Prospects and Production

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 April 1915 · page 2

some six years age the secret leaked out of the cause of the wonderful hardness of the armor plates produced at Krupp's celebrated works at Essen, in…

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Summary of War News. the Western Front. Monday, April 12th

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 17 April 1915 · page 4

Further advances are reported at Les Eparges, and the plateau dominating the plain of the Woevre is now in the Allies' possession…

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War in the Air. More Zeppelins. a Tug Chased. London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 April 1915 · page 4

A tug approaching Blythe, sighted a Zeppelin, which followed 'the vessel some distance. It then descended, almost touching the mast-head, when…

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The Cost of the War. Australia Pays £1,500,000 Per Month

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 17 April 1915 · page 6

The Commonwealth Prime Minister and Treasurer made a statement on Wednesday regarding the condition of the finances and the cost of the war…

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The War. London

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Monday 19 April 1915 · page 3

The French battleship St. Louis, cooperating with seaplanes, has bombarded an important Turkish encampment near Gaza, on the coast of Palestine…

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Second Edition Latest War News London

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Monday 19 April 1915 · page 3

The Paris "Figaro" asserts that Austrian troops attacked the Bessagliere regiments, but the Austrians were driven back on Austrian soil. Many were killed on…

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The Submarine War. Neutral Steamer Torpedoed, London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 April 1915 · page 2

The Swedish steamer Folke was torpedoed off Peterhead, in Aberdeenshire. The crew was saved after being adrift for 14 hours…

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Japanese and the War. Favor Sending Army to Europe. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 April 1915 · page 2

An officer on the Japanese boat Tango Maru, at present in Sydney Harbor, states that Japanese statesmen enthusiastically support the suggestion…

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Austrian Soldiers. on Italian Soil. Rome

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 April 1915 · page 2

Fifteen Austrian soldiers penetrated the Trentino region through the Loro Pass. The Customs officials exchanged shots…

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The War. a Transport Mishap Sydney, This Day

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Tuesday 20 April 1915 · page 3

It transpires that, when the British transport. Meniton, was attacked by a Turkish destroyer it attempted to lower boats…

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Austrians' Belief. War-inevitable and Imminent. Rome

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 20 April 1915 · page 2

News of the attack on Italy by Austrian soldiers created a profound impression. A Geneva report states that important movements are…

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The Aerial War. Activity at Several Points. London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 20 April 1915 · page 2

A French aeroplane brought down a German machine between Langemarek and Paschendale after a brilliant pursuit…

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The War The Latest Monday Afternoon. Attack on Turkey

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 20 April 1915 · page 2

The British at Shaiba captured two hundred prisoners and a large quantity of a[?]. The enemy, comprising Arbs and Turkish regulars, are still…

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The War. Airship Slaughter Of— Chicken's. Cootamundra, Saturday, 9.30

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 20 April 1915 · page 2

A German airship was seen in Norfolk, and Essex at the following times and places:—Southminster, 12.15 a.m.; Maldon, 12.20…

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The War. News Day by Day. Steamers Torpedoed. SYDNEY

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 20 April 1915 · page 2

Sweedish and Greek: steamers have been torpedoed, the former off Peterhead, and the latter in the North Sea…

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Earlier Cables Friday Afternoon. the Submarine War. Cermans Not Unanimous

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 20 April 1915 · page 2

A [?] difficulty is alleged to have [?] in the German Government re[?] of using [?]…

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Footballers and the War. No Important Matches Next Season. London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 20 April 1915 · page 2

The Football Association has decided that if the war lasts no serious matches will be played next season. It is estimated that this will mean a loss…

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"Furnishing Volunteers." Faster Than War Office Can Dual with Them. London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 20 April 1915 · page 2

The London "Star" affirms that the nation is furnishing volunteers faster than the War Office can arm them…

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