Enlistment in Sydney. 535 Men in Two Days. Sydney
Three hundred and thirteen men of forced their services at the various metropolitan recruiting to-day. Of these 235 passed, making a total of 535…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1916
3,883 stories in Riverina's papers · page 1 of 195
Gallant Jesuit Soldiers
"Of 502 Jesuits who became French soldiers when war was declared, forty two have been killed by the enemy; ton are reported missing, nineteen are…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Evacuation of Anzac How It Was Accomplished. Story of a Great Achievement. Bulgars Elaborately Entrenching. Austro-german Movement. General Withdrawal From Macedonia. Effects of Russian Offensive. Labor and Conscription. a National Conference Decided On. Callipoli. How It Was Abandoned. Enemy Completely Surprised. Turks Bombard Evacuated Positions. Men's Superb Spirit. London
The following story by "Eye-Witness" of the evacuation of Auzae has been released for publication:— "The calmness of the weather…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Albania. Declaration of War
It is reported that Essad Pasha, the professional Governor of Albania, at the head of 20,000 Albanians, has declared war on Austria and Bulgaria…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Submarine War. French Craft Reported Sunk. London
An Austrian report says the French submarine Monge was sunk by an Austrian flotilla…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Great War Council. Summoned by the kAISER. BERLIN
"The Kaiser has summoned a Great War Council to be held on his birthday january 27. Amongst those who have been invited to attend are the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Six O'clock Closing. Soldier' Petition. Over 4000 Signatures. Over 4000 Signature. Sydney
A petition, asking for the closing of the hotels of six p.m., has been signed by over 4000 soldiers encamped at Liverpool and Casula. The signatures…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Highland Gathering. £2500 for Children of Fallen Soldiers. Sydney
About 15,000 people were present yesterday at the 48th Annual Highland Gathering. The proceeds, which amounted to £2500, are in aid of the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Poultry Farms for Soldiers. Sydney
Over 100. men journeyed to French's Forest today for the purpose of clearing land intended to be net apart as poultry farms for soldiers. Among the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Alleged Attempted Murder. Soldier Before Court. Another Healthy Fined. Sydney
Henry Burnett, wearing a soldier's uniform, was arraigned at the police, court on n charge of shooting at Sergeant Paul early this morning, with…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Withdrawal from Anzac. Scene in the Moonlight. Anzac Bay, Dec. 19
Three miles away from me, across the grey, silky sea, lies the dark shape of the land. To-night the first and second divisions are leaving the old…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Wagga War Service Committee
The attendance at to night's adjourned meeting of the Wagga War Service Committee should be as large and representative as possible. New blood in this…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. News Day by Day. Saturday Afternoon
Petrograd reports state that Russia's new army will be fully equipped during the next few weeks. The Montenegrins success at…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. To-day's Cables. Tuesday Morning. Greek Situation
From Berlin orders have been given to the Austro-Germans in Serbia to advance into Greece and attack the Anglo-French…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. Monday Morning. Statement by Sir Ian Hamilton
Sir Ian Hamilton says the time has not yet come when the Gallipoli expedition may be gauged as to its military and moral value. We are…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Kitchener. Near East or India? Reported Leaving War Office. London
A section of the London press affirms that Lord Kitchener is to go to India as Viceroy. Other papers forecast his appointment to control the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Public Opinion. Soldiers and Drink. to the Editor
SIR,—Anent your recent paragraph on this question, I should like to say that, as the majority of soldiers obtain leave at 6 p.m., the closing…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldiers Ran Amock
Bands of soldiers ran amok in Perth on New Year's eve and smashed windows in hotels and Greek restaurant keepers, and refused to pay for…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Christmas Gifts for the Soldiers
Commissioner Budden, of the War Chest, cables from Lemmos, under date 23rd instant, to his committee as follows:—…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Enlist. Conditions of Enlistment
Following are the conditions of enlistment in the Australia Expeditionary Forces:— Age: 18 to 45 years…
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