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The wars & local soldiers, 1916

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Letters from the Front. Lieut. Sid, Pinkstone. Anzac. November 11. 1915

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 18 January 1916 · page 2

I guess it is rather late to write Christmas letters now, as there is less than five weeks to go. Last week I wrote to ever one I could think…

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Submarine War. British Ship Sunk

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 18 January 1916 · page 2

The British ship Coquette has been sunk in the Mediterranean…

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The War The Latest Monday Afternoons

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 18 January 1916 · page 2

Rome papers report that an operation was performed upon the German Emperor on 13th inst. Although successful, a week will elapse before the Emperor…

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The War. Saturday Afternoon. Plot Exposed

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 18 January 1916 · page 2

The German Secret Police have discovered a vast revolutionary plot designed to overturn the Government and expel the Germans. Numerous…

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The War Loan. Appeal by the State War Council. To the People of New South Wales

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 18 January 1916 · page 4

The self-imposed task which Australia has undertaken, and the splendid achievements of her sons in the field of battle have thrilled the…

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The War. News Day by Day. Sydney

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 18 January 1916 · page 2

A Petrograd correspondent says the Austro-German losses during the recent Russian advance amounted to nearly 200,000. The message…

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The War. News Day by Day. Sydney, Friday. Opposed to Compulsion

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 18 January 1916 · page 4

The Miners' Federation has unanimously decided to oppose the Compulsion Bill, and has authorised the Executive to summon Conference to…

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Rowdy Soldiers. 24 Men Arrested. Sydney

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 18 January 1916 · page 2

Further fierce rioting occurred at St. Kilda, Melbourne, on Saturday night, when an attempt was made by soldiers aud civilians to wreck…

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A Soldiers' Letter

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 18 January 1916 · page 4

During the course of a recruiting sermon by the Rev. Alexander Hardie at the Heidelburg Scots Church last Sunday week the preacher said that…

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Enlist. Conditions of Enlistment

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 18 January 1916 · page 4

Following are the conditions of enlistment in the Australian Expeditionary Forces:—Age: 18 to 45 years…

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Suvla and Anzac

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 19 January 1916 · page 2

The evacuation of Anzac and Suvla and probably Cape Helles, was spread over ten nights, the last two of which were taken up by embarking guns,…

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Commonwealth War Loan

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 19 January 1916 · page 2

In view of the fact that January 31 will be a public holiday in the State of Victoria, the Commonwealth Treasurer has arranged with the Governor…

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Women and the War

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 19 January 1916 · page 2

A New England girl has offered her services to the Public Works Department. "in any capacity in which she may be useful in the place of a man…

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"Sports" and the War

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 19 January 1916 · page 2

It is stated that there were 14,000 spectators at the Sydney Stadium on Saturday night to witness the boxing contest between Darcy and Brown. It may…

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Submarine War. Spanish Steamer Sunk. London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 19 January 1916 · page 2

The Spanish steamer Belgiea has been sunk. Twenty-three of the crew were picked up…

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Wagga War Service Committee. Selection for Home Defence. Inquiry As to Conditions. Raising the Age of Recruits

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 19 January 1916 · page 3

The Wagga War Service Committee met at the Town Hall night, the Mayor (Ald. Oates) presiding. Correspondence…

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Welcome to Soldiers Joe O'connor Returns

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 19 January 1916 · page 4

Amongst the soldiers who have gone to the front from Lockhart none has had his career followed with closer interest that private Joe…

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St. Kilda Riot. Blind Soldier Discharged. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 19 January 1916 · page 2

Twelve men were before the St. Kilda police court to-day in connection with last night's riot. Frank Berry, who was almost blind, and bad to feel his way…

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Cable Remittances to Wounded Soldiers

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 2

Owing to the doubt in many minds as to the authentically of cable messages which are received from relatives with the Australian Imperial…

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Commonwealth War Loan

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 2

In view of the fact that the 31st January will be a public holiday in the State of Victoria, the Commonwealth Treasure has arranged with…

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