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The wars & local soldiers, 1916

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The War. News Day by Day. Sydney

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 5

Two hundred thousand Germans are concentrating and threatening Salonika. The force includes three of the best Bulgarian Divisions…

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Sayings of the War. the Last Levy Out

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 2

The trage[?]y and the epie of Servia has been finely set out in a leading article in the New York "Trib[?]," which does honor to that great journal:—…

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Food Prices. Increases During the War. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 2

The Board of Trade reports thant sine[?] the war broke out the prices of food have increased 47 per cent, in the United Kingdom, 85 percent in Berlin, and [?]…

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The War. No Peace Until 1917, Says "Old Moore."

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 7

"Old Moore'c Almanac," recently, issued in London for the 219th year, declare upon the basis of astrology that the war will [?]ot end until 1917…

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Summary of War News. Saturday, February 12th. Russia's Strength

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 4

According to an unofficial Petrograd message the recent successes at Uscieczka (on the Dniester), illustrate the importance of the recent…

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The War. Thursday Afternoon. Discretion Better Part of Valour

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 2

The Daily News' says Rachmi Bey, the Vali of Smyrna, was warned that the Young Turks intended…

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Submarine War German Piracy. America Rejects Principle. German Naval Operations. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 2

A Washington message states that the Cabinet refused to endorse the principle sought to be laid down by the Germans that armed merchantmen should…

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America. Fire at Pier. Munition Freights Burnt. War Goods for Russia. Washington

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 2

The steamers Boston Castle and Pacific were destroyed in a disastrous fire at the wharves at New York pier, at which they were berthed…

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Aerial Defence. War Office Control Extending the Service. Statement by Mr. Balfour. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 2

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs announced in the House of Commons that the British air service had been transferred to the…

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The Australian Soldier

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 3

Bravest, where half a world of men Are brave beyond all earth's rewards;. He stoutly none shall charge again Till the last breaking of the swords;…

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German Fear of Our Troops. Soldiers in Earnest

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 7

What does the German really think of the British soldier as he is to-day! We know that he thought him contemptible before he met him…

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Riot in Sydney. Soldiers on Strike. Larrikinism Rampant

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 4

NEVER before in our history have we heard of such downright larrikinism as that which took place in Sydney on Monday, whereby a…

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Farms for Soldiers

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 4

The Interstate Conference, now being held, is discussing the question of farms for returned soldiers, and a scheme for involving the…

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Soldiers' Riot at Liverpool and Sydney

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 5

On Monday last about 5,000 troops camped at Casula refused duty, and demanded the retraction of a new training syllabus. The men marched…

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Enlistment of the Married

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 6

It is alleged that the present high cost of living is stopping many married men from enlisting, a soldier's allowance being insufficient to…

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Enlist. Conditions of Enlistment

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 1

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

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Soldiers' Attempted Riot

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 2

On Thursday night an attempt was made to start a riot at the Albion hotel, and a large number of soldiers answered the call;…

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Fall of Erzerum Stormed by the Russians Consternation in Turkish Capital Achievement of Great Importance Bulgaria's Soldiers Disheartened and Underfed Fears of a Revolution Heavy Fighting in Albania the Western Offensive Cost to the Enemy Erzerum. Great Russian Success. Fortified Turkish City Captured. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 2

The Russians have taken the fortified town of Erzer[?]m, in Turkey in Asia-Minor. The Russians, after the capture of…

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Neglected Soldiers

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 2

Mr. A. Diehm, of the Albury railway station, has received a post-card from Sergeant James Scanian, under the heading: "In the Field, France, 2/1/16."…

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Season Tickets for Soldiers. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 2

Season tickets will be issued to the soldiers between Liverpool and Sydney at one shilling a week…

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