Soldier's Death. Woman on Trial. "Like to Be Nurse Cavell." Brisbane
When Elsie Shaw was charged at the Brisbane Police Court to-day with the alleged wilful murder of Private Neilson, she remarked: "I would like to be…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Riverina · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1916
3,883 stories in Riverina's papers · page 38 of 195
Land for Soldiers
In response to the inter state movement to settle relarned soldiers on the land, Mr. Asbford, Hinseter for Lands intimates that he hoped to…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Dardanelles Operations. Missing and Wounded. Melbourne
Thr[?]e hundred and thirty-three officers and [?] men are missing of were wounded at the Dardan[?]s…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →After War Trade. London
The "Daily Chronicle," commenting on the Australian Prime Minister's speech before the Empire Parliamentary Association in connection with…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Portugal. Germany Declares War. Report From New York
An urgent Reuter message, dated New York. Thursday, says that it is announced in Berlin that Germany has declared war on Portugal…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →French Hold on Massed Attacks Repulsed. Enemy's Great Losses. War Against Portugal. Declaration by Germany. Verdun. Capture of Vaux. Germans Announce Success. London
A German official message claims the capture of the village and armored [?] at Vaux (north-east of Verdu[?]) with [?]merous adjoining fortified positions,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War. Sydney
The British destroyer Coquette and torpedo boat No. 11 have been mined and sunk on the East Coast. In an interview with Mr. W…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Portugal in the War
The Portugese Foreign Minister explains tho seizure of the German ships was intended to meet the country's domestic needs, and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Submarine War French Vessels Destroyed. London
The French liner Louisiane [?] which was launched in 1905, was sunk yesterday [?] It is reported that the crew was saved…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War in the Air. Enemy Machines Defeated. Berlin Claims Many Successes. London
Detailing aerial operations, a Par[?] official message says: "On Wednesday our aviators were particularly active, and numerous combats occurred…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Our Soldier Boys
Ill in Cairo Hospital-Private Jack Isaac, Gundagai. Another Coolac boy, Billy Cochran, has joined the ranks…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Prayers for Peace. Pope's Letter to Cardinal. Appeal to Soldiers' Relatives
The Pope, writing to Cardinal Pompili, says: "Throwing ourselves among the lighters as a father between sons at strife, we entreated them in the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War The War. the Great Test
Joseph Reinach says Verdun is no longer a battle—it is a butchery. French gunners say there…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. Saturday Afternoon. German Arrogance
Prior to leaving Lisbon, the German Ambassador handed the Portugese Government a long and arrogant…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. News Day by Day, Sydney
The London "Daily Chronicle" says some military critics fortell the withdrawal from Bethacourt, where I there is now a somewhat acute I…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Portugal at War. Newspapers Support Government. London
The majority of the Portuguese newspapers enthusiastically agree with Portugal's taking part in the war, and also with the attitude of the Republicans…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. News Day by Day. Sydney, Friday Rushed to the Dardanelles
It is reported that two Austrian dreadnoughts, just completed, have been rushed to the Dardanelles, which explains the recent removal of mines from the Straits…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War The Latest. Monday Afternoon. the Verdun Battle. German Prisoners Account
A German Officer of artillery, who was taken prisoner, sates the Germans brought hundreds of heavy guns into the battle in the Verdun region…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Submarine War Struck a Mine. Auxiliary Cruiser Sunk. Fourteen Lives Lost. London
The British auxiliary cruiser Fa[?]vette, was mined and sank off the East Coast of England. Fourteen lives were lost…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Items of News. Comforts for Soldiers
The Mayoress, Mrs. Oates, has called a public meeting of ladies for Thursday at 4 o'clock, in the Town Hall, for the purpose of inaugurating a fund to…
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