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The wars & local soldiers, 1916

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After a Year of War. the German Maniac

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 8 January 1916 · page 7

The New York "Evening Post" contained in a recent issue a remarkable article from its special correspondent now in Berlin, Mr. Horace…

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Submarine War. British Submarine Sunk. Dutch Cruiser Rescues Crew. London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 8 January 1916 · page 4

An official message states that a British submarine has been sunk near Texel. A Dutch cruiser rescued the 'crew…

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Prominent Socialist Enlists. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 8 January 1916 · page 4

Mr. Rosser, president of the Railway Workers and General Laborers' Association, and a prominent Socialist, has enlisted. He says be realises that we are…

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Another Rush to Colors. in Sydney Yesterday. 1878 Men Enlist in Five Days. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 8 January 1916 · page 4

Another rush to colors took place to-day, 300 being accepted, making 1878 in five days…

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Shooting Was Justified. Accused Soldiers Discharged. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 8 January 1916 · page 6

David Redmond Roche, 19, who wore a military uniform, was again before the police court to-day charged with having maliciously shot at…

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About Going to War

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 10 January 1916 · page 2

What will your answer be? Your war service card must be filled in this week. Everyone who receives a card…

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The War. London

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Monday 10 January 1916 · page 4

Mr Asquitch believes that, in view of the results of Lord Derby's campaign, no case has been made out for general compulsion…

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The War. Tokio

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 10 January 1916 · page 3

A statement of much importance has been made by the Japanese Premier. In the course of an interview…

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Latest War News London

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Monday 10 January 1916 · page 2

In the course of an interview published in Japan papers, Count Ocuma is reported to have said that Germany, feeling the acute finishing strain, proposed separate…

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Submarine War. Steamer Chased. London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 10 January 1916 · page 2

While on route from Calentta to Marseilles, the Messageries Maritimes steamer Meinam was chased by a submarine, which fired about 100 shells…

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Second Edition the War. London

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Monday 10 January 1916 · page 3

Eight hundred thousand Russians attacked the enemy in Bukovinia, with 3500 guns. The Austrian casualties were 100,000. Reinforcements are hurrying…

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Commonwealth War Loan £10,000,000. Subscription List Closes January 31

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Monday 10 January 1916 · page 3

Until the list closes on 31st January, all persons who care to do so—and they should be many—have the right to assist the country and our soldiers by…

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Our Soldier Boys

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 10 January 1916 · page 3

On Friday Private Roy Marshall took final leave of Gundagi. and expects to be shortly, sailing for the front. He was…

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Soldier's Death. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 10 January 1916 · page 4

David Whann, a soldier, formerly of Dumaresq, near Armidale, was watching some shunting operations from a passenger trained near Clyde when he over…

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Soldier's Attempted Suicide. Story in Court. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 10 January 1916 · page 4

Sydney Charles Wholohan, dressed in the uniform of a soldier, was charged at the police court to-day with having attempted to commit suicide by cutting…

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Sir George Reid. Compliment Appreciated. Tribute Paid to Soldiers. London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 10 January 1916 · page 3

Sir George Reid has issued as election address containing his photograph. He says he has come forward at the unanimous request of the Unionist…

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Brisk Week in Sydney. 2144 Men Enlist. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 10 January 1916 · page 3

Recruiting was brisk during the week, 2144 men having enlisted…

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Enlistment Cards. Important Announcement. Prime Minister's Warning. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Monday 10 January 1916 · page 3

Reports that various meetings which have decided to ignore the enlistment cards have been brought under the notice of Mr. Hughes, who declared to-day…

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Wounded Soldiers' Fund

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 11 January 1916 · page 2

A MEETING of members interested in the above was held on Friday night, Mr. P. Sullivan being in the chair…

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The War Loan

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 11 January 1916 · page 2

The Federal treasurer is adopting novel measures to ensure the success of the second Commonwealth War Loan by appealing to every citizen…

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