Submarine War Sunk in the Adriatic
The steamers Brindisi and Citta di Palermo were sunk by mines in the Adriatic Sea. Nearly all the members of the crews were saved…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1916
3,883 stories in Riverina's papers · page 8 of 195
A War Prophecy. No Peace Until 1917
"Old Moore's Almanac," recently issued in London for the 219th year, declares upon the basis of astrology that the war will not end until 1917…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War Loan. Subscription List Closes January 31
Until the list doses on January 31, all persons who care to do so—and they Should be many—have the right to assist the country and our soldiers by…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War. News Day by Day. Sydney
Flotilla French aeroplanes bombed Sofia, causing considerable damage to buildings, followed by an indescribable panic among inhabitants…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The War The Latest Thursday Afternoon. Resignations Withdrawn
The leaders of the Labour Larty, having consulted with the Cabinet in regard to the compulsion Bill, Messrs. Eunderson, Brace, and Robert, the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →End of the War. a Japanese Prophet's Prediction
If what is predicted by a prophet of the Japanese, in whom the people of the country have complete confidence, may be relied on, the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Public Meeting at Hillston War Recruiting Committee Formed
A public meeting, convened by the Mayor (Mr. R. W. Stewart), was held in the Royal Mail Hall on Saturday evening last, at 8 p.m., in response to…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Commonwealth War Loan Subscription List Closes in January
Until the list closes on the Stor Johnny [?] persons who care to do go and they should be many -- have the right to asset the century and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Cost of the War. 128 Millions a Week
"The cost of he war is about five millions a day, or 1800 millions a year, against a total national income of 2400 millions. The enormous…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Summary of War News. Saturday, January 8th. Compulsory Service
The first reading of the Military Service Bill his been carried in the House of Commons by 403 votes to 105…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Among Prominent People, Papers and Politicians Retain War-taxes
"If Great Britain is wise she will retain her war taxes, burdensome though they be. She will establish a high sinking fund on her debt, and she will invest…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War Cards. Answers in New South Wales. a Poor Response
It is as yet impossible to ascertain how many replies have reached the local committees. Figures supplied by suburban town clerks show that…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Commonwealth War Loan £10,000,000. Subscription List Closes 31st JANUARY
Until the list closes on the 31st January, all persons who care to do so—and they should be many—have the right to assist the country and our…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Commonwealth War Loan £10,000,000. Subscriftion List Closes 31St. January
Laul the list doses on the 31st. January, all pers[?] who care to do on, and they should be many, have the light to [?] the country and our…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. Wednesday Afternoon. Good News From Russia. Steady Advance on Three Lines
The Paris journal states the Russians are advancing slowly, but inexorably in three zones, first along two lines of railway leading to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. News Day by Day. Sydney, Thursday. Heavy Attack at Cape Helles
General Munro reports the Turks attempted a heavy attack at Cape Halles on the 7th instant. After four hours' intense bombardment…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →"Fight On!" Britain Determined. to Win the War. Sir Edmund Barton's Return. Melbourne
Sir Edmund Barton, Senior Puisne Justice of the High Court, who has returned to Australia by the P. and O. S.S. Karmala, from England, has much…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Soldiers Riots in Melbourne
A number of returned soldiers made an attack on the windows of a pastry cook named Pliech at Prahan yesterday [?] They smashed the glass and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Home Defence. an Important Proposal. Returned Soldiers As Reservists
The Minister of Defence has outlined the main features of a scheme under which it is proposed at the end of the war to retain as part of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldier's Letter. Aden Menaced. Australians' Stand By
Writing from Anzac under date November 6, Private Bertie de Britt, A Squndron, 12th A.L.A., 4th Brigade, says: "We left Sydney on June 13,…
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