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The wars & local soldiers, 1914

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The Week's War. (Summary of the Cables.) (Continued from Opposite Page.)

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Saturday 19 September 1914 · page 1

The surrender of Von Kluck and his army of 25,000 was due to the work of the extreme left of the Allies. After a remarkable encircling…

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War Cablegrams. Friday 5.30 p. m

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Tuesday 22 September 1914 · page 2

Lord Kitchener has announced in the House of Lords : We have good grounds for quiet confidence but the struggle is bound to lie…

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The War

The Bega Budget · Wednesday 23 September 1914 · page 2

The Germans are now noting purely on the defensive from Rheims to Argonne, and also similarly in Lorraine and the…

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On the Verge of War

The Bega Budget · Wednesday 23 September 1914 · page 4

Under date 6th August, the London correspondent of Sydney "Daily Telegraph" writes:— To-day (Thursday), the second…

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War Cables. the Latest. London

The Bega Budget · Wednesday 23 September 1914 · page 2

The fighting along the valley of the Aisne has been of the most terrible character. It is mostly an artillery battle, and has now been…

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The War From Day to Day Saturday, 8 a.m

Southern Star · Wednesday 23 September 1914 · page 2

A great battle is reported to be progressing along the whole line, from the Oise to the Mouse. The battleground extends over 100 miles…

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War and Prohibition

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 25 September 1914 · page 3

“The outbreak of hostilities in Europe must bring home to every citizen the danger lo which we have so often referred of destroying a sure and…

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War to the End

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 25 September 1914 · page 3

“Remember that the war has only just began. It unhappily bids fair to inst long. It may be both costly and ghastly, and levy heavy toll not only…

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The War. Day by Day

The Cobargo Chronicle · Friday 25 September 1914 · page 4

Following are press messages received day by day since Friday last week:- Sydney, Friday, 8.45 a.m…

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When the War Is Over

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 25 September 1914 · page 3

“This is not a war of capitalists, but a wave of German aggression, Australia will I hope, assist in charging the map of the world. When the German me[?] on…

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War Cablegrams. Wednesday 9.35 a.m

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 25 September 1914 · page 2

A German cruiser sank a Japanese destroyer outside of Kiao Chan bay. The battle of Aisne continues…

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The War. Day by Day. Sydney, Monday, 8.18 a.m

The Cobargo Chronicle · Friday 25 September 1914 · page 2

High diplomatic sources state the German essential to peace, including the dropping of all suggestions of dismemberment, include the…

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Late Telegrams Sydney, Thursday. Latest War News. Sydney, Thursday, 7.50 a.m

The Cobargo Chronicle · Friday 25 September 1914 · page 2

Details of the naval disaster show the weather was beautiful at the time the Aboukir was hit about six in the morning. The other ships,…

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The War

The Bega Budget · Saturday 26 September 1914 · page 2

It is stated that Bavarians intentionally allowed six train loads of French prisoners to escape. It is believed 8000 got away…

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The Week's War

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Saturday 26 September 1914 · page 6

Battle still raging along the whole front. The Allies have been repulsed. Counter attacks continue night and day…

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Mr. Lloyd George on the War

Southern Star · Saturday 26 September 1914 · page 1

Much interval was taken in the first speech of Mr. Lloyd George (Chancellor) on the war, in addressing London Welshmen on Saturday…

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War Cables. the Latest. London

The Bega Budget · Saturday 26 September 1914 · page 2

Details of the North Sea disaster show that the majority of the crew of the Aboukir wore asleep when the vessel was struck. Her…

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The War From Day to Day (As Telegraphed by our Sydney Agents.) Wednesday 9.35 a.m

Southern Star · Saturday 26 September 1914 · page 2

A German cruiser sank a Japanese destroyer outside of Kiao Chau bay. The battle of Aisne continues…

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War Cablegrams. Friday, 1.30 p.m

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Tuesday 29 September 1914 · page 2

The Pope has telegraphed the German Emperor deploring the destruction of Reims Cathedral, staling:— “When you destroy God’s temple you…

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The War

The Bega Budget · Wednesday 30 September 1914 · page 2

Admiral Patey reports that Kaiser Wilhelm's Land was occupied on 24th instant without opposition. Forty Germans afterwards arrived…

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