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The wars & local soldiers, 1915

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War Cables. the Latest. London

The Bega Budget · Saturday 15 May 1915 · page 2

There has been renewed fighting of the most desperate character at Hill 60, where the Canadians and Gloucester were almost…

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War Cablegrams. Friday 3 p. m

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Tuesday 18 May 1915 · page 2

The London “Times” correspondent at Constantinople says that the majority of the Turkish troops in and around the capital have been…

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Shoalhaven Heroes Wounded

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 19 May 1915 · page 2

The war business is getting brought nearer to the people of this district every day. On Monday Mr. E. Read, Bomaderry, received word that his…

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War Cables. the Latest. London

The Bega Budget · Wednesday 19 May 1915 · page 2

The Russian Black Son fleet has destroyed four steamers laden with coal, two tugs, and twenty sailing ships…

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Banquetting While Our Soldiers Fall

The Bega Budget · Wednesday 19 May 1915 · page 2

During last week the Holman Government entertained the Premiers of the other States at a banquet, and in other ways. "And…

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Our Soldiers' Heroism. Congratulated by British Commander

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 19 May 1915 · page 6

When Parliament met on Wednesday, Mr. Fisher, Prime Minister, moved - that this House congratulates the military Forces of the…

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Science of “War

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 21 May 1915 · page 3

“The Turk fights well behind entrenchments, but is a bad gunner, and has no knowledge of the science of war. The Turkish army, directed by highly-trained…

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Latest War News. Sydney

The Cobargo Chronicle · Friday 21 May 1915 · page 2

Another thrilling story of the Gallipoli fighting is published describing the attack which commenced on May 6, in which the…

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War Cablegrams Tuesday 9.40 a.m

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 21 May 1915 · page 2

A special war correspondent [?] that the battles it [?]…

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Enlisting. (To the Editor.)

The Nowra Leader · Friday 21 May 1915 · page 1

Sir.--" Old Soldier " writes in your last issue re the supposed lack of volunteers for the front from the district. In the same issue appears a number of names of men…

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The War

The Bega Budget · Saturday 22 May 1915 · page 2

The Kaiser said that Germany's allies, Austria and Turkey, had not fulfilled his expectations. Therefore the German officers…

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War Summary

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Saturday 22 May 1915 · page 1

Desperate fighting on Gallipoli. Still indecisive, but the Allies gained a number of minor successes. Two French 75-c.m. guns are inflicting…

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War Cables. the Latest. London

The Bega Budget · Saturday 22 May 1915 · page 2

One of the Germans being tried in London for espionage committed suicide. Australian casualties to date…

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The War. Italy Will Join the Allies. the Beginning of the End

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 22 May 1915 · page 3

Latest news in regard to the war is that Italy will throw her lot in with the Allies. This will tend to bring the war…

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The Soldier's Request. (Dedicated to the Men Who Have Stayed at Home.) With apologies to Norman Beulre for the Alterations

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 22 May 1915 · page 4

If I have to die, I hope 'twill be on Turkey's battle plains, With my reeking blade still dripping with the blood from Turkish veins;…

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Weather Daunts War God

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Tuesday 25 May 1915 · page 4

For no one doubts that a supreme effort on both sides of the western front is coming as soon as weather permits. Improve the…

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Issue of War Still Doubtful

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Tuesday 25 May 1915 · page 4

These are the main factors. Count out any possibility that the Allies will reach Berlin this summer. Give that the Allies overrun…

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War Cablegrams. Friday, 12.30 p.m

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Tuesday 25 May 1915 · page 2

Raly has decided that Prince Von Bulow’ the Kaiser’s special envoy, and Dr. Dc Macchic, Austrian Ambassador, will not be permitted to…

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War Cables. the Latest. London

The Bega Budget · Wednesday 26 May 1915 · page 2

Germany has declared war on Italy. A Rome telegram states that hostilities have already commenced…

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War Cablegrams. Tuesday 4 p.m

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 28 May 1915 · page 2

It is officially stated that the capture of the White Road, giving the mastery of Lorette Heights was a magnificent victory…

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