Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← The wars & local soldiers, all years

Southern Highlands · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1914

289 stories in Southern Highlands's papers · page 2 of 15

The War

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 1 August 1914 · page 2

Hostilities have commenced Belgrade has been bombarded by the Austrians, and the bridge over the River Save was blown up…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The War

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 5 August 1914 · page 6

Germany has declared war against Russia. Russian and German patrols on the frontier exchanged shots, but no…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

The War. Britain Involved

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 5 August 1914 · page 2

News was received in Sydney on Tuesday that Britain had entered into the war, and that all cables have been…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Paris Tragedy. the War Feeling

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 5 August 1914 · page 6

Paris, July 31—M Jean Jaures, Socialist leader in the Chamber of Deputies and vice-resident of the International Arbitration Group, was…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

The War

Robertson Advocate · Friday 7 August 1914 · page 3

A state of war exists between Great Britain and Germany. The pro[?] mobilising the British army was read from the Royal Exchange [?]…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The War. Sydney, Thursday,2.20 p.m

Robertson Advocate · Friday 7 August 1914 · page 3

Cables received from London this (Thursday) were [?]…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The War

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 8 August 1914 · page 6

Britain is at war with Germany. The Prime Minister of the Common wealth made the announcement on Wednesday in Melbourne, the news…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

The War. Sydney, Monday, 1.46 p.m

Robertson Advocate · Tuesday 11 August 1914 · page 2

The French have defeated the Germans in Al[?] and occupied important town of Mulberuan. Britiehs warship captured a German…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The War

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 12 August 1914 · page 6

The Press Association states the Admiralty informed the Tynecide shipowners on Thursday night that they may send vessels anywhere about…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Latest War News. Sydney

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 12 August 1914 · page 2

A big battle between French and German armies, predicted between Wednesday and Saturday, has been officially announced…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The War. Sydney, Thursday, 1 31 p.m

Robertson Advocate · Friday 14 August 1914 · page 2

Router's Bru[?] correspondent states that heavy cavalry engagements are proceeding between the French, Belgians and Germans, but gives no…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The War

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 15 August 1914 · page 6

The Government Press Bureau in London intimates that no news of importance can be expected, as movements of the British army or those of…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Latest War News. Heavy German Losses. Sydney

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 15 August 1914 · page 2

British and French ships in the Mediterranean Sea are uniting against the Austrian Navy, and news that fighting has commenced…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The War. Sydney, Monday, 2 p.m

Robertson Advocate · Tuesday 18 August 1914 · page 2

The Times correspondent says detin[?] impending great battle [?] for a week, or even [?] commenced an advance…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

War Comforts. Thoughts for the Soldiers

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 19 August 1914 · page 2

Considerably over 70 residents of Moss Vale were present last Friday afternoon in the council chambers, Under the chairmanship of the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The War

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 19 August 1914 · page 6

An official communique issued in Paris has prepared the public for the reception of news of a great battle which is imminent…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

The War

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 19 August 1914 · page 2

It is officially announced that Japan has issued an ultimatum to Germany. If the terms are not accepted by…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

War Comforts for the Soldiers

Robertson Advocate · Friday 21 August 1914 · page 2

Over seventy residents of Moss Vale were present last Friday afternoon in Council Chambers, under the chairmanship of the mayor (Aid. W. Jones),…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The War. Sydney, Thursday. 1.44 p.m

Robertson Advocate · Friday 21 August 1914 · page 2

The British expeditionary force has loaded 500 guns [?] France [?] It is reported that [?] are being made to [?] more troops [?]…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Comforts for our Soldiers. to the Editor

Robertson Advocate · Friday 21 August 1914 · page 3

Sir,—May we through the medium of your paper make known to the women and girls of Bowral that the rooma at the Young Women's [?]…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →