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The wars & local soldiers, 1914

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Moss Vale District War Fund

Robertson Advocate · Friday 9 October 1914 · page 2

We specially call the attention of our readers to the appeal on behalf of the above which we have been publishing in our last few issues. The point…

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Work for Soldiers and Destitute at the Y W C a

Robertson Advocate · Friday 9 October 1914 · page 2

Miss Dehenham asks us to acknowledge the following donations received since September 29:—Materials and garments from Mesdames Elliott,…

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The War

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 10 October 1914 · page 6

Paris Oct. 6—A common que states: The battle front on the Allies' left is extending more and more. Very large masses of German cavalry are posted…

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The District and the War

Robertson Advocate · Tuesday 13 October 1914 · page 2

As the result of the Patriotic Social held recently under the auspices of the Excelsior Lawn Tennis Club, £4 16s has been handed over to the Bowral…

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The War. Fall of Antwerf

Robertson Advocate · Tuesday 13 October 1914 · page 2

Antwerp has fallen. The oity surrendered at 8 o'clock on Friday evening, after [?] bombardment. the terror among the inhabitants during…

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A War Guide Worth Getting

Robertson Advocate · Tuesday 13 October 1914 · page 2

A flood of publications on the war has begun to flow in from overseas but an Australian publication has succeeded in issuing the best [?]penny…

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The War

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 14 October 1914 · page 2

Paris reports state that the Allies haveheld their positions everywhere between Arras and the Oise. The enemy made a vigorous attack on…

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The War. Antwerp Falls

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 14 October 1914 · page 6

Antwerp has fallen. Refugees state that the end [?]me with unexpected suddeness. Antwerp surrendered at 9 o'clock on Friday,…

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Moss Vale District War Fund

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 14 October 1914 · page 2

The Empire is in the midst of the most stupendous struggle in history for the supremacy of right against might. As citizens of the Empire, we are proud of…

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A War Guide Worth Gatting

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 14 October 1914 · page 2

A flood of publications on the war has begun to flow in from overseas, but an Australian publisher has succeeded in issuing the best six…

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War and the Woman. Chapter II.—(Continued.)

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 14 October 1914 · page 4

"Oh," she said, with womanly obstinacy, "then you still think there is no alternative but war!" He laughed, and began to make holes…

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Big Gold Hoards. War Chests of Fighting Nations

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 14 October 1914 · page 3

The world's best-known war chest is that which Germany has maintained in the Julis Tower at Spandau for over forty years. Although officially dubbed a "ariegscbatz"…

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A Little Border War. Tale of Expedition to Punish Head-hunters in House

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 14 October 1914 · page 6

In the course of reply to questions from Sir W. Byles, the Under-Secretary for India gave an interesting little account of a…

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Incidents in the War

Robertson Advocate · Friday 16 October 1914 · page 2

The Paris correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph" reports that a War[?] newspaper contains the next of the Kai[?]r's latest proclamation,…

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The District and the War

Robertson Advocate · Friday 16 October 1914 · page 2

Owing to the was the principal trachyte quarries at Bowral have practically ceased operations. They have large orders to hand, but these…

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The War

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 17 October 1914 · page 2

The Grand Duke Nicholas has announced that the battle-front of the main Russian and Russian forces extends from Przemysl to Warsaw…

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The War. South Africa

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 17 October 1914 · page 6

It is officially announced that Colonel Mari'z who is stationed in the north-west of the Cape province, has rebelled. Martial law has been proclaimed…

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Made in Australia. War As a Progressive Factor

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 17 October 1914 · page 4

A poet-philosopher, well versed in the characteristics of mundane affairs, once coined the [?], "Every cloud has a silver lining." From its invariable…

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The District and the War

Robertson Advocate · Tuesday 20 October 1914 · page 2

The matron (Miss Wakeford), and Sister Lealie Smith, of the Berrima District Hospital, have been called to Sydney in connection with their offer…

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The War. Sydney, Monday, 10.35 a.m

Robertson Advocate · Tuesday 20 October 1914 · page 2

The German fight flank has been heavily reinforced during the week. Trops recently at Dresden are now on the north-west of [?], the…

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