The District and the War
Mr. F. C. Sly, hon. secretary of the National Belgian Relief Fund, Bowral, writes:—"I wish to convey to Mr. Ewing and his staff the thanks of my…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1915
655 stories in Southern Highlands's papers · page 9 of 33
Blockade War
The Cardiff steamer Northlands has been torpedoed near Beachy Head. The crew of 24 were saved. The Northlands zigzagged, but was…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Women and War
Over two thousand years ago there was a war between China and Mongolia, and China was invaded by a Mongolian army under Mao-tun. The Chinese…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Christianity and War
"The programme of the embattled nations, nominally Christian, professing to acknowledge Jesus Christ as King of Kings, is opposed to Jesus and his…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War. Western Front. London, April 7
A communique states : We have made appreciable progress eastward of Verdun. We occupied the village of Gussainville and summits…
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A beautiful three-decker wedding cake, on pillars, is at present on view in Mr. F. Pain's window at Bowral having been turned out in good style by his baker, Mc. Spindler…
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Reports of a naval engagement in the North Sea come from Norway and Denmark. It is rumoured that German cruisers trying to break through to the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Guess I Killed a Few. Wounded Canadian's Letter
Again I am writing to you hoping this will find you in the very best of health, as I am very sorry to say I am not, because I am pretty nearly dead (writes a Canadian from…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War. the Russians
A communique states: West of the Niemen, at day break on April 9, we attacked the German positions, and captured two lines of trenches…
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Harry liked the doctrine, but had not the wit to support it with success. He was constantly depressed, and even the cheery spirits in the billiard-room could…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War Cranks' Inventions. Odd Notions of Ingenious Faddists
Would-be inventors of new devices to wipe out whole armies at a clip, sink powerful Dreadnoughts, reduce big Zeppelins to powdered form, guns that will carry great…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War Waged by Telegraph. Momentous Messages. the Nerves of the Army
"The nerves of the army." That is what the Royal Engineers have been termed, and the description fits; for they are men who enable Paris and London, and the important…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →U.s.a. and the Allies. America's Value. Huge War Supplies
It is absolutely necessary that the Allies should keep on the best terms with the United States, as, without her, they would be unable to place the millions in the field…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Soldiers' Cinemas. Thoughtful Italian Idea
Letters from soldiers in the trenches tell of the cinematograph entertainments which are given to the Tommies in disused sheds situated in the rear of the firing-line. They…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Socks for Soldiers. Special Appeal. Care of an Army's Feet
After a brief period of quiet work and organisation, the time has now arrived when active preparation must be made to send off the next shipments of socks to the soldiers…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Australian Soldiers. How They Are Got. What the Commonwealth Is Doing
Mr. T. E. Varley, of Melbourne, contributes the following article to Pearson's Weekly (London):—Germany has made many colossal…
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The final meeting of the Mittagong Rifle Club committee and the ladies committee was held at the Mittagong School of Arts on Tuesday night last…
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