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The wars & local soldiers, 1916

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The War. Zeppelins. Another Raid L15. Brought Down

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 5 April 1916 · page 4

Zeppelins raided the eastern count[?] of England on Friday night. Twenty-eight persons were killed and 44 injured…

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The War. Two More Raids. 59 Killed—166 Injured. London, April 3

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 5 April 1916 · page 2

An official message states that another raid was made on Saturday night on the north-east coast by two Zeppelins…

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Another Returned Soldier

The Southern Mail · Friday 7 April 1916 · page 2
Also in Robertson Advocate

Tp. Elliott Robson, second son of Mr. Geo, Robson, late Mayor of Mittagong, arrived home by the 8 o'clock train on Monday evening. In the absence of the Mayor…

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War Service Committee

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 8 April 1916 · page 2

A general meeting of the above Was held at the council chambers on Thursday night. About 30 members were present. Apologies…

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The War. the General Attitude

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 8 April 1916 · page 4

"I find people exim in the face of the news of the boar and the great tension of the mind it brings . No one yet speaks of victory but hope of an adequate result…

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The War. Naval Engagement. Danish Report. London, April 5

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 8 April 1916 · page 6

According to Copenhagen newspapers, there has been a naval engagement in the Cattegat. A German torpedo destroyer is said to have been…

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£250,000 for Cottages. State Scheme Incapacitated Soldiers

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 8 April 1916 · page 6

The announcement was made on Wednesday by the Minister for Lands to a deputation from the Voluntary Workers' Association that the State…

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Anzac Day. BOWRAL

Robertson Advocate · Tuesday 11 April 1916 · page 2
Also in The Southern Mail

A public meeting, convened and presided over by the Mayor (Aid. Ebb. Davis), was held at the Town Hall, Bowral, on Friday evening last, for…

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The District and the War

Robertson Advocate · Tuesday 11 April 1916 · page 3
Also in The Southern Mail

Pte. Ernest Albert Stubbs, Bowral, who joined the lst Batt., A.I.F., on 18th July last, and who recently returned from Egypt, has been…

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Anzac Day. Celebration in London. London, April 8

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 12 April 1916 · page 4

Arrangements are being made for a great celebration in London of the anniversary of the landing of the Australians at Anzac on April 25. A…

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The War. western Front. Flanders. Big Battle Expected. Germans Bring Up Guns. Dutch Precautions London, April 8

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 12 April 1916 · page 4

The "Daily Mail" correspondent at Rottardam cables that a big battle on the Year front is expected shortly. The Germans have made most…

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Presentations to Soldiers

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 12 April 1916 · page 2

A few of the members of the Moss Vale Lawn Tennis Club gathered at the courts last Saturday afternoon to say an revoir to Mr. Sheaffe, who…

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Anzac Day. MITTAGONG

Robertson Advocate · Friday 14 April 1916 · page 2

A public meeting was held in the Town Hall, Mittagong, on Wednesday afternoon to make arrangements for the celebration of Anzac Day. There was a large attendance,…

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The District and the War

Robertson Advocate · Friday 14 April 1916 · page 2
Also in The Southern Mail

Bert Springett, younger son of Aid. L. Springett, Miitagong, his enlisted, and is now in camp at Liverpool. He is attached to the dental section of the A.M.C…

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Presentations to Soldiers

The Southern Mail · Friday 14 April 1916 · page 2
Also in Robertson Advocate

A few of the members of the Moss Val[?] Lawn Tennis Club gathered at the courts on Saturday afternoon to say [?] Mr. Sheaffe, who was no his final leave. The…

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