First Victim. Soldier Shot by Sentry. Man Dangerously Wounded. Dublin
The first victim of the prevailing excitement in Ireland is one of the soldies stationed at. Curragh camp. This man was late for the roll call, and…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Sydney · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1914
8,444 stories in Sydney's papers · page 21 of 250
"A House Divided." Trades Unions at War
MELBOURNE, Saturday.--An Internal war has been started in trades unionism in Melbourne, and it threatens to develop hero as a similar one did in Sydney some months ago…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →War Office Guarantee. Officers Accept. London, Monday Morning
Lieutenant-General Sir Arthur Paget told a number of officers that the War Office refused to accept their resignations, but guaranteed that they would, not be asked to come…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →The Crisis. Position in Ireland. Movements of Troops. Government Ammunition Deficient. Sensational Discovery. Statement by War Office. London, Sunday Night
Yease excitement is manifested everywhere in the United Kingdom over the position of affairs is regard to Ulster and the Government's Home Rule proposals…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Modern Soldiery. Many Officers Resign
A telegram from the military camp at Currasa says that the War Office, in an ultima[?]um, intimated to the army that officers who were not prepared to serve against Ulster…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Soldiers in the Wet. at the Liverpool Encampment
LIVERPOOL, Sunday.--The 10th Infantry Brigade experienced in their first night at the Liverpool encampment torrential rain, which fell for some hours during Friday night. The…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The War on Sydney. to the Editor of the Herald
Sir,—Every week persons working in the interests of Melbourne or Newcastle endeavour to stir up under a specious plea of decentralisation, a feeling of hostility to…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →The War-against Pests. Dincoes' Depredations. Among the Stock on the upper Manning
Stockowners in some parts of the Upper Manning district are suffering severely from the depredations of dingoes. The scarely of natural…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →On the Verge of Civil War. Critical Situation in Ireland, Cavalry Resign Their commissions
The opposition of North-east ulster to the Government's Home Rule proposals is causing the most intense anxiety to the authorities. Troops are…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Soldier Shot by Sentry
A sentry shot a soldier who, being, late for the roll-call, was scaling the barrack wall at Newbridge. The wounded man is in a critical…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Shot in Hyde Park. Unknown Man Wounded
While on the text-rank in Elizabeth-street, between Market and Park streets, City, on Thursday night, a text-driver S. W. Mack, board the report of a revolver, and on…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →If War Came
Not many months ago the question was asked in these columns. What has become of the Women's Defence League in Sydney? That promising little body launched one bright…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →No Ulster War. Preparations Ceasing. Leaders' Statements. London
Mr. John Redmond has made a statement that there will certainly be no dissolution until the Home Rule bill is passed. The second reading will be taken…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Row at War Office. Lord Roberts Makes Peace. London, Wednesday Morning
It now transpires that the military demonstration in Ireland was countermanded on Saturday, the instruction being sent across by the War Office by wireless and…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Short Notice. Books for Soldiers
The busy pen of Lieutenant R. Stupart has produced three more military hand-books which should be found useful by members of the forces. One is on the art of…
Continued on Trove, page 20 →The War Office Interview
One account states that when Brigadier-General Gough and Lieutenants-Colonel Mac-Ewon and Parker reached the War Office several stormy scenes ensued, Field Marshal…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →After the Meat War. Many Men Unemployed
A large number of butchers shop assistants—the number is said to be at least [?]—are still unemployed as the result of the r[?] trouble. Many complaints have been made to…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →In Troubled Waters. War Office Blundering. London
The Parliamentary correspondent of the "Dally Chronicle" (Liberal) admits that the Government is in troubled waters, and that a situation (has arisen which will test the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Brigadier-general Gough His Signed Guarantee. War Office Scenes
LONDON, Wednesday.--Brigadier-General Gough and Colonel M'Kewan were loudly cheered on arriving in camp. Speaking to the officers and soldiers gathered…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →A Rare Muddle Ulster Situation. Government and Army. War Minister Resigns. Officers' Firm Stand. Prefer Dismissal to Civil War. Laborites' Attitude. Some Startling Rumors. London, Wednesday, Evening
The position of the Government with regard to Ulster has been further complicated, Colonal J.E.B. Seciy. Secretary of State for War, Having resigned his portfolio…
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