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The wars & local soldiers, 1915

21,684 stories in Sydney's papers · page 16 of 250

The Pope and the War

Watchman · Thursday 7 January 1915 · page 2

Has the Pope, who rules German Roman Catholics, condemned or Protested against the wicked atrocities by the Germans? Or has he sent a farthing to help…

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German Women and the War

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 7 January 1915 · page 40

An article written by a correspondent of the. "'Daily Mail," who managed to spend a month travelling through Germany, gives some idea of die assistance which German…

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The War and Its Lesson

The Australian Worker · Thursday 7 January 1915 · page 14

Every hour's fighting for supremacy between the Allied Forces and the German Army brings us nearer to a new era that will ultimately dominate the future policy…

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Songs of the War. King George

Watchman · Thursday 7 January 1915 · page 4

Not his the fierce usurper's steel, The despot's iron rod; Blameless, he served the common weal, The cause of peace, and God;…

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How Long Will the War Last?

Evening News · Thursday 7 January 1915 · page 4

"How long will the war last?"is still a [?] people in this country [?] in expect a longer struggle than people in France. There was a…

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German Howitzers. Their Use in War

The Australian Worker · Thursday 7 January 1915 · page 6

The following letter, written by Major-General Desmond to London "Times" of November 13 is of interest in regard to howitzers, particularly those which the…

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A War Lord Going to Waste

The Australian Worker · Thursday 7 January 1915 · page 12

The leader of the Federal Fusion Party insists that soldiers are not going away from Australia nearly fas[?] enough.—News item. JOE COOK: "Why are you not hurrying off to the front? This deplorable war must end at once!"…

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Rifle Association. Effects of the War

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 7 January 1915 · page 9

The report of the council of the National Rifle Association, adopted last night, referring to the abandonment of the big October meeting, slates:--…

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The New Year and War Time

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 7 January 1915 · page 11

The new year is here, and the whole world is troubled. There is universal ill health everywhere. Nations war upon each other. The national mind and body is grievously…

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Trade Unions and the War. a Manifesto

Co-operator · Thursday 7 January 1915 · page 1

The following has been Issued by the General Federation of Trade Unions:— In Germany and in Austria, and…

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The War Cables. Official Confirmation. Melbourne

Evening News · Thursday 7 January 1915 · page 7

The following cablegram has been received the Secretary of State for the Colonies:— The French Government reports progress in certain points. The weather is very bad…

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Pose As Men and Co to War

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 7 January 1915 · page 39

Brooklyn children have provided die nucleus to enter the Russian army in various disguises, and several women have already succeeded in" deceiving the military authorities…

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Who Goes There? Sentries in Peace and War

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 7 January 1915 · page 9

"Soldiers must be fearfully dishonest," a young lady is reported to have once said, "as it seems to be a nightly occurrence for a sentry to be relieved of his watch."…

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The Building Trade. Before and Since the War

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 7 January 1915 · page 7

At the meeting of the Water Board yesterday the assessor, Mr. Thomas Roseby, presented his return showing the number of new buildings completed. during the year, which,…

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The Church and the War. Prayers for Intercession

The Catholic Press · Thursday 7 January 1915 · page 23

By the order of his Grace the Archbishop of Sydney, special prayers for the intercession of God to bring about peace were offered at all Catholic churches of the…

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Britain in War Time. Strict Censorship. Recruiting Work

Evening News · Thursday 7 January 1915 · page 6

A fortnight has elapsed since the departure of the mail for Australia, and many events have happened during that period (writes the London correspondent of the Melbourne "Argus"…

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American Neutrality. Export of War Supplies. Washington, Jan. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 January 1915 · page 7

In a statement before the Foreign Relations Committee of the House of Representatives, Mr. Bartholdt asserted that Canadian troops had infringed American…

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To End the War. Council of Churches. Vancouver

The Sun · Thursday 7 January 1915 · page 5

London cables announce the re-appearance in the limelight of the Rev. R. J. Campbell, who gained considerable newspaper prominence some years ago as an exponent of the…

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Rubber and the War. An Unsinkable Battleship What Might Come

The Catholic Press · Thursday 7 January 1915 · page 6

When the elusive Emden sent the British steamer Troilus to the bottom of the Arabian Sea the captain of the former made a serious strategic blunder for which…

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Sympathy Not Needed. Hungary and the War. London, Thursday Morning

The Sun · Thursday 7 January 1915 · page 1

A Times Hungarian correspondent declares there is no disaffection in Hungary and that there is no desire for British sympathy. "There is" the correspondent adds,…

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