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The wars & local soldiers, 1916

21,398 stories in Sydney's papers · page 32 of 250

Everyone a Chance Second War Loan Melbourne

The Sun · Sunday 9 January 1916 · page 10

Mr. Higgs, Federal Treasurer, is issuing a copy of the prospectus of the second war loan to every person in receipt of an annual income of £300 and over…

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Battle of Przemysl Russian-austrian War Films Actual Battle in Pictures

The Sun · Sunday 9 January 1916 · page 19

When the Russian army swept down on Przemysl (pronounced Shcmishlly, according to Harmsworth's Gazetteer) the Chicago Tribune had a big staff of war correspondents…

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Przemysl Battle in Films Russian-austrian War Pictures Authentic Films at Lyceum

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 January 1916 · page 16

The scene is the extreme front Russian trench along the [?]River position under heavy fire of rifle, machine guns, and cannon. With his camera placed above the parapet, Mr…

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The End of the War a Japanese Prophet's Prediction Finish in 1918

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 January 1916 · page 10

If what is predicted by a prophet of the Japanese, in whom the people of the country have complete confidence, may be relied on, the end of the great European conflict is far off…

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French Captain Fought in War of '70 the Retreat to Strapburg Strategy and Tactics

The Sun · Sunday 9 January 1916 · page 8

Captain Arthur Constant Aucher is a Frenchman. He has been an Australian resident since 1880. Ten years prior to that date he was a young sub-lieutenant of the…

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With Sun-tanned Stoics at Anzac Buffet Australasian Woman Volunteers at Westminster Bring Joy to Countrymen Farmer (Lieut.) Throssel, V.C, Pays Tribute to Dead Mates

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 January 1916 · page 21

This is the story of what our Australasian womenfolk in London, proud of the men as the men are proud of them, are doing and have done at the Anzac Buffet…

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For Our Empire Defence Second War Loan of the Commonwealth £10,000,000 Asked for

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 January 1916 · page 4

Before the end of June of the year on which we are entered, it is expected Australia will have the greater, number of her 300,000 men either in camp or in the way of getting there…

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Great Britain in War Time Happenings at Empire' Heart Personalities and Persons Wages Redaction Granted

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 January 1916 · page 14

Lord St. Aldwyn, independent chairman, has granted the Welsh coalowners' application for a reduction of 5 per cent, in the general wage rate…

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The Princess and the Rose Leaf Hans Anderson Playlet for Child Characters a War Entertainment

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 January 1916 · page 26

The following little play, adapted by Mrs. N. H. Willis, in the London "Daily Mail," from the fairy story by Hans Anderson, may be found suitable for school…

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Tired of Trifling No More Notes Uncle Sam's Blood Up Another Outrage Means War London

The Sun · Sunday 9 January 1916 · page 1

The correspondent of the Times at Washington says that the neutrality delusion is fast disappearing, and numerous regrets have been expressed that America has not entered…

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War's Sacrifice Why Do Men Fight? the Innder Mandate War an Agency for Revealing Truth of Sacrifice on Larger Scale, thinks Rev. R. J, Campbell What Dead Heroes Find Beyond Red Mist of Combat

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 January 1916 · page 20

REV. R. J. CAMPBELL, perhaps the mcst popular and picturesque figure In the British pulpit until his resignation from the London City Temple recently, is writing a series of war articles in the "Illustrated Sunday Herald" (London), that carry as much punch and soul-stirring truth as his famous…

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Effect of War on Crime Inspector General's Views. Legion of Lost Souls Should Criminals Get a Chance ?

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 January 1916 · page 8

It is generally admitted that since the war crimes of a serious nature have been on the decrease in New South Wales. On the other hand, there are many who assert that this…

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Clothes for Soldiers' Children

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 January 1916 · page 7

Mrs. M—S—is anxious to send her girls to school after the holidays decently clad, but does not know how she will manage about clothes for them. Her husband, has been on…

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Soldier Falls From Train

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 January 1916 · page 2

The railway smash at Clyde yesterday morning attracted the attention of a soldier in a Liverpool-bound train, and in order to secure a better view he leaned over the rail at the end…

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Land Settlement of Soldiers Great Britain Awakening to Need of More Men and Smaller Farm Holdings By Charles Bathurst in "Nineteenth Century"

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 January 1916 · page 3

The question whether opportunities should be afforded after the war to many of our present-day sailors and soldiers to make their livelihood out of, and perhaps ultimately to own…

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A Soldier's Confession Fallen From High Estate

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 January 1916 · page 28

One of the boys writes to a friend in the city—a lady friend, it may be stated : "I have had just three months of this primitive existence, living in dirt and sleeping in the open…

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For Soldiers' Families

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 January 1916 · page 8

The Government of the State has instructed the Agent-General to give, on behalf of the people of N.S.W., £1000 to the N.S.W. clothing depot in London. The establishment is for the…

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Soldiers' Next-of-kin

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 January 1916 · page 9

The work of the Defence authorities would be very much facilitated if soldiers' next-of-kin would notify changes of address promptly. This also applies in the case of the next-of-kin…

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Breweries, Dividends and Soldiers' Souls

The Sun · Sunday 9 January 1916 · page 15

We read a lot about patriotism, and sometimes we mistake the action of a man going down the street waving a flag or taking a soldier into an hotel for patriotism. I…

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Father and Sons Enlist the Weavers of Darlington

The Sun · Sunday 9 January 1916 · page 8

The Weaver family is well represented at the front, the father and three sons having enlisted. Private T. G. (George) Weaver is a blacksmith by occupation, and well…

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