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In the News: Interpreters for Stobs Prisoners’ Camp

30/10/1915

The Scotsman – Interpreters for Stobs Prisoners’ Camp 30 October 1915

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In the News: Soldier fined for being Disorderly

05/11/1915

Kelso Chronicle – Soldier at Stobs Camp fined for being Disorderly 5 November 1915 Private William Fagan, 1st Supernumerary Company, Scottish Rifles, Stobs camp pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and assault and fined £2 or 20 days.

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In the News: Court Martial of Gustav Beblein & Alfred Joksch

11/11/1915

The Scotsman – Court Martial at Stobs: Trial of two German Prisoners 11 November 1915

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Stobsiade Civilian, Issue No. 5

14/11/1915
Stobsiade Civilian, Issue No. 5

The fifth edition begins with the poem Only Courage. There is another editorial on life in the camp. Followed by an article The Mood in Stobs which begins “The more your existence becomes limited, the greater the urge for variety in mental activity becomes” and The Barber which talks about the various occupations within the camp. It went on to discuss musical matters and The Criticism of the Criticism. It ends with a Letterbox, prize announcements, and advertisements. Full edition available here.

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In the News: Military appointments to prosecute German PoWs

16/11/1915

Berwickshire News and General Advertiser – Military appointments to prosecute German Prisoners of War 16 November 1915 Captain W F Cochrane and Captain A P Oliver 2/4th King’s Own Scottish Borderers members of a Military Court, which persecuted certain German prisoners at Stobs yesterday.

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Stobsiade Civilian, Issue No. 6

01/12/1915
Stobsiade Civilian, Issue No. 6

The sixth edition begins with a poem entitled Rain. It includes two editorials The Geology of Stobs and The Young Mr. Ensign [Low-rank Officer]. It reports on the second German Art and Trade Exhibition detailing certain individuals and their works. It goes on to detail various events that are goign to take place including a farewell party in honour of censor Lieutenant M. C. Conway-Poole. Ending with prize announcements, puzzles, and advertisements. Full edition available here.

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In the News: German Prisoner at Stobs get married

03/12/1915

Kelso Chronicle – German Prisoner at Stobs gets married 3 December 1915

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In the News: Death of a German Alien at Stobs

03/12/1915

Kelso Chronicle – Death of a German Alien at Stobs 3 December 1915

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