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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1907

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Kuropatkin's View of the War His Book Confiscated London

National Advocate · Tuesday 1 January 1907 · page 3

General Kuropatkin is publishing a book oft the Russo-Japanese war which the Government has ordered to be confiscated…

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A Soldier’s Death Did He Fall Over the Cliffs. Sydney

Leader · Monday 7 January 1907 · page 2

The body of a man who has been identified as John Maxwell, a member of the Royal Australian Artillery was found by a man named Manton,…

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Victorian War [?] Inventor Shadowed by Foreigners London, Saturday afternoon

National Advocate · Monday 14 January 1907 · page 3

Mr G Austin, the Victorian, whose invention for the sighting of big guns has been placed before the War Office, has informed interviewers that he is…

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The Kaiser's Desire a Spartan Soldiery London

National Advocate · Tuesday 15 January 1907 · page 3

The German Emperor has ordered his officers to abandon their present epicurean habits and lead the simple life.' It is proposed to greatly reduce…

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Peace or War the Attitude of the Nations London

National Advocate · Wednesday 16 January 1907 · page 2

The Japanese statesmen, are now in favor of a discussion on disarmament [?] the Hague Conference. Britain, the United States and France are also…

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No Channel Tunnels War Minister Dissents London

National Advocate · Thursday 17 January 1907 · page 3

It is officially announced that Mr Haldane, Minister for War, dissects from the proposed Channel Tunnel Bill…

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Fijian Experiences (Written specially for the “Leader,” By W.A.R.)

Leader · Wednesday 23 January 1907 · page 1

W[?] in our corresp[?] the methods [?] ground prep[?]…

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The-World A Sea Tragedy Murder on a Man O' War London, Thursday afternoon

National Advocate · Saturday 9 February 1907 · page 2

A seaman on board the United States cruiser Tennesee ran amok and I shot two petty officers, killing one and wounding the other. The marines…

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Another War in South America Honduras and Nicaragua Fighting the U.S.A. to Intervene London

National Advocate · Saturday 9 February 1907 · page 2

It is officially reported that a body or Honduras troops have invaded Nicaragua, and that relations between the two countries have been ruptured…

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Returned Soldiers' Pay

National Advocate · Thursday 14 February 1907 · page 2

The inquiry by Mr Wilshire, S.M, into unpaid claims of returned South African soldiers will commence in Sydney on Monday, 24th inst. It is necessary that all…

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A Train Accident. Fifty Persons Killed. and Many Wounded. London

Leader · Tuesday 19 February 1907 · page 2

An electric train fell down an embankment in Bronx Park. New York, on Saturday. Fifty persons were killed and many injured. The wrecked…

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Unpreparedness for War British Public's Blindness Fills Lord Roberts with Despair London, Tuesday afternoo

National Advocate · Thursday 21 February 1907 · page 3

A disturbing debate took place in the House of Lords yesterday relative to the risk of an invasion of England. Lord Robert's declared that the…

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Returned Soldiers Pay

National Advocate · Thursday 21 February 1907 · page 2

Mr Wilsbire, S M, will commence to sit as a Royal Commissioner in Sydney on Monday next to inquire into returned South African soldiers' claim for pay. All…

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South African Soldiers. the Claims for Pay. Enquiry Opens on Monday. Sydney

Leader · Thursday 21 February 1907 · page 2

The Inquiry to be made by Mr. Wilshire, S.M., in respect to the claims by certain members of the N.S.W. South African Contingent for…

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South African Soldiers’ Pay. Sydney

Leader · Tuesday 26 February 1907 · page 2

The inquiry into the individual cases of claimants for-additional pay In connection with military service in South Africa has been adjourned till…

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The South African War. Soldier’s Pat. Sydney

Leader · Thursday 28 February 1907 · page 2

Mr. Wilshire, S.M., commenced an inquiry to day into the claims for additional pay in connection with the South African war. Nearly all the…

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Returned Soldiers' Pay SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 28 February 1907 · page 2

Mr Wilshire, S.M., today commenced the inquiry into the claims of returned soldiers for increased pay. Some evidence was taken, after which the inquiry was…

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The Sailor Not the Soldier

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 1 March 1907 · page 7

Lord Roberts' fear that the unpreparedness of Great Britain in the field may lead to England's invasion is necessarily much heightened by the fact that he is a field…

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War Office and Meat Contracts Australasian Supplies London

National Advocate · Saturday 9 March 1907 · page 4

Mr. T. A. Cogman (N.S.W. Agent-General) and mr. W. P. Reeves (N.Z. Agent General), who had an interview with the War Office authorities, have…

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Trouble at Lodz Soldiers Maltreating Citizens London, Sunday afternoon

National Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1907 · page 4

Soldiers at Lodz maltreated citizens in the streets, in revenge for the murder of officers. They beat workmen with swords and the butt end of…

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