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The wars & local soldiers, 1911

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Latest Cables. Critical. the Tripolitan Crisis. Signs of War. Rome

The Bathurst Times · Friday 29 September 1911 · page 3

A message from Tripoli reports that the Turkish steamer Durna is discharging munitions of war there…

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War Clouds Darken. Berlin

Leader · Saturday 30 September 1911 · page 4

It is reported that Italy has presented an ultimatum peremptorily giving 24 hours for the time in which Turkey must reply…

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War Declared. Between Italy and Turkey. London

Leader · Saturday 30 September 1911 · page 2

Italy’s ultimatum to Turkey regarding Tripoli has produced [?]ter-nation in official circles in Constantinople…

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Tripoli. War Clouds Darken. Italy's Ultimatum. Attitude of the Powers. Berlin

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 30 September 1911 · page 5

It is reported that Italy has presented an ultimatum peremptorily giving 24 hours for the time in which Turkey must reply…

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War Imminent Italy's Ultimatum Rejected. Exodus of Italians. Arabs Panic-stricken. Constantinople

National Advocate · Saturday 30 September 1911 · page 4

Italy's ultimatum has produced consternation in official circle, where it is commented upon most strongly. The Powers' neutrality is keenly…

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War Risks. London

The Bathurst Times · Monday 2 October 1911 · page 2

War risks in London covered 35 per cent., have advanced 75 percent, but declined 20 per cent, on the an­nouncement that the Porte had not…

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Cinematocraphy in War. Berlin

The Bathurst Times · Monday 2 October 1911 · page 3

The army authorities are equipping five aeroplanes with cinematograph appliances. They will be used, it is understood…

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Anti-war Agitation in Italy. Rome

The Bathurst Times · Monday 2 October 1911 · page 2

The anti-war agitation continues in different parts of Italy. Between Antona and Forli telegraph poles were torn down to delay the…

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Anti-War Agilation in Italy. ROME

Leader · Monday 2 October 1911 · page 2

The anti-war agitation continues in different parts of Italy. Between Antona and Forll telegraph poles were torn down to delay the…

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General European War. British Press Comments. London, Friday

The Bathurst Times · Monday 2 October 1911 · page 2

The British newspapers generally de­nounce Italy's action in unmeasured terms. The opinion is that she is bent on…

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Latest War News. Turkish Transport Sunk London

Leader · Monday 2 October 1911 · page 2

The Italian Fleet, in the Gulf of Preveaa, bomb[?]ed the transport Al[?]gut, and Tu[?] butt[?]ips the “Hamides,” at anchor. Two…

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To-day's Cables Latest War News. Turkish Reverses. London

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 2 October 1911 · page 3

The Paris "Matin" has published a most sensational statement in the form of a telegram from Constantinople, to the effect that the Ottoman fleet had been…

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War [?] Between Tur[?]y and Italy. Wholesale Mass[?]e [?]Retaen[?] London

Leader · Monday 2 October 1911 · page 2

A desp[?]reign O[?]by wa[?] of Malt[?] at the [?]tion [?] in pro[?] and [?]ing o[?]…

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War. Between Italy and Turkey. Turkish Boats Sunk. Italian Force Landed at Tripoli. London

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 2 October 1911 · page 2

Italy and Turkey are at war. Italian cruisa[?] are scouring the Turkish and Tripolitan coasts. A naval engagement has taken place, in…

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War! Italy and Turkey Hostilities Commence, Tripoli Occupied by Italians. Naval Encacement. Turkish Warships Destroyed. English Opinion. Rome, Friday Night

The Bathurst Times · Monday 2 October 1911 · page 2

It is semi-officially announced that Italy and Turkey will be in a state of war from 2.30 p.m. to-day, the Porte having failed to comply with the…

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War Declared! By Italy Upon Turkey Reported Sea Skirmishes. Italian Barges Sunk. Turkish Destroyer Sent Down. Greece Arming. Movement of British Ships. Rome, Saturday morning

National Advocate · Monday 2 October 1911 · page 2

It is officially announced that the Ottoman Government having failed to meet the ultimatum, Italy and Turkey are in a state of war as from 2.30 p.m…

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Alleged Reasons for the War. London

Leader · Tuesday 3 October 1911 · page 3

Just how much the granting by Turkey of concessions to the American Archaelogical Institution, the excavatins in Tripoli, and the murder of…

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American Archaelogical Exhibition. Its Bearing on the War. London, Sunday evening

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 3 October 1911 · page 2

Just how much the granting by Turkey of concessions to the American Archaelogical Institution, the excavations in Tripoli, and the murder of…

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The War. Expected to Be of Short Duration. Accusations Against Germany. London

Leader · Tuesday 3 October 1911 · page 3

Mesages from Tripoli indicate that the Turkish garrison is [?]ing and retreating to the interior, with the intention of waging a guerilla campaign…

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War Continues. Turkish Retreat. Will the Struggle Be Prolonged? Cermany Accused. Optimism Prevails. London, Sunday night

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 3 October 1911 · page 2

Messages from Tripoli indicate that the Turkish garrison is evacuating and retreating to the interior, with the intention of waging a guerilla campaign…

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