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The wars & local soldiers, 1911

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Soldiers Sentenced. Berlin

The Bathurst Times · Monday 4 December 1911 · page 2

Forty days' confinement was the sentence imposed on the officers of the 56th Infantry for ill-treating a soldier and causing him to commit suicide…

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Push Disturbance Three Ken Wounded. Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 5 December 1911 · page 3

During the course of a free fight, which took place at the intersection of George and Hay streets, Haymarket, shortly after 11 o'clock on…

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Disquieting! Britain and Germany. Risk of War. London

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 December 1911 · page 2

Disquieting enquiries are being made in London for insurance rates to cover the risk of war between Britain and Germany. Important firms…

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The War Lord. Says He Is "All for Peace." New York

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 6 December 1911 · page 2

Andrew Carnegie, the famous American millionaire, had an interview with the German Emperor. He says that the Kaiser said he was…

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The Tripolitan War. Turkey Willing to Surrender London

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 7 December 1911 · page 2

Large orders for coal that had been placed with Cardiff collieries by Italy and Turkey have been cancelled, although the first payment had been…

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Outcome of Chinese War. Mr. Sun Johnson's Opinion. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 9 December 1911 · page 1

Mr. Sun Johnson, editor of the Chinese "Australian Herald," is jubilant over the situation in China. Speaking on the matter to-day, he said: "Even if…

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“As the World Judged Her,” Chapter Xii. the Soldier’s Protege. (Continued.)

Leader · Saturday 9 December 1911 · page 1

Lay me down to die,’ he groaned. “Oh, heaven, major, the shot is red-hot, and is tearing me.” The major laid him down on the…

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Bomb at Picture Show 35 Persons Wounded. Brussels

National Advocate · Tuesday 12 December 1911 · page 2

A bomb exploded at a cinematograph theatre at Lize, wounding 25 members of the audience. A terrible panic ensued, and in the…

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Caledonian Smoke Concert at Lithgow. Welcome Home to Mr. W. Haigh and Sons

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 15 December 1911 · page 6

There was a gathering of the clans and whirring of the bagpipes at the Town Hall, Lithgow, on Wednesday night, when the members of the Lithgow and District…

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Tragedy Near Lismore Girl Dangerously Wounded. Assailant Commits Suicide. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 15 December 1911 · page 4

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Day, to-day received information from Inspector Cameron, of Lismore, 10 the effect that a girl named Julian, living…

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Italians in Tripoli. War with Austria Averted. Rome

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 16 December 1911 · page 6

The Italians have occupied Tharma without opposition from the Turks or Arabs. BERLIN, Thursday…

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On the Verge of War. Austria and Italy. Another Piece of History Revealed. Berlin

National Advocate · Saturday 16 December 1911 · page 4

The "Brunswick Zeitung" declares that the bombardment of Preveza brought Austria and Italy to the verge of war. Austria's strong Note…

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Women in War. Proposed Conscription.berlin

The Bathurst Times · Monday 18 December 1911 · page 2

The introduction of conscription among women was advocated by Dr. Wilzel, of the Medical Academy, in the course of a lecture before the Patriotic…

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Russia's Invasion of Persia, War Whispered. Teheran

The Bathurst Times · Monday 18 December 1911 · page 2

Persia is seeking the aid of Turkey in a possible war with Russia. It is reported that the Sultan has promised 4,000,000 troops…

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"Within Six Years." Anglo-german War. New York

The Bathurst Times · Monday 18 December 1911 · page 2

Mr. john Gurimms, a member of the House of Commons, announces that there will be war within six years between Germany and England…

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Encouraging Aviation. Big Prizes Offered by War Office. London, Friday evening

National Advocate · Monday 18 December 1911 · page 3

The British War Office is offering prizes to the value of £6000 for aeroplane competitions, which will be open to the whole world…

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SOLDIER v. POLITICIAN

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 18 December 1911 · page 2

Lord Roberts deprecates Lord Haldane's optimism relative to Britain's readiness for war. He declares the rifles of the regulars are inferior to the French and German…

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War Preparations. War Material From Germany. Rumblings in Albania. London

National Advocate · Thursday 21 December 1911 · page 2

The Sofia correspondent of the "Times" states that a train-load of war material from Germany has arrived at the Turco-Servian frontier, en…

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Russo-american Treaty. Abrogation by President "Might Precipitate War." St. Petersburg

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 21 December 1911 · page 2

Russia is pleased at the action of President Taft in abrogating the treaty concluded between the United States and Russia in 1832…

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Russia's Little War

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 27 December 1911 · page 2

One hundred and fifty Russians were killed and wounded in the fight at Tabriz, Persia…

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