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

The wars & local soldiers, 1912

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The War in Tripoli. an Attempted Ambush

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 13 September 1912 · page 4

An Arab chief at the head of over 400 men induced the Italians to quit Zanzur in order to secure the surrender of himself and his followers. An attempt was made to…

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Turco-italian War. London

National Advocate · Saturday 14 September 1912 · page 4

Negotiations for peace are proceeding at Constantinople between Turkish and Italian delegates…

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Battle of Beer. a War with Waddies

Leader · Saturday 14 September 1912 · page 3

The natives on the Murchison goldfield have a penchant for beer, and will apparently go to great lengths to secure the amber fluid and satisfy…

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War Office and Monoplanes. Probable Interdict. London, Thursday evening

National Advocate · Saturday 14 September 1912 · page 3

The War Office will probably interdict monoplanes pending investigations to secure greater safety…

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Cables. .....Aviation Death Roll...... War Office Steps In. London

Leader · Saturday 14 September 1912 · page 6

Owing to the number of fatalities the War Office has stepped in and stopped the use of monoplanes pending further investigation…

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The Dangers of the Air. British War Office's Action. London

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 14 September 1912 · page 2

The number or accidents which have recently befallen officers of the flying corps when using monoplanes have called the attention of the War Office to…

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Lawvers at War

Leader · Monday 16 September 1912 · page 4

Kempsey "Argus" talks about Gent One and Co.:—Our solicitors in town are called by courtesy Gentlemen by Act of Parliament. The Incorporated…

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A Proof of Sorrow. War Hero Follows Dead Master. Tokio, Friday evening

National Advocate · Monday 16 September 1912 · page 3

At the time of the Japanese Emperor's death it was reckoned that many of Japan's aristocracy contemplated suicide as the most convincing proof…

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Relic of War. Capetown

Leader · Tuesday 17 September 1912 · page 2

The natives have unearthed a bag containing six hundred sovereigns from a hank on the Klip River, South Africa. They are supposed to have…

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Earlier Cables War Vessels in Collision. Five Persons Drowned. Berlin

National Advocate · Tuesday 17 September 1912 · page 3

During the naval manoeuvres, a torpedo-boat sank after colliding with the battleship Zahrangen. Five' persons were drowned…

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Man Wounded. Batten or Knife? Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 18 September 1912 · page 4

At the Malvern Court, Alexander Gibson, a young man, was charged with having unlawfully and maliciously wounded George William Selby, of…

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Italy and Turkey. War Settled. Paris

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 18 September 1912 · page 3

The terms of settlement between Italy and Turkey, in connection with the Tripolitan war include the acceptance by the Porte that the Italian extremities of Lidija, with a strip of territory allowing communication with the Arabian country. Provision is made for the recognition…

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In the Event of War. Paris

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 18 September 1912 · page 2

In accordance with the recently signed war understanding between Britain, France and Russia, by which France concentrates the whole of her naval…

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The Aeroplane in War. Bomb Dropping Tests. London

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 18 September 1912 · page 2

The use of aeroplanes in warfare is being tested at Hendon, the competitions arousing much interest. A gathering of 15,000 people watched…

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The King As Soldier. Going Into Camp. London

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 18 September 1912 · page 2

King George proposes to take an active part in the military manoeuvres now in progress. He will spend three days in the saddle, rising at daylight…

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The King with the Army. Successful War Manoeuvres. London

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 19 September 1912 · page 2

King George spent yesterday on horseback in the firing line of Lieutenant General Grierson's "blue" army which is to defend London from the "red"…

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John Burns As Soldier. Cause of the Poor's Troubles. London

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 19 September 1912 · page 3

Mr. John Burns, President of the Local Government Board, who is in Norfolk looking at the army manoeuvres, rose at 1 o'clock yesterday…

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As If in War. Fine Transport Work. London

The Bathurst Times · Friday 20 September 1912 · page 3

Some remarkable transport work has been done in connection with the army manoeuvres. Arrangements had to be made for the…

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A Continental War. Berlin

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 21 September 1912 · page 2

The Kaiser, who has returned from a visit to Switzerland, has given the opinion that that country would maintain its integrity in the event of a continental…

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War Balloon Damaged

The Bathurst Times · Monday 23 September 1912 · page 4

While the dirigible Gamma was returning from the manoeuvres yesterday morning, near Devises, in Wiltshire, a sensational accident occurred…

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