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The wars & local soldiers, 1912

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Turko-italian War. London

Leader · Wednesday 31 January 1912 · page 2

Further fighting has occurred between the Turks and Italians, and in two engagements the Turks suffered heavy losses…

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South African War. the Truth About It. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 31 January 1912 · page 4

Mr. Griffiths, Minister for Works, has replied to Colonel Onslow, and has explained what he meant in his recent utterances at Queanbeyan…

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Pro-Boer or Pro-Chow GRIFFITH V. Ryrie. About the South African War. Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 31 January 1912 · page 3

Mr. Griffith, the Minister for Works, turned his attention to Colonel Ryrie's Clontarf speech. He was not going to quarrel with Colonel Ryrie, he said…

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"An Eventless Peace. Germany and War. Berlin

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 1 February 1912 · page 2

In the course of a remarkable article, which is addressed to the Kaiser, one of Berlin's leading newspapers, the "Post," writes:…

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Wellington Newspaper War Challenge by Editor of "Gazette."

National Advocate · Thursday 1 February 1912 · page 1

The newspaper war still continues at Wellington. In the current issue of the Wellington "Gazette," appears the following : 'As for the charges made…

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War Will Soon Come. German Officer's Warning Berlin

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 1 February 1912 · page 4

A Defence Society is being organised in Berlin, its purpose being to agitate for an increase in the strength of the army, and to encourage the military…

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Socialism and War. To the Editor

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 2 February 1912 · page 6

Sir,--I have read very carefully both H. E. Holland's letter and your reply; and though I agree with much that both of you have written, I would like--if you will…

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War Threatened. Between Indians and Whites. Dawson City (Yukon)

National Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 7

A war is threatened between tribes of Indians and whites on the river. The ownership of hunting grounds disputed. Intertribal murders are…

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Industrial War. the Brisbane Siege. Further Disorder. Mob Again Charged. Women Prominent. Incendiarism Resorted To. Melbourne Men May Come Out. Brisbane

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 2

Industry remains at a standstill. The Huge body of strikers is tenacious and prospects of settlement, are still below the horizon…

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Turco-italian War. Yemen Bombarded. Perim

National Advocate · Monday 5 February 1912 · page 3

Italian warships continue to bombard the Turkish forts on the coast of Yemen…

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Faithful Followers. Yuan's Soldiers Threaten His Enemies. Pekin, Friday evening

National Advocate · Monday 5 February 1912 · page 3

General Yuan Skill Kai's soldiers have circulated thousands of leaflets, alleging that there is a secret society in Pekin, which is seeking his death…

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Wellington Newspaper War the "Times" Man Retires

National Advocate · Wednesday 7 February 1912 · page 3

Regarding the bitter newspaper war which has been carried on between the two newspapers at Wellington, the Wellington, "Times" in its last issue has…

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"We Will Win!" Labor's Optimism. the Brisbane War, Strike Spreads Materially. Compulsory Conference Likely. More Special Constables. Premier Fisher's Financial Support. Brisbane

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 7 February 1912 · page 2

Many of the shops opened to-day. The trams are running, but the strike is by no means over. If anything, the undercurrent of…

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Wellington Newspaper War a "Fowl" Innuendo

National Advocate · Thursday 8 February 1912 · page 3

In its latest issue, the Wellington "Gazette" replies to the "Times" as follow : — "Chippy Norton," alias Snowy,…

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Disabilities in America. Conditions That Must Cause War. Washington

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 8 February 1912 · page 1

Mr. Sidney Ballou, one of the judges of the Hawaiian courts, who has come to Washington as a delegate to the Navy League Convention to be held…

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Visit of Britsh War Minister. London

National Advocate · Friday 9 February 1912 · page 5

The "Times" has reason to believe that Viscount Haldane, Secretary of State for War, has gone to Berlin. The "Chronicle" states that the visit…

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"Soon Over." Brisbane Turmoil, More Workers Resume. Mr. Badger Adamant. Enormous Cost of the War. Strike Committee at Blows. Mr. O'sullivan and the "Truth." Dynamite and Violence Advocated. Brisbane

The Bathurst Times · Friday 9 February 1912 · page 2

The general strike is still "on," but there are undeniable indications that it will soon be "off." Interviewed to-day, Mr. Badger, the…

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Four Hundred Killed. the War in Tripoli. Constantinople

The Bathurst Times · Monday 12 February 1912 · page 2

It is officially stated that combined Turkish and Arab force? made three assaults on Benghazi on January 23. They killed 400 Italians, and…

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Franco-german Agreement. M. Clemenceau Condemns Rapprochements. Germany's Threats of War. Paris

National Advocate · Tuesday 13 February 1912 · page 4

By 212 votes to 42, the Senate has approved of the Franco-German treaty. M.Clemenceau, ex-prime Minister, said that since 1870 Germany five times…

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A Smuggler Wounded. Exploit on Belgian Frontier. Paris

National Advocate · Wednesday 14 February 1912 · page 4

Smugglers in an auto-car, containing 1½ tons of tobacco, dashed across the Belgian frontier. The excisemen went in pursuit, and wounded one smuggler…

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