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

The wars & local soldiers, 1913

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Nations' Ideals. the Present Age. Militarism and War. Rev. Father O'reilly Speaks

The Bathurst Times · Monday 17 March 1913 · page 2

An eloquent panegyric on St. Patick, Ireland's patron saint, was preached by the Rev. M. J. O'Reilly, C.M., in SS. Michael and John's Cathedral last…

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Dissatisfied Soldiers. Hobart

Leader · Monday 17 March 1913 · page 2

Twelve members of the R.A.G.A. were sent to Ross on Monday to make the usual preparations for the Easter encampment. They complained to…

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War on the Rabbit

Leader · Tuesday 18 March 1913 · page 4

In the course of a voluminous report to Friday's meeting of the Bathurst Pastures Protection Board, the rabbit inspector, Mr E. G. Lynch,…

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German War Scare. Berlin

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 18 March 1913 · page 2

The stringency of the money market shows no signs of ^abatement, despite the favorable outside influences. The hoarding" of money by the German…

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"To Keep Peace Prepare for War."

National Advocate · Tuesday 18 March 1913 · page 2

Australians need to realise that, while they do not desire to interfere with other nations, if they are to keep peace they must be prepared…

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Sensation at Lue Young Man Seriously Wounded. His Depositions Taken. an Arrest Made

National Advocate · Wednesday 19 March 1913 · page 3

The usually quiet and peaceful village of Lue furnished a somewhat sensational and serious affair on Friday night last, says the Mudgee "Post."…

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Late War News Creeks Occupy Valona. Turks' Heavy Losses. Rome

National Advocate · Wednesday 19 March 1913 · page 2

It is reported that the Greeks have occupied Valona. The Turks sustained heavy losses. The Italian Government has…

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The War Cettinje

National Advocate · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 2

Ten thousand Servians, with forty guns, have arrived at Scutari. VIENNA, Tuesday. It is reported that a British officer…

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Cable News. War in the Air. London

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 4

As a result of Saturday's experiments the future German Zeppelin airships will be fitted with machine guns for use against hostile aircraft…

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Russia and China. Fears of War. St. Petersburg

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 2

There is increased fears hero of war with China…

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The War Bombardment of Scutari. Eight Nuns Killed. Vienna

National Advocate · Friday 21 March 1913 · page 5

The "Reichspost" states that the bombardment of Scutari killed eight Italian nuns, who were acting as nurses. Several others were wounded…

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Soldiers Cease Work. SYDNEY

Molong Argus · Friday 21 March 1913 · page 4

Something approaching a mutiny was in progress at Liverpool camp to day. The 5th and 6th Engineers are compelled to serve eight days to be…

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Dangerously Wounded. Attempted Assassination Shanghai

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 22 March 1913 · page 2

General Sun, ex-Minister for Education, has been dangerously wounded by a bullet from a would-be assassin's revolver…

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A Bulgarian Report. Turks Lose 500 Killed and Wounded. Sofia

National Advocate · Saturday 22 March 1913 · page 4

an attack upon [?] at Chatadja was repulside Five hundred Turks were killed or wounded…

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The Balkan War. Turkey Turns the Table. Fierce Fighting at Chatalja. London

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 22 March 1913 · page 2

Reports from Constantinople state that desperate fighting is taking place at Chatalja, the Turkish forces having adopted offensive tactics along the…

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Soldiers on Strike Imperial Officers Too Strict. Popular Officer Likely to Resign. Liverpool

National Advocate · Saturday 22 March 1913 · page 6

At the beginning of the week the whole of the men of the Engineers Company marched out of camp as a protest against the alleged unfair…

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Shooting Affray. Demented Youth. Constable Wounded. Melbourne, Tuesday

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 26 March 1913 · page 4

A four roomed cottage on the Geelong-road, about two miles from Batharat, was last night the scene of a shooting incident, as a result of which…

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To-day's Cables. London, Wednesday. British Statesmen on the War

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 26 March 1913 · page 2

Speaking on the Bulgarian struggle as the meuthpiece of Great Britain, Mr. Asquith, Prime Minister, said, "It is now, time that this devastating war should end,…

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Britain and Continental War. Question of Sending Troops. London, Monday evening

National Advocate · Wednesday 26 March 1913 · page 3

In the House of Commons to-day, Mr. Asquith (Prime Minister), in reply to questions, reiterated that Great Britain had no secret objections to send troops to the Continent…

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The War. London

Leader · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 3

Djavid Pasha, with 15,000 men, has surrendered to the 'Servians after a flerce battle on the banks of the river Skumba. Another flerce assault has…

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