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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1911

182 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 6 of 10

To the Front. The "War Footings" a Delusive Estimate. Food of Body and Gun

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 23 September 1911 · page 4

A Sydney newspaper critic wrote the other day to the effect that if war came between Germany, Austria and Italy on the one side, and England, France and Russia on…

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The Coronation Cadets. Welcome Home Arranged

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 27 September 1911 · page 2

A public meeting, presided over by the Mayor, was held in the Town Hall on Monday night for the purpose of considering the advisability and best…

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Loyal to Australia. What German Colonists Would Do in Time of War

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 29 September 1911 · page 2

" There was spine talk years ugo of Imperial German League currying on operations in Australia, but from what I know of the German…

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Our Serial Story. A Soldier's Daughter. Charter Vii

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 29 September 1911 · page 8

LORD LOGAN had received an invitation that was in itself almost a command he was to pay a visit to a very exalted personage in…

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Anti-war Demonstration. Rome, Friday Evening

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 2 October 1911 · page 3

Hostility to the policy of the Government is causing acts of vandalism in various districts. Demonstrations tried to prevent the departure of…

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Latest Cables War Declared. Between Italy and Turkey. Italy's Decisive Action. Rome, Friday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 2 October 1911 · page 3

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…

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Latest Cables the War. Turkey and Italy. Latest Developments. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 4 October 1911 · page 3

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

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Seat of War. Bombardment of Tripoli

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 5 October 1911 · page 5

Berlyn Helene von Donniges, associated with Ferdinand Lossalle, the heroine of Meredith's tragic comedians, committed suicide in Munich, by swallowing chloral…

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American Railway War. Vancouver

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 6 October 1911 · page 5

In connection with the American railway strike, a clash occurred at Mississippi (U.S.), where the militia fired on the strikers, killing five…

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Latest Cables the War. Austria Taking a Hand. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 6 October 1911 · page 5

The Italians have commenced the bombardment of Prevassa, despite the Austrian protest. This means that Italy is not keeping her word, that…

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Our Serial Story. A Soldier's Daughter. Chapter Viii

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 6 October 1911 · page 8

She was so beautiful that if, when they met again, she had shown indifference, coldness, or disdain; the chances are that he would have fallen…

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War. LONDON

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 7 October 1911 · page 4

War has been declared between Italy and Turkey. It is officially notified that the Ottaman Government, having failed to meet the…

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The War. Italian Flag Hoisted

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 7 October 1911 · page 9

It is stated semi-officially that when the Sultanich Hamidich forts ceased firing[?] two Italian officers landed. The forts were deserted, and the Turks had…

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Latestcables the War. Main Turkish Fleet Wiped Out. London. Saturday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 9 October 1911 · page 3

It is stated that the main body of Turkish Fleet has been destroyed in a naval battle at San Giovanni. French advices states that the…

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The War. Landing in Tripoli

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 10 October 1911 · page 5

The Italians, after landing at Tripoli, marched through the utterly silent streets to the forts and blew up ammunition stores and powder…

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Latest Cables the War. an Italian Offer. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 11 October 1911 · page 3

The Italian commander at Tripoli offers the inhabitants ten francs apiece for the surrender of their rifles. This offer is open only for…

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Dooley and the Jap Soldier

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 11 October 1911 · page 4

A few years ago I didn't think anny more about a Jap thin about anny other man that'd been kept in th' oven too long. They were all…

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A Holy War Proclaimed. London, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 13 October 1911 · page 5

It is reported from Tripoli that the Mahdi of the Sahara has proclaimed a holy war for the extermination of all infidels, and that thousands of…

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Latest Cables the War. Italian Troops En Route. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 13 October 1911 · page 5

Nineteen Italian transports passed Malta yesterday bound for the seat of war. Details concerning the situation in…

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Our Serial Story. A Soldier's Daughter. CHAPTER X.

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 13 October 1911 · page 8

IT was noon on the twenty-fourth of June when the train that bore Lord Culver away steamed out of the station. It was about four the next…

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