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The wars & local soldiers, 1912

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The Balkans war. London

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 15 November 1912 · page 4

The Skiekh of Alistar, the administrative head of all the Moslems, has issued a manifesto proclaiming a Jehad, or Holy War, throughout…

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Prospects of Peace. and Preparations for War. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 15 November 1912 · page 5

Signs of a peaceful settlement of the Balkan struggle are growing more favourable. A compromise is reported between Austria, and Servia…

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Balkan War. Austria v. Servia. Porte Suing for Peace. Terrible Suffering and Privation. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 15 November 1912 · page 5

An important announcement has been made in connection with Servia's insistence on having outlets to the Adriatic, the Ports of Durazz[?]…

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The War

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 16 November 1912 · page 2

Though there has not been any decieve angagement during the week a number of small battles are reported, the Turke generally…

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The Balkans War

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 16 November 1912 · page 7

The "Singleton Argus" says:—"The situation in the Balkana is becoming more and more disquieting, and the chances of the greater part of Europe being involved…

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The Balkan War. SYDNEY

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 16 November 1912 · page 5

IT is stated thai the notices proclaiming, a holy war have been, withdrawn owing to the representations of the foreign ambassadors…

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The Balkans War. Turkey Appeals for Mediation

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 16 November 1912 · page 9

LONDON, Thursday.—It is officially announced that Turkey, has appealed to the Powers for mediation. Russia informed Servia that Russia…

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The Balkan War. the Men and the Guns. Bulgaria

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 16 November 1912 · page 4

BULGARIA has an army which, though comparatively small, is of au up-to-date character. Military service is universal and compulsory…

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Balkan War. Bulgarian Peace Terms LONDON, Saturday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 18 November 1912 · page 3

The Greek fleet has accupied Mul[?]arie Island and Port Dafin. It as reported that Bulgaria has abandoned its intentions to enter…

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Porte Rejects Peace Terms a Terrible War Bill. Over 200,000 Casualties. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 18 November 1912 · page 3

Servian troops have captured all the positions commanding Monastir. A Turkish magazine near Salon[?]a exploded and 95 persons were…

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The Balkans War. Constantinople in a State of Panic

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 19 November 1912 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday.—It is reported that cholera and other diseases are spreading through Constantinople, and 500 new cases of the former illness are reported…

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Balkan War. Beating Bulgarians Back. Contradictory Reports. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 20 November 1912 · page 3

Nasim Pasha reports that, after a severe battle lasting for fourteen hours, the Turkish army was able to advance as far as Kavakli. The…

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The Balkans War. "Not Peace at Any Price."

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 21 November 1912 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.—According to a Prague newspaper, the Emperor of Austria, referring to the peace negotiations in respect to the Balkan turmoil said,…

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Last Night's Cables. (From Reuter's Telegram Co.) Latest War News. London

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 21 November 1912 · page 5

The death roll on both sides at Monastir is estimated at twenty thousand. The Turks had 17,000 dead and wounded. The Servian cavalry distinguished…

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Great War in Europe. Would Australia Gain or Suffer She Would Suffer Fearfully. (Special for "The Examiner.")

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 21 November 1912 · page 4

A Sydney produce man is alleged to have said:—"If a great European war were to come it would not injure Australia, but benefit her." How men of…

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Turkish Leader Wounded. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 22 November 1912 · page 5

Makhtar Pasha, the Turkish leader, has been wounded. In company with his staff officers, he was inspecting the Turkish advance posts during the…

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Balkan War. Austro-Servian Relations. Position Extremely Critical. the Surrender of Monastir. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 22 November 1912 · page 5

The relations between Austria and Servia are in an extremely critical condition. The Servian answer as to the intentions of that country…

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The War

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 23 November 1912 · page 2

The Turks no doubt owe their recent defeats in part, at any rate, to the fact—now revealed for the first time in all its nakedness, but…

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The Balkan War. LONDON

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 23 November 1912 · page 3

According to a Prague newspaper, die Emperor of Austria, referring to the peace negotiations in respect to the Balkan turmoil said…

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The Balkans War. the Turks Repulsed

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 23 November 1912 · page 9

LONDON, Thursday.—The Truce expired yesterday. If the Allies terms are accepted an armistice will be arranged. The Allies…

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