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The wars & local soldiers, 1912

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Last Night's Cables. Latest War News

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

CONSTANTINOPLE, Friday.—The Bulgarians, after abandoning the Turkish advanced works, burnt the railway station at Chatalja. All surrounding…

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General War Expected. Russia and Austria to Start. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 25 November 1912 · page 3

The danger of a general European war is very grave. The first blow is expected to be struck, before many hours, between Austria and Russia…

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Balkan War. Why Turkey Refused. Allies Terms Too Extreme. Fresh Peace Proposals May Be Made. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 25 November 1912 · page 3

The conditions of peace which were refused by the Porto included the surrender of Adrianople, Scutari, Durazzo, Janina, and Disra to the Allies,…

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The Balkans War. Austian Forces Mobilising London

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 26 November 1912 · page 5

It is reported that the Austrian forces are being mobilised and that troops on the Russian frontier are being increased. There are exciting rumours in Vienna…

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Balkan War. Turks Improved. Victories Claimed. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 27 November 1912 · page 3

There is an outburst of enthusiasm in the Turkish press regarding the victories claimed by the Turks at Chatalja. The Kurdish and Syrian…

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A Crtical Situation. Preparations for War by Several Powers. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 27 November 1912 · page 3

Official communications received from Vienna say that Austria has resolved to fight to maintain her autonomy in Albania. Germany and It…

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Last Night's Cables. Latest War News

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 28 November 1912 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.—The "Daily Telegraph's" correspondent (Bennett Burleigh) says the investment of Adrianopic was attended by floods, causing several…

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The Balkans War. More Hopeful Feeling

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 28 November 1912 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.—There is a more hopeful feeling, in Berlin in regard to the complication in the Balken peace negotiations. It is believed the Kaiser…

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The Balkan War

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 29 November 1912 · page 4

It is reported that the Austrian forces are being mobilised and that troops on the Russian frontier are being increased. There are exciting…

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European War Nobody Want's It. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 29 November 1912 · page 5

Reuter says the London Embassies deprecate pessimism. Although the situation is difficult, the Powers are working together in the interests of…

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The First Shot. How Montenecro Opened the Balkans War

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 29 November 1912 · page 5

Miss Mary Edith Durham, special correspondent of the London "Daily Chronicle," gives a dramatic account of the scene when Montenegro opened…

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Balkan War. a Tense Situation. Between Russia and Austria. St. Petersburg

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 29 November 1912 · page 5

Daily visits between M. Sazoaoff and General Suklomlmoff show the Situation to be one of unprecedented tension. Rumours that Austria is on…

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The Balkan War. London

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 30 November 1912 · page 3

Fuad,, Pasha, reporting upon Chatalja declares that if the Bulgarians force the lines the fate of the capital is sealed…

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Militarism. the "Prestige" of War

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 30 November 1912 · page 3

"Go first to 200 Metre Hill, said our friends at Dairen (late Dainy). "then have tiffin at our hotel, and drive to the forts afterwards." It was like…

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The Balkans War. Fresh Hostilities Threatened

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 30 November 1912 · page 9

LONDON, Thursday.—The Czar received the Austrian Ambassador in audience. The meeting is expected to facilitate the settlement of the Balkan trouble…

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Balkan War. Temporary Peace. Agreed on and Signed. Turks Preparing for More War. London, Saturday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 2 December 1912 · page 3

It is officially announced at Constantinople that temporary peace terms have been agreed to and formally signed…

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Preparations for War. by Austria and Russia. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 2 December 1912 · page 3

Austria is continuing her military preparations. Bank depositors in Austria and Germany have withdrawn large sums…

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The Balkans War. Peace Nearer Realisation

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 3 December 1912 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday.—Peace appears to be nearer realisation. The Turkish delegates have returned from the conference to Constantinople, and the fact that Kiamil…

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Last Night's Cables. Latest War News. Turkey Bitterly Opposed to Peace

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 3 December 1912 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.—The "Telegraph's" Constantinople correspondent states that the Turkish army is bitterly opposed to peace, except senior officers, who…

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The War Scare. Strange Scenes in France

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 4 December 1912 · page 4

Through mistaking instructions the commander of the frontier brigade in the Department of M[?]nthe et Moselle (France) directed a general mob…

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