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The wars & local soldiers, 1911

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Aeroplanes in War. Vancouver, Aug. 29

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 31 August 1911 · page 4

Admiral Togo, on being interviewed here, paid a high tribute to President's Taft's work in the cause of peace. He expressed the belief that aeroplanes were certain to play an…

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War Office Methods

The Burrowa News · Friday 1 September 1911 · page 4

Several stories of War Office methods, probably inventions, are going the rounds of the papers. The following, it is alleged, is furnished by a correspondent on one…

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At Lithgow Dynamite or Gelignite. War on Women

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 2 September 1911 · page 6

Lithgow, Thursday.—Neither side will move one hair's breadth from the positions taken up. Obviously, a bitter struggle is in store. No solution of the problem is in sight…

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Cable News. War Cloud. Still Lowering. Berlin, Sept. 4

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 5 September 1911 · page 2

The newspapers are full of articles, mostly of the gravest tone, dwelling on the danger which, after 41 years, again confronts Germany on Sedan Day…

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A Cadet’s Sweetheart Exciting Scene at Contingent’s Departure. Young Girl Attempts Suicide. Rescued. by Boy Soldiers. “ I Am in Despair” London

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 6 September 1911 · page 4

“ I am in despair over my lover’s departure.” The Bailing of the Demosthenes from London to-day with the New…

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Moroccan Crisis. "There Will Be No War." Berlin, Sept. 6

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 7 September 1911 · page 2

The North German Gazette states that the Franco-German negotiations may now be expected to proceed more smoothly. The Lokal Anzeiger declares: "The…

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Spray. a Ruse of War

The Burrowa News · Friday 8 September 1911 · page 4

It is not always policy to acknowledge a defeat. A little coolness at the critical moment sometimes saves, the day, as in the man described in Mr. Ripley's "Story…

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War, What For? To the Editor

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 9 September 1911 · page 2

Dear Sir,—"War, What For?" is the title of a recent work by George Kirkpatrick. It is better to read the review. On the paper cover of the book is concisely set out its scope:—…

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March to Fez. How France Makes Soldiers

Crookwell Gazette · Tuesday 12 September 1911 · page 4

El Merani's Moorish column arrived here to-day with its straggling convoy covering over two miles of road. We had risen almost before…

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Cable News. The War Cloud. LONDON

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 13 September 1911 · page 2

The German counter proposals with regard to Morocco have been received, by France. They raise serious questions of principle…

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France's Reply. Submitted This Week. War Rates Advance. Paris, Sept. 13

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 14 September 1911 · page 2

It is semi-officially stated that M. de Selves, Minister for Foreign Affairs, in his draft reply to Germany, is most explicit on all questions of principle raised in the…

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Eleven Soldiers Perish. London, September 12

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 14 September 1911 · page 2

A detachment of Uhlans were crossing the Elbe River, when an officer and 10 men were drowned. September 13…

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Worse Than War. Anatole France on "Steel Mania."

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 15 September 1911 · page 4

A gala performance was given at the Trocadero last night to commemorate the holding of the first peace [?]reference at the Hague (said the [?]…

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Cable News. Aeronautics. Aeroplanes in War. Paris, Sept. 14

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 16 September 1911 · page 6

Consistently trustworthy reconnaissances by the air scouts have been a feature of the military manoeuvres, and the Minister for War has recommended the airmen, MM…

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Soldiers Don't Shoot

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 21 September 1911 · page 4

Nine-tenths of a soldier's duty is to shoot straight. The soldiers of New South Wales not only can't shoot straight, but they won't. Every endeavour on the part of the National Rifle…

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War Illogical. a Woman's Views

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 29 September 1911 · page 4

Mrs Despard, the well-known suffragette, was a principal speaker at the meeting of the National Union of Spiritualists, held at the Town Hall,…

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[Reuter's.] the War Cloud. State of War Notified. Italy Lands Troops. Landing Not to Be Opposed

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 30 September 1911 · page 4

Reuter's agent at Constantinople states that the Government has decided not to oppose the landing of Italian troops at Tripoli. ROME, Friday…

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War Clouds. Italy's Plans Complete. Warships Blockade Coast. London, September 27

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 30 September 1911 · page 6

Latest information shows that it is practically certain that Italy will occupy Tripoli. Little fighting on the coast is expected, owing to the large Italian force available, and the…

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For War. Ultimatum Rejected. Turkey Appeals to the Powers. Rome, Sept. 29

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 30 September 1911 · page 4

In the event of war Italy will inform the Porte that Ottoman subjects may remain in Italy and be assured of full protection, provided they conform to the law and the requirements…

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War Declared

The Yass Courier · Monday 2 October 1911 · page 2

War has been declared between Italy and Turkey. The Italian forces have occupied Tripoli unopposed. The Porte expressed surprise at Italy’s…

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