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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1912

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The Balkan War. Differences Growing Desperate

The Yass Courier · Monday 11 November 1912 · page 2

Conflicting reports have been received as to the fate of Salonika. One message contradicts the report that the city has fallen, while another…

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Holy War in Turkey. Death to All Christians. Dangerous European Complications Predicted

The Yass Courier · Monday 11 November 1912 · page 2

Sheikh-ul-Islam, the administrative head of the Moslems, has issued a manifesto, proclaiming a Jehad, or Holy War, throughout Turkey…

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The War. Russia Prepares. Jehad Revoked. 150,000 CAUSALTIES. London, Nov. 11

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 12 November 1912 · page 2

The Vienna correspondent of the "Daily Mail" states that Germany is endeavouring to moderate the Austrian policy in regard to Albania. Berlin, Nov. 11…

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[Reuter's.] the War. Turkish Victory Reported. River Red with Blood. at One Another's Throats. France Restraining Austria. Belgrade

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 12 November 1912 · page 4

An unofficial statement indignantly denies German allegations that Scrvians massacred Albanians, and declares that foreign correspondents able to be interviewed testify to the…

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The War. Austria's Act. Explanation Asked by Russia. Anxiety in Europe. Danger of a Jehad. Bulgarians Draw Nearer. Constantinople, Nov. 9

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 12 November 1912 · page 4

The Sheik-ul-Islam has appealed to the Ulemas and the Hadjis to organise a Jehad, or holy war, and thus strengthen the Ottoman soldiers in their fight against the troops of the…

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(Reuter's.) the War. News From Adrianople. Conference Arranged by Powers. Austria Standing Out. Belligerents Asked for Terms. Good News From Constantinople. London

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 12 November 1912 · page 2

Reuter's Adrianople correspondent has reported by wireless that after bombarding on Friday and Saturday the Bulgarians ceased firing…

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[Reuter's.] the War. Dulgaria Sympathises with Austria. the Triple Alliance. Turkish Prisoners at Work. Turkey Anxious. the Powers Again Importuned. Wounded in Constantinople. Cettinge

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 14 November 1912 · page 4

The bombardment of Tarabosch was continued on Sunday evening. The Turks were driven to the highest point, and their desperate condition of exposure was intensified by snow and lack…

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The War. Warning to Servia. Porte Desires Armistice. a Montenegrin Reverse

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 14 November 1912 · page 2

Austria and Hungary have formulated demands in regard to Servia, and intend to press them, The demands include preferential treatment in regard to industry and commerce…

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The War. Further Fighting. Chatalja Lines Attacked. a Blood-stained Pass. London, Nov. 11

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 14 November 1912 · page 4

Most of the English newspapers are urging the allies to refrain from entering Constantinople, as a sign of triumph, especially as they do not intend to annex the city…

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[Reuter's.] the War. Servia and a Port. Heavy Turkish Losses. the Bulgarians' Deadly Fire. Belgrade

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 14 November 1912 · page 2

General Yankovitch is marching 128 miles through inhospitable country to occupy Durazzo, a port on the Adriatic, Servia believing that the Powers would more readily sanction its…

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Soldier Pardoned. St. Petersburg, Nov. 13

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 14 November 1912 · page 2

The Czar has pardoned a soldier condemned to penal servitude for life for leaving tile ranks during a review at Moscow, in order to present a petition to his Majesty. Tile official decree…

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Taralga. Welcome Home

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 16 November 1912 · page 7

There was a very large gathering from the town and district in the hall on Monday night. assembled for the purpose of extending a welcome home to Mr. Wilson, who was recently…

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The War. Turkish Army Crushed. Capitulation of Nazim Pasha. Unofficial Report. Sofia, Nov. 14

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 16 November 1912 · page 4

The representatives of the Powers have informed Mr. Gueshoff, the Bulgarian Premier, of the Porte's request for mediation, and have asked what the Bulgarian terms are. M…

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The War. Nearing the End. Turko-bulgarian Parley. Defence of Capital Hopeless. Constantinople, Nov. 14

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 16 November 1912 · page 2

Operations at Chatalja are at a standstill, partly because negotiations for an armistice are proceeding direct with the Bulgarians. It is believed the Porte will negotiate in the same way…

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The Latest. the War. Turkey Asks for Mediation. Reported Bulgarian Setback. Turkish Atrocities. London

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 16 November 1912 · page 6

It IS officially stated that Turkey has appealed to the powers to undertake mediation. CONSTANTINOPE, Thursday. Tch commander of the Hamidieh reports that…

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(Reuter's.) the War. Ravages of Cholera. Driven From the Trenches. a Cowed Army. Where Are the Toy Bells Now? the Request for an Armistice. Constantinople

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 16 November 1912 · page 4

Cholea is speading alarmingly. There are 500 cases daily at Chatalja, and the total exceeds 6000. Victims are crawling to the stations, hoping to be taken to Constantionple. Hundreds…

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The War

The Yass Courier · Monday 18 November 1912 · page 2

It is reported that Nazim Pasha, Commander-in-Chief of the Turkish Army, defending the road to Constantinople, has surrendered, and that…

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The War. Allies Confer. Paris, Nov. 15

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 19 November 1912 · page 4

It is semi-officially stated that Montenegro will not consent to an armistice unless Scutari un-conditionally surrenders…

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(Reuter's.) the War. Surrender of Monastir. 50,000 Prisoners. Desperate Fighting. Belgrade

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 19 November 1912 · page 2

King Peter attended a thanksgiving mass at Uskub. Twenty thousand Turks are opposed to the Servians at Monastir. Terrible weather…

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The War. a General Attack. on Chatalja Lines. Anxiety in the Capital. Vienna, Nov. 16

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 19 November 1912 · page 2

The "Reichspost" reports that hostilities os the Chatalja line will soon cease. The Bulgarians' plan, it is added, is to secure positions that will exclude the possibility of a reverse as…

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