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The wars & local soldiers, 1907

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Fighting in America. Honduras and Nicaragua at War Rebellion in Argentina. London, Feb. 8

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 16 February 1907 · page 3

It is reported that a body of troops of the Republic of Honduras invaded Nicaragua, and that relations between the two states have been ruptured. The United States cruiser…

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Religion in the Army. the Spiritual Welfare Committee. the Soldier-idealist.speech by Mr Haldane

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 16 February 1907 · page 3

The Secretary of State for War (Mr Haidan[?]) on the 27th November forwarded to the London newspapers…

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Serious Shooting Case. a Woman Wounded

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 February 1907 · page 3

A serious shooting case occurred at Hitchen's farm, two miles from Gilgranda, on Saturday afternoon when Mrs.Hitchen was shot in the arm by James Copeland, a…

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Soldiers' Pay. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 21 February 1907 · page 2

An enquiry to be hold by Mr Willshire, in respect to the additional pay for soldiers of the South African returned contingent, Mill be opened on…

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Serious Shooting Case. a Woman Wounded

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 February 1907 · page 7

A serious shooting case occurred at Hitchen's farm, two miles from Gilgranda, on Saturday afternoon, when Mrs, Hitchen was shot in the arm by James Copeland, a…

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A General's Book on War

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 February 1907 · page 5

In consequence of the revelations lady by General Kuropatkin, sometime Commander-in-chife of the Russian armies in Manchuria, in his book on the Russo-Japanese war, General…

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Drinks for Soldiers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 February 1907 · page 5

In connection with the forthcoming Easter encampments for the annual training of the militia and volunteer forces, a question has arisen which promises to provoke comment…

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War Office Blunders

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 February 1907 · page 3

Notwithstanding the ever-recurring reforms of the War Office, that institution maintains its reputation as the most muddle-headed department in the British Empire. An officer…

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Returned Soldiers' Pay. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 28 February 1907 · page 2

Mr Wilshire, S.M., commenced an inquiry into individual claimants for additional pay in connection with the late South African war…

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Drinks for Soldiers

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 2 March 1907 · page 10

In connection with the forthcoming Easter encampments for the annual training of the militia and volunteer forces, a question has arisen which promises to provoke comment…

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Soldiers' Pay Enquiry

Singleton Argus · Saturday 2 March 1907 · page 4

The inquiry by Mr Wilshire, S.M., into the claims of certain won who served with tlio New South Wales contingents in South Africa for what they…

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Peace or War

Singleton Argus · Thursday 7 March 1907 · page 2

If the humanitarian were asked which he favored of the above he would unhesitatingly pronounce in favor of peace. Unfortunately…

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A Soldier's Adventure

The Murrurundi Times and Liverpool Plains Gazette · Friday 8 March 1907 · page 3

An ex-private of the 2nd Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry tells the following story:—In August. 1882. my regiment formed part of the…

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The Returned Soldiers Question of Pay

Singleton Argus · Saturday 9 March 1907 · page 5

Some 20 further witnesses were examined before Mr E. H. Wilshire, S.M., Royal Commissioner, on Thursday, respecting the claims of Now…

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Disturbed Russia Soldiers' Revenge Citizens Maltreated [By Cable.] London

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 12 March 1907 · page 2

The soldiers at Lodz, Poland, are maltreating the citizens in the streets in revenge for the murder of officers. Workmen wore beaten with swords…

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Shooting Sensation. Two Men Wounded

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 March 1907 · page 5

On Tuesday afternoon two young men, named George Hannah, who, it is said follows the occupation of a farrier, and Patrick Mason, made a visit a little after 2 o'clock to premises near Darling…

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Food at War Time

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 March 1907 · page 5

Admisalty authorities and expert are considering plans submitted by Mr. Middleton, a London engineer, for large submarines, capable of conveying food in war time…

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Shooting Sensation. Two Men Wounded

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 16 March 1907 · page 5

On Tuesday afternoon two young men, named George Hannah, who, it is said follows the occupation of a carrier, and Petrick Mason, made a visit a little after 2 o'clock to premises near Darling…

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Official Report. The Dead and Wounded. LONDON

Singleton Argus · Saturday 16 March 1907 · page 6

Later details of the explosion on board the French battleship Jena at Toulon state that the official report says that of the crew of 650 there…

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"My Soldier Boy."

Singleton Argus · Thursday 21 March 1907 · page 2

The above farcical comedy advertised to take place last Saturday night, by the members of St. Patrick's Amateur Dramatic Club, and postponed on…

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