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The wars & local soldiers, 1911

412 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 10 of 21

War Office Methods

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 15 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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Aeroplane in War. Continkntal Manoeuvres. Paris, Sept. 11

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 15 September 1911 · page 5

Consistently trustworthy reconnaisances by the air scouts have been a feature of the military manocuvres and the Minister of War has recommended the airmen, MM. Aubrun,…

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The Russian Soldier How He Is Fed

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 15 September 1911 · page 6

Under the above heading the Russian "Manchuria Army Messenger" publishes an article which is worth reproducing if only for its charming naivete…

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

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 16 September 1911 · page 5

A gala performance was given at the Trocadero last night to commemora[?] the holding of the first Peace Conference at The Hague (said the Paris…

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Strike in Event of War. Paris

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 September 1911 · page 5

The delegates of the amalgamated unions of the Seine, considering that international capitalists desired to make a diversion form the demands of the workers by utilising the…

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Protest Against War

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 September 1911 · page 5

A large meeting was held in the frontier town of Bussang, when half the audience were Alsatians. French and German deputies addressed the meeting protesting against…

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War and Monarchy Risks

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 September 1911 · page 5

War risk insurances sire now fewer and lower, but 25 guineas per cent, is paid for polleies covering' against the overthrow of the Spanish Monarchy…

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Mutiny of Soldiers. Christiana Sept 19

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 September 1911 · page 5

In all 155 soldiers have been enprisoned for 24 days in connection with the recent mutiny, which was the direct result of socialist propaganda…

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Spray. a Ruse of War

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 22 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 case described in Mr. Ripley's "Story…

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Aeroplane in War. Continental Manoeuvres. Paris, Sept. 14

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 September 1911 · page 3

Consistently trustworthy reconnaisances by the air scouts haw been a feature of the military manoeuvres, and the Minister of War has recommended the airmen, MM. Aubrun…

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Will It Be War? Paris, Sept. 25

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 September 1911 · page 5

The "Matin" states that Turkey, after refusing to lease Tripoli, announced that if Italian warships were sent to Tripoli she would expel the 50,000 Italians in the…

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Italy and Turkey. a Delicate Position. Will It Be War? Rome

Singleton Argus · Thursday 28 September 1911 · page 2

Italy seeks to lease Tripoli, and offers to maintain the Turkish suzerainty. In the event of a refusal or the menace of the safety of Italians she will send…

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Oil War Closed. Glasgow, Sept. 28

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 September 1911 · page 5

Information has reached Glasgow that an agreement has been arranged terminating the oil rate war between the Standard Oil Company and the Asiatic producers…

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War Clouds. the Turkish Attitude Vienne, Sept. 28

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 September 1911 · page 5

It in feared in diplomatic quarters that even a partial realisation of Italy's aspirations will be a heavy blow to the Young Turks, whose prestige is already suffering…

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A Colonial Patriot. Gives £10,000 to War Office

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 September 1911 · page 7

An unknown patriot, signing himself "An Englishman from Beyond the Seas" has made a gift of £10,000 to the British War Office, as his quota towards imperial defence, It is to…

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Cables. Italy and Turkey. Tripoli to Be Occupied. Is It War ? LONDON

The Scone Advocate · Friday 29 September 1911 · page 2

The Italian Note to the Porte states that the occupation of Tripoli has been decided upon, and Italy expects Turkey to offer no opposition,…

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War Illogical. a Woman's Views

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 30 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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A State of War. Rome

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 September 1911 · page 5

It is officially intimated that the Ottoman Government, having failed to meet the ultimatum. Italy and Turkey will be regarded as in a state of war from 2.30 to-day, and…

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Unpopularity of War in Italy. Rome

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 September 1911 · page 5

Hostility to Italy's policy in the Tripoli matter is causing acts of vandalism in various districts. The demonstrators tried to prevent the departure of the troops at Parma…

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Italy and Turkey. War Feared. Italy's Attitude. Rome, Sept. 29

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 September 1911 · page 5

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…

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