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The wars & local soldiers, 1911

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War Risks Decline

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 2 October 1911 · page 5

War risks, which had been covered in London at lift per cent., and advanced to 70 per cent.., fully declined to 20 per cunt, on the announcement Hint" the Porte would…

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Hostilities at Last 'Taly and Turkey at War. Turkish Boats Sunk. London, Sept. 30

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 2 October 1911 · page 5

Italy's declaration of war caused the utmost surprise in London, where Turkey's reply to the ultimatum created a hopeful feeling…

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Late Cables. Cinematography and War

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 3 October 1911 · page 4

Berlin, Saturday.—The Army authorities are equipping five aeroplanes with cinematograph appliances. They will be used, it is understood, for the purpose…

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Cables. the War. The Latest

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 3 October 1911 · page 2

Advice from Corfu state that the [?]lans sunk two Turkish destroyers and captured another. The police at Piraeus, Athens,…

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War Enthusiasm in Italy. Rome

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 3 October 1911 · page 3

There was a great outburst of enthusiasm in some of the provincial [?]ies, upon receipt of news that [?]lities against Turkey had…

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Italy and Turkey War Declared. Italian Navy in Action. Two Destroyers Sunk

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 3 October 1911 · page 2

It is officially stated that the Ottoman Government has failed to meet the ultimatum of Italy to Turkey, and a state of war was declared from…

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The War Turkish Ships Captured. Italians Land in Albania. Rome, Oct. 2

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 3 October 1911 · page 5

The two Turkish torpedoers left Preveza, and steamed in the direction of the Gulf of Taranto, Italy. The Italian destroyers, perceiving this, conveyed the news to the…

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War Between Italy and Turkey. Italy Lands Troops at Tripoli. Rome

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 3 October 1911 · page 4

It is sami-officially announced that Turkey and Italy are in a state of war, beginning at 2.30 a.m. to-day. Turkey failed to provide for the…

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The War. Italy and Turkey. Startling Rumors. (Continued from page 4.) PARIS

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 3 October 1911 · page 3

A sensational report is published by the "Matin." This paper's Constantinople correspondent telegraphs that it is rumored at the…

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General War Items. Rome, Oct. 3

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 4 October 1911 · page 5

The newspapers are greatly perturbed over the adverse criticisms of Italy's action in regard to Tripoli, particularly those which have appeared in the British press…

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The War Conflicting Reports. the Situation at Tripoli. Rome, Oct. 3

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 4 October 1911 · page 5

The reported landing of troops at Preveza is officially denied. It is pointed out Unit there is no intention of landing anywhere except in Tripoli and Cyrenaica, and that…

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General War News. London, Oct. 4

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 October 1911 · page 5

Several batches of Italian reservists have quitted London to rejoin the colours. CONSTANTINOPLE, Oct. 4 The Porte has closed all the Italian shops…

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The War. Skirmishing at Sea. Turkish Destroyer Sinks. Rome

Singleton Argus · Thursday 5 October 1911 · page 4

The Turkish torpedoers left Proveza, and steamed in the direction of the Gulf of Taranto, Italy. The Italian destroyers, perceiving this, conveyed the news…

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The War in Tripoli Two Destroyers Sunk. a Transport Captured. Rome

Singleton Argus · Thursday 5 October 1911 · page 2

Italy has notified the Powers that the action at Preveza was duo to intended raids by the Turkish fleet on the Italian coasts and shipping…

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The War Bombardment of Tripoli. Several Vessels Captured by Italians. Rome, Oct. 4

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 October 1911 · page 5

It is officially announced that the batteries at Tripoli ineffectually replied to the bombardment, which is to be resumed. The houses have been spared, and only the…

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The War. Bombardment of Preveza. London

The Scone Advocate · Friday 6 October 1911 · page 2

Austrian protest is reported to have been ignored, and the Duke of Abruzzi bombarded Preveza to-day. This means that Italy is not…

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The War the Fate of Tripoli. Havoc of Italian Shells. Turkish Destroyers Prowling. Rome, Oct. 5

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 October 1911 · page 5

The battleship Benedetto Brin. flying Admiral Far[?] flag, and the battleships Roma, Napoli, Sicilia, and Sardegna, the ar[?] cruisers Francesco, Fer[?]…

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The War. LONDON

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 7 October 1911 · page 3

It is officially reported that the Italian cruisers bombarded the Tripoli forts. Talis Castle and the houses in the highest points of the city were spared. The batteries…

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General War News. Rome, Oct. 6

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 October 1911 · page 5

The popular enthusiasm, which was been Increasing dully, reached its apex yesterday when the King bade farewell to the troops at Naples…

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Italy Declares War. More Warships Despatched. London, Sept. 28

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 October 1911 · page 3

Advices from Milan, mailed from the frontier, state that the Duke of the Abruzzi, in command of the torpedo and submarine flot[?]las. is to hoist his flag at Brindisi…

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