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The wars & local soldiers, 1912

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Balkan War. Montenegrins A?ack Other Powers Preparing

Singleton Argus · Saturday 12 October 1912 · page 7

London, Wednesday.—The action of Montenegro in declaring war against Turkey has caused a sensation in Balkan circles in London…

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Tug-of-war. Victorian Australians Win the International

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 October 1912 · page 7

The Sydney Stadium tug-of-war carnival was concluded, last night. The Victorian Australian team won the international contest, and the Carlton Brewery won the…

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Action by the Powers. War May Be Stopped

Singleton Argus · Saturday 12 October 1912 · page 6

Constantinople, Thursday.—Rumours are current that the Powers are taking increased steps to restrain the Balkans, and stop Montenegro…

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The Balkan War. Turkisk Defeats. [?]Victorious Advance. [?] Oct. 11

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 October 1912 · page 5

[?] of the war was preluded by [?] king and Princes and a staff attending a little church here [?] a Bishop bless the standard, and…

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The War Pre?man's Story. "Lent by Russia." (By Cable.) London

Singleton Argus · Saturday 12 October 1912 · page 4

A press correspondent at Constantinople advises that he witnessed at Cettinje months ago Montenegrins engaged in active mobilisation preparations…

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The Balkans War Its Spread Feared. Interven[?]ion Too Late. Excitement in Turkey

Singleton Argus · Saturday 12 October 1912 · page 6

London, Thursday.—Information from Bulgarian sources indicates that Montenegros action, in declaring war is the outcome of the situation on the frontier…

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Lord Roberts. Great Soldier at Eighty

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 October 1912 · page 10

On Monday, September 30, Field-Marshal Earl Roberts—affectionately styled by soldier and civilian "Little Bobs"—reached four score years of ago. He is still a…

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Accidentally Wounded Accused Released. Sydney, Monday afternoon

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 October 1912 · page 5

Edward George White was charge at the Police Court with having maliciously wounded Henry Murray. The latter deposed that he was wounded…

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Austrian War Finance. Vienna

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 October 1912 · page 5

The war committee of the Austrian delegations has approved of military and naval credits, professedly to remove defects long contemplated…

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Fuel to the Flames. the Tripolitan War. Rome, Oct. 12

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 October 1912 · page 5

"La Tribuna" semi-officially announces that Turkey at the last moment has made a new demand, and that peaces is now impossible…

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War in the Balkans. Turks Forced to Retreat. Montenegrin Losses. Podgoritza, Oct. 12

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 October 1912 · page 5

The fighting on Friday was general [?]long the whole frontier, General Marti[?] attacking a strong fortress at Tara[?]ch, domiating Scutarik, while 6000…

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Tug-o'-"war Finals. Australia "Wins

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 15 October 1912 · page 3

The finals of the tug-o-war carnival took place at the stadium on Friday evening, when there was some game pulling, though it did not seem quite fair…

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Turko-italian War. Peace Negotiations. Rome, Oct. 14

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 October 1912 · page 5

The Government has given the Porte until Tuesday to accept the peace terms as at present drafted. It is expected that naval action in the…

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The War Montenegro Ready- Attitude of the Powers

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 15 October 1912 · page 4

London, Friday.—The correspondents of the London newspapers telegraphing from Vienna and the Balkan capitals agree that war is certain to be declared…

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The Latest War News. Turks Cross Servian Frontier. Ominous Rumors

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 15 October 1912 · page 2

It is officially announced that Turkish troops have crossed the Servian frontier, at Restovac, and attacked the Servian forces there…

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The War in Tripol[?] Turkish Evehrse (By Cable.) London

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 15 October 1912 · page 2

News has been received at Rome to the effect that the Italians defeated the Turks and Arabs near Dea[?] poli, with considerable loss…

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Fear of Russia. Fleet Assembling Great Britain Blamed for War

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 15 October 1912 · page 2

The action which Turkey has taken in seizing Greek ships laden with Russian grain has caused Russia to make a…

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The War. General Fighting. King Leads a Night Attack. London

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 15 October 1912 · page 2

There has been general fighting along the Montenegrin frontiers. General Martinovies attacked a strong fortress at Tarabosch, dominating…

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Latest War News Long Struggle Expected. Turkish Activity. (By Cable.) London

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 15 October 1912 · page 2

The Montenegrins broke through the Turkish lines. They have now cut off Scutari. The Turks ourned several [?]ali?sori…

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The Balkan War. Austro-russian Negotiations. a Significant Remark. Vienna, Oct. 14

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 October 1912 · page 5

Count Leopold Berthtold, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has initiated negotiations with Russia with a view to averting an Austro-Russian conflict during or after the…

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