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The wars & local soldiers, 1912

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The Balkan War Capture of Berana. Some Severe Fighting

Singleton Argus · Saturday 19 October 1912 · page 4

Podgoritza, Thursday—The Montenegrius have captured Berana,39 miles south-west of Novibazar. The Berama garrison surrendered after severe…

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Fighting in the Balkans. Declarations of War. Constantinople, Oct. 17

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 October 1912 · page 5

CONSTANTINOPLE [?] has declared war against Sevia [?] and the Ministers at Sofia and [?] have been handed their passports…

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Reign of Terror. Soldiers Sent to Keep Order. Workmen's Offer

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 19 October 1912 · page 6

The industrial reign of terror, existing in Belfast has been the spbject of discussion in the House of Commons, with the result that three battalions…

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Lord Roberts. Great Soldier at Eighty

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 October 1912 · page 9

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

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Balkan War. Ferdinand's Manifesto. "War for Human Rights." Sofia, Oct, 19

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 21 October 1912 · page 5

The Czar of Bulgaria has issued a manifesto to the nation in he states that was has been declared for the human rights of the Christians in Turkey. The Bulgarians,…

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The War

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 22 October 1912 · page 2

The war in the Balkans is now assuming serious proportions, and the first pitobed battle is in progress. The Servians have occupied several…

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Cables. the War

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 22 October 1912 · page 2

Servian sead-quarters have been advised to be removed from Vranga to Zibeftk-ha, eight mils further South…

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Bulgaria's Manifesto. War for Human Right

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 22 October 1912 · page 2

Sofia, Saturday.—King Ferdinand has issued a manifesto to his nation, which says:— " War has been declared for the…

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Airships in War. Defence Department Interested

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 22 October 1912 · page 5

The Defence Department is awaiting with interest the decision of the British War Office in the matter of the use of monoplanes which were recently temporarily…

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Britain and the War. Policy of Masterly Inaction

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 22 October 1912 · page 4

Says thE "Sun":— Great Britain's action in the present war has, so far as the eye can see, been a policy of mastorly inaction. Like the rest of the…

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The War. Big Battle Begun. Main Armies Clash

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 22 October 1912 · page 2

A collision between the main Turkish and Bulgarian armies is imminent ; indeed, what appears to be the preliminary fighting to a…

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The Balkan War Heavy Fighting. Albanians Support Turkey

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 22 October 1912 · page 2

London, Saturday.—The Bulgarians have occupied the town of Kourtkale, which is Mustafa Pasha, and is a point of great strategic importance…

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Ferdinand's Manifesto. "War for Human Rights." Sofia, Oct. 19

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 22 October 1912 · page 2

The Czar of Bulgaria has issued a manifesto to the nation in which he states that war has been declared for the human rights of the christians in…

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Balkan War. Turkey's Fears. Appeal Made to Britain. Constantinople, Oct. 21

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 22 October 1912 · page 5

Mr. M. H. Dononoe, the "Daily Chronicles" war correspondent, while in Con[?], had an interview with Kaimil[?], the Grand Vizier, in which the…

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A Shooting Affray. Twice Wounded

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 23 October 1912 · page 5

A serious shooting affray occurred on Tuesday near Wamberall, when a settler, Albert Chaffie, was shot, it is alleged, by another settler. Two charges were fired,…

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The War. Turks Faring Badly

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 23 October 1912 · page 2

SOFIA, Sunday—The fortress of Ku kilisse has been surrounded by the Bulgarians since Saturday. The Bulgarians, co-operating with…

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Balkan War. the Armies. Fighting Near Adrianpole

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 23 October 1912 · page 5

A number of wild, unconfirmed rumours are current in Sofia and elsewhere. It is stated, for instance, that the Crown Prince of Montenegro has been captured by…

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War Manifestors. Conflicting Views

Singleton Argus · Thursday 24 October 1912 · page 2

London, Tuesday.—The Vienna newspaper "Ziet," referring to the manifesto of King Peter of Servia, says:— "It is grave and significant, and indicts…

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The Balkan War Allies Successful. Two Great Movements

Singleton Argus · Thursday 24 October 1912 · page 3

London, Monday.—The Montenegrins captured Plava after two days' fighting. Marching from Plava on Gusinje, the Montenegrins captured the latter place…

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Lord Roberts' Appeal. When War Will Come. London, Oct. 23

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 24 October 1912 · page 5

Lord Roberts, who presided at the National Service Demonstration at Manchester, said that, an in 1866 and 1870, war would occur the instant that the forces of…

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