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The wars & local soldiers, 1912

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Man of Peace and Man of War

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 March 1912 · page 5

At the Trades Hall, this morning, the Miners Delegate Board's meeting, which was summoned by telegraph as soon as yesterday's crisis occurred, began the task of dealing with…

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Turko-italian War. The Derna Engagement

Singleton Argus · Saturday 9 March 1912 · page 3

Rome, Wednesday.—Eight officers were killed and 13 wounded during the fighting at Derna, and 52 men were killed and 29 severely and 135 slightly…

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Italo-turkish War. Further Fighting. Rome, March 8

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 March 1912 · page 5

A force of Arabs attacked Merghab heights on Tuesday night, but were repulsed. The Italian losses were slight. Patrols found 200 bodies in the Turkish…

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Late News by the Mail. Seizure of War Vessels

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 9 March 1912 · page 11

The trouble over the seizure of French mail-steamers by Italian destroyers has sharply reminded people here of the dangers lurking in the almost-forgotten…

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Turko-italian War. a Hint of Intervention. Rome, Feb. 29

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 9 March 1912 · page 3

It is semi-officially stated that Russia has asked Italy on what terms she will make peace, with a view to five Powers taking steps they consider opportune in regard to…

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After the War. Peace in China Republican Celebrations. What Australia Will Gain

Singleton Argus · Saturday 9 March 1912 · page 3

The Chinese community of New South Wales last week celebrated the Inauguration of the new Republic by a lunchcon and picnic at Clontarf, Middle Harbor…

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The Suffragette Campaign. Minister for War Speaks. London, Sunday afternoon

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 11 March 1912 · page 5

Viscount Haldane, Secretary of State for War, speaking at a women's meeting at Oxford, said that because a few misguided persons showed a devotion and courage similar…

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South African Soldiers' Association

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 11 March 1912 · page 4

Ten years have almost passed since the last regiments of this State which served in the South African war returned, suntanned and weather-beaten, to their native soil, some…

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South African Soldiers' Association

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 12 March 1912 · page 1

Tea years have almost passed since the last regiments of this State, which, served in the South African War, returned. [?] and weather-beaten, to their…

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Turco-italian War. Severe Fighting. Rome, March 13

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 14 March 1912 · page 5

The Italians at Tobruk repulsed a vigorous Turco-Arab attack. Both sides attempted flanking movements. The Italians had 13 killed and 73 wounded…

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The War. Turkish and Italian Successes

Singleton Argus · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 3

London, Wednesday.—From different sources there are conflicting accounts of the engagements that took place on March 12 at Tobruk and Benghazi…

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Italo-turkish War. Farther Fighting. Rome, March 8

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 2

Italian dirigible balloons, by dropping bombs, drove the Turks from their trenches at Zanzua. A force of Arabs attacked Mergheb heights…

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South African Soldiers

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 10

Ten years have almost passed since the last regiments of this State which served in the South African war returned. sentanned and weather-beaten, to their native soil, some…

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Italo-turkish War. Italy's Offer. London. March 19

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 March 1912 · page 5

Reuter's Agency reports that Italy has informed the Powers of the minimum she requires as ii basis of peace negotiations. The Note is so conciliatory that it has…

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Turko-italian War. Bombs From Aeroplane. Rome

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 March 1912 · page 5

From an aeroplane at Benghazi, bombs were dropped, killing twelve Arabs and Turks…

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Aeroplane in War

Singleton Argus · Thursday 21 March 1912 · page 3

Rome, Monday Evening.—At Benghazi, in Tripoli, an aeroplane dropped bombs on the Turkish camp daring scouting operations and killed 10 of the…

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A War Scare. Germans Leaving Canada. Montreal

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 March 1912 · page 5

Germans throughout Canada are reported to be leaving for home to rejoin the colours under the belief that war between Germany and Great Britain is inevitable…

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Socialist and Soldiers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 March 1912 · page 5

Mr. Victor Grayson, ex-M.P. (Socialist), speaking at Motherwell, Lanershire, counselled the miners to insist on the federation's schedule being embodied in the bill. He…

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Anarchy in Paraguay. Many Killed and Wounded. (By Cable). London

Singleton Argus · Saturday 23 March 1912 · page 4

Reports have reached here that a state of anarchy exists in the Republic of Paraguay, South America. The revolutionaries are besieging the…

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Inciting Soldiers to Mutiny

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 March 1912 · page 5

Guy Bowman has been sentenced to mine months' imprisonment with hard labour, and Benjamin Bucks to six months' imprisonment. for publishing matter in the…

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