Boers and the War. a Remarkable Scene
Bloemfontein, Wednesday.—There was a most impressive scene at the unveiling of the memorial to the women and children who died in the concentration…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1913
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War Horses. Optimistic Minister. London, Dec. 16
Lord Esher, as president of the London Territorial Association, recently complained that, in the event at a general mobilisation, every available horse would be…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Next European War. Motors Instead of Horses
As a result of trials in recent French army manoeuvres, it is predicted that in the next European war the horse will be relegated to a place far in the rear. In its place will come…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →At Home with a Civil War. an American Lesson for Ulster
(Mr. Irvin S. Cobb, one of the most distinguished among the younger American writers, is now paying his first visit to England. A Kentuckian by birth,…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Canadian Oil Wells. Admiralty's First Call in War Time. Ottawa. Dec. 20
The Government has altered the terms of the Canadian oil leases, inserting clauses reserving the oil wells for the exclusive use of the British Admiralty in war time…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Conflict with Natives. Magistrate Wounded
A message from Tort Moresby, dated Monday, says:— There is unrest amongst the natives Mr. Ryan, magistrate, has arrived here, suffer…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A Nation's Life Made by War and Dies by War
Brigadier-General Wilson told Eton College Officers' Training Crops a few weeks ago, that our Empire had been "made by war, was kept…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Boer War. Britain's Unpopularity Berlin, Dec. 23
Prince von Bulow's book, "Germany under William II.," has just been published. It states that although public opinion favoured a Continental coalition against…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Rifle Shooting. War Office and N.R.A. Programme London, Dec. 25
The War Office has submitted alterations to the National Rifle Association's programme with a view to harmonlsing it with the Territorial musketry regulations, The…
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A message from Port Moresby, tinted Monday, says:— There is unrest amongst the natives Mr. Ryan, magistrate, has arrived here,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →War on the Veil
"A strong movement is on foot in Cairo for the emancipation of the Moslem woman and the discarding of the traditional 'veil,'" says the "Mail's" Cairo correspondent…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Boer War. Britain's Unpopularity. Berlin. Dec. 23
Prince von Bulow's book, "Germany under William H.," has just been published. It states that although public opinion favoured a Continental coalition against…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Rifle Shooting. War Office and the N. R. A. LONDON, Dec. 27
It is reported that unless the National Association agrees to the alterations in its Bisley programme, which have been suggested by the War Office in order to…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Home Rule. Soldiers Drilling. (By Cable.) London
Ulster vo[?]unteers were busy during the Christmas holidays in South Tyrone. A regiment of 1000 strong engaged in mimic wanfare. The men were armed…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldiers' Reunion. Australia and Defence
The 11th annual reunion of the Western Australian branch of the South African Soldiers' Association, held at Porth on Saturday night, was a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Rifle Shooting. War Office and N.R.A. Programme. London, Dec. 30
The "Morning Post" says it is essential in considering the suggested changes in the programme of the National Rifle Association, which have been put forward by the…
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