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The wars & local soldiers, 1913

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Anti-war Feeling in Austria. Vienna, Feb. 28

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 March 1913 · page 5

Several petitions have been presented to the Parliamentary Industrial Committee from textile manufacturing organisations protesting against the idea of war, especially with…

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The Balkan War. Turkey's New Move. Sofia. Feb. 28

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 March 1913 · page 5

The Porte, through Russia, has tentatively offered to negotiate for peace with Bulgaria on the basis of the surrender of Adrianople, hoping that other conditions will be…

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Degrees and Soldiery

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 March 1913 · page 5

In reference to the proposal that the conferment of university degrees should be made subject to efficiency in soldiering, the "Oxford Magazine" declares that…

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The Balkan War. Peace Prospects Brighter. London, March 2

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 3 March 1913 · page 5

The prospects of peace are increasing. It is understood that Turkey proposes to entrust her cause to the Powers unconditionally…

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Cables. the War

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 4 March 1913 · page 2

The Bulgarians fired upon British, French, and Italian steamers in the Sea of Marmora. The French vessel was slightly damaged…

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The War. Serious Plot Discovered. London

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 4 March 1913 · page 3

IN an engagement between Greeks and Turks, north of Janina, the latter were twice routed, losing 112 killed. A pamphlet extensively circulated in…

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The Balkan War. Turkish Conspiracy. Vienna, March 3

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 4 March 1913 · page 5

It is reported that the Young Turk Party has discovered a conspiracy to dethrone Mahomed V. and to proclaim Prince Vahid Eldine as Sultan…

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The Balkan War Turkey's New Move. Silege of Scutari

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 4 March 1913 · page 4

Sofia, Saturday.—The Porte, through Russia, has tentatively offered to negotiate for peace with Bulgaria an the basis of the surrender of Adrianople,…

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The Balkan War Turks Defeated. (By Cable.) London

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 4 March 1913 · page 2

In an engagement between the Greeks and Turks, at Molista, north of Janina, the latter were twice routed. They lost 112 "killed, while the Greek casualties…

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Foreign Armaments. German War Levy. Berlin, March 4

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 5 March 1913 · page 2

It is stated that the Emperor originated the idea of war levy. He consulted the various German sovereigns and received their joyful assent to the proposal. They…

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The Balkan War. Demands of Allies. Rome, March 4

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 5 March 1913 · page 5

Notwithstanding the mediation of the Powers, the Balkan allies demand: The surrender of Adrianople, Skutari, and Janina: a Bulgarian frontier extending…

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The Balkan War Demands of the Allies

Singleton Argus · Thursday 6 March 1913 · page 2

Rome Tuesday. — Notwithstanding the proposed mediation of the Powers, the Balkan Allies have formulated their terms, which are as follows:—…

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The War Scare. Much Uneasiness London

The Scone Advocate · Friday 7 March 1913 · page 2

THE newspapers continue to publish leading articles on the possibility of Europe coming to war. The "Manchester Guardian"…

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The Balkan War. the Powers' Mediation. London, March 6

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 7 March 1913 · page 5

The Powers yesterday informed the Allies of Turkey's request for meditation, and the Allies replied that they must con[?] together before giving a definite answer…

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The Balkan War No Turkish Indemnity

Singleton Argus · Saturday 8 March 1913 · page 6

Constantinople, Wednesday. — The Grand Vizier, in an interview yesterday, stated that the Powers were marly exercising their good offices with a…

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The Balkan War. Turkey's Reply. London, Feb. 27

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 8 March 1913 · page 3

Reuter's Agency states that King Nicholas of Montenegro has addressed a final appeal to the Czar on the reported decision of the Powers to give Skutari to Albania…

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The Balkan War. Fall of Janina. Athens, March 7

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 March 1913 · page 5

The Crown Prince of Greece on Tuesday secretly moved a large portion of his troops. Then he made the Turks expect an attack on the right wing, and ordered a…

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The Balkan War Turks Beaten. (By Cable.) London

Singleton Argus · Saturday 8 March 1913 · page 4

News has been received at Athens than the Turks have surrendered Janina after severe fighting…

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Wounded Soldiers. Extraordinary Allegations. Paris, March 8

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 10 March 1913 · page 5

"Humanite" alleged that during the operations of the army in Morocco, General Franchet Despery ordered a surgeon-major to "finish" the wounded because they…

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The Balkan War. Victorious Greeks. Hundred Thousand Prisoners. Athens, March 8

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 10 March 1913 · page 5

There was a remarkable demonstration in honour if the Crown Prince when the Greeks entered Janina. The people embraced the Greek soldiers…

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