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The wars & local soldiers, 1914

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Mr. Asquith As War Minister. London, March 31

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 4 April 1914 · page 7

Mr. Asqtiith's announcement of his assumption of office as Minister of War and the necessity to seek re-election created a sensation, his dramatic decision quite startling the…

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War Material Landed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 April 1914 · page 5

It it stated that a quantity of war material has been landed at North Antrim, and the Southdown Coast from North Sea trawlers…

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Athletics. Tug-of-war

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 April 1914 · page 7

A tug-of-war competition for prizes of £6 first and £1/10/ second will be held on the Albion Ground on Saturday, 18th instant, in connection with the shopping week carnival…

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Laughed at Soldiers. Young German Arrested

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 11 April 1914 · page 5

An echo of the Zabern court-martial dictum, that a civilian may not laugh at a soldier, was heard at Strasburg, when a young man was arrested by soldiers for…

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Soldier and Civilian. Berlin, April 9

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 April 1914 · page 5

As a result of the Zabern affair the War Office has issued new orders making it obligatory for soldiers to use their weapons if required to remove any obstacle in the way…

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Priest Wounded. Paris, April 11

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 13 April 1914 · page 2

A man disguised as a woman fired at revolver shots at and severely wounded a priest named Desachy near Amlens, and then fled. The crime to attributed to revenge…

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War and Sport in India. an Officer's Diary

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 14 April 1914 · page 3

Amongst the most recent publications is a diary of life and sport in India kept by Lieurenant Pester more than a century ago, and it has a curious and intimate interest,…

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War Probable. Mexican Crisis. American Fleet Ordered to Mexican Waters. Washington

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 April 1914 · page 5

The United States Cabinet discussed the Mexican situation secretly. Mr. Daniels, United States War Minister, has orderd the American fleet to Mexican waters…

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German East Africa. Treatment of Native Soldiers. Berlin, April 14

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 April 1914 · page 7

Members of the Left in the Reichstag are strongly protesting against the army orders which have been issued providing for punishments in East Africa, whereby native…

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America and Mexico. Chances of War. Villa's Further Successes. Washington, April 15

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 April 1914 · page 5

A member of the Cabinet stated that the Government would not issue any ultimatum to Mexico. The object of sending the fleet to Mexican…

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Mexico and United States. United States Fleet on the Move. War Thought Inevitable. Washington, April 14

The Scone Advocate · Friday 17 April 1914 · page 2

The Cabinet yesterday discussed the Mexican situation in secret, and it was subsequently announced that the United States war fleet had been…

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Objection to Soldiering

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 April 1914 · page 5

A curious case was before the police court to-day, when Arthur Bennott, a defaulting cadet, stated that his father would not let him drill, and if he did not comply with his…

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War and Sport in India. an Officer's Diary

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 11

Amongst the most recent publications is a diary of life and sport in India kept [?] by Lieutenant Pester more than a century ago; and it has a curious and intimate interest…

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Turmoil in Mexico. Internal War. Amicable Arrangement. Washington, April 17

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 5

The Government has agreed to accept President Huerta's offer to salute the United States colours in apology, and has agreed to respond to the salute. The warships will,…

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On the Verge of War. United States and Mexico. President's Full Powers. Washington, April 18

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 April 1914 · page 5

The State Department admits that the gravest crisis has occurred since the Spanish-American war. Congressional leaders have decided to give…

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Is War Justifiable? Debating Society Debate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 April 1914 · page 6

The usual weekly meeting of the West Maitland School of Arts Debating Society took place last evening, and took the form of a debate, "Is war in any case…

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The Shadows of War. Washington

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 April 1914 · page 5

Mr. Secretary Bryan has ordered United States merchant vessels to leave Mexican waters, and the exodus of United States residents has begun…

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Cables. United States and Mexico. Grave Situation. Active Preparations for War. London

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 21 April 1914 · page 2

President Huer[?]a, of Mexico, has disregarded the ultimatum of the United States, and a grave situation has arisen…

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War Preparations. Washington

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 April 1914 · page 5

[?] preparations are proceeding actively throughout the United States. President Wilson has agreed to modify his [?] to congress to which objection…

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America and Mexico. Preparation for War. Resident's Proposal in Abeyance. Vera Cruz, April 21

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 April 1914 · page 5

Preparations for war are proceeding aboard a United States warships here. All American freight vessels have been orderol out of the harbour by the American…

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