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The wars & local soldiers, 1913

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The Horrors of War

The Picton Post · Wednesday 18 June 1913 · page 6

The "Times" prints a hitherto an published letter written by the late Lord Wolseley to Mr. James Baker, author and journalist, in acknowledgement…

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Marvels of Europe's War Machinery. and Clamouring Fob More

The Picton Post · Wednesday 18 June 1913 · page 3

At the present time it may be interesting to get a brief and clear view of the vast war-machine of Europe which is ready at any moment, should…

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Soldiers' Chances in Battle

The Picton Post · Wednesday 18 June 1913 · page 7

From the official list concerned with the statistics of the war of 1870, it is possible says the "Hamburger Nachrichten, to estimate the…

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The Horrors of War

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 21 June 1913 · page 2

The "Times" prints a hith[?] unpublished letter written by the late Lord Wolseley to Mr. James Baker, author and journalist, in…

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Marvels of Europe's War Machinery. and Clamouring for More

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 21 June 1913 · page 3

At the present time it may be interesting to get a brief and clear view of the vast war-machine of Europe which is ready at any moment, should…

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Soldier with Axe. Wrecks Railway Station

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 25 June 1913 · page 3

A private of the Welsh Regiment, named Cox, escaped from the guard-room at Bordon Camp, Hampshire, where he was awaiting court-martial, and lay hidden for a day in a small wood between the camp and the railway…

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King Among Soldiers. Reviews Veterans of Old Regiment Testing the New Rifle. Gallops with Princess Victoria

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 9 July 1913 · page 3

The King, accompanied by the Queen, Princess Mary, and Princess. Victoria, spent Whitsun among his soldiers at Aldershot, witching the smart work of the Regulars for…

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Soldier and Sailor. Two Strings to Her Bow. a "Good Sheet."

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 23 July 1913 · page 3

Meeting by chance, a soldier and an ex-naval engineer discovered that they had been courting the same young woman unknown to each other. There was a sequel at the Marylebone Police Court, London, when Frank…

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Frenchwomen in War

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 30 July 1913 · page 3

Madame Jane Dieulafoy has (says the Paris correspondent of the "Daily Express") addressed a letter to the Minister for War begging him to grant her the privilege of being the first woman to participate in national…

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Undocked Army Horses. War Office Supports Humane Campaign

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 13 August 1913 · page 2

Colonel Seely stated in Parliament that as few docked horses as possible were purchased for the army, and an Order had been issued that from three years after this date no docked horses will be purchased by the military…

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War Horses. Mounts of Famous Generals. "Copenhagen" and "Marengo."

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 20 August 1913 · page 2

James Grant Wilson tells about the favorite war-horses of famous generals in the "Century." Washington was considered to be the best horseman of his age. He lost…

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Indian Census. Tribesmen Suspicious. Must Be Prelude to War

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 20 August 1913 · page 3

The report of Mr. Denys Bray, I.C.S., containing the statistics for Baiuchistan obtained in the census of India in 1911, has just made a rather belated appearance in print…

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Old Soldier's Plight. Workless, Asks for Gaol

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 20 August 1913 · page 3

During the hearing of a case at the Guildhall Alderman Sir George Woodman drew attention to the fact that many persons who committed offences for the purpose of…

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War on the House Fly

The Picton Post · Wednesday 1 October 1913 · page 5

The common house flies that will soon be crawling on every window-pane are among death's most deadly agents, and they should be exterminated…

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The King on War. Demands of Modern Conflict. Praise for Troops

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 26 November 1913 · page 3

The King was present at the conference held in the Riding School, Weedon, Bucks, when Sir John French and the leading officers and umpires discussed the objects,…

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The Peace of Europe. Dillon's Summing-up. Factors Making for Peace and War

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 3 December 1913 · page 3

Dr. E. J. Dillon, the famous special correspondent of the London "Daily Telegraph." writing from Madrid, says:—"Pessimism continues to prevail…

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Next European War. Motors Instead of Horses

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 17 December 1913 · page 3

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…

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War on the Veil

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 24 December 1913 · page 2

"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…

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