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The wars & local soldiers, 1909

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Wounded Man Dies. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 18 June 1909 · page 2

The man Bob Macay, who wounded a woman named Mrs. Brooksbank in Hyde Park last evening and then turned his revolver upon himself, shooting himself in…

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Armored Automobiles. Germany's New War Engine

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 18 June 1909 · page 8

It is stated (says the Berlin correspondent of the "Westminster Gazette") that the War Ministry has acquired the patents of the Heilbron engineer…

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"If We Lose—good Night!" Lord Beresford on our next Naval War. London, May 14

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 18 June 1909 · page 4

The people of Great Britain arc incurring two dangers simultaneously, according to Lord Charles Beresford. On the one hand they are undoubtedly…

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A Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimea. Chapter LXXVII.—Continued

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 18 June 1909 · page 2
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Old Christie went nearly frantic at the discovery. If anything occurred to his young lady he knew it would break the heart of Sir Edward, to say nothing of…

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British Steamer Fired On. Four Men Wounded. Russians Take No Chances

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 19 June 1909 · page 2

The very strict precautions which have been taken to guard the parton of the Czar during his cru[?] in the Baltic led to a most unfortunate incident on…

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Attempted Murder and Suicide. Husband and Wife Seriously Wounded. Sensation at Prahran. Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 19 June 1909 · page 2

A desperate crime was committed at [?] to-day, when a man after wounding her wife with revolver shots, attempted [?] The [?] connected. Will…

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Territorial Forces. the King Congratulates the Minister of War. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 21 June 1909 · page 2

His Majesty King Edward has cordially congratulated Mr. Haldane, Secretary of State for War, on the success of his efforts in the organising the Territoiral…

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Airships for War. and Balloon Artillery

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 25 June 1909 · page 8

Aeronautics will play a prominent role in the great imperial manoeuvres this year, which take place at the end of August, on the border of Wurtemberg and…

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How Germany Prepares for War. Her Plan of Attack

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 June 1909 · page 11

German and British precepts represent the two opposite poles of opinion upon the tactical conduct of a battle. Broadly speaking, we uphold the view that a few…

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A Tottering Throne. Civil War in Morocco. London, June 21

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 June 1909 · page 43

The revolution in Morocco which placed Mulai Hand on the throne a few months ago is likely to be followed by his dethronement…

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A Soldier's Resignation

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 June 1909 · page 33

At Victoria Barracks, Sydney, Staff-Sergeant Major Daly caused a sensation by resisting arrest for a breach of discipline. Daly was recently sent to Molong on…

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A Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimea. Chapter Lxxix

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 25 June 1909 · page 2
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The quality of mercy is not strained; It droppeth as the gentle dew from heaven Upon the place beneath. It is twice…

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Cablegrams. Not Ready for War

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 2 July 1909 · page 2

An extraordinary and most unpalatable declaration as to the unpreparedness of Great Britain's navy to hold his own in any great European war was made by…

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A Weapon That Will Abolish War

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 July 1909 · page 44

While the nations are building' Dread-noughts against each other, the scientists have been busy discovering other weapons for the warfare of the future…

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Aeroplanes for War. Germany's Large Order. London, June 24

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 July 1909 · page 42

Further 'particulars are to hand of the remarkable vigour with which the German Government is proceeding with the construction of airships for war…

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A Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimea. Chapter Lxxix

Tocumwal Guardian and Finley Free Press · Friday 2 July 1909 · page 5

The quality of mercy is not strained; It droppoth as the gentle dew from heaven Upon the place beneath. It is twice…

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Soldier's Logic

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 2 July 1909 · page 2

"Do you know your orders, sentry?" asked an Irish officer of the soldier on guard duty. "Yes, sor," was the prompt reply…

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Tea and Biscuits. Food for Soldiers

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 2 July 1909 · page 8

Both sides in the singular contest for power of which Constantinople is the centre, understand fully the importance of securing the favor of the troops, but…

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