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The wars & local soldiers, 1912

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Unique War Spectacle. Sharpening Tusks When Drun Beats for Battle. Dreadful Cholera Mortality LONDON,Thursday

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 29 November 1912 · page 2

Mr. Ashmead Bartlett, reporting fron Constantinople on Monday, states that he rode along the length of the the Turkish position. The infantry behind the forts…

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Cable News. the War. Titanic Artillery Duel. Both Sides Exhausted. Turkish Warships Participate. London, November 21

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 November 1912 · page 42

The tremendous artillery duel at Tchataldcha on Sunday and Monday is described in greater detail by Mr. M. H. Donohoe in a despatch to the "Daily…

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War in the Balkans Turkey as a Balkan State. Human Sea of Refugees. Flows Southward to Constantinople. Remarkable French Military Blunder. Marking Time in Balkans. Turkey and the Federation. Pro-balkan Enthusiasm Russia. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 29 November 1912 · page 2

There is very little fresh news to hand in reference to the war.A sofia telegram states that unconfirmed reports have been received there to the…

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German Defence. Fleet Of Aerial War Vessels. Berlin

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 30 November 1912 · page 3

It is reported that the War Office and Admiralty recommend a fleet of 20 Zeppelins each of 92,000 cubic feet, capable of flying at the rate of 51 miles an hour,…

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India's Proposed Gift. War Vessels for Motherland. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 30 November 1912 · page 3

The Indian ruling princes and nobles are conferring at Bombay with a view of presenting the Motherland with three super-Dreadnoughts and nine armored cruisers…

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War. Relations of the Powers Anglo-German Unanimity. Austria and Servia. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 30 November 1912 · page 2

Reuter's Agency states that public opinion in Germany appreciates the consistent and moderate policy of Great Britain throughout the Balkan crisis. The…

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Europe and the War. Sir Edward Grey's Suggestion Germany Heady for War

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 2 December 1912 · page 2

An official statement has been made in reference to the announcement of the "Pall Mall Gazette" that Sir Edward Grey, Secretary of State for Foreign. Affairs, was…

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The War in the Balkans Closing in on Adrianople Macedonia Completely Subdued. Fresh Turkish Disaster. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 2 December 1912 · page 2

There has been a recrudesence of fighting in the Balkans, and from many quarters news has been received of engagements and military movements…

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Turkish Army Opposed to Peace. But Senior Officers Recognise Futility of War

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 3 December 1912 · page 2

The correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph" at Constantinople states that the Turkish army is bitterly opposed to peace…

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The Balkan War. Peace Prospects Improving. Protocol to be Signed. Reported Modification of Bulgarian Claims. "Macedonia Drenched in Blood." LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 3 December 1912 · page 2

It is now believed that the difficulties in the way of arranging the terms of an armistice preceding the consideration of peace proposals have been removed. A…

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The War in the Balkans Eight Days' Armistice. Turkish Casualties: 250,000 Killed and Disabled. Closing in on Adrianople London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 3 December 1912 · page 2

Important news has been received from Berlin. A telegram from the German capital states that all despatches from…

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At the Seat of War. Daring Biplane Journey

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 4 December 1912 · page 2

Telegraphing from Mustafa Pacha, Mr. Bennett Burleigh, the war correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph," relates a daring flight by the Bulgar airmen. Ascending in…

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The War in the Balkans Germany's Warning to Russia. Chancellor's Straight-out Declaration. Every Prospect Of Settlement. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 4 December 1912 · page 2

An important utterance on the Balkan situation has been made by Dr. von Bethmann-Hollweg, the Imperial German Chancellor…

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Greece May Continue War Alone. Sofia

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 5 December 1912 · page 2

It is openly stated that the armistice will be signed, if necessary, without Greece, who will be permitted to continue the war alone if she so desires…

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Pictures of the War. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 6 December 1912 · page 2

There is every prospect of a big boom in pictures of the Balkan war at cinematograph shows all over the world. One firm alone, has to date taken…

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The Balkan War. Turkey Advised to Make Peace. Greece Wants War To Go On. London

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 6 December 1912 · page 1

It is reported that Great Britain, Russia and Germany have advised Turkey to make peace. If the armistice negotiations fail the…

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Late Cable News. the War. Peace in Sight. Armistice Signed. London, December 4

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 December 1912 · page 28

It is officially announced that Turkey, Bulgaria Servia, and Montenegro have signed an armistice, Greece refrained from appending her signature…

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Cable News. the War. ADRIANOPlE Ablaze. Ancient Capital Doomed, London. November 28

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 December 1912 · page 43

Another day has passed without any happenings of serous importance importance in arena of war. "There seems to be little doubt that…

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The Balkan War. The Armistice Signed. Peace Conference Meets in London. LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 6 December 1912 · page 2

The Peace Conference will commence at London on the 13th inst. It is viewed at Constantinople with some misgivings. The Turks are showing extraordinary…

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Soldiers' Dependents. Vienna

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 7 December 1912 · page 2

The military committee of the Austrian delegation has adopted a bill providing support for the relatives of soldiers killed while fichting for their country…

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