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The wars & local soldiers, 1913

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Cablegrams. the War in the Balkans. Turks' Latest Defeat. Murderous Bulgar Fire. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 13 February 1913 · page 3

Details have been received from Sofia of the Turkish reserve near the Bulari lines, which guard the neck the Gallipoli Peninsula…

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The Hydroplane in War. Bombs Dropped in Arsenal

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 February 1913 · page 43

A story of a daring fight of aviators over Turkish positions comes from Athens. It is reported that an aeronaut named Michaelas Mutusis and a naval officer…

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The Balkan War. The State of Constantinople. Successful Coup by Enver Bey. London

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 14 February 1913 · page 2

Details of the recent fighting near Bulair state that when the Turks landed at Charkeui the Bulgarians quickly hemmed them in and killed or…

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Mexican Civil War. Struggle in the Capital Shells Create Havoc. Wallington

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 5

At daylight in Mexico City again yesterday the Federal troops resumed their attacks on the rebels. In their turn, the insurgents renewed the indiscriminate…

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Mexican Civil War. Famine Starting in Capital. Mexico City

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 17 February 1913 · page 2

The demand of General Diaz, the insurgent leader, that President Madero should surrender, was promptly countered by the latter, who has sent an ultimatum…

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The Balkan War. Successful Ruse by the Bulgarians. LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 18 February 1913 · page 2

The Constantinople correspondent of the "Daily Mail" states that the Turkish losses at Bulair were due to a ruse on the part of the Bulgarian commander. The…

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War in the Air. Protection Against Air Craft. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 20 February 1913 · page 2

The War Office is experimenting in the also of Wight with the newest types of guns designed as a protection against air craft…

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Women at War with the Politicians

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 2

All appeal is being made by a number of Sydney housewives with regard to the high cost of living. "No doubt the Labor Party will make…

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The Balkan War. Latest Particulars. Russia and Austria

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 1

The Czar, in reply to the Emperor Franz Josef's autograph letter, referred to the longstanding friendship between Austria, and stated that Austria's attitude…

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Identifying Dead Soldiers

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 39

Turkey is the only European country which takes practically no trouble to see that its soldiers killed in war shall be identified. Every other country makes its…

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The Balkans War. Roumania's Claims. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 22 February 1913 · page 2

Reports have been received in London to the effect that Roumania is taking vigorous measures to press her claims for territorial concessions from Bulgaria, for…

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Cablegrams. Mad Suffragettes. at War with Society. Scene in Police Court. Woman Throws Book at Magistrate. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 22 February 1913 · page 2

The two women who were arrested yesterday morning as a result of the burning down of the teahouse at Kew Gardens, appeared later in the day before the…

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Cablegrams. the Balkans War. Fighting in Janina. Turks Repulsed. 22,000 Refuges From Epirus. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 24 February 1913 · page 2

The only report ol fighting in the Balances received in London comes from Athens. This advice stated that firing had been…

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Cablegrams. the Balkans War. Conquered Territory Devastated. Sofia

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 25 February 1913 · page 2

The Bulgarian Ministry of Finance has issued a statement declaring that the payment of an indemnity by Turkey is an essential factor in the conclusion of peace…

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The Balkan War. Turkey's Army Demoralised. Fighting in Epirus. LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 25 February 1913 · page 2

Reports from Gallipoli state that the Turkish army is half starved and is threatening to pillage the town. Numbers of officers and men have left to seek…

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Love, War and Tragedy

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 26 February 1913 · page 3

Particulars of a tragedy that arose from the war. the who of a Bulgarian officer having been shot for treason. The woman's lover, a…

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Red Tape at the War Office. Amusing Instances

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 26 February 1913 · page 4

Mr. Arnold Former gives some amusing instances in the "National Review" of red tape at the War Office. A milltryman cannot be burled at a coat exceeding £2…

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In the Event of War. German Military Tactics. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 26 February 1913 · page 2

The "Pall Mail Guzette" comments on a now book published by General Bernhardl, the eminent German military strategist…

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Risks Tommy Runs. Chances and Mischances of the Soldier in Battle

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 26 February 1913 · page 3

"Cheer when you come back, you silly chumps That's the time to cheer!" said a cynteal sallorman who was standing on the deck of…

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Press in War Time. Functions and Responsibilities

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 28 February 1913 · page 5

A war correspondent operates merely at the front, or as near as he can get to it, and only after hostilities have actually begun. He has it in his power…

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