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The wars & local soldiers, 1912

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The Balkan War. Rumor of Turko-Greek Peace Discredited. Russian Forces Ready to Invade Armenia. Austria Calling Reservists to the Colors. London

The Inverell Times · Thursday 28 November 1912 · page 2

The Constantinople correspondent of the London "Chronicle" has telegraphed to his paper a local report to the effect that…

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The Balkain War. LONDON

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 29 November 1912 · page 4

THE European situation still continues to be serious, although an official statement from Russia declares that no hostile move against the…

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LateCables War at a Standstill

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 29 November 1912 · page 4

LONDON, Wednesday.—The lull in war news is pronounced, operations being almost at a standstill, although two Turkish aeroplanes are said to be reconnoitring at Chataldja…

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The Balkan War. London

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 30 November 1912 · page 6

The "Daily Telegraph's" correspondent at Durazzo, states that the Servians south of Alessio are preparing to cross the River Matja in boats…

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Latest Cable News. the War. London

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 2 December 1912 · page 5

It is announced in Constantinople that a protocol, declaring an armistice, would be signed yesterday…

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The Balkan War. Armistice agreed to, but Russia and Austria continue War-like Preparations. Run on German and Austrian Banks. London

The Inverell Times · Monday 2 December 1912 · page 2

A message from Constantinople announces that a protocol declaring an armistice has been signed by Turkey and the Allies. Austria, however,…

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The Balkan War

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 3 December 1912 · page 4

LONDON, Sunday Sight.—Since the war began 200,000 Turkish troops have, through disorganisation, been rendered ineffective as soldiers. The…

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Terrible Details of War

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 3 December 1912 · page 4

In the streets of Kirk-Kilisse the blood ran in rivers, says the "Daily Express." At every corner the soldiers fought hand-to-hand battles…

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Cablegrams. London, Monday. the War

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 4 December 1912 · page 4

It is believed in Constantinople that peace is now assured, although the Turkish army is said to be bitterly opposed to such a course, with the…

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The Balkan War. London

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 4 December 1912 · page 7

The Turkish delegates have returned to Constantinople from the conference regarding peace, and have conferred with the council of Ministers…

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A Negro Soldier

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 5 December 1912 · page 6

The first negro to attain the rank of major in the United States army is Charles Young, as officer in a colored regiment of cavalry, whose…

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The War. the Armistices Agreed To. London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 6 December 1912 · page 4

It is officially announced that the terms of the armistice between Turkey and the allies have been agreed upon, and that the representatives of…

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Cablegrams. London, Thursday. the War

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 7 December 1912 · page 4

After signing the Balkan armistice, the delegates were deeply moved, and shook hands. Turk and Bulgarian exchanged compliments. Greece made a…

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The Balkan War. London

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 7 December 1912 · page 9

The prisoners taken by the Allies at Salonika included 1000 officers. The victors also captured 70 cannon, 30 machine guns, 2000 horses, and 75,000…

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War News

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 9 December 1912 · page 2

The armistice has at last been signed. All the belligerent States, except Greece have come into the compact…

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A Costly War

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 11 December 1912 · page 4

The war in Tripoli cost Italy a sum of £22,000,000, and a further sum of £8,000,000 will be required…

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Cablegrams. London, Monday. Balkan War

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 11 December 1912 · page 4

Italy and Austria have informed Greece that they will never allow possession of Avlona. The Turkish Commander at…

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The Balkan War. London

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 11 December 1912 · page 7

The peace conference will be held at St. James' Palace (London). It is semi-officially stated that the Bullgarian casualties during the war…

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The Balkan War. London

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 14 December 1912 · page 6

The "Daily Telegraph's" correspondent at Belgrade declares that Greece failed to a large extent in the part assigned to her in the land operations,…

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