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The wars & local soldiers, 1912

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Pay Quietens Soldiers. Matters Calm in China. Recognition of Republic by Powers. Nanking, Thursday Evening

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 23 March 1912 · page 2

The Republican troops have been paid two months' wages, and things are quiet in South Yangtse. Tang Hiao Yi, the Premier, is expected…

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The Tamworth Daily Observer Tuesday, March 26, 1912. the Lost War in Tripoli

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 26 March 1912 · page 2

Probably history has no similar instance of a military fiasco such as the present peculiar war in Tripoli. Six months ago Italy sprung a surprise upon the world by…

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The Tamworth Daily Observer Tuesday, March 26, 1912. the Lost War in Tripoli

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 26 March 1912 · page 2

Probably history has no similar instance of a military fiasco such as the present peculiar war in Tripoli. Six months ago Italy sprung a surprise upon the world by…

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Italy's New Move. to Carry the War to Turkey. Preparing for Big Naval Attack. Rome, Sunday Evening

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 26 March 1912 · page 2

Italy is planning to carry the war into Turkey, and will attack the Turkish sea coast. It is believed the plans are already made,…

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Italy's New Move. to Carry the War to Turkey. Preparing for Big Naval Attack. Rome, Sunday Evening

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 26 March 1912 · page 2

Italy is planning to carry the war into Turkey, and will attack the Turkish sea coast. It is believed the plans are already made,…

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Attempt to Assassinate War Minister. More Mutiny of Troops. Shanghai, Tuesday Evg

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 28 March 1912 · page 2

A second attempt to assassinate the Minister for War, Work Hing, was made to-day, a bomb being hurled as he was passing on the streets. He was unharmed. The…

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Attempt to Assassinate War Minister. More Mutiny of Troops. Shanghai, Tuesday Evg

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 28 March 1912 · page 2

A second attempt to assassinate the Minister for War, Wong Hing, was made to--day, a bomb being hurled as he was passing on the streets. He was unharmed. The…

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The War, Reported Turkish Victory. Negotiations Proceeding. Which May Bring About International Complications. London

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 29 March 1912 · page 2

The Turks in Tripoli wore victorious, according to a report of the Turkish Commander, who reported the casualties as being 3500 Turks and 150 Itallans…

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The War. Reported Turkish Victory. Negotiations Proceeding. Which May Bring About International Complications. London

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 29 March 1912 · page 2

The Turks in Tripoli were victorious, according to a report of the Turkish Commander, who reported the casualties as being 3500 Turks and 150 Italians…

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Soldier Drowned. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 29 March 1912 · page 2

A soldier named Witten was drowned in the George's River, just opposite the camp lines, while swimming. It is believed he was seized with cramp…

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Soldier Drowned. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 29 March 1912 · page 2

A soldier named Witten was drowned in tho George's River, just opposite the camp lines, while swimming. It is believed he was seized with cramp…

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Remarkable City War. Quarrel Between Mayor and Editor. Public Take a Hand. New York

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 30 March 1912 · page 2

An unsuccessful attempt was made to assassinate Mr. Schriever, the Mayor of Rock Island. Bullets were fired at him through the windows of the City Hall…

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Remarkable City War. Quarrel Between Mayor and Editor. Public Take a Hand. New York

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 30 March 1912 · page 2

An unsuccessful attempt was made to assassinate Mr. Schriever, the Mayor of Rock Island. Bullets were fired at him through the windows of the City Hall…

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Soldier's Sweethearts. Greetings From Home by Cinematograph

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 30 March 1912 · page 3

The cinematograph has been put to a new use in Italy, namely, that of sending greetings to the soldiers fighting in Tripoli. At Naples a cinematograph recorder has…

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Japanese War Minister Dead. Tokio, Tuesday Evening

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 4 April 1912 · page 2

General Shiaroku, who had been Minister for War since August, is dead from consumption…

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Japanese War Minister Dead. Tokio, Tuesday Evening

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 4 April 1912 · page 2

General Shlaroku, who had been Minister for War since August, is dead from consumption…

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Special Cables. More War Cloudsds. Disputed Persian Territory. Russia and Turkey at Loggerheads. 18 It a Big European Move? London, Sunday Evening

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 9 April 1912 · page 2

The relations of Russia and Turkey, which a few weeks since caused alarm, may momentarily reach an acute stage over Persia…

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Special Cables. More War Clouds. Disputed Persian Territory. Russia and Turkey at Loggerheads. Is It a Big European Move? London, Sunday Evening

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 9 April 1912 · page 2

The relations of Russia and Turkey, which a few weeks since caused alarm, may momentarily reach an acute stage over Persia…

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"Greater Than a War." Financial Loss by Coal Strike. Men Raising Ruinous Industrial Siege. Immense Relief to the Country London, Sunday Evening

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 9 April 1912 · page 2

Easter sunday gave the country immense relief following the certain signs of the colliers resuming work and the termination of the coal strike…

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"Greater Than a War." Financial Loss by Goal Strike. Men Raising Ruinous Industrial Siege. Immense Relief to the Country London, Sunday Evening

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 9 April 1912 · page 2

Easter Sunday gave the country immense relief following the certain signs of the colliers resuming work and the termination of the coal strike…

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