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The wars & local soldiers, 1912

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Organisation of the Powers. Made War Impossible. What the Labour Pakty Will Do. London

Northern Star · Wednesday 24 July 1912 · page 5

In the Hose of Commons Mr.A.J Bnlfour said believed that the organisation of the Powers on a defencive basis had made war impossible. The fleets of…

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The Tripoli War

Northern Star · Thursday 25 July 1912 · page 2

Eight months ago Italy docalrod war against Turkey and began the occupation of Tripoli and Cyrenaica. To-day, with tho war still in progress, with Italy only…

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Tale of The, Crimean War

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 25 July 1912 · page 8

In Sir Evelyn Wood's '"Reminiscences," a touching instance of. courages [?] self—sacrifice is given. One June day in 1855 a detachment of…

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Mutiny. Russina Soldiers Attack Comrades. St. Petersburg

Northern Star · Thursday 25 July 1912 · page 5

One hundred and thirty sappers in the neighbourhood of Tashkend mutinied. They exchanged volleys with their comrades, but were ultimately disarmed after killing two…

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New War Offices. Worthy Quarters. Dignified and Imposing

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 27 July 1912 · page 3

In six weeks from to-day (writes the London "Daily News" of 3rd October) the new War Office, built upon the site of Carrington House,…

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War of the Ways. Motor-cars for Tramway Lines. Action by the London County Council

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 27 July 1912 · page 8

The stirring of the municipal conscience on the subject of extravagant tramway systems in view of the advent of the more approved and less costly…

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General News. Girl Soldiers

Northern Star · Tuesday 30 July 1912 · page 3

Two girls at the Lycee Bu[?]on. Paris, are preparing for entrance examination at the famous school, the Polytechnique, which is the [?] mater of the leading civil and…

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Reckless Wagers Over the War

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 3 August 1912 · page 8

An Odessa paper publishes details of a reckless wager made last summer by Captain Ilinsky, a St. Petersburg Dragoon officer. llinsky undertook to cross Asia,…

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"The Next War." British and German Policy

Northern Star · Saturday 3 August 1912 · page 9

Professor Spenser Wilkinson delivered at All Souls College, Oxford, last month, the second of two public lectures on "The Next War;" as Chichele Professor of…

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Soldier Playwrights From Barracks to Stage

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 3 August 1912 · page 7

It is a curious fact that two of the most popular playwrights of the day are men who have proved once again that the pen is mightier than…

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How a Doll Saved a War

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 8 August 1912 · page 3

There was great uneasiness in the fort, and the general was pacing up and down in his room, while he wondered what to do. The Apache…

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War Balloons

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 10 August 1912 · page 7

No intention to belittle the great strides which he study of aeronautics has made during the past few years, and is destined, almost certainly, to make in…

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Maxims of War. a Useful Book

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 10 August 1912 · page 2

Mr Maurice Brett, an officer in the Coldstream Guards, and a son of Lord Esher, has collected and arranged (Hugh Ross Ltd., London)…

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A Fighting Airship. Turc0-italian War Episode

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 10 August 1912 · page 3

The reconnaissance work in the Turco-Italian war is evidently having a strong influence on the unsettled minds of the European…

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Latest Cablegrams a Soldier's Fortune. London

Northern Star · Monday 12 August 1912 · page 5

The personality of the estate of the late Brigadier-General Herbert A. Raitt is valued at £377,821…

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War Urged. Excitement of the Bulgarians. Sofia

Northern Star · Wednesday 14 August 1912 · page 5

The massacre at Ketchana has greatly excited the Bulgarians. The Nationalist press urges a war with Turkey. The Ministerial journal urges European intervention…

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The Kochana Massacre. Bulgarians Press for War. Sofia

Northern Star · Wednesday 14 August 1912 · page 5

An Executive Committee has been formed representing all parties and classes, to collect funds for the relief at Kochana of the sufferers. Organisers at political…

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Terror of the Air. Future Naval War

Northern Star · Thursday 15 August 1912 · page 6

The splendour of naval power always awakens a sure response in the heart of every Englishman (writes "W.V.W." in the "Standard of Empire"). Nothing appeals…

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The Medical War

Northern Star · Friday 16 August 1912 · page 4

According to an exchange, there is likely to be a cessation of hostilities between the British Medical Association and the Friendly Societies in Sydney. Mr…

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A Day in a Soldier's Life You May Get Up

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 17 August 1912 · page 3

"The surgeon-major says that you may get up." Andre Freuill smiled at Sister Jeanne when she announced this good news…

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