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The wars & local soldiers, 1913

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Queensland News. Jehus at War. a Charge of Murder Made. Brsibane

Northern Star · Monday 10 February 1913 · page 5

The Commissioner, for Police received a telegram on Saturday stating that two old cabmen quarrelled at Charters Towers on Friday night. One, Dennis Callaghan…

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Territorial Enlistments. London

Northern Star · Monday 10 February 1913 · page 5

Colonel Seely, Secretary of State for War, stated in the House of Commons last night that 57,000 men had enlisted in the Territorial force during the past year, and…

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The Balkan War. London

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 11 February 1913 · page 5

Reshid Pasha, the Turkish peace delegate, is prolonging his stay in London. The Turkish Government is…

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Boer War Experiences. REV. J. Yates' Lecture at Coraki

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 11 February 1913 · page 3

On Tuesday last the Rev. J. Yates, who is at present organising in the district in temperance work, delivered a lecture in the Bridge-street Hall in which he…

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The Balkan War. Advance on Scutari. Battery Silenced and Ca[?]tured. Cetinge

Northern Star · Tuesday 11 February 1913 · page 5

King Nicholas has ordered a general advance on Scutari. He viewed the bombar[?]rent from a hilltop, uncovered his head, and prayed "May god give the…

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The Balkan War. London

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 12 February 1913 · page 2

The streets of Constantinople are crowded with new troops. Young conscripts, 19 years old, have been called cut for service. All the…

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The Balkan War. Frightful Atrocities. London

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 12 February 1913 · page 5

The Turkish Government is contemplating the sale of the Crown Jewels and the issue of paper money to provide funds for the war…

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The Balkan War. Scutari's Fate Sealed. CETINGE

Northern Star · Wednesday 12 February 1913 · page 5

it is officially reported that Bardanjoli, dominating Scutari, has been captured, The Montenegrin casualties were 2500 and the Turkish 4000…

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Admiralty Minute. As-if Killed in Action. London

Northern Star · Thursday 13 February 1913 · page 5

The Admiralty has issued a minute expressing regret at the loss of Captain Scott and his comrades, and stating that their lives proved the constnncy and…

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The Balkan War. Battle of Bulair. Gallipoli Panic Stricken. Sofia

Northern Star · Thursday 13 February 1913 · page 5

The inhabitants of Gallipoli were panic stricken after the Turkish defeat at Bujair, and many women and children were drowned while trying to embark on…

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War in the Air. British and German. Preparations. London

Northern Star · Friday 14 February 1913 · page 5

In the House of Commons the Parliamentary Under Secretary for War, Col. J. E. B. Seely, in reply to Mr. Rowland Hunt, said that Germany had five…

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The Balkan War. Enver's Force Landed. Circassians Wiped Out. Battle Expected at Ergine. London

Northern Star · Friday 14 February 1913 · page 5

Reuter's correspondent at Constantinople states that Enver Bey's sixty thousand men have safely landed at Eregli under the guns of the fleet, and the Bulgarians have…

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Mexican War. Nother Fierce Engagement. Y.M.C.A. Rooms Used As Fortress. Mexico City

Northern Star · Friday 14 February 1913 · page 5

The Federal troops re-opened the battle, attacking the arsenal at daylight, and a fierce engagement followed, in which hundreds were killed in the streets. The rebels…

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The Balkan War. Burgaria's Exaggeration. Fortifying at Bulair. Constantinople

Northern Star · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 7

Official circles declare the Bulgarian version of Bulair is exaggerated. The Turkish losses did not exceed eight hundred, and the Bulgarians did not gain an inch…

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Mexican War. Street Fighting Resumed. Hostile Feeling Aga[?] Americans. Mexico City

Northern Star · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 7

The Federal forces begun to attack the rebels at daylight, and the artillery shelled the numerous line buildings, which were totally destroyed. Shells were falling…

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The Balkan War. Turks Leaving Adrianople. Sofia

Northern Star · Monday 17 February 1913 · page 5

A detachment of Turks has deserted A[?] with arms…

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Mexican War. Street Fighting Con[?]ues. Famine Theatens Th[?] Maxico City

Northern Star · Monday 17 February 1913 · page 5

President M[?]dero has issued an ul[?] t[?] demanding the surrender of General Diaz forces. Diaz replied with heavy bombardment of the palace. Fighting is…

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The Balkan War. London

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 18 February 1913 · page 2

Sorties made by the Turks from Adrianople have been repulsed, the Turkish losses amounting to over 1000…

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The Balkan War. Bulgars Desert. Desperate Condition of Troops. Adverse to Continuance of War. Bucharest

Northern Star · Tuesday 18 February 1913 · page 5

Many Bulgarian deserters are entering Roumania. The Bulgarian authorities have demanded the return of a law student wounded at Luleburgas. The Government…

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Enver Bey Wounded. Constantin Ople

Northern Star · Wednesday 19 February 1913 · page 5

It is rumoured that an attempt has been made to assassinate Enver Bey, and that he has been severely wounded…

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