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The wars & local soldiers, 1913

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The Balkan War. London

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 26 February 1913 · page 4

[?] is reported that the Russian Black sea fleet is in readiness to intervene should Roumania refuse to abide by the decision of the…

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War with France. Belgium's Treaomekous Attititude. London

Northern Star · Wednesday 26 February 1913 · page 5

The "Pall Mall Gazette" criticising Bernhardis' new book says if war were declared against France Germany's northern wing would advance through Holland, and…

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The Balkan War. Mediation of the Powers. Belgrade

Northern Star · Wednesday 26 February 1913 · page 8

The Servian Cabinet has agreed to accept the mediation of the Powers. M. Filipesen dissented, and resigned…

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The Balkan War. Italy's Designs. Constantinople

Northern Star · Thursday 27 February 1913 · page 8

It is stated that Italy is secretly negotiatigng with the Young Turks for the purchase of the Islands of Rhodes, Leros, and Stampalia for eighty million francs…

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Mexican War. 95 Rebels Shot. El Paso

Northern Star · Thursday 27 February 1913 · page 5

The Federal garrison have revolted but their comrades overcame the revolters, and the commander had ninety-five of them court martialled and shot against the…

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War in the Air. Great Britain Unprepared. London

Northern Star · Thursday 27 February 1913 · page 8

A member of the Royal Flying Corps points out that Great Britain has neither an aeroplane not a dirigible to cope with Zeepelins, whilst her anti-air craft…

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Champion Sculler of Australia. "Welcome Home" at Woodburn

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 28 February 1913 · page 2

Mr. James Paddon, of Evans River was the central figure in a right royal reception at Woodburn on Monday afternoon on the occasion of his arrival home with…

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The Balkan War. Turkey and the Powers. Constantinople

Northern Star · Friday 28 February 1913 · page 5

The Powers do not regard Turkey's reply as a basis for fresh pourparlers…

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War-time Scenes. in a Servian Hospital

Northern Star · Saturday 1 March 1913 · page 8

A Servian provero says, "Na nevoli se po[?]aiu [?]atsi": the hour of stress reveals the hero. I have not watched the charge of the Servian cavalry at…

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Substitutes for War. The Man Who Conquered Napoleon

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 1 March 1913 · page 3

Professor William James, who died the other day, left as his parting word one pretty big suggestion. He looks at the thing called…

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The Balkan War. Possession of Scutar[?] Ferment Amongst Montene[?]rins. London

Northern Star · Saturday 1 March 1913 · page 7

Reuter reports that King Nicholas has addressed a final appeal to the Czar on the reported, decision of the Powers to give Sc[?]tari to Albania. M. Popovi[?]ch, the…

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The Balkan War. Turkish General Removed. Consta[?]

Northern Star · Monday 3 March 1913 · page 5

It is estimated that there are 80,000 Bulgarians at Bulair. It is reported that Sulieman Pasha has replaced [?] Bey, the Commandant at Gallipoli, because…

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Greek Victory Claimed. Four Greeks Wounded. Athens

Northern Star · Tuesday 4 March 1913 · page 5

After a six hours' fight at Molista, north of Janina, the Turks fled, leaving 180 prisoners. When reinforced the Turks counterattacked, but were routed again, leaving…

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The Balkan War. London

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 4 March 1913 · page 5

The Porte, through Russia, has tentatively offered to negotiate for ponce with Bulgaria on the basis of the surrender of Adrianople, hoping…

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The Balkan War. Preaching a Jehad. Deputation of Officers Arrested. Constantinople

Northern Star · Tuesday 4 March 1913 · page 5

A pamphlet which is extensively circulated alleges that Christianity is c[?]mbining against Islam. It advocates retaliation on all Christians…

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The Balkan War. London

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 5 March 1913 · page 4

A terrific blizzard has been raging in Thrace, and has absolutely put a stop to the war for the time being. The state of the country renders…

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The Balkan War. Press Opinions. Britain Shoude Be Prepared London

Northern Star · Wednesday 5 March 1913 · page 5

The "Westminster Gazette" says that as a result of the Balkan war it was now seen that there was a competition of armaments but it would not increase was…

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The Balkan War. Albanians Enter Scutari. Vienna

Northern Star · Thursday 6 March 1913 · page 5

Ten thousand Albanians have entered Scutari to assist in its defence…

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The Balkan War. the Powers' Good Offices. Grand Vizier Interviewed. Constantionple

Northern Star · Friday 7 March 1913 · page 5

The Grand Vizier, interviewed, said the Powers were merely exercising their good offices. They were aware of Turkey's prposals and were now enquiring as…

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The Balkan War. Great Greek Victory. Essad Pasila Surrenders. Athens

Northern Star · Saturday 8 March 1913 · page 7

The Greeks kept up a terrific two days' bombardmentt of Bizam, using thirty thousand shells, and then the infantry stormed the place and routed the Turks, who fled…

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