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The wars & local soldiers, 1914

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Our New Serial Story. "Link by Link," Or, 44 "The Chain of Evidence." Early in March. Cockpit of Nations. Switzerland As War Hospital

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 14 March 1914 · page 6

Switzerland, the cradle of the Red Cross Society, now offers its services as a common hospital for the European nations in case of war. The land of William Tell is…

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The Home Land's Protection. How Japan Is Held Back Australia in the Theatre of War. the Commonwealth's Heroic Effort. London

Tweed Daily · Thursday 19 March 1914 · page 3

Mr. Churchill went on to say: "The naval power of Great Britain in European waters also protects Australia and New Zealand from any…

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British Navy. War Scares. Alleged International "King." London

Northern Star · Friday 20 March 1914 · page 5

In the debate on the naval [?] Mr. P. Snowden (Labor) attacked the international ring of armament firms, which he affirmed were run largely by Pritish…

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Wants to be a Soldier. the General and the Boy

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 20 March 1914 · page 2

The "Sun's Melbourne co-respondent is responsible for this story:— Direct across the field, in and out among the horses and guns, ran a tiny…

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The Cost of War

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 21 March 1914 · page 3

The total losses of France in killed, wounded, and prisoners in the Franco-German war were 21,500 officers and 702,000 men. The cost of the war to France was £544,000,000…

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Soldiers Flooded Out

Tweed Daily · Monday 23 March 1914 · page 3

The soldiers in camp at Liverpool had a terrible time. Brigadier Kirkland paid a tribute to the splendid discipline of the men…

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"War in Ulster.'' The Tramp of Armed Men. Situation Hourly More Ominous. Waiting for the Rocket Signais. Military Preparation in Ireland. Sir Edward Carson in Belfast. Guarding Against His Arrest. London

Tweed Daily · Monday 23 March 1914 · page 3

Important military movements are taking place throughout Ulster. Troops have been drafted from the South of Ireland to Enniskillen,…

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Dorsets Mutiny Denied. Soldiers Loyal to the Crown. Concession to Ulster Officers. London

Northern Star · Tuesday 24 March 1914 · page 5

The alleged mutiny of the Dorsets in officially denied. General Friend, the commander, declares he is certain every officer and soldier of the regiment will do his…

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Spies in Time of Peace. War Secrets Never Safe From Prying Agents of Neighbours

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 25 March 1914 · page 2

Probably the United States is the only civilised nation which has no laws enabling its authorities to deal with spies, says an English paper…

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Home Rule. War Preparation

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 26 March 1914 · page 4

A grave crisis is imminent in the north of Ireland, and 25,000 regulars are now under arms. In the Ulster volunteer movement about 100,000…

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Soldiers Cheer Commande[?] Extraordinary Stateme[?] Alleged Scenes at War [?] Ministerial Vote Foreshadowed. London

Northern Star · Thursday 26 March 1914 · page 5

Soldiers loudly cheered General Gough and Colonel MacEwean on their arrival at the camp. Speaking to the officers and soldiers gathered at the gates of his [?]…

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Trouble in Palermo. Workmen and Soldiers Clash. London

Tweed Daily · Thursday 26 March 1914 · page 2

Differences of opinion have arisen between the syndicalism organisations at' Palermo One section of syndicalists declared a general strike and the whole…

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War Office Staff. Sympathy with Ulstermen. London

Northern Star · Friday 27 March 1914 · page 5

Major-General Sir C. F. N. Mariteady, who was officially sent to Belfast to confer with Count. Gleiche, visited [?]E. Carson at Craigavon. in uniform.[?]…

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CABLECRAMS. Home Rule. General Explanations. "That Hellish Insinuation." Resignation of Secretary for War. London

Tweed Daily · Friday 27 March 1914 · page 3

There was extraordinary activity at Westminster last night, and the loobies were crowded, while the House of Commons itself was packed by Mombers…

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Encampment Experiences. When Soldiers Abe More Amenable to Discipline

Tweed Daily · Friday 27 March 1914 · page 2

Tweed members of the 4th L.H. Regiment, who recently participated in the twelve days' encampment at Casino struck comparatively little of the…

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CABLEGRAMS. Home Rule. ''Army Versus Parliament." Conferences and Resignations Field Marshal and War Minister. Has Kitchener Been Called ? LONDON

Tweed Daily · Saturday 28 March 1914 · page 4

The King returned to London this afternoon. The first visitor to Buckingham Palace was the Prime Minister, who…

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King's Name Used. Premier's Firmness Praised. in Plot to Attack Ulster. British Public Will Not Allow War. London

Northern Star · Monday 30 March 1914 · page 5

Many Liheral Associations in the provinces have carried resolutions congratulating Mr. Asquith in his firmness and supporting the Government's efforts at resisting…

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Army Order Discussed. Most Cross Insult to the Army. Active Operations Never Contemplated. Gough Summoned to the War Office. London

Northern Star · Monday 30 March 1914 · page 5

A com[?] of moderate Liberal opinions is that the Government's latest decisions are intended to place in the right p[?]tive the questions and discipline…

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The Resignations Confirmed. the Prime Minister Takes the War Portfolio

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 1 April 1914 · page 4

Coloney Seely entered the Chamber and took his seat in the corner of the third bench, a clearly indication that he hadleft the Ministry…

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Prime Minister Resigns Takes Minister of War's Portfolio. Must Seek Re-election. Col. Seely's Explanation. London, Monday Night

Northern Star · Wednesday 1 April 1914 · page 5

In a crowded and excited House Mr. Asquith announced that Sir J. French and Sir J. S. Ewart persisted in their resignations. He deeply deplored their decision,…

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