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The wars & local soldiers, 1914

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Mexican Upheaval. Neighboring Governments Offer to Mediate. the [?] OF [?] Congress Leaders Favor War. Washington

Northern Star · Tuesday 28 April 1914 · page 5

[?] [?]ilson has accepted the [?] and [?] Governments' offer of mediation between Mexico and the United States. He [?] out,…

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Drawbacks of the Bush. Wounded Woman's Painful Journey. Melbourne

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 29 April 1914 · page 5

Wounded in the knee by the accidental discharge of a pea rifle, Mrs. Alber,t Stout, a settler's wife, was earned along a bush track for seven…

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Irish National Smoke Concert. Gathering at War[?]

Northern Star · Wednesday 29 April 1914 · page 6

The members of the Irish National Association held their annual smoke concert at the Royal Hotel on Saturday night, [?] instant. The President (Mr. E. J. M[?])…

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The War. [?] RESUMED. [?] Takes Control of Railways. M[?]king Time. Washington

Northern Star · Wednesday 29 April 1914 · page 5

The [?] of Tam[?] has been renewed. A heavy [?] is proceeding[?] President [?] has taken over the control of all the Mexican railways, including…

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Selected Verse. the Soldier[?] Dream

Northern Star · Wednesday 29 April 1914 · page 6

Our [?] sang truce, for the night-cloud had lowered[?] And the [?] stars set their watch in the sky[?]…

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Story of Mexico. Cause of the War

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 1 May 1914 · page 3

"America said to the Mexicans, Go ahead; murder each other, keep to the throat-cutting, shooting, and crimes unspeakable to your hearts'…

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The War. Negotiations Proceeding. [?] to the Rescue. Washington

Northern Star · Friday 1 May 1914 · page 5

Negotiations are preceeding between the diplomats with the view of adjusting the differences between the United States and Mexico. Details so far have not been…

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Welcome Home. Lunch to Sir Geo R[?]id. an Appeal to Imperial States Men. London, Thursday Afternoon

Northern Star · Saturday 2 May 1914 · page 12

At the Colonial Institute the city notabilities welcomed Sir Geo. [?] at lunch. There was a record gather[?] [?]ing the Agents General, Admiral[?] Henderson…

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A [?] of War

Northern Star · Saturday 2 May 1914 · page 7

£100 in Prize money is being offered by Mr. George Wise, director of the Windsor Garden Picture Palce, to the winning teams in a [?] of war to be contested at…

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Amateur Soldiers. London

Northern Star · Saturday 2 May 1914 · page 7

The Rev. Mr. Spurr, speaking at the Baptist Spring Assembly, described the Australian defence policy as absolutely useless, and could do nothing with…

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Verge of Civil War. Sir E. Carson's Leadership. London

Northern Star · Monday 4 May 1914 · page 4

At a [?] of the Primrose League in the Aibert Hall, lord Curzon, who presided, said for weeks the United Kinedom had been tremgling on the verge of civil…

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The War. Feverish Priparations. Mexico City Threatened. Mexico City

Northern Star · Monday 4 May 1914 · page 3

Feverish was preparations are procecding throughout Mexico. The reilway foundery is turning out cannon. A first class cartidge factory has…

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The War. Carranza and the Armistige. Huerta and Peace Prospects Complete American Occupation Washington

Northern Star · Monday 4 May 1914 · page 4

It now appears that Carranza did not intend to r[?] any armistice, but proceeded to s[?] Tam[?] as planned. VERA CRUZ, Friday…

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New Zealand Territorials Great Religious Activity. Minister Outpoints Soldier. Wellington N.Z.

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 5 May 1914 · page 3

A facture of the big territorial camps being held in different parts of the Dominion is the great activity of religious organisation, which are providing…

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Nothing Serious. a War of Wits

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 6 May 1914 · page 2

"Do you keep chicken food? inquired the customer. The shopkeeper grinned facetiously. "No," he said; "we sell it." The…

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Huerta's Position. Said to Be Desperate. Falling-off with War Minster Washington

Northern Star · Wednesday 6 May 1914 · page 5

Huerta's position is reported to be desperate. Troops hitherto loval, it is believed are deserting. The Minister of War (Sr. Blauznet) has quarrelled with Huerta,…

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Army Cruelties Threats to Burn a Soldier. Berlin

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 6 May 1914 · page 5

The cruelties practised in the German Army are well-known, but seldom have any outrages of this character' been more keenly resented by the public than…

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Latest Wires Sydney, Wednesday. the Bread War

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 7 May 1914 · page 5

No fresh developments have taken place as regards the threatened' broad war. The manager of the State bakery says he has as much…

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War and Sport in India. an Officer's Diary

Northern Star · Thursday 7 May 1914 · page 3

Amongst the most recent publications is a diary of life and sport in [?]ndia kept by. Lieutenant Peter more than a century ago, and it has a curious and intimate…

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Bomb From a Biplane. Killed and Wounded. Mazatlan

Northern Star · Saturday 9 May 1914 · page 7

A bomb dropped from a Constitutionalist biplane fell into the street, killing four and wounding eight people. The Constitutionalists and Federals are fighting in…

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