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The wars & local soldiers, 1912

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The WAR. Heavy Turkish Losses

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 25 October 1912 · page 4

The Turks sank a Bulgarian torpedo boat, aud another took refuge under the Varna forts which the Turkish battleships silenced…

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The Most Important Railway. a Matter of Peace and War

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 25 October 1912 · page 3

Mr. Henry S. Badgery, General Manager for Budgery Bros., writes:-- "The Government is constantly and…

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A Soldier of Fortune a Tale of the Crimea. Chapter Xxxiv.-- Continued

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 25 October 1912 · page 6

The serf who had retreated to a respectable distance, laughed and appeared highly delighted at the success of his friendly offices. This only enraged Jack,…

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The War. London. Oct. 24

The Western Herald · Saturday 26 October 1912 · page 4

Accounts of the fight at Kirk-Kilise received at Vienna, state that the Bulgarians tried to storm the Turkish position, but the defenders with an…

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The War

The Wellington Times · Monday 28 October 1912 · page 2

Much carnage has been wrought in the Balkans during the past few day, the Turks being the principal sufferers. The Allies have a chain of victories…

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The War

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 29 October 1912 · page 2

The Bulgarian Premier states the allies have no intention of exterminating the Turks, and if the Powers really wish to pacify the Balkans, peach [?]an…

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The War. Sydney

The Cobar Herald · Tuesday 29 October 1912 · page 3

The fall of Kirk Kilesse and the demoralisation of the Turks has caused a profound impression in Vienna…

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The Balkan War. London, Sunday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 29 October 1912 · page 2

The Bulgarians excelled in the attack and capture of Kirk Kilissc. The bombardment of Adrianople has commenced, and part of the town is on fire. The…

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The War. London, Oct. 27

The Western Herald · Wednesday 30 October 1912 · page 2

The Bulgarian Premier says the allies have no intention of exterminating the Turks. If the Powers really wish to pacify the Balkans peace can…

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Welcome Home. to Mr. George Palmer

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 1 November 1912 · page 2

Mr. George Palmer, who last week returned from a tour of the British Islands as a member of the N.S.W., bowling combination, can now hope to…

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The War

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 1 November 1912 · page 4

It is reported that after the first Bulgarian reverse in a vineyard lying outside Kirk Kilisse, the Basbi Bazouks mutilated the wounded. In most…

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Labor to Stop War

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 1 November 1912 · page 3

No one wants war ; yet naval and military expenditure is mounting upwards by leaps and bounds in every great country. There is no sign of…

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The War. London, Thursday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 1 November 1912 · page 4

A great battle has been fought between the main Turkish army and the Bulgarians, in which the combatants numbered 800,000 men. It is reported…

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A Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimea. Chapter Xxxv.-- Continued

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 1 November 1912 · page 6

"You received my letter?" said the Prince, speaking in excellent French, and at the same time looking carefully round him to ascertain that no one saw him…

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The War. Bulgarians Repelled. Fighting with Violence. Lieutenant Shoots Himself Rather Than Retreat. White Flag in Evidence. Turkey Fails to Negotiate a 4,000,000 LOAN. Sydney

The Cobar Herald · Friday 1 November 1912 · page 5

Nazim Pasha announces that an important battle is in progress along his main front, and that the Turks are gaining ground…

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The War. London, Oct. 31

The Western Herald · Saturday 2 November 1912 · page 4

Nazim Pasha announces that an important battle is in progress along his main front, and that the Turks are gaining ground. The Bulgarians began…

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The War

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 5 November 1912 · page 2

The Bulgarians are driving the Turks before them, and the latter are fleeing to Adrianople. After the battle of Kirk-kiliese…

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The War. Sydney

The Cobar Herald · Tuesday 5 November 1912 · page 3

A Greek torpedo boat captured a British steamer in the Turkish service while attempting to enter the port of Salonika…

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Latest Cables. The War, London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 5 November 1912 · page 2

News from the war is to the effect that the Turks are being worsted all along the line, and are being driven back on Constantinople…

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The War. London, Nov. 4

The Western Herald · Wednesday 6 November 1912 · page 2

Horrible atrocities were committed by the retreating Turks at Serfidge, where 125 Greeks, including five priests, were massacred. Their noses…

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