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The wars & local soldiers, 1912

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The War. LONDON

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 8 November 1912 · page 4

The Turkish newspaper "Ronin" says that if the Turks are defeated in the great battle pending at Chataldja, it is good-bye to Europe as far as the…

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The War. Sydney

The Cobar Herald · Friday 8 November 1912 · page 5

Great Britain awaits communications from the other Powers before replying to Turkey's appeal, as M. Poincaire (French Prime Minister)…

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Latest Cables. The War. London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 8 November 1912 · page 4

The report submitted by Nazim Pasha, Turkish Commander-in-Chief, to the Minister for War, describes the condition of the Turkish army us desperate…

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

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 8 November 1912 · page 6

"Father," said Alexis, who invariably addressed the old soldier of Napoloon by that endearing appellation, "you must not agitate yourself thus fearfully; when…

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The War. London, Nov. 7

The Western Herald · Saturday 9 November 1912 · page 4

It is reported that after a great fight, lasting two days, the Turkish rearguard has been defeated between Chorlu and Serai. Both sides…

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Militarism. "The "Prestige" of War

The Western Herald · Saturday 9 November 1912 · page 3

"Go first to 203 Metre Hill," said our friends at Dairen (late Dalny), "then hare tiffin at our hotel, and drive to the forts afterwards." It was like…

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Holy War

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 12 November 1912 · page 2

Turkey has proclaimed a holy war throughout Turkey. All the Moslem priests are being invited to preach the Holy War. Turks in Constantinople…

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The War. Sydney

The Cobar Herald · Tuesday 12 November 1912 · page 3

Defeated Turkish troops are arriving at Constantinople in desperate straits. They have been foodless for three days. Great terror prevails at Stamboul, and…

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The War. London

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 12 November 1912 · page 2

Details of the fight between the Bulgarians and Turks at Chorl[?] show that the river was dammed with the bodies of dead. The combatants threw their…

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Will There Be a General War ?

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 12 November 1912 · page 2

Latest cables from the seat of war portend a general European conflict. Only the most delicate diplomacy can avert a European war. Every…

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The War. River Damned with Dead, Closing upon Constantinople. A Turkish "Victory" London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 November 1912 · page 2

Details of the fight between the Bulgarians and Turks at Chorlu show that the river was damned with corpses, war material, and red with the blood of the…

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The War. London, Nov. 11

The Western Herald · Wednesday 13 November 1912 · page 2

Shik Ul Islam, the administrative head of the Moslems, has issued a manifesto proclaiming a holy war throughout Turkey,…

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The War. Situation Still Grave

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 November 1912 · page 8

The situation facing Europe is one of the most critical in the continent's history. Austria, backed by Italy and…

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The War

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 15 November 1912 · page 4

It is officially announced that Turkey has appealed to the Powers for mediation. Russia had informed Servia that she…

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The War. Sydney

The Cobar Herald · Friday 15 November 1912 · page 5

Advices from the Balkans confirm the reported terrible losses in recent battles. The total casualties, inclusive of both sides during the…

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

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 15 November 1912 · page 6

"The strongest plea, after all," said our hero, "is necessity, should it unfortunately arise. Let us proceed at once to the hut, where fortune may enable us…

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Latest Cablegrams. The Balkan War Reported Cessation of Hostilities. Negotiations with Bulgaria. Turks Pillaging and Burning. Alleged Bulgarian Reverse. London, Thursday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 15 November 1912 · page 4

The cessation of hostilities is announced at Constantinople, and it is understood that the Porte is negotiating direct with Bularin, at the…

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The War. London, Nov. 15

The Western Herald · Saturday 16 November 1912 · page 5

A Council of war at Constantinople has decided that that the defence of the capital would be hopeless. It is officially announced that…

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The War. Sydney

The Cobar Herald · Tuesday 19 November 1912 · page 3

A war correspondent at Budapest asserts that the Bulgarians had two whole regiments completely wiped out at the battle of Kirk Killesse…

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The War. London, Nov. 18

The Western Herald · Wednesday 20 November 1912 · page 2

Disease among the Turks at Chataldja has made fearful ravages. There are five hundred cases daily. The mortality is far over six thousand…

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