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The wars & local soldiers, 1913

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A War with Insects. Fighting Bio Battles with Tint Foes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 October 1913 · page 8

Unknown to many poodle, the greatest battle over fought is now being waged. The combatants are man and insect, and when the conflict is over a new chapter…

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Slang Used by Soldiers

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 24 October 1913 · page 7

Examples of slang used in the Army are given by Corporal P. L King, of the 2nd Life Guards, in the " Household Brigade Magazine." A…

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A Remarkable War Drama

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 November 1913 · page 2

Patrons to the enterprising Monarch Pictures to-morrow night (Tuesday) will be afforded an opportunity of Seeing a remarkable battle film, with a…

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The King on War. Demands of Modern Conflict. Praise for Troops

The Western Herald · Saturday 29 November 1913 · page 3

The King was present at the conference held in the Riding School, Weedon, Bucks, when Sir John French and the leading officers and umpires discussed the objects,…

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The Peace of Europe. Dillon's Summing-up. Factors Making for Peace and War

The Western Herald · Saturday 6 December 1913 · page 3

Dr. E. J. Dillon, the famous special correspondent of the London "Daily Telegraph." writing from Madrid, says:- "Pessimism continues to prevail…

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Next European War. Motors Instead of Horses

The Western Herald · Saturday 20 December 1913 · page 3

As a result of trials in recent French army manoeuvres, it is predicted that in the next European war the horse will be relegated to a piace tar in the rear. In its place will come…

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War on the Veil

The Western Herald · Wednesday 31 December 1913 · page 3

"A strong movement is on foot in Cairo for the emancipation of the Moslem woman and the discarding of the traditional 'veil,'" says the "Mail's" Cairo correspondent…

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