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The wars & local soldiers, 1908

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Is It War ? Bulgaria's Independence. Europe in a Ferment. Austria's Annexation. the Emperoe's Message. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 8 October 1908 · page 2

In his rescript to the people of Bosnia-Herzegovinia, proclaiming the annexation by Austria, the Emperor Francis Joseph declares the time has come to…

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Bulgarian Confidence. May Force Turkey Into War

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 10 October 1908 · page 2

In Sofia, the opinion prevails that unless Turkey accepts the situation and makes pacific overtures. Bulgaria will resort to measures of aggression,…

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Bulgaria and Turkey. Peace or War. Feeling in Bulgaria

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 10 October 1908 · page 2

The "Daily Telegraph" correspondent at Sofia reports that the opinion prevails there that unless Turkey accepts the situation and makes pacific…

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"War with Austria." Clamor of the Servians. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 10 October 1908 · page 2

In response to an enthusiastic demonstration before the palace and shouts of "War with Austria," King Peter of Servia promised he and the Government…

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A Russian View. Possible Dismemberment of Turkey. European War the Result

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 10 October 1908 · page 2

A striking article in the "Novoe Vremya," urges Russia to join France and Britain in adopting a thoroughly disinterested attitude regarding the…

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Situation in Servia. Continued Demonstrations. "War with Austria." King Peter Harassed

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 10 October 1908 · page 2

lb response to enthusiastic demonstrations before the Palace, and shouts of "War with Austria," King Peter promised he and the Government…

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War Cloud Balkans Complications. Servia Still Menacing. Views of the Great Powers. London, Oct. 8

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 10 October 1908 · page 2

The crisis in the Balkan situation continues to be one of extreme gravity…

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Advocates of War

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 13 October 1908 · page 2

A large mooting of Serbs and Turks, hold at Uskub, in Macedonia, advocated war against Austria and Bulgaria…

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Eager for War. Turks and Serbs

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 13 October 1908 · page 2

A large meeting of Serbs and Turks at Uskub in Albania advocated war against Austria and Bulgaria…

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Significant Election. Leading War Agitator Honored

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 13 October 1908 · page 2

Professor Jovanovich, a leading agitator for war, has been elected president of the Servian Skuptshina…

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War Vetoed. Secret Meeting of Parliament. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 13 October 1908 · page 2

The Servian Skuptschina (Parliament has held a secret sitting, at which the question of war was considered. By 93 Totes to 66, the…

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The Balkans. Servian Parliament Against War. Prince Peter Favorable. the International Outlook. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 13 October 1908 · page 2

Great anxiety was exhibited in Paris on Friday, owing to the strained relations between Austria and Servis. The only encouraging item in the…

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Against War. Decision of Servian Parliament. Pacific Reply to Austria. "Internal Troubles." London, Oct. 12

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 13 October 1908 · page 2

The Servian Skuptshina (Parliament) at a recent sitting by 93 to 66 decided against war. Servia has despatched a pacific reply…

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Montenegrin Anger. War Supplies Voted

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 15 October 1908 · page 2

A bellicose, attitude is being adopted by Montenegro, which is deeply incensed at what is regarded as a gross violation of the Berlin Treaty by…

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The Balkans Crisis War Spirit in Servia. Montenegro Aggressive. London, Oct. 13

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 15 October 1908 · page 2

An unexpected turn has been given to the situation in the Balkans by the discovery that the Servian Skuptschina has not in reality, as previously…

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Our Minature Soldiers the Wagga Encampment. Possebility of Postponement

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 15 October 1908 · page 3

Great dissatisfaction is expressed by the heads of our local cadets at the possibility of the annual encampment being declared oS through the action…

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To-day's Cablegrams Holy War Urged. LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 16 October 1908 · page 2

In response to the Servian Parliament's greeting, the Motenegrian Parliament in reference to the Austrian message, invites Servia's…

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Montenegro and Servia. "Holy War" Favored

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 17 October 1908 · page 2

The Montenegrin Parliament, in response to greetings from the Servian Skuptschina conveying an anti-Austrian message, invites the…

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War Clouds

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 20 October 1908 · page 2

Austria is massing troops close to the southern frontier of Munteregro. The newspapers of Vicnna publish angry protests…

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War Not Imminent

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 20 October 1908 · page 2

The London 'Times' correspondent says war is not regarded as imminent…

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