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The wars & local soldiers, 1910

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War Scare England and Germany. Startling Report. Vancouver, April 1

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 2 April 1910 · page 2

Another war scare has arisen regarding the departure of the German squadron in the North Sea. It is looked upon as another step in the…

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Railway Collision. Troop and Passenger Trains. Twenty Soldiers Killed. London, March 30

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 2 April 1910 · page 2

A passenger train collided with a military train at Muelheim on the Rhine. Those in the passenger train were…

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War to the Knife. Will Mr. Redmond Precipitate Matters. Vancouver, April 4

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 5 April 1910 · page 2

The Tory press are agreed that the critical moment for the Government will come when the veto resolution has been passed by the House of Commons…

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Boer War Hero. in the Police Court. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 7 April 1910 · page 2

William O'Brien, formerly Crown Lairds Agent at Forbes, and who distinguished himself in the South African war, was committed for trial on…

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War Probable Belligerent Republics. Peru and Ecuador Preparing Vangouver, April 6

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 7 April 1910 · page 2

It is reported from Lima, the capital of [?]era, that attacks which have been made by mods upon the Peruvian con[?]ate, aroused intense indignation…

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Eager for War. Peruvian Troops on the Frontier. Vancouver, April 8

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 9 April 1910 · page 2

A detachment of Peruvian troops has been despatched to the Ecuadorian frontier. The people desire war and are enthusiastic over the…

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War Impending. Peru and Ecuador. Japanese Offer Services. Vancouver, April 11

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 12 April 1910 · page 2

Thirty thousand people processioned to-night at Valparaiso in a demonstration in favor of Ecuador in the threatening trouble with Peru. At Lima…

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Balloons in War: Difficult to Destroy

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 15 April 1910 · page 7

The first tests in the United States of firing at balloons have been carried out at Sandy Hook. A small 3-man captive balloon was anchored at a…

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Aviation in War What Britain Is Doing. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 16 April 1910 · page 5

Lord Lucas, Civil Member of the Army Council and Parliamentary to-day Secretary for War, stated in the House of Lords last night that the…

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The Rabbit Trouble the Inspector on the War­path

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 20 April 1910 · page 2

At the police court on Monday, Rabbit Inspector Macpherson (for the Gundagai Pastures Board) proceeded against the following landholders for…

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A New Zealand Scare. Death of Wounded Police Officer

The Worker · Thursday 21 April 1910 · page 27

Sergeant Maguire, who was shot during the hunt after the escaped prisoner Powelka at Palmerston North, New Zealand, died in consequence of his wound…

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In Social Circles. Welcome Home to Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Simmers

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 26 April 1910 · page 2

A very happy gathering assembled at Boon's Gilmore Ball on Monday evening, the occasion being a "Welcome Home" to Mr. and Mrs. Geo…

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"We Exist for War." Australia's Ideal Navy

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 26 April 1910 · page 3

An important utterance concerning the building of a fleet was delivered by the Governor of South Australia, Sir Day Hart Bosanquet, at the St. George's…

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Britain's Strength. the Past, Present, and Future. a War Lord's View. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 26 April 1910 · page 2

Lord Methuen, General Officer Commanding in South Africa, in the course of a speech at Johannesburg, ' referred to the examples set by…

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Latest News. Greatest Disaster Since Civil War. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 28 April 1910 · page 2

Renter's correspondent at Atlanta, Georgia, reports that the destruction in Hie cotton belt is the most disastrous setback the growers have received since…

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A State of War Sir George Reid at Birmingham. Australia's Armament. London, April 27

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 28 April 1910 · page 2

Sir George Reid, the High Commissioner, for the Commonwealth, speaking at a banquet given by the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce, said…

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In a Mao Moment Sir Georce Reid Ox War Dngers. Australia's Responsibility. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 28 April 1910 · page 2

Sir George Reid, High Commissioner for Australia, in the course of a speech at Birmingham, said that the manufacture of rifles for…

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A Soldier Murderer Private Shoots Sergeant London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 28 April 1910 · page 2

Private James Coghlan of the Royal Frish Fusileers, has been tried for entering a dining-room at Ferozspore, in the Punjaub, and shooting…

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Distinguished Japanese Visitor. No Thought of War with America. Vancouver, April 29

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 30 April 1910 · page 2

Prince Takugawa Iyseate, head of the family which once ruled Japan, has arrived at Victoria, British Columbia, on his way to the Japanese…

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Cavalry Tactics. Will the Sword Play a Part in Modern War? Lord Roberts Says "No."

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 30 April 1910 · page 8

A book which will excite great interest and probably no little discussion among military men and those who know something of military matters…

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