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The wars & local soldiers, 1911

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War Ruled Out. the British U.S.A. Treaty. London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 1 May 1911 · page 2

An immense gathering of all parties on Saturday at the London Guild Hall warmly supported President Taft's arbitration proposals. Mr. Asquith, in…

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A Father's Ruse. an Incident in the Cuban War of Independence

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 5 May 1911 · page 2

It wan in the days, [?] yet a score of years gone [?] when that enchanting Island, which Columbus in his letters home [?] as "the most lovely land…

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Abolition of War. Mr. Taft Believes Anglo-american Treaty Would Be a Great Step

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 May 1911 · page 2

Latest despatches from New York mention that President Taft is following with the keenest interest the discussion on the conclusion of a great…

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Holy War Proclaimed. Natives in Fez Favor Rebels. Tangier

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 9 May 1911 · page 2

All the tribes have proclaimed a holy war and it is reported that the natives of Mequinez and Fez are favorable to the rebels and are refusing…

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War in Morocco. Position of the Sultan. Natives Become Insolent. Holy War Proclaimed. Paris

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 10 May 1911 · page 2

All the Morocco tribes have proclaimed a holy war. It is reported that the people of Mequinez and Fez are favorable to the…

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War in Morocco. Rescue of Europeans. Paris

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 11 May 1911 · page 2

The French forces have been ordered to rescue the Europeans in Fez as quickly as possible…

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War in Morocco. the Battle Outside Fez. Tangier

Daily Advertiser · Friday 12 May 1911 · page 2

After their defeat outside Fez, yesterday, the Benimtirs left 80 dead oh the battle field…

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Perils of Aviation. Military Manoeuvres. American Soldier Killed. San Antonia

Daily Advertiser · Friday 12 May 1911 · page 2

Lieut Kelley, of the 13th Infantry, U.S.A., and a pupil of Curtis, was killed to-day during aerial manoeuvres. When fifty feet up he shot…

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War in Morocco. Sultan Urged to Abdicate. Rivals Proclamation. Tangier

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 13 May 1911 · page 4

Advices have been received that the inhabitants of Old Fez have urged the Sultan to abdicate in favor of Mulai Elzin. The latter has issued…

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Aeroplanes in War. LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Monday 15 May 1911 · page 3

A great exhibition of the use of aeroplanes for military purposes was given at Hendon, near London, yesterday…

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Cabinet Resignation. U.S.A. War Secretary Withdraws. Washington

Daily Advertiser · Monday 15 May 1911 · page 3

The U.S.A. War Secretary, Mr. Dickenson, has resigned from his office in Mr. Taft's Cabinet, on the grounds of pressing private affairs…

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War in Morocco. French Forces Advancing on Fez. People Killed and Shops Pillaged. Paris

Daily Advertiser · Monday 15 May 1911 · page 3

During the rebels' recent attack on Fez groups of ruffians looted the shops and several persons were killed. Colonel Gobrand, with two…

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War Conspiracy. Forty Two Indians on Trial. Calcutta

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 17 May 1911 · page 2

Forty two natives have been accused at Howrah with conspiring to make war against the King. A special High Court tribunal acquitted 33 and…

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The Blue Dragoons. All Rights Reserved. an Indian Soldier Story. Part 9. Chapter Xiv. Playing with Fire

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 17 May 1911 · page 7

For a moment Jackson seemed ready to disobey orders, and balf turned to flee, but a glance right and left showed him his officers standing…

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War Against Combines. Washington

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 18 May 1911 · page 2

An investigation has been ordered regarding the United States' Steel Corporation…

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The Peace Treaty. Presbyterian Conference Rejoices. the End of War. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 18 May 1911 · page 2

The Presbyterian Assembly carried a resolution rejoicing in President Taft's suggestion that an arbitration treaty should be arranged between…

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A Woman's Revenge. Kills Husband's Murderer. Mexican War Incident. Mexico City

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 18 May 1911 · page 3

A thrilling incident in the war is reported from Northern Mexico. A widow, named Talamantes, whose husband and two sons had fought on…

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War Item

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 19 May 1911 · page 4

A front seat--The seat of war. An English general is, so to say, giving the Boers "some lessons in French," It appears that the Boers are paying the…

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A War Correspondent's Adventure

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 19 May 1911 · page 4

In his book, "War Correspondence as Fine Art," the late Mr. Archibald Forbes tells the following story of his adventures Paris when the Germans took possession…

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The Aims of Japan. War with U.S.A. Ridiculed. Vice-admiral's View. No Designs on New Caledonia. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 19 May 1911 · page 2

Vice-Admiral Shimamura, commanding the Japanese Squadron going to the Coronation review, interviewed at Colombo, characterised the…

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