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The wars & local soldiers, 1912

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The War. Declaration by Turkey. Greece Also Joins. Heavy Figming. LONDON

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 22 October 1912 · page 2

THE efforts of the Powers to prevent the war extending in the Balkans have, as was expected, proved fruitless…

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War in the Balkan. Turkey's Great Army. Attitude of the Powers. the Porte Alarmed. Relying on Britain. Constantinople

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 22 October 1912 · page 2

In the Maritza and Tunda Valleys it is estimated there are a total of 250,000 men and 700 guns. The Turkish authorities expect 10 have…

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The War London

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 23 October 1912 · page 5

It is believed that the Turkish army at Uskub will endeavor to force its way to Sofia, while one army holds Macedonia, and…

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Racial War Feared. Demonstration Against Johnson. Chicago

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 23 October 1912 · page 2

Great uneasiness is felt by the authorities at Chicago, as to the possible outcome of the Jack Johnson scandal. The noisy demonstration…

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[?] War Horses. Favorite Chargers Op Noted Generals. Kuropatkin's English Favourite

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 23 October 1912 · page 2

During the progress of the great war between Russia and japan mention was frequently made of the favourite charger of Kuropatkin, the…

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War in the Balkans. Severe Fighting. Town in Flames. Wholesale Carnage Women and Children Killed. Great Loss of Life. Servian Advance. Turkish Trenches Taken. London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 23 October 1912 · page 4

The Servian headquarters have been advanced from Vranja to Zibefsche eight mites further south-west. The Servian forces captured the…

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The "Class War."

The Worker · Thursday 24 October 1912 · page 19

If those who deny the class war would cast a discerning eye on America just now, I rather fancy they'd perceive some reason to take back the denial…

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The War

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 25 October 1912 · page 8

Hostilities have broken oat in earnest in the Balkans, and fierce fighting has taken place. Both opposing forces have in turn…

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War Again Declared

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 25 October 1912 · page 2

It is stated that General McCaig had an interview with General Sir Harry Hindjus, commander of the German Array, with a view of…

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The War, Pierce Fghting. LONDON

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 25 October 1912 · page 4

Accounts of the fight at Kirk Killese received at Vienna, state that the Bulgarians tried to storm the Turks' position, but the…

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Special Cable News. the War. Terrible Slaughter

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 25 October 1912 · page 2

Desperate fighting continues between the Servians and Turks at Kumanroo, and both sides claim victories. the fighting which resulted…

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Reported Action by Germany. Preparations for War. "Slump" on the St. Petersburg Bourse. St. Petersburg

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 October 1912 · page 6

There was a heavy slump on the St. Petersburg Bourse yesterday owing to reports to the effect that preparations for war are being made by…

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Spoils of War. Belgrade

Daily Advertiser · Monday 28 October 1912 · page 2

The latest news from the front states the Servians have occupied Uskub. The Servian spoil at Kumanovo consisted of 55 held guns, six…

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Special Cable News. the War

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 29 October 1912 · page 2

The Servians have captured Mitzovitsa, and 16 guns were taken by the victors. During the campaign, the allies…

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Latest War News. Corpses Piled in Heaps. Women and Girls Outraged. LONDON

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 29 October 1912 · page 2

The Turks attempted to retake Novibagar, but the attacking party was practically annihilated. The village of Kochana was…

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The Allies Advance. Turks Fleeing Before the Greeks Heavy Bulgarian Losses. Pillage, Massacre, and Incendiarism European Attitude. "Will Stop the War" Sofia

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 29 October 1912 · page 2

Bulgarians' spoils after the taking of Kirk Kilisse included seven batteries of quick firers with ammunition waggon, 18 field guns, 12…

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The Balkans War

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 30 October 1912 · page 4

War correspondents estimate the killed and wounded at Kirk Kilisse at : Bulgarians, 20,000 ; Turks, 12,000…

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The War in Turkey

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 30 October 1912 · page 4

The war which the Ottoman Empire has involved itself in with Greece, Bulgaria, Servia, and Montenegro is telling severely in a…

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Three Millions a Year Profit. How an Old Soldier Founded the Firm of J. & P. Coats

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 30 October 1912 · page 3

One of the most amazing industrial romances of modern times is recalled by the recent death of Mr. Archibald Coats, who for the last…

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Fearful Outrages. Wounded Servians Horribly Mutilated. Revolting Stories. Belgrade

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 31 October 1912 · page 2

It is reported that after the first Bulgarian reverse in the vineyards lying outside Kirk Kilisse, the Bashi Bazouks mutilated the wounded. In…

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