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The wars & local soldiers, 1912

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South African Soldiers

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 12 March 1912 · page 2

Following the example set in Victoria and South Australia, a South African Soldiers' Association is being formed in New South Wales…

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South African Soldiers' Association

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 5

Ten years have almost passed since the last regiments of this State, which served in the South African war, returned, suntanned and weather-beaten…

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South African Soldiers’ Association

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 4

Ten years have almost passed since the last regiments of this State which served in the South African War, returned sun-tanned an weather-beaten…

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South African Soldiers’ Association

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 2

Ten years have almost passed since the last regiments of this State which served in the South African War, returned sun-tanned and weather-beaten…

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War Horses

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 4

The nations of the Continent are convinced that horses will be as important in time of war as they ever were, and this is shown by the anxiety…

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King Victor Emmanuel Assassination Attempted. Escort Officer Wounded. Rome

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 7

When King Victor Emmanuel and the Queen were leaving the Royal Palace to attend a memorial service at the Pantheon an attempt on his life was made…

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Dominion Labor Trouble a Challenge and Threat. War Declared

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 19 March 1912 · page 3

Mr. Webb, president of the Federation of Labor, informed a meeting of Huntly coal miners that the employers had thrown down the gauntlet in…

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Canteen Burglars. Robbers Shot by Soldiers. Berlin

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 19 March 1912 · page 2

There was an exciting incident at Mulheim, Prussia, last night. Two soldiers surprised three, burglars in the regimental canteen, whence…

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Motor Omnibuses in War

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 20 March 1912 · page 3

The German military manoeuvres this year as usual, possessed many interesting features aflecting modern warfare. Motor omnibuses played a…

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Story of the Male and Female. Too Many Males Means War

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 20 March 1912 · page 3

"We may possibly look upon our selves at the present moment as being at the zenith of a female oscillation." Such words in their proper…

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The French Foreign Legion Composed Op Soldiers of Fortune From All Over the World

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 20 March 1912 · page 3

1 Perhaps none of the world s modern troops have more of a glamour, romance, and reputation for tierce fighting than France Foreign Legion…

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A War Scare. Why Germans Are Leaving Canada. Montreal

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 23 March 1912 · page 4

Germans throughout Canada are reported to be leaving for home to re-join the colors, under the belief that war between Germany and…

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Dogs in War

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 26 March 1912 · page 3

Major E. M. Richardson, in "Pearson's Weekly," tells how dogs may be usefully employed in time of war. He writes:—"The way a dog scout…

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The Death-toll of War. Curious Comparisons

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 29 March 1912 · page 4

It is to the credit of humanity that the statistics of wounds and death in battles such as the last fought by Japan should read so grievously, but there is comfort in…

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A Soldier Drowned. SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Friday 29 March 1912 · page 2

A soldier named Witten, was drowned in George's River, just opposite the camp lines, while swimming. It is believed he was seized…

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War Against War

The Worker · Thursday 4 April 1912 · page 23

Italian Socialists are strong in Opposition to the Tripoli raid. The Executive of the party unanimously carried a resoluion calling on members in all parts of…

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Severe Fighting. War on the Annaks. British Soldiers Killed. Cairo

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 4 April 1912 · page 2

The expedition ted by Major Leveson against Anuaks for raiding the Nuer tribe, had a severe light with the enemy in a thick scrub. The…

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Tripolitan War. Blockade of Arabian Coast. British Ship Seized. London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 4 April 1912 · page 2

The Italians have commenced a blockade of Lohcia and Kamaran, on the West coast of Arabia, and cut the cable between the latter island…

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Sensational Encounter Barman Defends Himself with Gun. Man Wounded. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 9 April 1912 · page 2

A barman named Lennox is alleged to have been attacked by three men in an hotel at Surry Hills this morning. In self defence he discharged a firearm…

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How Vittoria Was Won. a Page of the Peninsular War

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 10 April 1912 · page 7

The British had to fight for the bridges over the River Zambesi at the battle of Vittoria, on the 21st of June, 1813 ; but the possession of…

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