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The wars & local soldiers, 1913

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A Political Strike. Cessation of Work in Belgium. Against Plural Voting. Soldiers As Strike Breakers. Brussel's

Daily Advertiser · Monday 14 April 1913 · page 2

A general strike has already begun. The motor-car factories and iron-works employees have ceased work at Antwerp. Troops have been ordered…

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Wounded by His Own Bomb

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 April 1913 · page 2

A bomb manufacturer in Lisbon, Portugal, was wounded in his house by a bomb of his own making. Subsequently his parents were arrested,…

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The War Settlement. the Treaty Provisions. Servian and Bulgarian Differences. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 15 April 1913 · page 3

It is stated in reference to M. Dane[?] speech that the treaty with Servin in precise terms provided that the Czar should be arbiter in case of differences…

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The Balkans War. the Albanian Throne. Servian Dispute with Bulgaria. London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 April 1913 · page 2

The "Nene Frei-Presse," of Vicuna, advocates the selection of Prince William, of Sweden, to fill the Albanian throne…

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Workers at War Union Threat at Broken Hill Will Seize and Run Silverton Tramways. Calling for Volunteers. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 15 April 1913 · page 2

At a mass meeting of Barrier unionists to-day, it was decided that the Government must take action within 24 hours, or the unionists will act…

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The Balkans War. Montenegro's Straits. Shortage of Food. London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 16 April 1913 · page 2

It is stated in St. Petersburg that the Powers are considering the possibility of compensating Montenegro for her disappointment in not…

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The Balkans War. Truce Agreed to Preliminary to Armistice. London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 17 April 1913 · page 2

A truce has been agreed upon by Turkey and the Balkan Allies preliminary to an armistice…

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Items of News. Famous Soldier's Heir

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 17 April 1913 · page 2

Our Sydney correspondent wired last night that Captain Cox. who is reported to have inherited the estates of his late uncle, Viscount Wolseley,…

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Prospective War Tax

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 April 1913 · page 2

The "Daily Chronicle's" Geneva correspondent states that £10,000,000 worth of German gold has reached the banks at Basel and Zurich during the…

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The Balkans War. Servian Troops. to Be Withdrawn From Scutari. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 April 1913 · page 2

The Servian commander has been instructed to immediately withdraw his troops from Scutari. M. Takoff, ex-Minister. has charged…

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"Silent Doctor." Butcher and Soldier. Big Colliery Practice

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 18 April 1913 · page 4

More details of the extraordinary career of the man calling himself Richard Henry Barber, but whose road name is said to be Harry Virtue, were…

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Allies Estranged Servia and Bulgaria. Fratricidal War Possible

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 19 April 1913 · page 4

The tension between Servia and Bulgaria is increasing. Troops are concentrating on the right and left banks of the river Varda…

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The Balkans War. Bulgaria and Servia. Fight at Kumanovo. Servians Defeated. London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 21 April 1913 · page 2

The fears that the ill-feeling between the Bulgarians and the Servians would lead to hostilities between them has been realised…

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The War Devil a Remarkable Article. London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 22 April 1913 · page 2

Mr. Israel Zangwill, in a remarkable article in the "Chronicle," entitled "The War Devil." pictures statesmen primed with culture and Christianity…

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Cost of the War. King Nicholas Speculates. Makes Over £1,000,000

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 22 April 1913 · page 2

The cost to the various nations of the Balkan war is estimated at £85,000,000. It is reported that the King of…

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Turkish Fears the Armenian Outrages. "Russia May Intervene." Starving Soldiers. London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 22 April 1913 · page 2

There are conflicting reports from Scutari. Some represent that the bombardment is proceeding, while others assert that it has been…

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The "War Devil."

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 23 April 1913 · page 2

Coming from a great writer who usually exercises the restraint of the true literary artist, Mr. Zangwill's arresting on the War Devil (a…

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What War Costs., Appalling Loss of Life and Treasure

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 23 April 1913 · page 5

These illuminating. fuels Concerning the cost of war in blood and treasure are quoted by the "Daily citizen" on the authority of the…

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The Balkans War. Powers' Mediation. Montenegro Cut Off. London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 23 April 1913 · page 2

Though the Balkan allies have accepted the Powers' mediation in settling their differences with Turkey, they wish to reserve certain matters for…

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The Eagles of War and the Vultures of Commerce

The Worker · Thursday 24 April 1913 · page 15

THE Australian £iberal Press affect quite a spasm of outraged morality over the cabled information that German Army contractors are accused of bribing…

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