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The wars & local soldiers, 1913

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To Abolish War Mr. Bryan's Scheme. an International Court. New York

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 24 April 1913 · page 2

Mr. W. J. Bryan, the American Secretary for Stale, has outlined a plan to negotiate for treaties for peace between the United Stales and…

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Soldiers' Mutiny Stoppage of Leave. Camp Broken Up. Savage Attack on Officers. Auckland

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 24 April 1913 · page 2

A number of soldiers at Oringi resented their leave being stopped and openly mutinied. The stoppage of leave was general, owing to the…

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A Weird War Story

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 25 April 1913 · page 6

"A weird story is told of Spion Kop by on ex-soldier of the Scottish Rifles who was wounded and disabled on the slope. A sergeant of the regiment lay…

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War News. Rupture between Allies. LONDON

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 25 April 1913 · page 4

It is unofficially announced that Montenegro has entered Scutari. Greece and Bulgaria ate reported, to be drifting rapidly into war. The…

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Street Fracas. Revolver Discharged. Man Seriously Wounded. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 28 April 1913 · page 2

Four men entered an hotel at the corner of Yurong and Liverpool streets late last night and asked for drinks. These were refused and the…

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The Balkans War. the Fall of Scutari. Famishing Mob. Turkish Commander Threatened. a New King. London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 29 April 1913 · page 2

The Turkish force that surrendered at Scutari included 26,000 of the late Nazim Pasha's troops. 5000 Bashi Razouks, and 458 officers, including a…

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Japanese "Menace." Anti-aliens Legislation. "War Before Submission." London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 30 April 1913 · page 2

Mr. Sisson, a member of the United States House of Representatives, says that if the alternatives to the Japanese demands regarding…

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The Balkans War. Essad Pasha's Proclamation As King. Result of the Intrigue. London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 30 April 1913 · page 2

The Albanian delegates in London state that Essad Pasha's proclamation as King is the result of intrigue with Montenegro, and Servia, and…

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Promoting War

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 May 1913 · page 2

The allegation made in the German Reichstag regarding the cold-blooded, sordid means adopted by the manufacturers of arms to increase their…

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"Half-baked" Soldiers. Lesson of the Balkan War

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 2 May 1913 · page 2

"The shrapnel—it is hell." The young Turk, his eyes like saucers, his dress dishevelled, ran like a hunted hare long the permanent way, caught…

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Sensational Tragedy. Police Sergeant Shot. When Serving Summons. Crime of Eccentric Orchardist. Son Also Wounded. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 May 1913 · page 2

A shocking tragedy occurred at St. Ives, on the north shore line, this morning. Sergeant Edwin Hickey attempted to serve two commitment…

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Italy's Advice. Reported Montenegro-servian Alliance. May-day Protest Against War

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 May 1913 · page 2

Advices from Rome state that Italy is doing her utmost to persuade Austria to adopt a policy of patience. A Paris newspaper states that…

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Panama Canal. War Department's Activity. New York

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 May 1913 · page 7

The "New York American," reports that the United States War Department is hurrying on the work of the defences of the Panama Canal. The…

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Soldiers' Mascots

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 May 1913 · page 8

A correspondent of the "Hamburger Nachrichten," dealing with regimental pets, states that many Turcos who fought in the battle of Worth in the…

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The Balkans War. Kino of Albania. Important Proclamations. London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 5 May 1913 · page 2

From Corfu it is announced that Essad Pasha, who has proclaimed himself King of Albania, has established his Government at Tirana, east…

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War Council's Decision. Carried by Two Votes. Cettinye

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 6 May 1913 · page 2

It is believed that the decision of the Council of War was carried by two votes…

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The Balkans War. Balkan Allies. Yield to the Powers. London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 6 May 1913 · page 2

Tt in reported that King Nicholas presided at a Council of War, at which it was decided to yield to the Powers…

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War Time-tables

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 7 May 1913 · page 3

In these days, when we hear of mobolisation from all quarters, it in interesting to note, the continual preparedness of Germany in all…

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Mistakes in War

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 7 May 1913 · page 2

It is no mere saying, but an actual outcome of the experience of war, that thai general is most fortunate who makes the fewest mistakes, and that there are not…

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The Balkans War. King Nicholas' Resolution Regarding Scutari. London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 7 May 1913 · page 2

King Nicholas is leaving Scutari in the hands of the Powers…

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