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The wars & local soldiers, 1913

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War on the House Fly

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 July 1913 · page 7

The common house flies that will soon be again crawling on every window-pane are among death's most deadly agents, and they should be…

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Roumania and Bulgaria War Declared. Sofia

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 12 July 1913 · page 5

Roumania has declared war on Bulgaria, and recalled the Minister. It is stated that [?] troops have crossed the [?]…

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The Balkan War. Bulgaria's Decision. London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 July 1913 · page 4

Servian ca[?] have [?] Rado[?] The Bulgarians fled in disorder, [?] their rifles ammunition and fond stuffs. A telegram…

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Industrial War

Daily Advertiser · Monday 14 July 1913 · page 2

During the past few days South Africa has afforded the world at large a [?]erribly grim object lesson on the possibilities of industrial warfare. The…

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The Balkan War. Another Bulgarian Defeat Roumania's Intervention. London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 14 July 1913 · page 2

Fifteen thousand Bulgarians are at Zahhair, while 40,000 attempted to [?] Servia via Cadibogaz and St. Nicholas. The Bulgarians were…

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The Balkan War

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 15 July 1913 · page 2

The 'King of Bulgaria sent a telegram to the London 'Evening News' denying the stories of Bulgarian atrocities, and making counter charges…

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The Balkan War. "Virtually Over." Russia Difficult Task. London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 July 1913 · page 2

Advices from various continental capitals are to the effect that the Ba[?]kans trouble is now virtually over. The chief European interest now is in…

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Bulgarian War. Greece Will Sign Peace Treaty on Battlefield Only. LONDON

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 15 July 1913 · page 2

The King of Greece has directed that a protest be sent to the civilised powers against the attrocities of the Bulgarians, who are described…

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Cable News. War in the Balkans Virtually Over. Russia As Arbiter. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 15 July 1913 · page 3

An unconfirmed Sofia telegram states that the be[?]gerents have given Russian full power to find a way to terminate hostilities in the Balkans…

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Burden of Arm[?]ments Speech by Mr Lloyd George "Financial Interests Stopped War." London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 July 1913 · page 2

Mr. Lloyd George has declared that it was impossible for England to hope for any reduction in taxation until the mad rush for increasing [?]…

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After the War

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 16 July 1913 · page 2

We thank the Lord our William's bick From living in a tent. We're glad to sec him tanned so black; We think the time well spent…

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The Balkan War. King Ferdinand's Message. Greek Governments Threat. London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 16 July 1913 · page 2

King Ferdinand has sent a long telegram to the "Evening News," denying the stories of Bulgarian atrocities. He declared that the stories…

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The Balkan War. Bulgarian Ministry Resigns. Peace in Sight. Sofia

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 17 July 1913 · page 2

The Daneff Ministry has resigned. It is reported that Russia does not desire to play a lone band in the settlement of the Balkans dispute. She…

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Bulgarian War. London

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 18 July 1913 · page 4

Greece and Servia require Bulgaria to pay all costs of the new war and abandon all claim to the territory uow occupied by them…

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The Balkan War. Fugitives' Plight. "Picture of Hell." London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 July 1913 · page 2

An American, who escaped from Seres with several thousands other persons, has described the flight as a picture of hell. Many women suffered…

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The Balkan War. Sofia Isolated. Bucharest

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 19 July 1913 · page 4

The Roum[?]nians are now masters of the entire right bank of the Do[?]ube. Sofia is almost isolated. The Roum[?]nians have cut the railway the to…

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The Balkan War. Allies Concentrating on Sofia. London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 21 July 1913 · page 2

King Charles of Roumania has not yet replied to King Ferdinands's letter suggesting peace. Preparations for the defence of Sofia, which it is…

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The Balkan War. Soldiers Attack Monastery. Bulgarian Atrocities Confirmed. London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 22 July 1913 · page 2

The monks at Mount Athes, insisting on the recognition of the divinity of the name of Jesus, bared their breasts to some soldiers who…

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War in the Balkans. King Ferdinand of Balgaria and Queen Elenora flee lo Austria. LONDON

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 22 July 1913 · page 3

Once more the Balkans are ablaze, and the Servian, Roumanian and Greek armies are now marching on Sofia…

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The Balkan War. Speech by Mr. Asquith. London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 23 July 1913 · page 2

Speaking at the banquet held in connection with the celebration of the Centenary of Birmingham, Mr. Asquith said that the spectacle,…

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