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The wars & local soldiers, 1913

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Starving Soldiers. Constantinople

Daily Advertiser · Monday 24 February 1913 · page 2

Vessels pasting through the Dardanelies report that at Gallipoli the soldiers are huddled round the camp fires in bitter northerly winds and…

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The Balkens War. Indemnity Demanded From Turkey. London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 25 February 1913 · page 2

The Bulgarian Minister for Finance declares that the payment of the indemnity by Turkey is in essential factor towards the conclusion of peace…

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The Balkans War. Bulgaria's Dispute with Roumania. London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 February 1913 · page 2

Bulgarian has referred her dispute with Roumania to the six Powers for decision…

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The Balkans War. Turkey and Italy. Purchase of Islands. London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 February 1913 · page 2

It is reported that Italy is secretly negotiating with the Young Turks party for the purchase of the islands of Rhodes, Leros and Stampolia. The…

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Strike-breaking in America. the Methods Employed by Capitalists. a Clergyman's Report of the "Labor War" at Little Falls, N.y

The Worker · Thursday 27 February 1913 · page 18

"The Public," a reputable American paper, under date of November 29, 1912, prints the following report from the Rev. Robert A. Bakeman, of the methods…

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Press in War Time. Functions and Responsibilities

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 28 February 1913 · page 4

(By Sydney Brookes in the "Outlook,") A war correspondent operates merely at the front, or as near as he can get to it, and only after hostilities have…

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Cost of Italy's War. ₤30,000,000 Required

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 28 February 1913 · page 4

The Italian Minister of Finance presented yesterday to Parliament a detailed report on the [?] situation, showing that the…

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The Balkans War. Extremists Opposed to Peace. Turkish Offer Inacceptable. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 February 1913 · page 2

The Extremists' party in Constantinople is violently opposed to peace, and aims at prolonging the campaign, in order to make the international…

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Aeroplanes in War

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 1 March 1913 · page 1

It is doubtful, says Major H. R. M. Brooke-Popham, in the "Army Review, if aeroplanes have mich to fear from rifle fire at a height of…

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The Balkans War. Peace Negotiations. Russia Prepared to Assist. London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 1 March 1913 · page 4

Bulgaria and Turkey have been informed that Russia is prepared to assist in negotiating for peace, on the Basis of the surrender of Adrianople…

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The Balkan War. London

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 4 March 1913 · page 3

Peace negotiations in the Balkans are increasing. It is understood Turkey proposed to entrust her unconditionally to the Powers…

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The Balkans War. Plot to Dethrone the Sultan. Discovered by Young Turks. London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 4 March 1913 · page 2

It is reported that the Young Turks have discovered a conspiracy to dethrone the Sultan, and proclaim Prince Nehi Dedden, the new Sultan…

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Jealous Husband's Shots. Man Severely Wounded. Suicide of an Assailant. Fremantle (W.a.)

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 5 March 1913 · page 2

A shocking domestic tragedy occurred at Fremantle this afternoon. Early this morning Mrs. [?], who had been living with a colored…

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The Balkans War. Bulgarians Fire at Steamers. London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 5 March 1913 · page 2

Bulgarians fired upon British, French, and Italian steamers in the Sea of Marmora. The French vessel was slightly damaged…

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The Balkans War. Defence of Scutari. London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 6 March 1913 · page 2

Ten thousand Albanians have entered Scutari to assist in its defence. The Greek fleet bombarded Santi Quaranta. The Turks did not reply…

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War on Sharp Hatpins

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1913 · page 4

The Prefect of the department of the Rhone, the chief city of which is Lyons, has declared war on the sharp-pointed hatpin. Henceforth no woman in the…

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The Balkans War. Turkey's Request for Mediation. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1913 · page 2

The Powers yesterday informed the allies of Turkey's request for mediation. The allies replied that they must consult together. It is…

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Soldiers Frozen. Constantinople

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1913 · page 2

One hundred Turks at the Chataldja outposts were frozen, 65 fatally. Many underwent amputations…

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Sensational Shooting Case. Man and Woman Concerned Both Wounded. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 8 March 1913 · page 4

A sensational shooting affray of curred at Gillett's Hotel Market-street, to-night. Two young men and three women visited the place, and…

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The Balkans War. a Turkish Defeat. London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 8 March 1913 · page 4

The "Daily Telegraph's" Vienna correspondent states that during the storming of Bavaitza the Turks made a desperate effort to capture the…

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