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The wars & local soldiers, 1914

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M.H.R.'s Wife. Asks for Sinews of War. to Enable Her to Defend Suit. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 18 March 1914 · page 2

An application was made in the Divorce Court to-day on behalf of Eva Alice Catts, wife of James Howard Catts, member of the…

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Eric Dacres: (Copyright.) A Romantic Story of Adventure during the Matabele War. PART 14. Chapter Xxxiii. a Midnight Visitor

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 18 March 1914 · page 6

Darkness fell, and the night wore on. In the little camp at the kopje, close to the drift of the river, there was plenty of gloom, sorrow,…

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Soldiers Break in Shoes by Water Treatment

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 18 March 1914 · page 6

A simple, although effective, way of "breaking in" shoes is Hint employed in the United Suites army. After the shoes have been fitted to…

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Imperial Parliament. Mr. Snowden's Denunciation. Says There Is a War Ring. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 20 March 1914 · page 2

In the debate on the naval estimates, Mr. Snowden attacked the international ring of armament firms, which he said, are run largely by…

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"The Burden of Nations." Preparations for War

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 March 1914 · page 2

"The Waste of War was the subject of an address delivered in Sydney by Dr. Starr Jordan, president of the Leland-Stanford University,…

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Home Rule Is It War? Irish Garrisons Arming. London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 23 March 1914 · page 2

Important military manoeuvres are taking place throughout Ulster. Extraordinary precautions are being adopted in Armagh, additional guards…

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Balkan Horrors. What Soldier's From Sydney Saw. Frightful Mutilations

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 24 March 1914 · page 3

Mr. George Karanges, of Oxford-street, had a gruesome tale to unfold to a "Sunday Times" man, who interviewed him shortly after his…

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Final Movements of Troops. Soldiers Will Do Their Duty to King. Nationalist Support at Liverpool

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 24 March 1914 · page 2

The alleged mutiny of the Dorsetshire regiment is officially denied. General Friend, the commander, declares that he is certain that every…

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Soldiers Parading Barefooted

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 24 March 1914 · page 2

The men paraded this afternoon without socks. The Commandant will decide to-night whether or not the camp will…

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Eric Dacres: a Romantic Story of Adventure during the Metabele War. (Copyright.) PART 15

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 25 March 1914 · page 2

"Of course you don't, but I do," Shurlock answered, a little sharply. "The thing must be done and over like a flash, for remember there…

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Mechanical Soldiers

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 25 March 1914 · page 7

A Danish engineer has invented an automatic soldier, which he claims will to away with most of the dangers of war for the army…

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Rumored Resignation of Minister for War

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 26 March 1914 · page 2

It is persistently rumored in the lobbies of the House of Commons that Colonel Seely, the Minister for War. has resigned, but it is rather…

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Mexican War, Federal Forces Routed. El Paso (Tex.)

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 26 March 1914 · page 2

General Villa, with 10,000 troops, fought a bloody battle with the Government forces yesterday. Heavy losses were recorded on both sides…

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Sir E. Carson's Denial. "A Foul Falsehood." What the Soldiers May Do

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 26 March 1914 · page 2

Sir Edward Carson repudiates the charge of having attempted to influence the Army, and says it is a foul falschood…

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Mexican War. Huerta's Forces Rally. El Paso (Tex)

Daily Advertiser · Friday 27 March 1914 · page 2

It is reported that General Villa has captured Torreon, but that Huerta's forces rallied and expelled the rebels…

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Hone Rule War Minister Resigns. Government Declines to Accept. Official Statement of Events. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 27 March 1914 · page 2

Colonel Seely, Secretary for War, has resigned his portiolio. In a While paper issued yesterday, it was stated that Colonel Seely had…

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War Office Sensation. French and Ewart Resign

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 28 March 1914 · page 4

A has sensation been caused by the announcement that 12 divisional commanders, have been ordered to confer with Field Marshal French and…

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Mexican War. Reported Rebel Rout. El Paso

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 28 March 1914 · page 4

It is now stated that the Federal troops in Mexico routed the rebels at Torreon, and that the latter post 2000 killed and wounded…

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Fresh Resignation Reported Sir John French and the War Minister

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 28 March 1914 · page 4

The "Daily Mail" declares that desperate, efforts were made by the Ministers to prevail upon Sir John French, to withdraw his resignation,…

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Shooting at Campsie. Young Woman Wounded. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 30 March 1914 · page 2

A shooting affray occurred in a house at Campsie last night, when a married woman, Hilda Cave, who is only 19 years of age, received a bullet…

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