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The wars & local soldiers, 1897

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The War in Europe Greece and Turkey. 10,000 Greek Troops Missing. Excitement in Athens. Gunshops Pillaged. Fears of a Revolution. Recall of the Princes Demanded. Ministry of Defence Probable

Evening News · Thursday 29 April 1897 · page 6

LONDON, April 28, 7.15 a,m.—Ten thousand Greek troops are missing. The populace of Athens is furious at the action of the King in meddling in the…

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The War. the Situation at Athens. the Populace Furious. a Revolution Feared. Positions Abandoned by the Greeks. Amazement of the Turks. a Shameful Greek Panic. the Turks at Larissa. Pillaging Punished by Death

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 29 April 1897 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday Night.--In order to save the dynasty the King of Greece is being urged to join the army at the front. M. Metaxas, who succeeded Colonel…

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War in Europe. Greece and Turkey. the Greek Losses. Ten Thousand Troops Missing. the Populace of Athens Furious. Fears of a Revolution. Gunshops in Athens Pillaged. Greeks Urged to Join the Army. London, April 27, 6.55 p.m

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 29 April 1897 · page 5

In order to save the dynasty, the King of Greece is urging the people to join the army at the front…

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The War News

Evening News · Friday 30 April 1897 · page 4

Reviewing the military situation yesterday we said: "It is remarkable that the Turks hare, since their victory, been strengthening their military position at Larissa instead of pushing…

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How the War Progresses

The Australian Star · Friday 30 April 1897 · page 5

Charges of cowardice against the Greek troops seem to be sustained. Mad panic, frantic stampede, hurried night, overmastering terror appeared…

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The War. Greek Flight to Larissa. a Terrible Scene of Panic. Soldiers Firing in All Directions. Greek Officers Lead the Flight. War Correspondents Narrowly Escape. a Struggle for a Bridge. Fugitives Utterly Exhausted. Open Mutiny of the Troops. They Refuse to Defend the Town

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 30 April 1897 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday Night.--Particulars of the flight of be Greeks towards Larissa, which followed upon their defeat at Maluna Pass, show that during the night. the troops…

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War in Europe. Greece and Turkey. Probable Intervention of the Powers. the Panic at Larissa. an Appalling Scene. the Road Strewn with Dead and Dying. Soldiers Cursing Their Generals. Terrible Struggle on a Bridge. Five War Correspondents Nearly Killed. London, April 28, 7.40 p.m

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 April 1897 · page 5

The Powers are negotiating with a view to intervening between Greece and Turkey…

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Special Edition. the War in Europe Greece and Turkey. Anotherm Greek Retreat. Evacuation of Volo

Evening News · Friday 30 April 1897 · page 5

LONDON, April 29, 6.50 p.m.—Volo, the principal port of Thursday, has been evacuated by the Greeks. The women and children were removed…

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George Abdicates. The Powers Intervene. Riots in Athens. Latest War News. LONDON, April 28, 7.40 p.m

The Australian Star · Friday 30 April 1897 · page 6

The Great Powers are negotiating with Turkey and Greece with a view to intervention…

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The Scene of Battle. a Correspondent's Review. The Greeks Have Many Soldiers. Best Points of Advantage Gained by the Turks-- The Turkish Blockhouses Stronger Than Those of the Greek-- Differences Between the Men of the Opposing Armies

The Australian Star · Friday 30 April 1897 · page 5

All the leading London papers, and many of the American journals, too, have special correspondents on the scene of action, and interesting and…

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The Greek Panic. Scene of Horror. Graphic Accounts. A Disgraceful Flight. Prospects of Peace - Officers Vainly Seek to Stem tho Tide of Panic Stricken Soldiers --Attitude of The Powers. LONDON, April 28, 7.40 p.m

The Australian Star · Friday 30 April 1897 · page 5

Edhem Pasha, the Turkish commander, has sent a force of troops to Vclestino, about 30 miles southeast of Larissa. They intend to occupy the…

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The War in Europe Greece and Turkey. the Panic at Larissa. Further Details. Appalling Scenes. Road Strewn with Dead and Dying. Terrible Struggle on a Bridge. Correspondents in Danger

Evening News · Friday 30 April 1897 · page 6

LONDON, April 29, 7.15 p.m.—Graphic accounts of the terrible panic at Larissa have been received from the correspondents of the London newspapers…

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War Notes

The Australian Workman · Saturday 1 May 1897 · page 3

The Greeks ate not doing well on land. Even where confronted with inferior numbers they have been put to rout. They attribute it to the incapacity of…

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The War News

Evening News · Saturday 1 May 1897 · page 4

Reviewing the war news yesterday, we said "The leisurely Edhem is quietly closing in on them (the Greeks at Pharsala). He has Bent a force to occupy Trikkala, to…

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How the War Progresses

The Australian Star · Saturday 1 May 1897 · page 5

Phersala is being attacked, and as the Greeks are now massed in that strongly fortified town, protected as it is by adjoining precipitous hills, it is not likely…

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The War in Europe

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 1 May 1897 · page 915

Turks and Greeks, hereditary foemen, are once again at war. It had been foreseen for weeks past that unless the restless spirit of the Greek people could be…

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Occasional Notes. Off to the War

The Catholic Press · Saturday 1 May 1897 · page 7

"Sons of the Greeks arise !" The "Herald" tells its readers that sons of the Greeks to the number of ten, have arisen in Sydney, are leaving by the mail steamer…

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The Turko-greek War. Turkish Military Preparations

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 1 May 1897 · page 5

A telegram from Salonika dated 22nd March says:—" Cannon ammumtion and large numbers of horses continue to be despatched to the Greek frontier. Up to to-day 124 trains from Rodosto and…

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The Greco-Turkish War. Furious Fighting. a Great Victory. a Compromising Outlook

Evening News · Saturday 1 May 1897 · page 3
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The all-important question now engaging the minds of serious thinking people is, "What will be the outcome of the war?" Truly a difficult problem to solve. The outlook is far from reassuring…

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