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The wars & local soldiers, 1897

1,140 stories in Sydney's papers · page 19 of 57

Cable Messages. South Africa. the Defence of the Gape. British Squadron in Delagoa, Bay. Probability of War

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 1 May 1897 · page 14

LONDON, April 21.—Mr. Cecil Rhodes has returned to Capetown from London, The African League tendered him a hearty welcome. In replying, Mr. Rhodes said he…

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News by Cable. The War in Europe. Greece and Turkey. The Situation in Athens. M. Delyannis Dismissed. Coalition Ministry Formed

Evening News · Saturday 1 May 1897 · page 6

LONDON, April 30, 7.10 a.m.—M. Delyannis, the Greek Premier, who was requested to resign and to form a new Cabinet, having refused to resign, has been dismissed…

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The War in Europe. the Turks Reinforced. Greek Natal Bombardments. Larissa Occupied by the Turks. a Second Line of Defence

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 1 May 1897 · page 11

On April 21 the Greeks fortified Kritiri, the last summit near the Mallina Pass, and to the left of the main body of the Turkish forces. A deep ravine separated the two…

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The Campaign in Crete. a Correspondent's Account. The Horrors of War. Veritable Scourges of God-- Sickening Scenes-- A Fair Island Laid Waste

The Australian Star · Saturday 1 May 1897 · page 7

The correspondent of the London "Daily Telegraph," writing from Canea on March 8, says:-- Sunday was sanctified in Canea by a battle-- I should,…

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London in Springtime. a Noteworthy Phenomenon--the Betting Decision--motor Cars--royalties and the War--the Jubilee Boom--woman Suffrage--crime in Railway Trains

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 1 May 1897 · page 3

LONDON, March 19.--To-day March shows signs of an intention to go out like the proverbial lamb. The west wind is blowing softly, the sky is blue--pale and watery, but still blue--and the…

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The War. the Greek Ministry. Dismissal of M. Delyannis. a Coalition Government Formed. Reorganisation of the Army. Honorable Peace with Turkey. Turkish Attack on Phersala

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 1 May 1897 · page 9

LONDON, Thursday Night.--All angry feeling prevails in Athens owing to there having been two abortive meetings of the Chamber of Deputies in consequence of the…

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War in Europe. Continued Fierce Fighting. Terrible Carnage. Battle at Gritzovali. Great Battle at Damasi. The Greeks Retreat. LONDON, April 20, 11.40 a.m

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 1 May 1897 · page 918

A battle has taken place between the Greeks and the Turks at Gritzovali. The Greeks at first repulsed the Turks, but they afterwards retreated to Mati…

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War in Europe. Greece and Turkey. the Probabilities of Peace. Landing Marines at Piræus. British Minister Ready to Act. London, April 29, 6.35 p.m

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 1 May 1897 · page 9

Mr. E. H. Egerton, C.B., the British Minister at Athens, is prepared to order the landing of marines at Piræus from the British warships should they be needed…

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The European Difficulty. Would Australia Be Compelled to Offer Assistance If England Went to War? What Kind of a Force Could We Put in the Field

The Australian Workman · Saturday 1 May 1897 · page 4

Australia, if war was declared between England and any other European country, would in all probability have to help England, as the next great European war will…

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The Greco-turkish War

Sunday Times · Sunday 2 May 1897 · page 9

MAP SHOWING THE SEAT OF WAR AND THE SURROUNDING COUNTRY…

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The European War a Big Battle Hourly Expected.30,000 Turkish Troops on the March. LONDON, May 1

Sunday Times · Sunday 2 May 1897 · page 5

THE Duke of Sparta, who is in charge of the Greek troops at Phersala, is hourly expecting an attack by Turks. He has had his troops increased, and there are…

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Found for Wounded Greeks

Evening News · Monday 3 May 1897 · page 6

LONDON, May 1.—The "Daily Chronicle" fund in aid of the wounded Greeks amounts to £6000…

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Greek Wounded. the "Daily Chronicle" Fund

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 3 May 1897 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday.--The [?] started by the "Daily Chronicle" in aid of the Greek wounded soldiers amounts to £6000…

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Fund for Wounded Greeks. London, May 1

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 3 May 1897 · page 7

The Daily Chronicle fund in aid of the wounded Greeks amounts to £6000…

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The War News

Evening News · Monday 3 May 1897 · page 4

According to, to-day's war news, the delay of the Turks in attacking the main Greek position at Pharsala, where the Duke of Sparta was lately reported to have 25,000 men, is explained…

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The War in Europe

Evening News · Monday 3 May 1897 · page 6

dismissed by the King because he refused to resign and reform the Ministry, has promised to support M. Ralli, the Premier of the new Coalition Government, so long as…

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Help for the Wounded. a Meeting of Citizens to Be Held

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 3 May 1897 · page 7

A preliminary meeting of gentlemen interested in the struggle in Greece is to be held this afternoon, in the Town Hall, with the view of making arrangements for a larger meeting of sympathisers at a…

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Greeks Leaving for the War

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 3 May 1897 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Sunday.--The party of Greeks who left yesterday by the steamer Gera for the purpose of taking part in the defence of their native land acknowledged that they were much…

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News by Cable. South Africa. War Preparations at Pretoria. Erection of Forts

Evening News · Monday 3 May 1897 · page 6

LONDON, May 1.—Extensile fortifications are being erected at Pretoria. The work is being continued day and night…

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The War in Europe Greece and Turkey. Greece Desires an Armistice. the Premier Hesitating

Evening News · Monday 3 May 1897 · page 6

LONDON, May 2, 6 p.m.—M. Ralli, the new Greek Premier, is anxious to obtain an armistice for a fortnight, though he hesitates to propose it…

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