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The wars & local soldiers, 1897

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Second Edition. the War in Europe. the Greeks Defeat at Phersala. the Turks Advancing on Domoko

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 May 1897 · page 9

LONDON, Friday, 12.10 p.m.—Further details with regard to the lighting between the Turks and the Greeks state that the Greek centre has been cut. and it is doubtful if…

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Speech by Lord Salisbury. the Obstinacy of Greece. the Unity of the Powers. a General European War Prevented

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 May 1897 · page 9

LONDON, Friday.—The Marquis of Salisbury yesterday delivered an important speech at a meeting of the Primrose League…

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War in Europe. Greece and Turkey. The Greek Losses. The Populace of Anthens Furious. Fears of a Revolution. Ten Thousand Greeks Missing. LONDON, April 27

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 8 May 1897 · page 975

In order to save the dynasty, the King of Greece is urging the people to join the army at the front. Larissa is quiet, and the shops are…

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

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 8 May 1897 · page 7

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

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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

Nepean Times · Saturday 8 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 undoubtedly be the greatest one…

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The War News. Movements of the Troops. Turbulent Feeling in Athens. Hostility to the Royal Family. The Kaiser and the Sultan. (See portraits and illustrations on pages 25, 30, and 31.)

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 8 May 1897 · page 13

According to recent 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. Further Greek Defeats. Driven From Phersala. a Complete Rout. a Fifteen Hours' Battle. Despair at Athens. Velestino Deluged with Blood. Retreat of Colonel Smolensk's Force. Important Speech by Lord Salisbury

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 May 1897 · page 9

LONDON, Thursday, 1.10 p.m.—News has been received that a great battle is raging between the Greeks and the Turks at Phersala…

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Second Edition. the War in Europe. Details of the Battle of Phersala. Fearful Havoc Wrought by the Turkish Artillery. Sixty Thousand Turks Advancing on Domoko. London, May 7, 12.10 p.m

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 May 1897 · page 9

Further details of the battle of Phersala are to hand. The Greek centre was cut by the Turks. The Greeks just escaped being…

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War in Europe. Greece and Turkey. Great Battle at Phersala. the Greeks Completely Routed. Desperate Fighting at Velestino. the Battlefield Deluged in Blood. Athens in Despair. Mediation by the Powers. London, May 6, 1.10 p.m

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 May 1897 · page 9

A telegram has just reached London stating that a great battle is raging at Phersala between the Greeks and the Turks…

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The War in Europe Greece and Turkey. the Battle of Phersala. Fifteen Hours' Fighting. Havoc by Turkish Artillery. a Complete Rout. Creek Retreat to Domoko. 60,000 Turks Advancing on the Town. the Action of the Powers. Speech by Lord Salisbury

Evening News · Saturday 8 May 1897 · page 6

LONDON, May 7, 7.45 a.m.—Telegrams have been received announcing the complete rout of the Greek army at Phersala, the Greek second line of defence…

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Prospects of War

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 May 1897 · page 5

A JOHANNESBURG business man writes as follows:—"The railway is a monopoly in which the Government participates to the tune of a…

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'War with the Transvaal'

Truth · Sunday 9 May 1897 · page 8

THE extremely critical position of affairs as between Great Britain and the Transvaal is clearly indicated by an article in the London 'Spectator,' under the heading…

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War and the Cape Parliament

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 May 1897 · page 5

ONE Land declares that war cannot be embarked upon without the consent of the Cape Parliament, and urges the Parliament to say that it will never give such consent…

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The War in Europe Battle of Phersala. Flight of the Greeks. Capture of the Duke of Sparta's Baggage. London, May 7

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 May 1897 · page 5

FURTHER details of the flight of the Greeks from Phersala show that the bagpage of the Duke of Sparta and of Prince Nicholas was captured by the Turks…

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Cable News. Transvaal Troubles. Repeal of the Aliens Act. Boer War Party Disgusted. The House of Commons Enquiry. LONDON, May 7

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 May 1897 · page 5

The war party in the Transvaal are disgusted at the concession made by the Volksraad in repealing the Aliens Immigration Restriction Bill…

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The War News

Evening News · Monday 10 May 1897 · page 4

Remarking upon the war news on Saturday with reference to the effects of the fighting at Velestino and Pharsala, and the retreats therefrom, we said: "Smolenski is still facing the…

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Latest War News. Greek Commanders' Baggage. Fearless Turkish Soldiers. Greek Troops Decimated. LONDON, May 7, 8.55 p.m

The Australian Star · Monday 10 May 1897 · page 6

A few further details are to hand from the seat of war. It appears that the baggage of the Duke of Sparta and Prince Nicholas has' been intercepted…

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The Transvaal. the Alien Immigrants Law. the War Party Disgusted. London, May 7

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 May 1897 · page 5

The members of the war party in the Transvaal are disgusted at the concession made by the Volksrand in repealing the alien immigrants law…

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Remounts for the Army. the War Office and Australian Horses. Compressed Hay and Oats

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 10 May 1897 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday.--The War Office authorities state that they are unable to purchase Australian horses, for remount purposes, under five years of age. They are…

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The Transvaal. Disgust Op the War Party. the Repeal of the Alien Immigrant Law

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 10 May 1897 · page 5

LONDON, Friday Night.--The War Party in the Transvaal is disgusted at the concession made by the Volksraad in repealing the Alien Immigration Exclusion Law…

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