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The wars & local soldiers, 1909

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The War of the Sexes

Sunday Times · Sunday 7 March 1909 · page 6

The story of overstocked clerks and poor pay is no new one, though it is made to appear so. But a phase of it worth discussing is that in which…

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The Aeon Wreek. Honolulu Expedition. Man-of-war Sent to the Scene

Evening News · Monday 8 March 1909 · page 5

AUCKLAND, Monday.—The syndicate which purchased the wrecked steamer Aeon, at Christmas Island, received a cable message to the effect that a schooner has left Honolulu for…

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The Chuech Militant. Archbishop Kelly on Soldiering. Value of the Man Who "Knows How."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 March 1909 · page 7

In the course of an address at the annual breakfast of the Irish Foresters yesterday Aichbishop Kelly directed attention to the military needs of Australia. He said:—…

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Soldiers and Sanitation

Evening News · Tuesday 9 March 1909 · page 4

In these days the art of war demands that the military authorities shall be skilled in hygiene, and must not only understand the facts of sanitary science, but must be able to organise…

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Bushranging in Queensland. Man Shot Dead. Another Wounded

Evening News · Wednesday 10 March 1909 · page 7

BRISBANE, Wednesday.—It is reported that some affray, savoring of bushranging, took place yesterday In the neighborhood of Chinchilla Station, on the Western railway, two hundred…

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"The War in the Air."

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 10 March 1909 · page 9

Mr. H. G. Wells has prepared us in his "The War in the Air," for tire statement by Sir Hiram Maxim that the next war will see the practical employment of airships and…

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A Startling Report. Shot Dead in Camp. Man Severely Wounded. Brisbane

The Australian Star · Wednesday 10 March 1909 · page 1

The police here have received a vague message from the police at Chinchilla, stating that two men, whilst camping, were fired upon last night, one of them, being shot dead…

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Professor Wideawake's Historical Competition. The Prize Answers. the Seven Years' War

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 10 March 1909 · page 16

The Seven Years' War (1756-1763, George II.'s reign), in which England and Prussia are fighting against Austria and France, breaks out. The fighting takes place in Europe, India, and…

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Towards Conscription. British Army Estimates. War Office Preparedness. Mr. Haldane Replies to Laborites

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 March 1909 · page 9

LONDON, Tuesday.--A discursive debate on the Army Estimates took place in the House of Commons last night, and was adjourned…

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Bishop Doyle in Lismore. Enthusiastic Welcome Home

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 11 March 1909 · page 22

There was a large gathering of members of the clergy and parishioners at che Lismore station on Tuesday, March 2nd, to Welcome back the Right Rev. Dr. J. Doyle (Bishop of…

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C. Y. M. S. Cricket Team. Enthusiastic Welcome Home

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 11 March 1909 · page 36

A hearty welcome home was tendered by the St. Vincent C.Y.M.S, to the Sydney C.Y.M.S. cricket team on their return from the Victorian tour. The function took place…

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Bishop Doyle's Return to Lismore. a Hearty Welcome Home. Presentation of Addresses

The Catholic Press · Thursday 11 March 1909 · page 6

There was a large gathering of priests ami parishioners at the Lismore Station on Tuesday morning, 2nd inst., to welcome back the Right Rev. Dr. J. Doyle, Bishop of Lismore…

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Mysterious Bush Tragedy. Two Men Fired O.n. One Killed, the Other Wounded

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 March 1909 · page 6

BRISBANE, Wednesday.--Information has been received from Chinchilla to the effect that two men who were camping in the bush last night were fired upon, one being shot dead, and…

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Persian Civil War. Great Britain Warns the Shah

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 March 1909 · page 7

LONDON, Wednesday.--Sir Edward Grey, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, has warned the Persian Government, in connection with the outbreak of civil war at…

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Alleged Fruit Seandal. Lord Mayor Urged to Wage War. a Generous Correspondent

Evening News · Thursday 11 March 1909 · page 3

The Lord Mayor of Sydney this morning received the following letter by post, with a £1 note enclosed:—"Sydney, March 10, 1909. To His Worship…

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Wanted—good Soldiers Australia's Great Need. What Coadjutor - Archbishop Kelly Told the Foresters

The Catholic Press · Thursday 11 March 1909 · page 21

"I want you all to be soldiers, not only soldiers, but good soldiers," said his Grace, the Coadjutor-Archbishop at the Irish National Foresters breakfast on Sunday. "A…

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Soldiers and Patriots. Archbishop Kelly and Australian Defence

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 11 March 1909 · page 22

At the annual Communion Breakfast of the Irish National Foresters Archbishop Kelly spoke upon the ideal soldier and patriot. He said: "I want you all to be…

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Fighting Aeroplahes Wilbur Wright and the War Office Mr. Haldane's Purchase. King Watches Flights at Pan. London, Wednesday, 3,25 p.m

The Australian Star · Thursday 11 March 1909 · page 1

Mr. Wilbur Wright has accepted an invitation from the War Office to visit England Mr. Haldane (Secretary of State for War) is…

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When Airships Make War

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 12 March 1909 · page 6

The cable news which we publish to-day, following upon that of yesterday, is significant of the growing hopes and apprehensions with which the Great Powers…

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Fight with Armed Burglar. Curate Wounded in Fierce Struggle Robber's Escape

The Star · Friday 12 March 1909 · page 23

The Rev. K. M. Flinch, curato-in-charge of St. Michael's, Stone, near Dartford (Eng.) had a terrible struggle, with an armed burglar recently…

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