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The wars & local soldiers, 1910

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Salvation Army. Annual Congress. Swearing-in of Soldiers

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 27 June 1910 · page 9

There was a big muster of "troops" at the Palace Theatre yesterday, on the occasion of the annual congress of the Salvation Army officers of this State…

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Man Found Unconscious. Wounded and Robbed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 28 June 1910 · page 8

Arthur Asher, a painter, was found about 8 o'clock last night, near the railway line between Kogarah and Carlton stations. He was unconscious, and his head bore marks as…

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Revolver Shots at Redfern. Two Men Wounded

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 28 June 1910 · page 8

About 5.30 last night an altercation occurred in Regent-street, Redfern, between three young men. It ended with Leslie Naughton, a painter, 28 years old, being shot in the neck,…

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A Call to War!

Construction : Weekly Supplement to Building · Tuesday 28 June 1910 · page 3

The Government during the last few weeks has been receiving a good many brickbats because private enterprise has not been getting its proper recognition in the great constructional work of the State. It has…

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Riot in Paris. Police Charge a Funeral. Many Wounded. London, June 27

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 28 June 1910 · page 7

A serious riot between trade unionists, attended with loss of life, has occurred in Paris. Ten thousand trade unionists attended the funeral of a cabinetmaker who…

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The Turkish Boycott. Within the Limits of War. Protests to the Porte. Warning of Serious Consequences

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 28 June 1910 · page 7

LONDON, Monday.--The Turkish boycott is assuming disquieting proportions. It now includes the Bank of Athens and Turkish shops employing Greek assistants…

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Jemalong's Bridges. Enlisting the Minister's Sympathy

Evening News · Tuesday 28 June 1910 · page 3

The president of the Jemalong Shire Council, Mr. R. E. Rawlings, introduced by Mr. A. Kelly. M.L.A., waited upon the Minister for Works this morning and brought under his notice the…

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The National Safety. Proposed Loan of £100,000,000. Memorial to Prime Minister. From Distinguished Soldiers and Sailors

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 28 June 1910 · page 7

LONDON, Monthly.--The Imperial Maritime League has forwarded to Mr. Asquith, Prime Minister, a memorial signed by 150 distinguished soldiers and sailors…

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CHAPTER X.—(Continued). a Council of War

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 29 June 1910 · page 1

"Ay, silent's the word." Cammock growled. "There could be no better place than one of the towers," The McMurrough…

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Found Dead in the Street. Scottish Soldier's Fatal Fall

Evening News · Wednesday 29 June 1910 · page 5

William M'Donald, 38, a laborer, lately residing at 102 Mills-street, Pyrmont, was found dead in Mills-street, near his home, early this morning. A laborer discovered the body lying…

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If War Came. Australia's New Army

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 30 June 1910 · page 10

If a Japanese armada swooped down on Australia, it would not come in at the back door, as many have supposed. It would come straight to Sydney, the headquarters of…

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South Africa's Outlook. Union Senator in Sydney. Lessons of the War

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 30 June 1910 · page 9

"We want men of the right stamp—men who have brains, some capital, and are not afraid of work. If men of that sort care to come out to South Africa they will be accorded a hearty…

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A Soldier's Will. Probate Granted to the Executor

Evening News · Thursday 30 June 1910 · page 6

His Honor Mr. Justice Street delivered his reserved decision in the Probate Court this morning, in the matter of the application on behalf or Walter Valentine Windeyer…

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Probate Court. (Before Mr. Justice Street.) a Soldier's Will. Re J. A. M. W. Thompson

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 July 1910 · page 4

Mr. Maughan, instructed by Mr. R. W. Thompson, of West Maitland (by his agent, Mr. J. C. Webster), appeared for Walter Valentine Windeyer Thompson, executor of…

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The Naval War of 1812-15. Roosevelts Reflections

The Sun · Saturday 2 July 1910 · page 14

It was a happy thought-- whether of the author or the publishers-- and most opportune, in view of coming events, to re issue in handy form Mr. Theodore…

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Poison and War. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 July 1910 · page 10

Sir,—The suggestion contained in an interview in yesterday's "Herald" that in order to stop an invasion form the north, "all the avaliable water supplies on the route would be…

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A Soldier's Will What Constitutes Actual Military Service

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 July 1910 · page 15

A decision of some interest was delivered by Mr. Justice Street in the Probate Court on Thursday. Application had been made by the executor of the will of John A. M. W…

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War History Costs £ 33,991

Sunday Times · Sunday 3 July 1910 · page 17

The net cost of the "History of the South African War" up to March 31, 1909, was £33,991. Little further expenditure will be required…

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Our Defences. Items of Interest for Sailor's and Soldiers. "Every soldier carries in his knapsack the baton of a field marshal."--Napoleon. Army and Navy Notes

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 3 July 1910 · page 15

The boilers and machinery of a Dreadnought cost over £300,000. The age limit for compulsory military service in the Commonwealth will probably be 25 years…

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The Young Soldier

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 3 July 1910 · page 15

A new corps of senior cadets in Campbelltown has been sanctioned. The corps of senior cadets in Camden, which formed part of the first battalion, has been disbanded…

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