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The wars & local soldiers, 1913

2,062 stories in Sydney's papers · page 25 of 104

The War in the Balkans. Fall of Janina

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 12 March 1913 · page 54

Latest cables announce that the Greeks have captured Janina. For two days previous the Greek forces had maintained a terrific bombardment against Bizam no fewer than 30,000…

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War Outlook Ominous. Troops Massing in the West. London, Tuesday, 8.35 p.m

The Sun · Wednesday 12 March 1913 · page 8

The Allies will not climb down from their position. It is understood that they refuse to accept mediation unless Adrianople and Scutari are surrendered, and an indemnity…

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Will There Be Conflict? Heavy Covering of War Risks. the Fall of Consols. London, Tuesday, 11.10 p.m

The Sun · Wednesday 12 March 1913 · page 10

Insurance for an unusually large amount against risk of war among the Great European Powers has been effected in London…

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Teeth and Feet. Soldiers' Weak Points. a Dental Staff Suggested. Recommendations From Liverpool Camp

Evening News · Wednesday 12 March 1913 · page 13

"An army marches on its stomach" has been an argument that has been advanced in favor of good food for soldiers for very many years. But one might resonably ask what does it do…

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Britain Warned. Lord Roberts Speaks Again. Soldiers That Are a Danger. London, Tuesday, 11.50 p.m

The Sun · Wednesday 12 March 1913 · page 10

Speaking before representatives of Chambers of Commerce at the Hotel Metropole in London to-day Lord Roberts said that things all round were very dark…

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Sofia War Scenes

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 13 March 1913 · page 13

Sofia, Bulgaria.—Above the regular tramp, tramp, tramp, of soldier feet rises the hoarse chorus of soldier voices, like a, su[?]n sea rowing on a shore of rock. The…

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War Office Tenders

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 13 March 1913 · page 10

LONDON, Tuesday Evening.--The War Office is inviting tenders returnable on June 11 for the supply of 630,000 twelve-ounce and 62,620 twenty-four ounce tins of beef, to be delivered…

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German War Tax. Berlin, March 12

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 March 1913 · page 8

It is estimated that the Emperor's private fortune totals £7,400,000, and he will pay the war tax on this amount. The Duke of Saxe-Altenburg's taxable…

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Fighting in the Philippines. Engagement,with Moros. American Losses: 7 Killed and 22 Wounded

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 13 March 1913 · page 13

While gallantly charging a strong Moro position, in the Philippine Islands, Captain Patrick M'Nally, of the Philippine Scouts, and six men (Filipinos) met death on January 23, and…

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The Balkan War. Hamidich Busy. London, Thursday, 12.45 a.m

The Sun · Thursday 13 March 1913 · page 7

The Turkish battleship Hamidleh is bombarding the Servians at Durazzo…

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How Revolutions are Led by Soldiers of Fortune in Mexico By One who was There

The Catholic Press · Thursday 13 March 1913 · page 19

Rich, colossally rich, not mercly in political wealth, but in actual production, it is remarkable that during the last 100 years the history of no much of Mexico, Central and…

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Armed Mad Soldier. Kills Four Comrades

Evening News · Thursday 13 March 1913 · page 4

According to the "Militarische Rundschau," a corporal of the Austrian [?] infantry Regiment, apparently in a fit of insandty, one recent afternoon, shot dead three of his comrades,…

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Soldiers' Graves. Their Upkeep in South Africa

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 13 March 1913 · page 13

The Premier recently received, through Lord Chelmsford, a communication from the Governor-General of South Africa, intimating that the Guild of Lcval Women of South Africa,…

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Welcome Home

Evening News · Friday 14 March 1913 · page 7

A welcome home was given by the Sydney staff of Harringtons Limited to Mr. and Mrs. John Harrington on their return from an [?] tour of England and the [?]…

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The Balkan War. Negotiations for Peace: More Turkish Disasters: Adrianople Bombarded

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 14 March 1913 · page 4

Negotiations among the Allies have pot yet reached any decision regarding the peace proposals of the Powers. They fear that the Turkish…

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Balkan War. Mediation by the Powers. Allies' Reply Postponed. Belgrade, March 12

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 March 1913 · page 9

The Balkan Allies have accepted the mediation of the Powers on condition that Turkey surrenders Adrianople, Skutari, and the Aegean Islands which have been occupied by the…

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Behind a Screen. War Correspondents Beaten Anglo-german Relations. London, February 7

The Sun · Friday 14 March 1913 · page 6

The war correspondents are working harder than they have ever done before in their lives, and they are doing nothing. The belligerents in the Balkans have got inside a…

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Turks Fight On. Gunboat Does Damage. Aeroplane in War. Destiny of Skutari. Belgrade, Thursday Evening

Evening News · Friday 14 March 1913 · page 10

The Turkish cruiser Hamidieh came across two Servian transports off San Glovanni. The cruiser opened fire upon the transports…

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Current Literature. the Balkan War

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 March 1913 · page 4

So much has been heard about the restrictions imposed upon war correspondents during the present Balkan war that one is inclined to read their campaign impressions…

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The War Devil Scathing American Comment

The Newsletter: an Australian Paper for Australian People · Saturday 15 March 1913 · page 3

In Germany Austria, France, and Russia they [?] that presides [?]…

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