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The wars & local soldiers, 1913

2,062 stories in Sydney's papers · page 27 of 104

The Balkan War. and the Cession of Turkish Allies Demand an Territory

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 18 March 1913 · page 4

The Towers have received the Allies' reply to thier proposal for meditation. It demands an indemnity, the cession of Adrianople, Scutarl, and the…

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In October. Will There Be War? Startling German Query. Paris, March 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 March 1913 · page 9

It is definitely stated that the preparations being made by the French Army are due to a statement in the Italian Parliament revealing that Germany secretly asked Italy…

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Our Soldiers

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 18 March 1913 · page 4

To all—exeepting perhaps, those who are opposed to Australia's defence Seheme the report of the splendid work done by the sixth Infantry…

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German War Tax

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 19 March 1913 · page 16

BERLIN, Tuesday.--It is reported that the Government proposes, to levy the now war tax, on the funds of trade unions and working men's leagues…

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The Great War Cloud

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 19 March 1913 · page 53

The situation in Europe caused by the feverish haste of Germany to increase her army strength, and the consequent similar haste in France, is causing much anxiety. A…

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The War in the Balkans

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 19 March 1913 · page 53

The Allies have replied to the Powers That they insist Upon the payment of an indemnity by Turkey; the cession of Adrianople and Skutari, and of the Aegean Islands now…

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The Army Estimates. Strengthening Air Force. War Minister's Memorandum

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 19 March 1913 · page 16

LONDON, Monday Evening.--Colonel Seely, Secretary of State for War, has issued a memorandum in which he states that the increased Estimates are due principally to the demands…

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The Sydney Morning Herald. Wednesday, March 19, 1913. Industrial War

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 March 1913 · page 18

Whatever may be the end of the present dispute between the South Coast miners and the Government, the community will not fail to read the lesson set by the…

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Russia and China. More Rumors of War. London, Tuesday, 8.35 p.m

The Sun · Wednesday 19 March 1913 · page 8

There is increased talk in St. Petersburg of war with China. Circumstantial accounts, published in the newspapers state that the Chinese…

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Assassinated! King of Greece Dead. Bulgarian Soldier's Mad Act Shot While Promenading. London, Tuesday, 9.50 p.m

The Sun · Wednesday 19 March 1913 · page 1

The King of Greece was assassinated today while taking his afternoon stroll at Salonika. The hour was about 5 o'clock, and his…

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Horrors of War. Alleged Inhuman Cruelties. Servian Atrocities

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 13

The "Reichspost" publishes the contents of a dossier, entitled "Servian Blood Guilt iu Albania," and describing the atrocities committed by Servian troops in Albania,…

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[?]Craft and War. French National Subscription. Paris, March 19

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 13

The funds raised by national subscription for the purpose of furthering aerial defence will be sufficient to purchase 170 a[?]rcraft, provide instruction for 76 pilots, and equip 65…

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The Cost of Preparations for War to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 14

Sir,--I am glad you have drawn attention to the enormous amount being spent by the nations in preparation for war. It is a staggering statement that "in this present year £600,000,000 will be thus spent, even…

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Balkan War. Turkey Turns the Tables. Fierce Fighting at Chatalja. London, Wednesday, 9.50 p.m

The Sun · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 8

Reports from Constantinople state that desperate fighting is taking place at Chatalja, the Turkish forces having adopted offensive tactics along the whole front…

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Fear No Foe. War Office Confident. Britain Has Best Aeroplanes. Territorials Below Full Strength. London. Wednesday Night

Evening News · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 10

Mr Morre[?] (Liberal), the member for [?] tabled. In the House of Commons, this afternoon an amendment, demanding that the Government shall not accept any defence…

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Overseas Club. Organiser Arrives. One Navy in War Time

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 March 1913 · page 7

Mr. Evelyn Wrench, honorary organiser of the Overseas Club and a member of the council of the Royal Colonial Institute, who is accompanied by his sister, Miss Wrench, has just…

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The Balkan War. Turkey Refuses the Allies Terms Further Mediation by the Powers

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 21 March 1913 · page 5

A Russian aviator contributed largely to the taking of Janina. He flew over the forts, and launched six bombs over Bizani, doing considerable…

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Ready for War. Aim of the Powers. British Government's Unconsciousness. London, Thursday, 10.30 p.m

The Sun · Friday 21 March 1913 · page 9

The military correspondent of the "Times" says that regarding the armaments of Europe, for sea, land, and aerial defence, it is common knowledge that the aim of all the…

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Glorious War. What the Real Thing Is. M.p.'s Terrible Tale. the Wounded in the Balkans

The Sun · Saturday 22 March 1913 · page 10

"I hesitate to state truly what I saw of the wounded in the Balkan war," writes Mr. Noel Buxton. M.P., in the "Contemporary Review." "We dislike horrors, and we dislike…

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War Bankrupts Dressmakers

Globe · Saturday 22 March 1913 · page 10

The bankruptcies of three Vienna dressmaking firms with total liabilities of £83,388 are reported to-day. The failures are attributed to commercial stagnation resulting from [?]…

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