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The wars & local soldiers, 1913

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The Balkan War. Another Conference of Amb Assadors: Strained Austromonteneorin Relations Investiture. of Skutari

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 25 March 1913 · page 4

The international situation in the Near East has again become grave owing to the straining of Austro-Montenegrin relations…

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The Army Canteen. American Soldiers' Plea

Evening News · Tuesday 25 March 1913 · page 2

A strong appeal for the restoration of army canteens at American military posts id being made by Mr. Stimson [?] secretary for war, Surgeon-General Toney. Major-General…

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Veteran Soldier Dead

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 25 March 1913 · page 8

LONDON, Sunday Evening.--Major-General Sir Frederick Carrington is dead. Sir Frederick was Lieut-General on the staff in South Africa during the Boor war, and he…

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The War Cloud

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 26 March 1913 · page 54

The international situation has again become grave, owing to the nature of the relations between Austria and Montenegro. Austria asserts that she will not permit Skutari to be…

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Aeroplanes in War. London, March 25

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 March 1913 · page 15

Replying to a question in the House of Commons, Colonel Seely, Secrctaiy of State for War, insisted that Great Britain possessed 101 efficient aeroplanes, and would have 148 at…

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Sea Commerce. Protection in War Time. London, Tuesday Evening

Evening News · Wednesday 26 March 1913 · page 10

Lord Loseburn has commenced in the "Manchester Guardian." a [?] letter on [?] commerce during war time. The letters are being written with a view to…

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War Aeroplane Fund. Calgary's Gift to Britain. Vancouver

The Sun · Wednesday 26 March 1913 · page 9

A war aeroplane fund has been oped in Calgary, the chief town in the Alberta district. The idea is to have a flying machine built…

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Items by Cable. The War in the Balkans. Great Battle

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 26 March 1913 · page 54

A great battle has been fought between the Bulgarian's and Turks at Chataldja, and both sides claim to have been victorious. The Bulgarians say that five divisions of…

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The War. Chataldja Threatened. Scutar[?]s Future. Constantinople, Tuesday Night

Evening News · Wednesday 26 March 1913 · page 7

The pulgarians are threatening the town of Chataldja and the Turks are hurrying reinforcements forward to support their advance lines…

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Britain's Part. in Event of War. Premier's Statement Approved. London, Tuesday Evening

Evening News · Wednesday 26 March 1913 · page 7

The newspapers [?] at the statement [?] in the House of Commons by Mr. As[?] the premier that it was not [?] Great Britain to send…

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Australia's Navy. Battleship Melbourne Arrives. an Up-to-date War Machine. Melbourne

The Sun · Wednesday 26 March 1913 · page 1

The Australian Navy opened its arms today to the first Australian-owned cruiser, H.M.A.S. Melbourne. The generous official welcome led to a half-holiday throughout the…

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"This Terrible War." Mr. Asquith's Pronouncement. Powers Will Intervene. London, Tuesday, 8.55 p.m

The Sun · Wednesday 26 March 1913 · page 8

Speaking in the House of Commons to-day the Prime Minister (Mr. Asquith) said that further Continuance of the Balkan war was purposeless, and nothing was to be gained…

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Lord Wolseley. Gallant Soldier Dead. Story of His Career. Following Old Traditions. Auspicious Birth Year. London, Tuesday Evening

Evening News · Wednesday 26 March 1913 · page 10

The death is announced of Field-Marshal Viscount Wolseley. K.P., P.C., G.C.B., G.C.M.G., D.C.L. LL.D., [?] M., better known to the general public as Sir Garnet Wolseley, under…

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A Soldier's Death. Greek King's Death Chamber. Salonika

Evening News · Wednesday 26 March 1913 · page 10

The death chamber of the late King of Greece has been decorated like a Royal tent and the King is regarded as having died on the battlefield…

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Lord Wolseley Dead. Great Soldier's Career. Always a Fighter. London. Tuesday. 8.55 p.m

The Sun · Wednesday 26 March 1913 · page 8

The death of Field-Marshal Lord Wolseley is reported from Mentone, on the Riviera. King George has sent a message of sincere condolence to Lady Wolseley. Colonel Seely,…

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Soldiers Without Rifles. Enthusiastic Engineers. Unsuitable Horses Provided

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 March 1913 · page 12

PARRAMATTA, Tuesday Night.--It is an extraordinary thing to think that any soldiers would be under canvas for the purpose of training and yet have no arms, but this is what…

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Water Supply Attacked. Heavy Rearguard Action. Scantily Clad Soldiers

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 March 1913 · page 19

LIVERPOOL, Tuesday Night.--There has been an air of excitement all over the camp today. The smell og battle is in the air, and the trainees particularly are showing the greatest…

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Stop the War! a Devastating Struggle. Mr. Asquith Speaks for Britain. More Bulgarian Successes. Adrianople in Sore Straits. London, Tuesday Evening

Evening News · Wednesday 26 March 1913 · page 10

Sir Edward Grey, secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, referring in the House of Commons this afternoon to the localisation of the war by the Powers agreement regarding…

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Balkan War Song

The Sun · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 10

Hurrah, hurrah, we'll sing the Jubilee, Hurrah, hurrah, the flag that seta us free; So we'll [?]ing the chorus from Z[?] to the sea, While we [?]o marching through Sky[?]…

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