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The wars & local soldiers, 1914

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War in the Air. France's Position. Germany and England Superior. Paris, February 5

The Catholic Press · Thursday 26 March 1914 · page 10

In the French, Senate, M. Reymond, a member exceptionally competent as an authority on the subject of military aircraft, has just traced in very sombre colours the…

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The Fittest Soldier

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 26 March 1914 · page 40

Having closely observed, during the Tripoli campaign, the conduct of 225 'soldiers. who had been convicted of various crimes before the war, Dr. Consiglio, a prominent…

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The Welcome Gift. Home Happiness through tho Winter Evenings

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 27 March 1914 · page 8

When you take a trip to Sydney this Easter you will not forget that there are those at home who have had to forego the pleasure of a city…

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Mexican Rebels Routed. 2000 Killed or Wounded. London

The Sun · Friday 27 March 1914 · page 7

Tho Federal forces in Mexico claim to have routed the rebels at Torreon. Of the rebel army 2000 have been, killed or wounded, and the remainder are now…

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The War Office Staff

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 March 1914 · page 11

The "Manchester Guardian" states that the War Office Staff, with two exceptions, intended to resign but for Mr. Asqulth's statement declaring there bad been a misunderstanding…

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Army & Ulster. Crisis Explained. Army Orders. War Minister Resigns. a Mistaken Assurance. the Soldier's Duty

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 27 March 1914 · page 9

LONDON, Wednesday Evening.--The White Paper dealing with the Army suspensions and resignations states that on December 16 an interview took place between Colonel Seely…

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In the Commons. War Minister's Statement

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 March 1914 · page 11

In the House of Commons last night Mr. Bonar Law, loader of the Unionist party, said there were many gaps in the White Paper which required filling before adequate…

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War Office Staff. "The Army's Victory."

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 27 March 1914 · page 9

LONDON, Wednesday.--The "Manchester, Guardian" states that the War Office staff, with two exceptions, intended resigning, but for Mr. Asquith's statement declaring that there had…

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Amazing Adventures. War Artist in Balkans

Evening News · Friday 27 March 1914 · page 10

Through an astounding story of adventure related is the King's Bench Division. London, there ran a strong vein of humor of the comic opers typs: such fun as the late W. S. Gilbert…

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Startling Story. War Minister and General. London, Friday Morning

The Sun · Friday 27 March 1914 · page 7

The "Daily Mail" says that desperate efforts were made by Ministers to prevail upon Sir John French to withdraw his resignation, but that he has not done so, though it was…

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Called on Sir Edward Carson. General From War Office

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 27 March 1914 · page 9

LONDON, Wednesday.--Major General Sir Cecil Macready, Director of Personal Services at the War Office, whom the War Office sent to Belfast to confer with…

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The War Against Pests. the Blowfly Trouble. Crows Said to Minimise It

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 27 March 1914 · page 5

At the last meeting of the Forces P.P. Board, the chairman (Mr. Hunter) said that it was a pity that the crow caused such damage to sheep…

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Outposts. Sir Ian Hamilton. an Inspection. Lesson in the Art of War (By Our Special Reporter.) Liverpool

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 March 1914 · page 11

To-day was the big day of the camp. Reveille [?]d [?]y A hurried brca[?] was taken—so hurried that many men did not get any. The knapsacks were filled, and…

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Soldier or Scholar?

Evening News · Friday 27 March 1914 · page 8

From General Bridges report on the examination for entrance to the Royal Military college, it appears that the scholarship of the candidates was disappointing. In nearly every…

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To Peaceful Australia. Soldiers From the Balkans. Bulgarians and Greeks. Fremantle

The Sun · Friday 27 March 1914 · page 1

Forty Bulgarians are travelling to various eastern cities by the German mall steamer Room. Most of them fought through the recent Balkan war, and were witnesses pt some…

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The War in the Air

Evening News · Saturday 28 March 1914 · page 8

The serial battle of the future is likely to be a brilliant affair. A Frenchman, who bears the very appropriate name of Guerre, has invented what has been described as an arrow…

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The Reality of War. A Woman's Impressions

The World's News · Saturday 28 March 1914 · page 4

COURAGE? What is it? I do not know. There is a spell of freedom for all instincts, the secret, perhaps unrecognised, voice of nature behind our minds, which…

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Naval Expansion. the War Trust and Its Dupes

The International Socialist · Saturday 28 March 1914 · page 2

The new naval estimates of Britain show how the War Trust is thriving. They provide for an expenditure of £51,550,000 as compared with £48,809,300 last year…

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War and Peace. Second Triple Alliance. What It Might Lead To. London

The Sun · Saturday 28 March 1914 · page 7

Lecturing ait the Sorbonne, in Paris, on "War and Peace," Lord Esher, one of the permanent members of the Committee of imperial. Defence,said that, those who detested…

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Ulster Crisis. Rumored Cabinet Changes. War Office Resignations. a New Ashy Order. Statement by Prime Minister. London, Friday Evening

Evening News · Saturday 28 March 1914 · page 8

The Radical newspapers are still demanding the retirement of Colonel [?] secretary of State for War. When the Hosse met to-day, the Cabinet was…

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