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The wars & local soldiers, 1914

8,444 stories in Sydney's papers · page 33 of 250

New Chinese Constitution. President's Great Powers. May Declare War. Pekin

The Sun · Friday 1 May 1914 · page 7

The amended Constitution for the Republic of China, which will be formally promulgated to-morrow, is notable for the Widespread powers it gives the President. The document…

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Class War in N.Z. Tyranny and "Justice" Under the Southern Cross

Direct Action · Friday 1 May 1914 · page 1

A few months ago, as the result of wholesale victimisation and tyranny, the workers af New Zealand protested against it by means of a general…

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"Amateur Soldiers." Pastor on Australian Army. London, April 30

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 May 1914 · page 10

The Rev. F. Spurr, formerly pastor of the Collins-street Baptist Church, Melbourne, who is succeeding the Rev. F. B Meyer as pastor of the Regent's Park Chapel, referred to the…

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His Throat Cut. A Man, Wounded, Found in Parramatta. Domestic Trouble and Attempted Suicide

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 2 May 1914 · page 6

On Thursday evening, Senior Constable Robertson, whilst on night duly in Church street, Parramatta, came across a man, about 30 years of age, who seemed to be…

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The War Drum Sounds in Turbulent Mexico!

Globe · Saturday 2 May 1914 · page 12

The war gold is at work in Mexico! This little Republic, peopled by a race of people whose chief occupation during recent years has been the organisation of periodical revolutions against the Government, has taken upon itself the task of opposing Uncle Sam on the filled of battle. The gauntlet is down…

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War Preparations. Activity in Mexico. Cartridge Factory Established

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 May 1914 · page 13

MEXICO CITY, Thursday: -- Feverish war preparations are proceeding throughout Mexico. The railway foundry is turning out cannon, and a first class cartridge factory has…

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Press Agents at War. Fight in Moore-street. Dalley and the Cattle-dog

The Sun · Saturday 2 May 1914 · page 9

At 11 o'clock this morning a crowd collected suddenly in Moore-street, just outside the doors of the Commercial Travellers Club. The attraction was that most stirring of all…

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Irish Crisis. Verse of Civil War. Federal Proposition. the Latest Rumors. London, Friday Night

Evening News · Saturday 2 May 1914 · page 8

There is much speculation as to what the Government's action on the Irish situation is now going to be. It is rumored that a Commission will be…

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Learning to Shoot. What It Takes to Make a War Shot. Can It Be Done in the Time Allowed?

Globe · Saturday 2 May 1914 · page 9

The following chart, issued by the School of Muskctry, shows what instruction is required to turn a raw lad into an efficient rifle shot…

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Beautiful Countess. Shot a Soldier Lover. Extraordinary Evidence. Strange Influence Hypnotism and Tragedy. Rome. Friday Night

Evening News · Saturday 2 May 1914 · page 8

Tremendous interest is being displayed in the trial of the beautiful Counteas Tiepolo, a member of a noble Venetian family, and wife of Captain Oggionl…

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THE—newsletter. Paper for the People Conscription. Adult Sharpshooters v. Boy Soldier Slaves

The Newsletter: an Australian Paper for Australian People · Saturday 2 May 1914 · page 1

[?]Ian Hamilton rightly up [?] the temper and [?] of the Australian people [?] on leaving Australia last…

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Prof. David's Opinion America Ought Not to Fight If She Does, the War Will Be a Serious One Mexico Armed Better Than the Boers. Political and Commercial Conditions of the Republic

Globe · Saturday 2 May 1914 · page 12

Professor David, who attended the International Geological Congress at mexico City in 1906, says that the present trouble in Mexico is more or less directly—as is the case with…

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Mexican War Camera Men with Villa. Films at Crystal Palace

The Sun · Sunday 3 May 1914 · page 11

Thirteen biograph men are in Mexico. In the thick of the fighting between Federate and Constitutionalists their hands are guiding cameras instead of rifles…

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Clever Ruse Promises to Augment German War Levy Will It Pass £50,000,000? BERLIN, Friday Night

Sunday Times · Sunday 3 May 1914 · page 9

The Imperial Exchequer is benefiting enormously by the Secretary for Finance's clever ruse, promising to take judicial proceedings against those who have not declared their full…

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No Armistice Siege of Tampico to Go on Mr. Bryan Prepares for War Huerta's Attitude. Washington, Friday Night

Sunday Times · Sunday 3 May 1914 · page 9

It now appears that General Carranza does not intend to respect any armistice, but to proceed with the siege of Tampico as planned. The attack by the Federal forces on the Ward…

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Civil War What It Means, If Past History Is a Guide England's Bitter Experience of Fratricidal Strife an Imminent Peril

Sunday Times · Sunday 3 May 1914 · page 14

The Government is drifting, with no better aim than to make its autocratic will prevail, into the worst disaster which can overtake a country—civil war (so runs a recent letter of…

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Shoddy from Soldiers' Footwear

Sunday Times · Sunday 3 May 1914 · page 15

According to Mr. B. H. Knapton, manager of the Australian Woollen Mills, Marrickville, "shoddy" tweeds and worsteds consist invariably of old, dilapidated, and worn-out woollen…

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In Ulster Only Routine Soldiering. i. LONDON

The Sun · Sunday 3 May 1914 · page 5

Negotiations between the Government and Ulster have not commenced, hut there is considerable preliminary activity in Ministerial circles…

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German War Levy. Secretary's Clever Ruse

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 4 May 1914 · page 9

LONDON, Friday Afternoon.--The Berlin Imperial Exchequer is benefiting enormously by the Finance Secretary's clover ruse, promising not to take proceedings against those who had…

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"Verge of Civil War." Country May Be Appealed To

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 4 May 1914 · page 9

LONDON, Friday Afternoon.--Speaking at a gathering of the Primrose League, Lord Curzon, who presided, said that for weeks the country had been trembling on the verge of…

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