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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1895

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A Probable War with Ashantee

National Advocate · Wednesday 2 October 1895 · page 2

In view of a probable outbreak of war in Ashantee, Africa, the British officials on the Gold Coast are summoned to London to confer with the Imperial…

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The Madagascar War. Wounded Soldiers' Fund

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 10 October 1895 · page 3

The Messrs. Rothsohild, of Paris, have donated 100,0001, in aid of the Madagascar wounded soldiers fund…

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The Cuban War

National Advocate · Saturday 12 October 1895 · page 2

The Spanish Government is negotiating a loan of £3,000,000 for the purpose of prosecuting the war in Cuba against…

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The War in Madagascar

National Advocate · Friday 18 October 1895 · page 2

Rainilaiarivony, Prime Minister of Madagascar, and husband of the Queen, has been arrested by General Duchesne, and he will be detained as a guarantes…

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A War with Rats

National Advocate · Friday 25 October 1895 · page 2

The island of Tropic, in Florida, has been invaded by an army of savage rats, and the inhabitants have been forced to flee for their lives. Tropic is three miles…

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In Time of War

National Advocate · Saturday 26 October 1895 · page 2

General Hutton has published a report on the condition of military N.S. Wales. It amounts to this; that the security of Sydney as a naval base in time of war…

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The War Cloud. General Hutton's Opinion

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 29 October 1895 · page 3

Major-General Hutton, speaking on the subject of the Russio-Chinese treaty, says that the position is moat critical; and with regard to Australia the Colonial authorities ought at once…

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The Victorian Commandant. on the Possibility of War. Sydney, Monday night

National Advocate · Tuesday 29 October 1895 · page 3

The Victorian Commandant was interviewed this morning regarding the serious situation in the far East. He said it was possible the solution was…

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General Norman on Australian Defence. a Possibility of War. the Colonies Powerless Without England. What Them Unity Would Ensure. the Question of America's Friendship. Brisbane, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 30 October 1895 · page 3

Speaking at the Londoners Club last night to a meeting called to take leave of the Governor. Sir Henry Norman referred to Australian defence. He said reference had…

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In Parliament. Possibility of War. Mr. O'sullivan Scared. the Assessment Bill. Further Amended in the Council. Landowners to Pass on the Tax. the Federation Debate. Mr. McMILLAN Moves an Amendment. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 1 November 1895 · page 3

Mr. O'Sullivon moved the adjournment of the House to consider the unprepared state of the colony in the event of war breaking out, (Laughter.)…

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War Likely With Ashantee

National Advocate · Monday 4 November 1895 · page 2

In consequence of the rejection by the King of Ashantee of the British ultimatum and the probability of action by the British Government, Mr. Joseph…

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The War Cloud in Turkey London

National Advocate · Tuesday 12 November 1895 · page 2

The situation in the east is causi[?] much anxiety and is seriously affecting the Continental Bourses, especially in Paris The French Minister for Finance [?]…

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The War Cloud. the Disorders in Turkey

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 12 November 1895 · page 3

London and European newspapers praise the Marquis of Salisbury for his outspoken statements and warning of the Sublime Ports…

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Latest Cablegrams. London, Sunday. The War Scare. a Panic in Paris

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 12 November 1895 · page 3

The excitement of the Paris Bourse, owing to the uncertainty regarding the Turkish situation, is increasing, and tears of a panic are entertained. So serious have matters…

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2nd Edition The World Expedition to Ashantee. Another Small War for England. London

National Advocate · Thursday 14 November 1895 · page 3

The seven days grace allowed by the British Government to the King of Ashantee to decide regarding the ultimatum has expired. The King remains…

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An Incident of the Cuban War

National Advocate · Saturday 16 November 1895 · page 3

Wildly waving the flag of trace, the excited stranger rushed between the contending batallions. 'Stop, I implore you!' he exclaimed…

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The Turk or the Armenian. a Choice for the Christian Soldier

National Advocate · Monday 18 November 1895 · page 2

The decision by the Great Powers to punish the infidel Turks for their fiendish treatment of the Armenians has been arrived at not a moment too soon, whilst,…

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2nd Edition The World The War with Ashantee. LONDON

National Advocate · Tuesday 19 November 1895 · page 3

The Yorkshire Regiment, which was proceeding to Aden, has been intercepted at Gibraltar. It is now under orders to go to West Africa to take part against the…

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The War With Ashantee. LONDON

National Advocate · Wednesday 27 November 1895 · page 3

Prince Henry Battenberg, husband of Princess Beatrice, has volunteered for active service with the British troops in Asbantee…

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The Situation in Turkey. Difficulty with Crete. Turkish Soldiers Shot

National Advocate · Wednesday 27 November 1895 · page 2

If was recently announced that the Porte had refused to ratify certain reforms adopted by the Cretan National Assembly, and that it was feared that…

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