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

The wars & local soldiers, 1901

1,410 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 27 of 71

Terminating the War. LONDON

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 8 May 1901 · page 3

The St. James' Gazette re-echoing the remarks of the Times, says that England has made inadequate efforts to end the Boer war, and the Pall Mall Gazette takes a similar view…

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Mercenaries Captured During the War. LONDON

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 8 May 1901 · page 3

Mr. St. John Brodrick, Minister for War, says that altogether 396 foreigners have been captured in South Africa during the war, including 46 French, 42 Russians, 36…

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The War in China. Punishment of Reactionaries. LONDON

National Advocate · Wednesday 8 May 1901 · page 3

Lord Cranbourne says that Prince Twan is undergoing perpetual imprisonment in Turkestan, and China is pledged to no commutation of the…

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The Boer War. Burning a Supply Train. LONDON

National Advocate · Wednesday 8 May 1901 · page 3

Commandant Kruitzinger has burned a supply train near Stormberg and later sustained severe losses when attacked by British troops…

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Outbreak of Measles. Among Returned Queensland Soldiers. the Men to Be Quarantined. Brisbane

National Advocate · Wednesday 8 May 1901 · page 3

A sensation was caused here this morning by a report that two of the Queensland Contingent who returned by the Tongariro on Friday, and who…

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"Stale" Soldiers. LONDON

National Advocate · Wednesday 8 May 1901 · page 3

The "Times" says that many British soldiers, especially those of the mounted infantry, are stale and require rest…

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Another Smallpox Case Reported. Among the Returned Naval Men. Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 9 May 1901 · page 3

It was reported to the Health Department to-day that another supicious case of illness had occurred among the men at the Quarantine…

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The Boer War. Great Britain's Efforts. English Press Views. London

National Advocate · Thursday 9 May 1901 · page 3

The "St. James Gazette," echoing the opinions of the "Times," says that England is not putting forth adequate efforts to end the war…

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The War in China. An Imperial Edict. Punishment of Officials. London

National Advocate · Thursday 9 May 1901 · page 2

An Imperial edict directs the punishment of 53 Chinese provincial officials, sentencing them to three years' imprisonment…

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South Africa. the Abortive Peace Negotiations. Louis Botha's Appeal. Continuance of the War

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 9 May 1901 · page 2

After the failure of the recent peace negotiations, Commandant-General Louis Botha, in a letter t o the “Ermelo Post,” urged the continuance of the war, asserting that Great…

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Soldiers Get Preference. Police Department, Inspector General Office, Sydney, 19th February, 1901

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 9 May 1901 · page 8

Sir,—Referring to the letters from various applicants, and personal representations by you, regarding employment in the New South Wales Police…

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Australasian Soldiers. LONDON

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 9 May 1901 · page 2

The following particulars are to hand relating to Australasian soldiers on active service in South Africa:— Trooper J. H. Atkinson, of the New…

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Second Edition. the Royal Visit. Presentation to Lord Hopetown. the Duke Presents War Medals. Investiture on Saturday. the State Reception. a Brilliant Affair. Inclement Weather. Melbourne, Thursday, 1.30 a.m

National Advocate · Thursday 9 May 1901 · page 3

Yesterday morning three hundred councillors, representing two hundred and six municipalities, presented a combined address to Lord Hopetoun…

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The War in China. Foreign Coaling Stations. LONDON

National Advocate · Friday 10 May 1901 · page 2

Germany and America are anxious to secure coaling stations in the South…

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Successfully Ending the War. Mr. Balfour's Speech. London

National Advocate · Friday 10 May 1901 · page 3

The Rt. Hon. Arthur J. Balfour, addressing the Primrose League in the Royal Albert Hall, spoke of the country's unwavering determination to…

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The Boer War. Mrs. Botha Visits Kruger. a Pathetic Letter. London

National Advocate · Friday 10 May 1901 · page 3

Mrs. Botha is about to visit Europe to inform Mr. Kruger of the hopelessness of the Boer resistance, and the terrible state of the country…

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Patriotic Fund and the Soldiers

Molong Argus · Friday 10 May 1901 · page 4

IT is just about high time (says the Forbes TIMES) those citizens of New South Wales who subscribed to the Patriotic Fund began to ask a question…

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South African War Medals. LONDON

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 11 May 1901 · page 3

800,000 South African war medals, which will require miles of ribbon, are to be shortly issued…

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The Boer War. South Australian Bushmen. LONDON

National Advocate · Saturday 11 May 1901 · page 2

Captain F. W. Hurcombe and 20 of the South Australian Imperial Bushmen, who were scouring the country south of Commissie Drift, captured…

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The War in China. Chinese Pirates. LONDON

National Advocate · Saturday 11 May 1901 · page 2

Bands of Chinese pirates have attacked several ports, including Tonkin, killing and wounding 24. The French soldiers were ultimately…

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