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

The wars & local soldiers, 1902

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More War

Leader · Saturday 1 February 1902 · page 3

The Daily Telegraph is heroic enough to suggest that the Australian Commonwealth should send another 1,000 troops to Africa to help the British Army (numbering nearly…

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The Boer War. Another Fever Victim

Leader · Saturday 1 February 1902 · page 4

Troop-r O. P. Hodges, of the third New South Wales mo[?]nted, is reported alive. [?]vat W. Swords died of [?]…

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More Troops for the War. LONDON

National Advocate · Saturday 1 February 1902 · page 3

Nine militla battalions are embodying. Lord Roberts yesterday inspected 6000 troops who are leaving Aldersho[?]s reinforcements for South Africa…

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Boer War. Germany and South Africa. LONDON

National Advocate · Saturday 1 February 1902 · page 2

It is reported that German merchants are making tremendous efforts to secure the trade with South Africa. They are relying on the co-operation of the…

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Mr. See and the War Office. The Claim for Commission. A Further Explanation. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 1 February 1902 · page 2

The following departmental report has been received by the State Government with regard to the claim for commission, alleged by the "Manchester Guardian" to…

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Australfa's Treatment of Her Soldiers. Destitute Returning Troops. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 1 February 1902 · page 2

A number of soldiers returned from South Africa by the steamer Australasian to-day. On arrival the men found that there was no one in attendance to receive them. In many…

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Views on the War. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 3 February 1902 · page 2

Professor Delbruck, the historian, has altered his views on the war. He disproves the Boer stories, and declared the increasing disposition of Germany to recognise the…

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The Boer War. Death of a Colonial. London

Leader · Monday 3 February 1902 · page 3

Quarter-Master Serg[?] J. M. Gray, of the third New South Wales Mounteds, [?] of dy[?]…

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The N.S.W. War Accounts. Contingent Commission LONDON

National Advocate · Monday 3 February 1902 · page 2

In reply to a question in the House of Commons yesterday, Mr. St. John Brodrick (Secretary of State for War) stated in reference to the charges for…

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The Cort of the War. a Saving Effected. London

Leader · Monday 3 February 1902 · page 3

In a thin house supply together with supplementary supply of five millions in connection with the war was voted. Sir John Broderick said the monthly…

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The Cost of the War. Anticipated Reduction of Expenses. LONDON

National Advocate · Monday 3 February 1902 · page 3

In a thin House of 159 members by a majority of 66, the Supplementary Supply Bill of £5,000 000 for the war was voted…

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Boer War. The Fight Near Frankfort. British Advance Surrounded. Boers Broken Through. a Difficult Escape. London

National Advocate · Monday 3 February 1902 · page 3

Later particulars are to hand of the engagement in which Colonel Wilson's force was cornered on the 25th January. On that occasion Colonel…

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The Australasian's Soldiers. What Captain Thomas Says. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Monday 3 February 1902 · page 2

In connection with the statement in Saturday's NATIONAL ADVOCATE that returned soldiers had been left stranded on Friday on board the…

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Soldiers Perish in the Snow. LONDON

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 3 February 1902 · page 3

210 Japanese Infantry lost their way in the snow at Nippon and all perished except one…

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The War. London

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 4 February 1902 · page 3

The Government has rejected the peace proposals made by Dr. Kuyper, the Dutch Premier. The rejection is attributed to the absence of credentials binding on the Boers, and to the fact…

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Lessons of the War. Anglo-german Relations. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 4 February 1902 · page 3

The Paris journal Le Martin states that Switzerland proposes an early revision of the Geneva Convention, and that several of tho States are anxious to embody the lessons of…

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The Boer War. a Sharp Engagement. with De Weds Force. London

Leader · Tuesday 4 February 1902 · page 3

A sharp engagement took place on the 25th, at Leenewap[?]uit to a portion of De Wet’s force and Colonel Ga[?] comp[?] South African [?] House, New…

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Boer War. Encounter With De Wet. A Sharp Engagement. Good Work by New Zealanders. LONDON

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 February 1902 · page 3

A sharp engagement took place on January 25 between the Leenwspruit portion of De Wet's commando and Colonel Garrett's column, which…

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Extraordinary Fatality in Japan. Soldiers Lost in the Snow. One Hundred and Eighty-Eight Perish. LONDON

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 February 1902 · page 3

While two hundred and ten Japanese infantry were recently practising marching in the snow in Northern Nippon, they lost their way…

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The Boer War. Steyn’s Movements. London

Leader · Wednesday 5 February 1902 · page 2

Ex-President Steyn with a body guard of thirty is between Bethlehem and Reitz…

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