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

The wars & local soldiers, 1903

265 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 14 of 14

The War Cloud. LONDON

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 26 December 1903 · page 7

The 'Daily Mail' says Japan has taken over Butterfield's 25 steamers. Japanese warships are reported to be concentrating off Port Arthur; it is understood…

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The Threatening War

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 29 December 1903 · page 2

Though the resources of diplomacy have not yet been exhausted, the probabilities are in favour of war between Russia and Japan. Indeed, were it not for the…

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Australians in the War. a History to Be Compiled

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 29 December 1903 · page 3

Lord Tennyson recently wrote to the Prime Minister as follows:—"Melbourne, December 7, 1903. My dear Prime Minister,— I think that you will…

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The Eastern War Cloud. Significant Preparations. Troops and Ship's Getting Ready. London

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 29 December 1903 · page 3

The Prune Minister of Japan and the Minister for War have conferred with Marquis Ito and Marquis Yamagata in connection with important developments in…

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Preparations for War. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 30 December 1903 · page 2

An emergency ordinance baa been issued investing the Japanese Government with unlimited credit for military purposes which completes Japan's…

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The Threatened War. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 31 December 1903 · page 3

Indications of a strong current of irritation are apparent in St. Petersburg under cover of an outward air of calmness…

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