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

The wars & local soldiers, 1904

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The War. a Startling Rumor. Russia and Enough. London

National Advocate · Saturday 20 February 1904 · page 2

A Communique has been issued at St. Petersburg to the effect that owing to the distance of the territory treacherously attacked, and the Czar's…

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Munitions of War. Captured by Japan. Is Goal Contraband. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 20 February 1904 · page 2

The Japanese have captured the Russia East A[?]tin Co's six thousand ton steamer Manchuria, laden with munitions of war, for Port Arthur…

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War! Fighting at Port Arthur. Warming Up the Russians. London

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 20 February 1904 · page 7

The Japanese bombardment on the 9th inst severely injured the dock at Port Arthur, and produced a panic, during which many fled, including the dock hands. The Russo-Chinese…

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Russo-Japanese War. Chinchuses Organising. Under Japanese Officers. the Czar Blesses Troops London

Leader · Saturday 20 February 1904 · page 2

The American Admiralty understands that the Japanese torpedo boat Haystori torpedoed the Russian protected cruiser Bayarin at Port Arthur…

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The War Czar's Desire for Peace. Russia's Plan Op Operations. a Tremendous Blow to Russian Prestige. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 20 February 1904 · page 2

A Communique has been issued at St. Petersburg to the effect that owing to the distance of the territory treacherously attacked, and the Czar's…

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Aiding the Wounded. Press Censorship. War Correspondents Barred. Japanese Captured. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 22 February 1904 · page 2

A fund in aid of the Russian sick and wounded has been started in England. A rigid censorship is being exercised…

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Commemorative War Statue. LONDON, Friday Afternoon

National Advocate · Monday 22 February 1904 · page 3

The bronze equestrian statue that has been cast to commemorate the part played by the South African soldiers in the South African war was…

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The War. Russia Fairly Staggered. An Important Pronouncement

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 22 February 1904 · page 2

No telegram which has come to hand since the commencement of hostilities between Japan and Russia has caused so much comment as the…

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Russo-Japanese War. Startling Revelations France and Russia London

Leader · Monday 22 February 1904 · page 2

The “Figaro” says that of Muravieff in the Fashoda crisis in the Ozars name gave Ex-President Faure most definite assurances that Russia would…

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The War Disaster in Lake Baikal. Three Regiments Engulfed. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 22 February 1904 · page 2

News has been received of a disaster which has overtaken eastward—bound Russian troops at Lake Baikal. The ice cracked over a space two…

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The War. Three Russian Regiments Engulfed Ice on Lake Baikal Gives Way. London

National Advocate · Monday 22 February 1904 · page 3

A telegram published in Vienna says the ice on Lake Baikal cracked for a distance of 200 yards at a spot where the lake is 4000 feet deep, and…

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For the Russian Wounded London, Sunday Afternoon

National Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1904 · page 2

A fund in aid of the Russian sick and wounded has been started in England…

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War Provisions. Report From Mr. Suttor

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 23 February 1904 · page 2

The Minister foe Minos and Agriculture (Mr. Kidd) has received a communication from Mr. gutter, the Government, Commercial Agent in the…

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TELEGRAMS. Latest War News SYDNEY, Tuesday. Panic Checked

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 23 February 1904 · page 3

The panic on the Paris Bourse has been checked, and prices are reported to be again recovering. PATIENCE ADVOCATED…

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What Is Contraband of War? Notification by Japan. London, Sunday Afternoon

National Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1904 · page 2

It is officially notified by the Government of Japan that it divides contraband of war into two classes as follows :—…

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The War. Further Captures by Japan. Details of the Fighting. London

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 23 February 1904 · page 3

The Japanese have captured the Russian East Asiatic Company's 6000-ton steamer Manchuria, laden with munitions for Port Arthur…

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The War. Reported Engagement. Russians Repulsed. and Lose 2,500. the Report Unconfirmed. London

National Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1904 · page 2

The "New York Herald's" St. Petersburg correspondent says that at an outpost engagement on the Yalu River the Russians were repulsed, losing 2500. The report is unconfirmed…

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Russo Japanese War. Weakness of Russia’s Position.the Siberian Railway. Further Captures by the Japanese. London

Leader · Tuesday 23 February 1904 · page 2

The St. Petersburg official journal publishes a remarkably frank communique stating that the Siberian railway cannot be guarded by a few…

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The War. Depreciation of French Securities. Reported Battle on the Yalu. Military Activity in Canada. Russia Finds Difficulty in Getting Coal. Russia Threatens India. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 23 February 1904 · page 2

Sensational rumors suggesting "an embroilment of the nentral Powers, combined with the natural reaction from previous optimism, have caused a…

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For the Russian Wounded London, Monday Afternoon

National Advocate · Wednesday 24 February 1904 · page 2

English ladies at St. Petersburg have formed an association to prepare lint bandages, etc, for the Russian wounded…

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