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The wars & local soldiers, 1904

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The War. a Japanese Gunboat. Sank Near Chifu. London, Sunday afternoon

National Advocate · Tuesday 1 March 1904 · page 2

The Chifu correspondent of the "St. James Gazette" reports that a Japanese gunboat was badly damaged during the bombardment of Port Arthur, and…

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Russo-Japanese War. Russian Cavalry Repulsed Bt the Japanese Sydney

Leader · Tuesday 1 March 1904 · page 2

The [?] Consul has received a [?] the Minister for Foreign Affairs [?] that at 9 a.m. on the 28th [?] of Russian cavalry…

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The War. Japanese at Possiet Bay. Country Panic Stricken. London, Fell. 26

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 1 March 1904 · page 3

The Rev. W. H. Gillespie, a missionary in Manchuria, 73 miles south-west of Kirin, has been, "rushed" by the Russians to Niu-chwang. He reports that the…

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Japanese Women, Outraged and Robbed. by Russian Soldiers London

Leader · Tuesday 1 March 1904 · page 2

The “Times” Tokio correspondent states that 100 Japanese women, mostly [?]ives and daughters of respectable men, who have arrived at…

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Russo-Japanese War. LONDON

Leader · Wednesday 2 March 1904 · page 2

The commandant at Port Arthur has warned the garrison there that if the Japanese try to seize the fortress everyone must fight to death. He…

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The War. Bombardment of Port Arthur. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 2 March 1904 · page 2

The following telegram, dated Monday, his been received from Ying-kow, the port of Newchwang :—"Fifteen Japanese warships…

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The War. Another Attack on Port Arthur. a Torpedo Boat Sunk. and Three Warships Damaged. London

National Advocate · Wednesday 2 March 1904 · page 2

A telegram states that on Monday fifteen Japanese warships appeared at Port Arthur, and at 10 a.m. opened up a furious bombardment, which they continued for two hours. The Russian cruisers Novik, Askold, arid Bayan, with four…

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The War. Port Arthur Entrance. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 3 March 1904 · page 2

Although formerly vessels could pass through the Port Athue orbor entrunce in half an hour, they now take two hour, in consiquence of the…

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The War. More Japanese Successes. Port Arthur Again Bombarded

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 3 March 1904 · page 10

After a day or two of very scarce war news, yesterday morning brought along a cable, which showed that things were still lively. The cable…

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The War, [By Wire.] the Week’s Incidents’

The Gulgong Advertiser · Thursday 3 March 1904 · page 2

Russian accounts state that on the night of 23rd February the Japanese attempted to send four steamers filled with expledves into Port Arthur. The…

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The War. British Preparations. "In Case of Emergency." London, Tuesday Afternoon

National Advocate · Thursday 3 March 1904 · page 2

The "Times" states that it is announced in Ottawa that Great Britain has effected a new contract with the Canadian-Pacific Company for the…

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Russo-Japanese War. 25,000 Russians on the Yalu. London

Leader · Thursday 3 March 1904 · page 2

A correspondent at Tientain states that there are 25,000 Russians on the Yalu, and that ten regiments of mounted infantry hold the mountain…

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War News

Molong Argus · Friday 4 March 1904 · page 9

EVER since the present war began we have been Receiving official reports of the results of the little engagements between the Powers engaged. Usually…

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The War. London

Molong Argus · Friday 4 March 1904 · page 12

THE Russian commander at Port Arthur has warned the garrison that if the Japs intend to seize the fortress, every one must fight to the death. He will…

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The War. London

Molong Argus · Friday 4 March 1904 · page 11

Admiral Makaroff has reached Port Arthur and taken over command of the forces. It formerly took vessels half an hour…

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Russo Japanese War. LONDON

Leader · Friday 4 March 1904 · page 2

The Russian armoured [?] General Admiral has arrived at the Azores. It has gone there to intercept the Japanese colliers…

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Telegrams. Latest War News. Sydney

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 4 March 1904 · page 4

It is understood that three Japanese forces are moving upon Port Arthur, Vladivostock, and Yalu. The greatest secrecy is maintained in regard to their plans…

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The War. Another Attack on Port Arthur London

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 4 March 1904 · page 9

A message states that on Tuesday morning 15 Japanese warships appeared off Port Arthur, and a furious bombardment lasted two hours. Russian cruisers and…

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The War Bombardment of Vladivo—stock Expected. the Russian Squadron " Bottled Up." London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 4 March 1904 · page 2

Mr. E. G. Morrison, The Times special correspondent in the Far East, reports that there is a garrison of 7200 men with provisions for a four month's…

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The War. Investment of Port Arthur. Russian Preparations. Gunners Sleeping at their Guns. London

Molong Argus · Friday 4 March 1904 · page 9

Advices from Washington state that the Japanese are preparing to land at I[?]aotung and will begin their investment of Port Arthur ia a fortnight…

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