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

The wars & local soldiers, 1904

1,369 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 2 of 69

War Inevitable. Influence of the King

Leader · Thursday 7 January 1904 · page 2

The leading daily paper of St. Petersburg, in a pessimistic article, says that despite the efforts of the Russian and Japanese Governments…

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The Present Situation. Russia Determined for War. the Crisis Increasing. London

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 7 January 1904 · page 10

Reliable reports from Vladivistock received at Takio represent the Russian squadron in the Far East is preparing for action…

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The War Cloud in the East. The Positions Unchanged. Russia's Tactics of Delay

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 7 January 1904 · page 10

There was a report in town on Tuesday evening that war had been declared between Russia and Japan, and we were besieged with enquiries…

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EASTERNSITUATION. War Getting Nearer, Opinion in St. Petersburg. King Edward's Desire for Peace. London, Tuesday Afternoon

National Advocate · Thursday 7 January 1904 · page 3

The" Novoo Vremya," a St.Petersburg daily in a pessimistic article says that despite the efforts of the Russian and Japanee Governments to avert war—the…

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War Cloud Thickens, London

Leader · Friday 8 January 1904 · page 2

Japanese firms have ordered their representatives in Manchuria to send away their families. Two Russian and two British…

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Australia and the Threatened War

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 8 January 1904 · page 3

According to a late cable, the Spectator is of opinion that a victorious Japan would desire to secure predominance in the Southern seas to an extent which would…

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"Does Not Fear Wa.r.v" London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 8 January 1904 · page 2

The "Novikrai" remarks that the outcome of the negotiations depends upon the number of ironelads Russia has at Port Arthur, and troops in…

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The Eastern War Cloud. From Day to Day. Deck Cased Tension. London

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 8 January 1904 · page 9

There is a slight decrease in the tension regarding the situation in the Car East. The "Times" says that the prospect of peace is not yet desperate, but that there…

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Wheat and War

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 9 January 1904 · page 5

THE effect of war on wheat prices is being earnestly discussed. It is usual for an outbreak of hostilities between two countries to, effect the price of wheat, but unless a large…

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Wheat and Prospective War

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 9 January 1904 · page 2

Although wheat factors in Sydney during last month was inclined to regard the "past unsighed for, and the future," both with respect to yield and…

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American War Department. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 9 January 1904 · page 2

The " Telegraph's" correspondent at Washington states that advices received by the American war department declare that Japan is about to…

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The War Cloud. LONDON

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 9 January 1904 · page 7

Japanese firms have ordered their representatives in Manchuria to send away their families. The Russian reply, which is in the hands of the Russian Minister at Tokio, is unsatisfactory…

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The Wallaroo Disaster. Not So Serious. As at First Reported. Four Men Killed, Three Wounded. One Man Practically Boiled Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 9 January 1904 · page 2

All doubt as to the extent of the disaster on H.M.S. Wallaroo was set at rest this morning. H.M.S. Sparrow and the tug Advance went out to…

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Imminence of War

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 11 January 1904 · page 2

The Standard's Tokio correspondence states that the uneasiness of the public in Japan is increasing hourly. The Standard urges friendly…

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Later. More War Ships. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 11 January 1904 · page 2

The Japanese Government have purchased four additional warships from the Argentine Republic They are also buying enormous quantities of…

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The War Cloud in the East. The Critical Moment at Hand. The Nations Getting Ready

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 11 January 1904 · page 2

The gables during the past few days have been anxiously scanned but the news from the Far East has been chiefly negative…

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Everything Points to War. London

Leader · Tuesday 12 January 1904 · page 3

Hi Bennett Burleigh, correspondent to the “Daily Telegraph,” wiring from Tokio late on Sunday evening, says everything points to war, though…

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The Eastern War Cloud Tension Somewhat Relaxed, But Preparation S Continue. London

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 12 January 1904 · page 3

Japan is dissatisfied with Russia's terms, but is renewing her effort to secure a modification. Mr. Rennet Burleigh says it is imprudent to assume that the delay…

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Cable News. Russia and Japan. Japan Buying Cruisers. Russian Troops in Manchuria. War Before the Spring. London

Leader · Tuesday 12 January 1904 · page 3

The “Patrie” announces that Japan has purchased from the Argentine Republic four armoured cruisers; all the vessels are of a similar type to the…

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Four More Cruisers. Purchased by Japan. 100,000 Russians in Manchuria. War Probable Before the Spring. London, Sunday Afternoon

National Advocate · Tuesday 12 January 1904 · page 3

The Paris daily " Patrie " announces that Japan has purchased from the Argentine Republic four armoured cruisers,, the Garibaldi, Yaeyrredon,…

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