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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 6 of 69

Rumors of Law and War

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 February 1904 · page 3

THERE are persistent rumors which we know are based on good…

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Latest Cables. War Very Near. LONDON

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 February 1904 · page 10

Sir Reginaid Talbot has been appointed Governor of Victoria. Japanese troops have occupied the Scoul-fusan railway, and taken a…

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Situation in the East. War Expected in a Few Days. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 4 February 1904 · page 2

Dr. G. E. Morrison, tho Times correspondent at Pekin, says the boat opinions obtainable at the Legations is that an outbreak of war is likely in…

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Japan Demands a Prompt Reply. Other Action Threatened. War Thought Inevitable. London, Tuesday Afternoon

National Advocate · Thursday 4 February 1904 · page 2

The "Daily Mail" correspondent states that Japan has pressed Russia for a prompt reply to her Note, intimating that other action will be taken if…

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Eastern Situation. Outbreak of War. Likely, in a Few Days, Russia's Reply. . Not Meant to Be Accepted London

National Advocate · Thursday 4 February 1904 · page 2

Dr. G. E. Morrison, "The Times" correspondent at Pekin, says the best opinions obtainable at the Legations is that an outbreak of war is likely in…

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Contradictory Reports. But War Expected. London

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 5 February 1904 · page 4

The Czar has earnestly considered Russia[?]s reply to Japan. Its delivery at Tokio has been postponed for a few days. Reuter reports that Admiral Alexeieff has…

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The Russian Reply. War Regarded Imminent. London

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 5 February 1904 · page 4

Dr. Morrison says the best opinion at the Legations at Peking is that an outbreak of war is likely in a few days. It is known that Russia's reply to Japan is…

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War Office Reform. Drastic Chances Proposed, London

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 5 February 1904 · page 7

The British Government, in accordance with the recommendations of the committee on War Office reform, has decided to establish an Army Council. The council…

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The Eastern Question. War Prophecies and Preparations. London

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 5 February 1904 · page 4

Fifty thousand Russian reinforcements arc expected at Vladivostock. The "Daily Mail" says that Japan has pressed Russia' for a prompt reply intimating that other…

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Sydney Squibs. the Threatened War--love and Marriage--american Newspaper Fictions

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 5 February 1904 · page 7

Wars and rumours of war, and worse than all cablegrams composed by men who hear a little, see a little, and then jump to a conclusion, once more affright the world, and play up fantastic…

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Russia's Last Word. a Rumor of War. Regarded As a Blind Threat. After Ineffectual Bluff London

National Advocate · Friday 5 February 1904 · page 3

The Czar has earnestly considered the terms of Russia's reply but its delivery at Tokio has been postponed for several days…

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The Czar Seriously Considering. Delivery of the Note Postponed Alexieff Auehorised Declare to War ‘A Bund Threat.’ London

Leader · Friday 5 February 1904 · page 2

The Czar is earnestly considering the reply to the Japanese note and its delivery at Tokio has been postponed for several days…

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War Inevitable. Russia Preparing.the Cause of Delay. London

Leader · Saturday 6 February 1904 · page 2

The “Times” St Petersburg correspondent says it is almost impossible to believe that war can be averted, as Russia make no concessions, and…

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Situation in the East. War Inevitable. Unconfirmed Rumors. Russia's Precautionary Measures. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 6 February 1904 · page 2

The correspondent of the Times at St. Petersburg says it is almost impossible to believe that war can be averted, Russia will mako no concessions and…

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Latest Cables. Eastern Situation. War Cannot Be Averted Russian Volunteers Called For. Troops in Korea. London

National Advocate · Saturday 6 February 1904 · page 3

The correspondent of the "Times" at St Petersburg says it is almost impossible to believe that war can be averted, Russia will make no…

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Special Notes for Special Readers. Empires Saved by Wire. Telegrams which have Proved of Great Moment to Governments. One Message gave the Russians Port Arthur. And Another Staved Off a War between Britain and France

Leader · Saturday 6 February 1904 · page 5

On Sunday, May 10th, 1657, news came by wire from Mearut to Delhi that a number the men of the Sod Native Cavalry were to punished for refusing to bite their cart…

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War

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 8 February 1904 · page 2

THE news which the cables bring us to-day is the most momentous which has flashed around the world since that…

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The War Cloud. War Practically Inevitable. A Few Days' Delay

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 8 February 1904 · page 2

The tenor of the cables during the last few days renders it almost impossible to believe that war between Russia and Japan can be much longer…

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"The War in the East."

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 8 February 1904 · page 2

War and rumors of war are the main topics of the day. There is another war in merchandise raging at present. The shells are loaded with…

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Japanese War Fund. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 8 February 1904 · page 2

The volantary subscription to the Japanese war fund exceeds £200,000…

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