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

The wars & local soldiers, 1906

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Unpreparedness for War Warning by Lord Roberts Lord Milner'vi Ews London, Wednesday afternoon

National Advocate · Friday 13 July 1906 · page 3

Lord Roberts, in the House of Lords yesterday, in the course of a powerful speech called attention to the nation's unpreparedness for war and…

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The Soldiers' Memorial Alderman Craig's Suggestion Secures a Majority

National Advocate · Friday 13 July 1906 · page 4

The Bathurst Council on Wednesday night gave consideration to the following motion by the Mayor:—"That the Government be requested through our member, to…

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War in South America London

National Advocate · Tuesday 17 July 1906 · page 2

Honduras has declared war against Guatemala…

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South American Republics. Declare War. London

Leader · Tuesday 17 July 1906 · page 3

Honduras has declared war against Guatemala…

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The Horrors of War

Leader · Friday 20 July 1906 · page 3

Referring to Monday’s announcements w[?]th reference to the [?]blessness displayed by some of the t[?]oops in Natal. the Prime Minister (Sir Henry…

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The Revolution Soldiery- and Peasants London, Thursday afternoon

National Advocate · Saturday 21 July 1906 · page 3

Dragoons ana ponce cnarged a meeting of 3000 peasant who were discussing the land question at the village of Kacherova, in the province…

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Latest Cables. the Russian Upheaval. the Dogma's Appeal. Passive Resistance Advocated "Pay No Taxes and Give No Soldiers. London

Leader · Wednesday 25 July 1906 · page 3

About two-thirde of the Douma have, signed a manifesto to the Russian people, recounting their efforts to secure greater freedom for the nation…

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The Soldiers' Memorial Mr Young and the Council Deputation Appointed

National Advocate · Thursday 26 July 1906 · page 2

At last night's meeting of the Bathurst City Council the following letter was read from Mr W W Young, MLA, under date July 18,1906:—…

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The Soldiers' Memorial

National Advocate · Friday 27 July 1906 · page 2

The decision of the Bathurst Municipal Council to wait upon the Minister for Lands to have the Market Square rededicated as a site for the Soldiers' Memorial was favorably…

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Welcome Home! MELBOURNE

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 28 July 1906 · page 8

W N Willis arrived by the steamer at Williamstown this morning in charge of Detective McLean. He has been allowed perfect freedom daring the voyage to Melbourne…

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The Soldier's Wail

National Advocate · Friday 3 August 1906 · page 2

Of all the notice I have seen This notion seems most queer, They're going to shut the old canteen And stop us getting beer!…

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Trouble at Kronstadt a State of War Proclaimed London

National Advocate · Saturday 4 August 1906 · page 2

Two thousand five hundred sailors and 400 soldiers at Kronstadt mutineed and a state of war has been proclaimed, Telegrams from that place have been…

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A Record War Indemnity. How France Was "Bled" by Bismarck

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 10 August 1906 · page 6

The war indemnity which stands out in history as the largest ever exacted from a vanquished nation is that imposed by Germany upon France in 1871:--and only paid…

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Latest Cables. Feeding Britains' Soldiers. Blue Book Report. "Inexcusable Carelessness." London

Leader · Saturday 11 August 1906 · page 2

The Blue Book report of the commission of enquiry into the food supplies of the army says that there is no evidence of actual corruption…

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Fraud in Russia Huge War Swindles

National Advocate · Friday 17 August 1906 · page 3

London, Wednesday afternoon. At the official inquiry concerning the defalcations along the Siberian railway during war time it was shown…

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The World The Revolution Volleying in the Streets Many Killed and Wounded London

National Advocate · Friday 17 August 1906 · page 3

Two bombs were thrown at the Chlodnastreet Police Station, War­saw. They wounded two policemen and an infantryman. An infantry…

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Returned Soldiers' Pay

National Advocate · Wednesday 22 August 1906 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday afternoon, the Premier, in reply to Mr MeKenzie, said that the Government would place on the Estimates a sum to cover the…

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South African Affairs. Has Britain Forgone War Tax. London

Leader · Saturday 25 August 1906 · page 5

The “Mall” at Johannesburg says it understands the imperial Government has decided to forego the Transvaal’s and Orangia’s promised…

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Unhappy Russia. Quarter Million Jews Emigrate. 'Mail Robberies. More Soldiers Mutiny. London

Leader · Monday 27 August 1906 · page 3

The “Standard” says that a quarter of a million Jews, mainly from South Western Russia, have emigrated during the first half off the year as…

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South African Soldiers

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 30 August 1906 · page 19

We have received the following :— "Intelligence Department, corner of Phillip and Bridge Streets, Sydney, 17th August, 1906.—Dear Sir,—The…

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