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The wars & local soldiers, 1898

126 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 5 of 7

Probable American War in Europe. Anglo-saxon V. European Coalition

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 2 July 1898 · page 3

Mr. Craig, editor of the "Defence Review," writing to the Maitland "Mercary," says: The Monroe doctrine is no longer a vital principle of United States politics, simply because nations are…

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The American-spanish War

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 5 July 1898 · page 5

Whilst the Americans (says the editor of a military journal published in Sydney,) are conquering in Cuba and around Havana, Admiral Camara tries to push his way…

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Spanish-American War. London

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 5 July 1898 · page 2

THE American troops are concentrating to the north of Santiago, within half a mile of the Spanish artillery. 6000 re-inforcements have left Tampa…

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Australia Must Be One. the Danger of War

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 5 July 1898 · page 8

At the opening of the bazaar in connection with St. Peter's Church, Surry Hills, Cardinal Moran said it was cheering to find that whilst there was so much contention…

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A Romance of the War

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 8 July 1898 · page 6

ACTING Admiral Dewey, "Manilla" Dawey from now on, is a down East Yankee —a Vermonter at that. It is because they are the best business men in the world that the New…

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Spanish-American War. LONDON

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 8 July 1898 · page 2

ADMIRAL SAMPSON'S fleet has destroyed Admiral Ceveras's fleet in Santiago Harbour. The latter vessels are burning on the beach. The battle was most terific…

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Privileges of War Correspondents

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 4

Touching the reported utterances of U.S.A. officers in the field of battle, is there not a good deal too much freedom being allowed correspondents to American newspapers…

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Spanish-American War

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 12 July 1898 · page 8

To thoroughly understand the position and adequately realise the recent battle, local conditions have to be taken into account, and local knowledge is necessary. Santiago…

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Spanish-American War. London

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 12 July 1898 · page 2

THE Spanish Government have instructed Camara to abandon his expedition to the Philippines and return immediately to Spain, to defend her coast from an American Squadron…

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Spanish-American War. London

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 15 July 1898 · page 5

LATE nows received from Cuba states the difficulties which have arisen with the insurgents since the assault at Santiago do Cuba have culminated in General Garcia, the rebel leader,…

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American-spanish War

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 16 July 1898 · page 5

Fighting took place outside Santiago on Sunday, but was confined entirely to skirmishing. The Spaniards are digging trenches in the…

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The War: Its Causes and Consequences. Why the Americans Declared War

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 19 July 1898 · page 3

Mr. Frederick Matheson, in the Fortnightly Review for May, sets forth the American case. Mr. Matheson, like all Americans, is…

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American-spanish War. Fall of Santiago

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 19 July 1898 · page 5

LONDON, SUNDAY.—After much haggling on the part of the Governor of Santiago, in the course of which General Shafter was compelled to threaten the renewal of…

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Spanish-American War. Surrender of Santiago. London

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 19 July 1898 · page 2

THERE are 100 cases of yellow fever amongst the American troops. The Washington authorities favour an immediate assault upon Santiago, to enable the early…

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A War Veteran's Story. Hopelessly Handicapped by Severe Biliousness and Liver Complaints. Many Medicines Tried in Vain. Remarkable Victory for Bile Beans

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 19 July 1898 · page 4

MR. BENJIMAN Kirwan, who resides at 472 Little Lonsdale-street, Melbourne, and is a native of that city, was born in 47, and has seen a good bit of the world during the past…

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The Clarence Examiner. Published at Grafton, Tuesdays and Saturdays. Tuesday, July 19Th, 1898. the War and Its Problems. the Surrender of Santiago. the Beginning of the End

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 19 July 1898 · page 4

The surrender of Santiago and appointment of GENERAL SHAFTER as Governor of Eastern Cuba, mark the near approach of the end. It is satisfactory to find that public opinion in…

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Spanish-American War. London

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 22 July 1898 · page 2

THE Premier of Spain considers the surrender of Santiago was justifiable and says resistance was hopeless without a fleet. Over 25,000 prisoners are returning to Spain in neutral ships…

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Modern Ships of War

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 26 July 1898 · page 2

While in one sense all warships are battle-ships, the craft which bears that technical name is a steel structure, usually about 350ft long, 70ft…

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Spanish-American War. London

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 26 July 1898 · page 2

THE Spanish cabinet and General Blanco, and the Captain and General of Havanna, disclaim all responsibility for the surrender of Santiago. General Loral, acting Commander-in-chief…

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Spanish-American War. London

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 29 July 1898 · page 2

THE Spanish Government desires prisoners o[?] to be landed at Vigocorruna and Santander The British steamer Regards was captured [?] attempting to run the blockade of…

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