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The wars & local soldiers, 1904

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The War

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 20 February 1904 · page 4

The war is still progressing on one side. and the more Russia tries to get ready, the more Japan seems determined to prevent her. Altogether disaster follows…

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Contraband of War

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 20 February 1904 · page 4

Although it is usual among the nations to declare those articles considered contraband of war, yet there is nothing to compel them to do this. It, therefore,…

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The Russo-japanese War. Japanese Steamer Sunk After Surrender. Great indignation at Tokio. Russian, German, and Norwegian Steamers Captured. LONDON

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 20 February 1904 · page 5

Great indignation has been aroused in Tokio in connection with the destruction of the Japanese merchant ship Nakanoura Maru by the crusiers of the Russian…

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The War

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 22 February 1904 · page 2

THE news cabled last night that Russia expects Germany's assistance is very significant, at the same time it must be taken with…

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Russo Japanese War Great Japanese Victories at Chemuipho and Pt. Arthur. Russia wants Peace or German Assistance. Three Russian Regiments Drowned in a Lake. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 22 February 1904 · page 3

THE Japanese are making a feint towards the Yalu river, the real object being to cut the railway line to Port Arthur…

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War Produce

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 23 February 1904 · page 4

It appears that the farmers generally in N.S. Wales are confident that the maturing war now on foot will induce a great demand for their produce. Japan…

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The Russo-japanese War

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 23 February 1904 · page 5

Of all the sketches that may be published in relation to the war between Russia and Japan none will convey a greater meaning, a greater interest, a greater lesson than the…

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Russo-japanese War. Another Naval Engagement. Russia Proposes to Retreat. LONDON

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1904 · page 2

A SECOND naval battle hag occurred at Port Arthur. The torpedo boat destroyers, in a blinding snowstorm, disposed of two…

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The Russo-Japanese War. Critical Review of the Operations. Opening Plan of Campaign

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 23 February 1904 · page 8

During all the dark days of Russian treachery—of preachings peace when she was forging and advancing the bolts of war, the Generals and Admirals of Japan…

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The War of Wars

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 25 February 1904 · page 7

THIS twentieth century must grow somewhat older before it is possible to appreciate in their true proportion the events of the nineteenth century. Nevertheless, one fact at least is now…

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Russo-Japanese War Reported Russian Reverse. Japs. Capture 4 Russian Torpedo Boat Destroyers. Russians Fire on and hit a British Steamer. Relations between England and France Injured. LONDON

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 25 February 1904 · page 5

The correspondent of the New York Herald at St. Petersburg says that an outpost engagement took place on the Yalu River. The…

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The War of Wars

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 26 February 1904 · page 6

THIS twentieth century mast grow somewhat older before it is possible to appreclate in their true proportion the events of the nineteenth century. Nevertheless, one fact at least is now abundantly…

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The Eastern War. SYDNEY

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 26 February 1904 · page 5

A SECOND naval engagement occurred off Port Arthur. Japanese torpedo destroyers, in a blinding snow-storm, disposed of two Russian war-ships…

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Queer Adventure of a War Correspondent

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 26 February 1904 · page 2

Mr knight, the adventurous correspondent of the " Times," who got Into Cuba after twenty-four hours' immersion in the water, about three months age, has returned…

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Russo-japanese War. Reported Battle. Heavy Russian Losses. LONDON

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 26 February 1904 · page 5

An engagement is reported to have taken place on the Yalu River.It is stated that the Russians were repulsed, with a loss of 2500 men. The report is not yet confirmed…

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The War

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 27 February 1904 · page 5

The close censorship of the press by Japan and Russia, the exact and early war news is being too slowly filtered through the cablegrams. It takes days…

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War Pardons

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 27 February 1904 · page 4

The Czar has just shown singular sense and clemency by issuing pardons to all political prisoners who will actively assist him in the tedious war with Japan. This…

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Russo=Japanese War Reported Japanese Defeat Not True. Japs. Make Two More Attacks on Port Arthur. English Humanity once more Displayed.---Russians again fire on British Ships. LONDON

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 29 February 1904 · page 3

The third attack upon Port Arthur by the Japanese has been confirmed. Russian accounts of the…

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The War. London

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 1 March 1904 · page 2

A RUSSIAN account states that last Tuesday night the Japanese attempted to send four steamers filled with explosives into Port Arthur harbor…

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The War. The Port Arthur Affair. LONDON

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 1 March 1904 · page 5

Prince Alexeieff's report of the sinking of four Japanese battleships and a transport at Port Arthur was not generally credited in England. An official account…

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