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The wars & local soldiers, 1905

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General War Items. London, Dec. 31

Western Grazier · Tuesday 3 January 1905 · page 2

The Japanese warships have passed Anjer, on the west coast of Java, in the Straits of Sundo, looking for the Baltic Fleet, which, it is assumed has…

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The Eastern War. The Port Arthur Siege. London, Dec. 31

Western Grazier · Tuesday 3 January 1905 · page 2

The general attack on Port Arthur, began on the 25th, has brought the besiegers' lines nearer Lisotishan. Seven dynamite mines were…

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The War. the Surrender of Port Arthur. General Stoessel Gives Way. Sends to General Nogi. a Gallant Defence Over. [Reuter's Messages.] London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 January 1905 · page 2

The Japanese at Ehr-lung-shan captured 43 cannon. Russian sailors assisted in the defence of the fort, but the bulk of them…

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The War. the Surrender of Port Arthur. Fully Confirmed, Interviews with Escapees. "A Living Hell" Possibly 18,000 Wounded. Effective Garrison of 4000 TO 5000 Rejoicings in Tokio. General Nogi Warmly Eulogised. Baltic Fleet Off Madagascar. [Reuter's Messages.] London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 January 1905 · page 2

Escapees from Port Arthur who have reached Che-foo describe Port Arthur as a "living hell." Many of the hospitals, they say,…

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The following appeared in yesterday's Third Edition:— the War. Fall of Port Arthur, Further Details. [Reuter's Messages.] London, Monday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 January 1905 · page 1

General Nogi reports from before Port Arthur that prior to evacuating them the Russians exploded the Tun-kio-kwan-shan forts, which the Jupanese occupied with the…

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The War. Fall of Port Arthur. Further Details. [Reuter's Messages.] London, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 January 1905 · page 1

General Ijichi, representing General Nogi, and the chief of General Stoessel's staff signed the terms of surrender last night…

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The War. the Surrender of Port Arthur. the Terms. Absolute Capitulation. [Reuter's Messages.] London, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 January 1905 · page 1

Owing to Ceneral Tycherkoff ignoring Prince Mirski's assurances to the troublous Poles in Russia, Prince Mirski has again tendered his resignation as Minister of the…

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The War. the Surrender of Port Arthur. How Russia Took the News. Czar Returns to St. Petersburg. State of the City and Fortresses. Buildings Badly Wrecked. About 11,000 Men Killed. Over 14,000 in Hospital. a Garrison of 10,000 Sick Men. Prominent Officers Killed and Wounded. the Czar's Indecision. Baltic Fleet at Madagascar. Shadowed by the Japanese. [Reuter's Messages.] London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 January 1905 · page 2

"The Standard's" correspondent cables that Admiral Togo intends to force the Russian Baltic fleet to fight or return to Europe…

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The War Lecture

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 January 1905 · page 3

To-morrow night at the Theatre Mr. A. U. [?]ales, who is pay[?]ng a flying visit to Broken Hill, will deliver the first of his lectures on the Japanese and Russian war. As…

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The War. [Reuter's Messages.] London, Wednesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 January 1905 · page 1

General Nogi reports to Tokio that the transfer of the Russian war material and Government property at Port Arthur to Japan began to-day…

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The War the Surrender of Port Arthur. Latest From Port Arthur. a Message From General Stoessel. "Have Done All That Was Humanly Possible." the General Ill Abed. Victors and Vanquished Fraternise. Japanese Succoring the Enemy. Russians to March Out Yesterday. a Total of 35,000 Prisoners. Twenty Thousand Sick and Wounded. [Reuter's Messages.] London

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 January 1905 · page 2

The weight of official opinion at Tokio, the Japanese capital, is averse to peace until General Kouropatkin and Admiral…

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Russo-japanese War

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 January 1905 · page 4

Mr. A. G. Hales will deliver his illustrated lectures on the Russo-Japanese Warat the Theatre to-night and on Monday night. This will be the only chance the…

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The War the Surrender of Port Arthur. the Transfer Completed. Over 48,000 Prisoners. Including Eight Generals and Four Admirals. Japanese Casualties Put at 80,000. the Baltic Fleet. "Daily Express" Says a Recall Is Decided On. Russia Resolves to Continue the War Kouropatkin to Be Reinforced. [Reuter's Messages.] London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 January 1905 · page 4

The transfer of Port Arthur to the Japanese was completed yesterday. The surrendered number 32,207, exclusive of about 16,000…

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The Russ0-japanese War

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 January 1905 · page 2

Mr. A. G. Hales, war correspondent and lecturer, delivered his first descriptive address on the Russo-Japanese war at the Theatre on Saturday night, and was…

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Another Probable War. Ultimatum to Venezuela [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 January 1905 · page 2

The United States has issued an ultimatum to Venezuela, demanding the fulfilment of Venezuela's obligations under The…

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The Eastern War. Port Arthur. After the Fall. London, Jan. 7

Western Grazier · Monday 9 January 1905 · page 2

The transfer of Port Arthur to the Japanese is completed. The surrendered numbered 32,307, exclusive of 16,000 sick and wounded…

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The War. The Baltic Fleet. Two More Cruisers Useless. [Reuter's Messages.] London, Friday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 January 1905 · page 4

French advices state that Admiral Foelersahn, in command of one section of the Baltic fleet, who is now at Tamative, in…

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M. Hale's War Lectures

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 January 1905 · page 2

Mr. A. C. Hales delivered the last of his Interesting lectures at the Theatre last night Countrary to expectations, the subject matter and dotall of the lecture did not differ if…

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The War. [Reuter's Message.] London, Sunday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 January 1905 · page 1

The St. Petersburg correspondent of the " Daily Mail" says that the Czar towards Christmas informed General Stoessel at Port…

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The War. Official News. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Monday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 January 1905 · page 1

The following official cable have been received from Tokio:— "In view of the occupation of the whole nt tho Liaotung Peninsula, the blockade…

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