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The wars & local soldiers, 1905

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Russo-Japanese War. LONDON, March 17

Crookwell Gazette · Tuesday 21 March 1905 · page 2

GENERAL KUROPATKIN, Commander-in-Chief of the Russian troops in Manchuria, has been recalled to St. Petersburg. General Linievitch has succeeded to the…

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Russo-japanese War London, March 17

Argyle Liberal and District Recorder · Tuesday 21 March 1905 · page 2

It is stated in the German Press that the Czar is half distracted by the reverses in Manchuria and the troubles at home. He sits brooding,…

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Russo-japanese War. Kuropatkin's Recall. His Post Goes Begging. Kaiser Urges War. London, March 18

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 21 March 1905 · page 4

The St. Petersburg correspondent of the Times reports that General Kuropatkin, whose recall was announced on Saturday, is journeying home to report to the Czar…

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The War. London, Monday. Guns Thrown Away

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 21 March 1905 · page 2

It is believed at Tokio that 400 Russian guns were thrown into the river…

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Russo-japanese War. Retreat Continues. Russians Evacuate Kai-yuen. London, March 20

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 21 March 1905 · page 2

The hills surrounding Kai-yuen, whither the Russians retreated from Tie-ling, made a defence of the position possible, but owing to the closeness of the Japanese pursuit and the dread of being out…

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The War. London

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 22 March 1905 · page 3

General Kawamura brilliantly defeated and routed three Russian divisions south of Tieling. Many Russian fugitives are without food…

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Telegrams War News London

The Young Chronicle · Wednesday 22 March 1905 · page 3

Kuropatkin will remain at the front in command of the first army. The "Standard" correspondent has seen a letter from a Russian general…

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The War London, March 20

Goulburn Herald · Wednesday 22 March 1905 · page 4

THE hills surrounding Kai-yuen, whither the Russians retreated from Tie-ling, made a defence of the position possible, but owing to the closeness of the Japanese pursuit and the…

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The War. Kuropatkin Recalled. the Battle of Mukden. War to Be Continued. London

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 22 March 1905 · page 3

General Kuropatkin, Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Array in Manchuria, has been recalled to St. Petersburg. General L[?], who is in charge of…

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The War. Russian Retreat Cut Off. London, 17th March

The Young Chronicle · Wednesday 22 March 1905 · page 2

It is officially announced that General Kuropatkin has been recalled to St. Petersburg, and that General Linevitch has been appointed to succeed him as…

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Transvaal War Contribution. London, March 21

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 23 March 1905 · page 4

Mr. A. Lyttelton, the Secretary of State for the Colonies, responding in the House of Commons last night to a question by Mr. G. M'Crae (Liberal), explained that the delay…

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Transvaal War Contribution. London, March 21

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 23 March 1905 · page 2

Mr. A. Lyttelton, the Secretary of State for the Colonies, explained in the House of Commons last night that the contribution (£30,000,000) by the Transvaal to the cost of the war was not recoverable…

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The War. Peace Imperative. London

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 23 March 1905 · page 2

Rear-Admiral Prince Ukhtomsky declares that peace is imperative, as the army is breadless, since all the grain which was at Harbin had bean seat to Mukden…

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The War. London, Tuesday. Cossacks Looting

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 23 March 1905 · page 1

A Norwegian trader accompanying the retreat relates that Cossacks looted Tie-ling and sold champagne at a rouble (3s 2d) per bottle. They burned and smashed everything…

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Russo-Japanese War. the Fighting at Mukden

Yass Evening Tribune · Thursday 23 March 1905 · page 1

London, Monday.—Details of the turning movement conducted by Generals Oku and Nogi early in the present month show that the whole success of…

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RUSSO - Japanese War. Russia's Decision. Fresh Mobilisation. Her Rulers' Hopes. London, March 21

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 23 March 1905 · page 4

The St. Petersburg correspondent of the "Times' telegraphs that the Russian Council of War has decided to continue the campaign, and has ordered a further mobilisation of troops and reserves. The…

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RUSSO - Japanese War. Russians Concentrating. Heroes of Mukden Battle. How Guns Were Saved. London, March 22

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 23 March 1905 · page 2

There are indications that the Russians are concentrating and constructing defences at Chang-chue, 90 miles north of Kai yuen (or about 160 miles north of Mukden), and at Kirin, 90 miles…

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The War. Gallant Japaness Gunners

The Burrowa News · Friday 24 March 1905 · page 3

LONDON, March 22.—In the battle of Moukden a battery of artillery, on the Japaness extreme left of the army attacking the city. fought with [?]…

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The War London, March 22

Goulburn Herald · Friday 24 March 1905 · page 4

There are indications that the Russians are concentrating and constructing defences at Chang-chun, 90 miles north of Kat-yaeh (or about 160 miles north of Mukden), and at…

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Russo-japanese War London, March 20

Argyle Liberal and District Recorder · Friday 24 March 1905 · page 3

Kai-yuen, whither the Russians retreated from Tie-ling, was evacuated by them on Saturday night. The nearness of the Japanese and the…

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