A Soldier's Hair
It was a singular fact that the late Marshal Canrobert, the last of the French marshals, offered in himself a constant example of the violation of the regulations of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Hunter Valley · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1895
122 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 4 of 7
England's Preparedness for War. London
In the House of Commons Mr. Balfour (First Lord of the Treasury) said the House would be proroguing on Saturday, and Parliament would be dissolved on Monday. It was intended before…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Chinese War Indemnity. London, July 4
A Chinese 6 per cent, loan of £1,000,000 has been subscribed in London six times over. Later: Telegrams from Pekin state that the Russo-Chinese loan of £16,000,000 has been signed…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →In Time of War
The condition of a conquered population, especially on the morning after the conquest, must always be lamentable. The author of "The Germans in France" says that he often…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Privileged Soldiers
The Russian army is full of strange features. Thus the biggest fellows are detailed for duty in the bodyguard regiment, "Preobrashenski," founded by…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Sketcher. The Russo-Turkish War
In his fascinating book, "The Czar and Sultan." Mr. Archibald Forbes gives us a striking Impression of the Cossack:—…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Boy Heroes of War
The following instances of heroism displayed by boys in times of war are culled from Chums:— In our army we find that many drummers…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The British War Department
The British Government proposes to expend £60,000 on additional supplies of cordite for the army…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Latest News by Cable. London, Friday. Privation Among Chinese Soldiers
Reports from China state that the Chinese troops in Northern provinces are dying of hunger and privation at the rate of one hundred per day. The Mandarin is alleged to be making matters worse by…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War in Madagascar. a General Burned Alive
LATEST advices from Madagascar state that General Duchesne, the commander of the French expeditionary force, refuses to treat with the Hovas,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Soldier Ant
Dr. Eugene Murray Aaron describes in the "Scientific American" some of the doings of the soldier ants, which march in columns, and by sheer force of numbers prove invincible…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Mercury Junior. Soldiers Two
It's a brave little band that I command Each evening after tea. And of each recruit, with his tinselled suit, I'm as proud as I can be…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →The Nihilists at Work. a Barracks Blown Up. 300 Soldiers Killed
REPORTS published in Berlin state that terrible Nihilist outrage has been mitted at Tula, in the Governments same name, and about 110 miles south…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →War Office Reforms
In the House of Commons lust night, the Marquis of Lansdowne, Secretary of State for War in reply to a question, explained that the Government accepted the main principles of the War Office…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The French War and the Hovas
Advices received from Madagascar state the flying column is preparing to make a dash upon the capital. Later: Further advices from Madagascar state the French have firmed 19,000 Satalavas…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →War Scare in Austria
The action of the Czar of Russia in sending, as a present to Montenegro, 30,000 rifles, 15,000,000 cartridges, and many cannon and Maxim guns, has created a profound sensation in Austria. This…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Franco-german War
Gorman residents in Russia will not be permitted to celebrate the anniversary of the fall of Sedan…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Madagascar War
The appalling extent of sickness amongst the French forces in Madagascar, which is ascribed to the mismanagement of the campaign, has provoked strong feelings in Paris. The Paris newspapers…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Madagascar War
It is expected that when the French Chambers meet the Government will ask for a further vote of 64,000,000f. (£2,560,000) for the purpose of carrying on the campaign in Madagascar…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War Chests of Europe
In his article on "The War Chests of Europe," published in the Nineteenth Century, Professor Heinrich Geffcken says that Germany has a war treasure of 30,000,000 in…
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