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The wars & local soldiers, 1894

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Coming Events in Europe. the Probable Seat of War

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 16 January 1894 · page 4

Still another review of the European situation comes from high authority, and this time from the pen of that distinguised soldier. Sir Archibald Alison…

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War and the Easter Encampment

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1894 · page 4

"Having regard to the disturbed state of Europe, and the likelihood of war," Mr. R. H. D. White asked in the Legislative Council on Wednesday, "is…

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Waste in War

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 20 February 1894 · page 4

It is quite awful to think of the number of men abstracted from useful and profitable toil, and devoted to either idleness and vice, or to training to…

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Waste in War

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 22 February 1894 · page 4

It is quite awful to think of the number of men abstracted from useful und profitable toil, and devoted to either idleness and vice or to training to…

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The European Outlook for War

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 22 March 1894 · page 4

An article by Mr. Archibald Forbes, the famous war correspondent, on "The European On look for War," appeared in the S. M. Herald the other week…

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The Matabele War

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 March 1894 · page 4

News has been received that the officials of the British Chartered South Africa Company at Buluwayo have learned that Lobengula, the Matabele…

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The Matabele War. Mr. F. C. Selous's Narrative. (The Times. Feb. 9.)

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 26 April 1894 · page 4

The Union Royal mail steamer Spartan, from the Cape, anchored in Plymouth Sound on Sunday evening, Among the passengers was Mr. F. 0…

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The Matabele War. Mr. F. C. Selous's Narrative. Continued

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 28 April 1894 · page 4

All through the long hours of this dark, rainy night Major Wilson and the twelve brave man who were with him (two having left to convey the message…

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A Soldier's Horse

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 10 May 1894 · page 4

At the conclusion of the field operations recently hold at Cooma, Major-General Hutton addressed the Mounted Rifles on the treatment of their horses…

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The Duties of a Soldier

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 10 May 1894 · page 4

At the unveiling of a monument erected in the Waverley cemetery, Sydney, to the memory of the officers and men who lost their lives in the…

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The War in Corea

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 28 July 1894 · page 4

News from Corea states that the Japanese troops came into collision with the Chinese at Seoul, the capital, resulting in the defeat of the latter…

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The War in Corea. Another Chinese Defeat

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 31 July 1894 · page 2

Further telegrams have been received confirming the report that fighting has been renewed in Corea between the Chinese and Japanese forces. In the last…

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The War in Corea. Later Particulars

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 2 August 1894 · page 2

The Chinese Legation in London asserts that the Chinese transport sunk by the Japanese was flying the British flag. The steamer is also alleged to have been sunk…

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The War in Corea. Chinese Trade Paralysed. London

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 2 August 1894 · page 4

Owing to the outbreak of war with Japan, the internal trade of China is paralysed. A ukase has been issued prohibiting the exportation of rice and…

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The War in Corea

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 August 1894 · page 4

A Japanese cruiser has succeeded in sinking the Ghen Yuen, the largest and lest ironclad possessed by China. The negotiations for peace between China…

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The War in Corea

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 14 August 1894 · page 2

The Russian troops in Siberia have received orders to prepare for an immediate [?] eastward in the event of any change in the State control of [?]ea. Eight…

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The War Between China and Japan

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 1 September 1894 · page 4

Mr. J. H. Hart, the Chinese Commissioner of Maritime Customs, who was recently special agent of the Government in connection with the Sikkim and…

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On Wars and Rumors of War. the Defence of Australia

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 11 October 1894 · page 4

Admiral Bowden-Smith and General Hatton had a consultation on defence matters on Saturday. Speaking to a representative of a…

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On Wars and Rumours of War. the Defence of Australia

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 18 October 1894 · page 4

Admiral Bowden-Smith and General Hutton had a consultation on defence matters on Saturday. Speaking to a representative of a…

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Playing at War

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 20 October 1894 · page 2

Your display on Saturday last in the presence of Major-General Hutton and the classes and masses of Illawarra merited and has secured warm commendation. Never…

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