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The wars & local soldiers, 1894

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The War in the East. the Taking of Port Arthur

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 5 December 1894 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday.--The commander of the British warship Porpoise, on the China station, reports that the Japanese captured Port Arthur after 18 hours severe fighting. The…

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News by Wire. Sydney, Tuesday. the War in the East

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 12 December 1894 · page 4

No further fighting is reported [?] the seat of war in the East. China is still suing for peace, but Japan is how reported to be refusing all…

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War in the East

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 19 December 1894 · page 4

The Japanese advance force met 5000 Chinese at Feiu Hung Tscheng and severe fighting took place. The result is not yet known. The Japanese…

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The War in the East. London

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 19 December 1894 · page 4

A serious rebellion has broken out at Wichu, in China. Admiral the Hon. Sir. E. R. Fremantle, the British Commander-in-Chief on the…

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