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The wars & local soldiers, 1899

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An American War Story

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 24 June 1899 · page 2

When Theodore, Roosevelt was giving his farewell address to the Rougbriders at Camp Wikoff recently, he concluded with this little story:…

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Russia Preparing for War. 600 Quick-firing Guns. London, June 20

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 24 June 1899 · page 4

THE Russian authorities are consulting American gun manufactories, with the view to an emergency order for 000 quick-firing guns. The English Jockey Club has decided that the…

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An American War Story

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 29 June 1899 · page 2

When Theodore Roosevelt was giving his farewell address to the Rougbriders at Gamp Wikoff recently, he concluded with this little story:…

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The Philippine War

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 1 July 1899 · page 5

The British [?]rusier Graftce-(Captain W. Fisher) landed a party of [?] Samar Island, in the Phillppines and compalled the Filip[?]os to release two English…

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War Material. London

Macleay Argus · Saturday 1 July 1899 · page 8

Russia is spending four millions in the manufacture in America of cannons and war material…

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Riots in Brussels. Exciting Scenes, Charging the Hob, Many Wounded. London, Saturday

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 5 July 1899 · page 3

The serious riots which have been caused by the pats by the Legislative of the Proportional Representation Bill were continued in…

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Exciting Scenes In Brussels. the Mob Charged, and Many Wounded. London, June 30

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 5 July 1899 · page 3

THE serious riots which have been caused by the passing by the Legislature of the Proportional Representation Bill were continued in Brussels yesterday. Five thousand rioters assembled in the vicinity of…

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The Philippine War. London

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 8 July 1899 · page 5

Mr. Schurman, (President of the United States Advisory Commission), after visiting thd outlying portions of the Philippines, reports that the…

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War Imminent In the Transvaal. British Preparations. London

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 12 July 1899 · page 3

DESPITE the reported inclination of the Boers to grant certain concessions demanded on behalf of the Uitlanders, the situation is still regarded as critical. The War Office are not staying their hands in the…

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The Transvaal. British Troops and War Material. Powder Magazine Explosion. Arrival of British Warships

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 15 July 1899 · page 5

Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, Secretary of State for the Colonies, in reply last night to Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, the leader of the Opposition in the House of Commons,…

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The Vampire of War

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 29 July 1899 · page 2

Counting only the armies of the six great Powers on a peace footing, they amount now to nearly three millions of men and if we add the men…

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A Family of Soldiers

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 29 July 1899 · page 7

The death was announced a few days ago of Mrs. Margaret Hobbs, of Barnaby House, King's County, a lady of 103 yean of ago, who was one of the most interesting figures in…

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The Vampire of War

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 3 August 1899 · page 2

Counting only the armies of the six great Powers on a peace footing, they amount now to nearly three millions of men; and if we add the men…

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A Family of Soldiers

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 3 August 1899 · page 8

The death was announced a few days ago of Mrs. Margaret Hobbe, of Baraaby House, King's County, a lady of 103 years of age, who was one of the most interesting figures in…

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The Transvaal. The Boers Preparing for War. Large Camp Outside Bulwayo. London

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 12 August 1899 · page 5

THE Times says that the Transvaal will reject the joint franchise inquiry. Great Britain will act unaided, and act according to the result…

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Struck by Lightning. Nine Soldiers Injured, and a Pier Set on Fire. London, August 6

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 12 August 1899 · page 4

WHILE marching from Limerick to Thurles yesterday nine of the men of the 2nd battalion of the Cheshire Regiment were injured by lightning. The legs of a sergeant were paralysed, but he has…

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Britain and the Transvaal. Gloomy Views in Pretoria. Boer War Preparations. London, Aug. 9

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 16 August 1899 · page 2

THE "Times" says that the Transvaal Government will decline to accede to Mr. Chamberlain's proposal for a joint inquiry into the question of the franchise, regretting…

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Tragedy at Ultim Two Women Fired at Wounded. Sydney

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 19 August 1899 · page 5

A TERRIBLE tragedy occurred at Ul[?] night. It appears that a man named [?] Giblett went to house by appointing with [?]…

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Terrible Tragedy a Man Shot Dead and Two Girls Seriously Wounded. Sydney

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 19 August 1899 · page 5

A TERRIBLE tragedy occurred at Pyrmont over a disputed courtship. A man named Sydney Giblett visited the house occupied by Eliza Absalom…

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The Transvaal. Further Preparations for War. London

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 19 August 1899 · page 5

THE "Times" states that 10,000 regular troops and 10,000 armed police and volunteers are available in Cape Colony and Natal for Active service, without Indian…

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