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The wars & local soldiers, 1902

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British-boer War

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 25 January 1902 · page 5

In the French Chamber, of Deputies M. Delcasse, the Minister for Foreign Affairs declared that it was impossible to medicate in South Africa. Any…

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South African War News

Macleay Argus · Saturday 25 January 1902 · page 9

FOLLOWING we give summary of the principal cables received at the beginning of the week:--In an intercepted letter to…

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South African War. London

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 25 January 1902 · page 4

The blockhouses in the Orange State constitute a parallelogram of one hundred and forty miles in length by-sixty miles in width…

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The Revolution in Colombia. a Naval Battle. Five War Vessels Sunk

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 25 January 1902 · page 5

The war vessels, Padilla, Darien, and Gaitan, belonging to the Colombian Revolutionary forces, attempted to force a landing at Sabina, in the…

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Soldiers in Petticoats

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 25 January 1902 · page 2

There recently lived in a cottage on Caith [?]iss Moor an old lady, who took a prominent part in the Crimean War. Eltstheth Coull was her name, and she was the wife of John…

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British-boer War

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 29 January 1902 · page 3

The "Chronicle" states that Colonel Riociardi is returning to the Transvaal with volunteers to reinforce the Boers. Four unarmed natives were shot in…

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South African War. London

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 29 January 1902 · page 2

The latest news from Pretoria states that the British operations in the Orange Colony are creating intense interest. The plans, including the blockhouses for…

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Latest Boer War. London

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 30 January 1902 · page 4

During a sharp fight at Trenfontein the British lost 7 killed and 26 wounded. The Cape Colony Vigilance Committee strongly protests against granting amnesty…

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Soldiers in Petticoats

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 30 January 1902 · page 2

There recently lived in a cottage on Calth moss Moor an old lady who took a prominent part in the Crimean War. Elizabeth Coull was ber nine, and she was the wife of John…

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British-boer War

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 1 February 1902 · page 5

Brigadier-General Plumer has Captured 36 Boers. Major-General Bruce Hamilton captured a laager at Neespan and 82…

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South African War News

Macleay Argus · Saturday 1 February 1902 · page 9

FOLLOWING we give summary of the principal cables received at the beginning of the week:-- Mr. St. John Brodrick stated in the…

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South African War. London

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 1 February 1902 · page 7

Mr. Balfour has stated that no overtures for peace have been made by the Boers. Commandant Ben. Viljoen was captured by Major Orr, who ambuscaded him…

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Army Contracts. Rousing the War Office. a Message From Mr. Seddon. WELLINGtON (N.Z)

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 1 February 1902 · page 5

Mr. Seddon says he is surprised to learn the news about the Argentine meat contracts for South Africa, and considers that this colony and Australia are very unfairly…

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British-boer War

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 5 February 1902 · page 3

In the House of Commons last night Mr. A. J. Balfour stated that the reply of Great Britain to Dr. Kuyper, Premier of the Netherlands, who made…

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South African War. London

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 5 February 1902 · page 3

LORD Kitchener reports that General French captured twenty-six of Fouche's commando, and scattered the rest of his followers. On January 27, Major Driscoll attacked a laager…

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British-boer War

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 8 February 1902 · page 5

Sir Walter Hely-Mutchinson, the Governor of Cape Colony, in replying to a loyal address presented by prominent members of the Afrikander…

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South African War News

Macleay Argus · Saturday 8 February 1902 · page 9

FOLLOWING we give summary of the principal cables received at the beginning of the week:--The entire Cabinet held a 2 12 hours'…

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Protest Against the War. a Peace League Formed in Sydney

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 8 February 1902 · page 6

The Anti-War Leauge formed list week has get seriously to work, at a meeting attended by About 80 members, between 20 and 30 of whom were women, enthusiastic…

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Japanese Soldiers Lost in the Show. Only One Survivor of 210

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 8 February 1902 · page 4

WHILE 210 Japanese infantry were practising marching in the snow, last week, in northern Nippon, they lost their way. Though the unfortunate men burnt their haver…

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British-boer War

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 12 February 1902 · page 3

Mr. A. J. Balfour this First Lord of the Treasury, stated in the House of Commons last night that the Government had asked Lord…

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