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The wars & local soldiers, 1898

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The War. Great Battle in Cuba. American Advance on Santiago. Furious Fighting for Two Days. Heavy Losses on Both Sides. The Result Indecisive. LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 5 July 1898 · page 2

The American army, under Brigadier General Shafter, on Friday advanced to the attack of the Spanish lines at Santiago do Cuba…

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The War America v. Spain. London, June 30. Naval Engagement

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 6 July 1898 · page 2

Two American auxiliary cruisers. the St. Louis and St. Paul, chased the Spanish auxilary cruiser Antonio Lopez and compelled her to run ashore…

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Original Novel, the Daughters of Eye; [?]ale of the [?]ori War Chapter Xxxii.—(continued.)

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 6 July 1898 · page 1

Ward, who hid read little, and was naturally playful as well as observant, hare remarked: 'Flo ! you girls now look like the brides…

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The Queen's Oldest Soldier

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 6 July 1898 · page 4

The man whe hold, the distinction of being the oldest soldier in the British Array is Sergeant Cornelius, of i be Woolwich Recruiting Staff Some…

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Admiral Cervera Wounded

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 8 July 1898 · page 3

The official report of Admiral Sampson states that Admiral Cervera was wounded during the fight, and that be is amongst the prisoners…

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The Spanish-american War. the Attack on Santiago. Spaniards Stubbornly Resist. Heavy American Losses. Over 1000 Killed and Wounded. London, July 2

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 July 1898 · page 25

Three divisions of the American force, numbering 15,000, and several thousand of the Cuban Insurgents attacked the Spanish forces outside Santiago early on Friday…

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Alcock's Range-finder. Superiority Admitted by the War Office. London, June 30

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 July 1898 · page 26

Mr. G.D. Mendel, of Melbourne, who has been in England for some months past in the interests of the electrical range-finder, invented, by Mr. A. U. Alcock, of…

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The War. a Running Sea Fight. Cervera's Fleet Desteoyed. Admiral Cervera a Captive

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 8 July 1898 · page 3

Late cablegranis report that General Shatter has succ[?]ed well in investing the country to the north-east Santiago with his troops. He stated, however,…

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War! America and Spain. Particulars of Santiago Fighting. an Entire Company Annihilated. (By Wire—From our Correspondent.) Sydney, Monday Morning

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 8 July 1898 · page 3

Particulars of the fighting at Santiago show that 15,000 Americans, and several thousand Insurgents attacked the Spanish forces on Friday morning…

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Rescue of Spanish Soldiers

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 8 July 1898 · page 3

The American torpedo boat destroyer Erickson rescued 110 Spanish soldiers from the armoured ship Viscaya while she was burning. Many of the sailors were naked…

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The War. America v. SPAIN. Bombardment of Santiago Deferred. The Defending Force Reinforced. A Comical Mistake at the Ladrones. LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 8 July 1898 · page 2

Admiral Cervera has cabled to Spain an account of the disaster which befel his squadron. The Admiral's statement agrees substantially with that already published…

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The War. Victorious America. Great Sea Fight off Santiago. Spanish Fleet Leaves the Harbour Pursued by Americans and Destroyed. Admiral Cervera a Prisoner. LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 8 July 1898 · page 4

A great sea fight has taken place of Cuba. Admiral Sampson's squadron chased Admiral Cervera's fleet sixty miles, and after a desperate encounter the whole of the Spanish…

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The War. America and Spain. Total Destruction of Admiral Cervera's Fleet. a Sensational Story. Spaniards Fight Desperately. Ships Forded Ashore Blazing. American Losses Insignificant. London, July 5

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 8 July 1898 · page 3

The news of the destruction of Admiral Cervera's Spanish fleet is fully is fully confirmed. The story far excels in sensational interest that of the battle fought in the Bay of…

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The Spanish-american War. (Continued from page 25.) Great Sea Fight Off Santiago. Splendid American Victory. Admiral Cervera Comes Into the Open. His Fleet Destroyed. London, July 5

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 July 1898 · page 20

The destruction of the Spanish fleet under Admiral Cervera by the American squadron under Rear-Admiral Sampson has completely altered the situation in…

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War Caused by an Omission

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 1

A war between Poland and Sweden was caused by the omission of the word ‘et[?]etera’ in 1654, In that year a Polish nobleman became obnoxious to the laws of…

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The War. America and Spain. Battle at Santiago. Spaniards Fight Desperately. Great Loss of Life. the Spanish Squadron Destroyed. [By Electric Telegraph.] London. Sunday, July 3

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 4

The American troops and the Cuban insurgents made an attack on the Spaniards at Santiago de Cuba on Friday. Three divisions, comprising 15,000 Americans and…

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The War. Siege of Santiago. the Truck Extended. American Preparations for Attack. London, 9th July

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 12 July 1898 · page 3

The situation at Santiagio de Cuba, where a truce was granted by General Schafer, the American military commander, pending a definite reply to…

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The War. Spain v. AMERICA. Situation at Santiago. Unconditional Surrender Demanded. Spain Said to be Yielding. Admiral Camara's Fleet. London

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 12 July 1898 · page 2

A New York telegram states that the armistice granted a few days ago to the Spanish commander at Santiago hs been extended until 4 o'clock this (Saturday)…

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The War. America V. Spain. London, July 7

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 13 July 1898 · page 2

The Spanish cruiser Alfonso XII. was destroyed by the American [?]eet whilst attempting to escape from Havana Harbour by night…

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The War. America V. Spain. London, July 5

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 13 July 1898 · page 4

The destruction of the Spanish f[?] under Admiral C[?] by the American squadron under Rear Admiral Simpson has completely altered the…

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