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The wars & local soldiers, 1898

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Cable News. a Great War, Declared to Be Inevitable. America and Spain. London, March 23

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 March 1898 · page 24

Advices from Washington state that the report of the naval officers who were sent to Cuba to investigate the circumstances attending the blowing-up of the United…

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Latest Cable News. America and Spain. a Great War Declared to Be Inevitable. London

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 25 March 1898 · page 3

Advices from Washington state that the report of the naval officers who were sent to Cuba to investigate the circumstances attending the blowing-up of the United…

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American Naval Disaster. The Loss of the War Ship Maine. Details of the Catastrophe. Gallant Conduct of the Officers. Spanish Boats First to the Rescue. Men Lost 248, Missing 7, Injured, 57. A Lieutenant's Thrilling Recital. Sydney

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 25 March 1898 · page 4

The United States papers received by the R.M.S. Muriposa to-day are full of sensational accounts of the destruction of the U.S.S. war ship Maine, in…

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Original Novel. THE Daughters of Eve: A Tale of the Maori War. Chapter Xi.—(continued.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 26 March 1898 · page 2

By 11 o’clock he arrived at Parnell, where he knew the Campbells were staying, and they knew before he spoke that something was wrong at the farm. They thought…

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Original Novel. THE Daughters of Eve; IF Tale of the Maori War Chapter X.—(continued.)

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 30 March 1898 · page 1

the girl looked in the direction where Geordie would fire and said, He has shot one, look !'and they could make out two forms—one was helping another to re[?]frest…

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America and Spain. Chances of War Increasing. London, March 24

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 April 1898 · page 15

News has been received that the flotilla of torpedo-boats equiqqed by the Spanish Government for service in the West Indies, but which was recently ordered to remain…

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Original Novel. THE Daughters of Eve; A Tale of the Maori War Chapter Xii. — (CONTINUED)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 2 April 1898 · page 2

They were approaching the quarry when Charley looted smartly up. ‘Did you hear hear that?’ ‘I did not observe anything…

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Original Novel. THE Daughters of Eve; Tale of the Maori War Chapter Xi.—(continued.)

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 6 April 1898 · page 2

By 11 o'clock he arrived at Parnell, where he knew the Campbells were staying, and they knew before he spoke that something was at wrong at the farm. They thought…

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On the Verge of War. America and Spain. Congress Warlike. LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Thursday 7 April 1898 · page 2

It now seems that the Pope made, and the Spanish Cabinet accepted, a tentative offer to mediate. The United States, however, refused to accept the proposal…

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A Brave Soldier

The Riverine Grazier · Thursday 7 April 1898 · page 4

At the 12th Court of the Royal Humane Society, London, on February 16th, the following report was made:—"The Committee have decided that…

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War Preparations. London, April 5

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 April 1898 · page 13

The United States Government are making preparations for rapid action in the event of war being determined upon. Fifteen war-ships are assembled at the naval…

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War Preparations. Spanish Colonies to Be Attacked

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 8 April 1898 · page 2

The United States Government are making preparations for rapid action in the event of war being determined upon…

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Spain and America. War Recommended. London, April 4

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 April 1898 · page 13

A forecast of Mr. M'Kinley's message to Congress on the subject of Cuba has been received from Washington. The statement is that the message favors the recognition…

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Spain and America. Cuban Independence Recognised. War Recommended. London, April 4

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 8 April 1898 · page 2

A forecast of Mr. M'Kinley's message to Congress on the subject of Cuba has been received from Washington. The statement is that the message…

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Original Novel. THE Daughters of Eye: A Tale of the Maori War Chapter Xiv. —(Continued.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 9 April 1898 · page 2

When Florrie was lifted from the horse, she was made aware-that children were clustering around her, and she felt less afraid. But some of the bolder ones tugged…

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The Soudan War. a Great Victory. Dervishes Completely Routed. Ovation to General Kitchener

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 12 April 1898 · page 2

A decisive engagement has taken place in the Soudan between the Anglo-Egyptian forces, under General Kitchener, and the Khailfa's troops, under Mahmoud and Osman…

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The War Spirt Increasing. London, April 6

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 13 April 1898 · page 2

Advices from the United States state that the belief that war in inevitable, as the only possible outcome of the situation, is increasing amongst all…

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Original Novel. T H E Daughters of Eve Tale of the Maori War Chapter Xil—(continued.)

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 13 April 1898 · page 1

They were approaching the quarry when Charley looked smartly up. 'Did you hear that?' 'I did not observe anything.'…

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Spanish War Preparations. London, April 13

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 15 April 1898 · page 24

Spain has purchased two of the finest steamers of the Hambarg-Amerioan line, Hamburg, both of which are suitable for being transformed into cruisers…

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The Soudan War. French Congratulations. London

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 15 April 1898 · page 4

The Paris journal Te Temps congratulates Great Britain on the decisive, victory achieved on Good Friday, by the Anglo-Egyptian Army, under Sir…

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