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The wars & local soldiers, 1898

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The War. Spain and America by Electric Telegraph. London. Sunday, May 1. a Brilliant Battle. Spaniards Claim Victory

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 7 May 1898 · page 2

A brilliant battle has been fought between the American and Spanish squadrons off Manila. The Spaniards claim a victory, but they sustained heavy losses…

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America and Spain. the War in Cuba. London

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 10 May 1898 · page 2

The combined forces of the Americans and insurgents have repulsed an attack by Spanish cavalry at Mariel. Many of the Spaniards were killed…

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The War. Spain v. AMERICA. The Great Battle at Manila. Admiral Dewey's Report. A Most Remarkable Victory. America Shows a Clean Sheet

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 10 May 1898 · page 2

After a silence of several days, which caused considerable uneasiness in the United States, Admiral Dewey's report of the great naval battle fought off Cavite, in the Bay of…

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The War. London

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 11 May 1898 · page 2

The anxiety felt in the United States by the non-receipt of any report by admiral Dowey respecting the brilliant victory achieved by him over the Spanish…

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The War. Cables for the Week

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 11 May 1898 · page 4

Among those who have volunteered to fight for America are the three noted pugilists. Robert Fitzsimm[?] (formerly of New Zealand), James Corbett, and…

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Original Novel. T H E Daughters of Eve: Male of the Maori War Chapter Xix.—(continued.)

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 11 May 1898 · page 1

While this work was proceeding there was a surprise. It was the turn of the [?]ecieged to open fire on this occasion. They did so on getting sight of two or three of the…

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Traveller. Hard Lines for German Soldiers

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 11 May 1898 · page 2

One result of enforced array service or conscription is that a Government has not to offer its soldiers inducements to enlist. The German Government, for instance, now…

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Latest Telegrams. the Spanish-america War. London

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 May 1898 · page 20

The Cape Verde squadron at Cadiz, on learning the position of the fleet, decided to land the American forces at Cuba on Tuesday, and start the expedition to the…

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The Spanish-american War. the Naval Engagement at Manila. Full Details of the Fight. London

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 May 1898 · page 15

The United States Government has purchased the steamer City of Pekin to convey coal and troops to Manila. The President of Hawaii offers to…

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The War. Thf Battle at Manila. a Detailed Account. Heroic Spanish Gallantry. Colors Nailed to the Mast. Sunk with all on Board. Firing to the Last. LONDON, 10th May

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 13 May 1898 · page 4

Full accounts have now been received in London regarding the great naval battle fought in the Bay of Manila at dawn on Saturday, 30th…

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The War. Spain v. AMERICA. The Missing Spanish Squadron. Return to Cadiz. Extensive Preparations by America Thirty Transport Ships Chartered. Forces to land in Cuba next Tuesday. LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 13 May 1898 · page 2

News has at length been received of the Spanish squadron which recently left the Cape Verde Islands. Intelligence is now to hand that the Spanish squadron has returned…

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

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 14 May 1898 · page 2

The men breakfasted, and consulted as to which direction they would take, and decided to follow the winding of the stream, which they thought was the most likely…

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The War. Spain and America the Battle at Manila. a Decisive Victory for America.the Latest News. Tuesday, May 10

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 14 May 1898 · page 1

Full particulars have been received of the decisive engagement in Manila Harbour on Sunday, the 1st inst., between the United States squadron under Admiral Dewey and the Spanish fleet in command…

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The War. Spain v. AMERICA. Cienfugos Bombarded by American Warships. Four Hundred Spaniards Killed. The Cape Verde Squadron. Important Naval Engagement Imminent. SYDNEY, Sunday, 1 p.m

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 17 May 1898 · page 2

Cienfuegos has been bombarded by three American worships. The batteries were silenced after a desperate assault. Four hundred Spaniards were killed…

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Port of Cienfuegos Bombarded. Spanish Batteries Silenced 400 Spaniards Killed. the Cape Verde Squadron Bound for Puerto Rico. Immediate Engagement Expected. Spanish Reinforcements Left for Manila. Cavite Arsenal Surrendered. President M'kinley Makes a Protest Against French Government. for Suppressing News That Spanish Squadron Coaled at Martinique. Breach of Neutrality. Stores and Ammunition Landed at Cuba. Spaniards Prevent Landing of American Troops at Cabanas. the Invasion of Cuba Suspended. New York Harbor Closed at Night. Great Speech by Mr. Chamberlain. War Inevitable. the Union Jack and Stars and Stripes. to Float Over the World. Russia's Loyalty Questioned. London

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 17 May 1898 · page 2

The port of Cienfuegos has bean bombarded by three American warships, The batteries were silenced after a desperate assault and 400 of the Spanish…

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War

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 18 May 1898 · page 1

A French newspaper recalls the story told of Pierre Barlat, a hero of the Franco German War. He was a humble labourer who lived at Service, near Paris, with his…

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The War. London

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 18 May 1898 · page 3

The Spanish squadron is in the Carribean Sea about 400 miles from Hayti. Further details have been received respecting the attack on Cardenas by the…

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Original Novel. THE Daughters of Ever Tale of the Maori War Chapter Xxi.—(continued.)

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 18 May 1898 · page 1

To effect the change, and to get within comfortable range of this point of attack, Long George suggested they wait till the middle of the night, then remove the Krupp…

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The War. America V. Spain. Tuerto Rico Bombarded. Three Spanish Warships Destroyed. London, May 12

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 18 May 1898 · page 2

Intelligence has been received from Port-an-Prince, capital of Haiti, that nine of the American warships under Commander Sampson, bombarded the…

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American War-sheps Repulsed

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 20 May 1898 · page 3

American war-ships attempting to land ammunition near Cienfugos were repulsed…

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