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The wars & local soldiers, 1898

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The Turkish War Indemnity

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 3 June 1898 · page 2

The Porte has agreed to pay Russia the arrears of the Russo-Turkish war indemnity…

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An Editor's Part in the War

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 3 June 1898 · page 4

Now that the war has been declared, it is fitting to ecall the part played by a great American newspaper, the New York Sun, and its…

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British War Preparations. London, May 29

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 June 1898 · page 26

A great sensation has been caused by the publication of plans prepared by Sir Matthew White Ridley, the Home Secretary, for facilitating the mobilisation of the…

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[?]Gre War Correspondents Arrested. Tried As Spies

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 3 June 1898 · page 2

Two well-known English war correspondents have been arrested at Havana, and will be tried as spies…

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The Spanish-american War. London, Sunday Night

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 June 1898 · page 20

Ten Spanish torpedo boats attacked two American cruisers at Havana, and reached within a few hundred yards of the vessels, when the latter opened fire and compelled…

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A War Correspondent in Trouble. London, May 29

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 June 1898 · page 26

Mr. E. F. Knight, the well-known war correspondent of the Times, has been arrested in Cuba. Mr. Knight was landing surreptitiously…

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Cost of the War to America. London, May 31

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 June 1898 · page 26

A return has been issued at Washington which shows that the war has already cost the United States the enormous amount of 312,000,000 dollars (£62,400,000)…

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The American-spanish War. Naval Skirmish at Havana. London, June 1

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 3 June 1898 · page 2

No further particulars have been received respecting the reported bombardment of the outer batteries at Santiago de Cuba by Commodore Schley's squadron yesterday, and his…

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Cable News. the Spanish-american War, Spanish Fleet Still at Santiago. London, May 27

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 June 1898 · page 26

Commodore Schley has assured the Secretary for the Navy (Mr. J. D. Long) that the Spanish fleet under Admiral Cervera, is cooped up in the harbour of…

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The American Troops. Soldiers Without Rifles or Uniform

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 3 June 1898 · page 4

President M'Kinley has, in company with Major General Russel Alger, Minister for War, reviewed in camp the volunteer reserves and militia who…

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Latest by Telegraph Latest War News. Fighting at Santiago. Commodore Schley Bombards Severe Fight with Cervera. the Spaniards Retire. London, June 1

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 3 June 1898 · page 2

A report has been received from Cape Hay[?]ien, on the north coast of Hayti, which confirms previous reports that the Spanish squadron under Admiral Cervera…

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The War

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 4 June 1898 · page 2

ALTHOUGH the war between the United States of America and Spain promised, at the commencement, to be short, sharp and decisive, it would appear that it is likely to be a more…

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Will England Declare War[?]

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Saturday 4 June 1898 · page 4

The London correspondent of the "Auckland News" (New Zealand)sent to his paper the following sensational letter, which was published on 7th May…

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

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 4 June 1898 · page 1

‘That’s just what troubles me—I don’t know where to begin.’ “Oh, you are a dullard, Don. I wonder what Florri[?] sees in you.’…

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The War. America and Spain. Bombardment of Santiago De Cuba. [By Electric Telegraph.] London. Wednesday, June 1

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 4 June 1898 · page 2

Reports have been received from Hayti to the effect that the United States squadron under the command of Commodore Schley, yesterday bombarded the batteries of Santiago de Cuba. The…

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Lieutenant Hobson's Bravery. Congratulated by the Spanish Admiral. Latest War News. LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 7 June 1898 · page 2

It is reported that Queen Christina is removing her property, and preparing to fly from Spain. Five transports have left Mobile, on the…

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The War. Spain v. AMERICA Position at Santiago. Telegram from Admiral Sampson Six Spanish Vessels Doomed. Daring Torpedo Feat. A Collier Sunk at the Entrance. LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 7 June 1898 · page 2

The United States Government has received an important telegram from Rear-Admiral Sampson respecting the position of affairs at Santiago de Cuba…

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Sk[?]cher. How Nations Declare War

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 8 June 1898 · page 1

Notwithstanding the fact that most people consider a formal declaration of war necessary before active measures can be taken it is usually the cast in these go shead times…

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The War. America v. Spain. Battle at Santiago De Cuba. London, June 1

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 8 June 1898 · page 2

Reports have been received from Hayti to the effect that the United States squadron under Commander Schley yesterday bombarded the…

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Original Novel. THE Daughters of Eye ; [?] Wale of the [?]aori War Chapter Xxvi.—(continued.)

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 8 June 1898 · page 1

'Yes, I might fail to rise no more. No thank you, ward, I am not equal to the challenge. Kaw[?] has been enough for me in the fighting line and I am…

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