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The wars & local soldiers, 1898

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Beresford Sees War Ahead

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 10 June 1898 · page 4

SPEAKING on April 13, at York, Lord Charles Beresford expressed his regret that the Government did not take Wei hal-wei before they did. The. Russians had gone into Manchuria, had a naval…

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England In Time of War

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 10 June 1898 · page 4

ON the principle that it is well to be prepared for any emergency, a writer in one of the monthly magazines has been trying to estimate how our well-beloved country would 'cut up'…

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America and Spain. Latest War News

The Walcha Witness and Vernon County Record · Saturday 11 June 1898 · page 3

Commodore Sampson, the commander of the American Squadron before Santiago de Cuba has telegraphed to…

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The War. Firece Fighting in Spain. Ajt American Officer's Prompt Action Saves Many Lives

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 11 June 1898 · page 3

It is greatly to be regretted that the Spaniards should have allowed their senses to become subservient to their anger. That such is the case…

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War. America Against Spain. (By Cable). London, Thursday. the Philippines in a State of Revolt. a Church Besieged. Bombardment of Caimmera. Reported Naval Engagements. Admiral Cerveras' Squadron to Be Attacked. Weakness of the Santiago Garrison

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 11 June 1898 · page 5

The Governor-General of the Philippines reports that the entire archipelago, except Visazas, is in a state of revolt…

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The Americo-Spanish War News Up to Date. London

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 14 June 1898 · page 3

The belief gains strength that European intervention will end the war between Spain and America. Germany desires an International…

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America and Spain. Serious Trouble. War Revenue Bill

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 15 June 1898 · page 4

It in reported at Washington that strained relations exist between Germany and the United States, owing to the refusal of the United Slates…

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War. America Against Spain. (By CABLE)..London, Monday. Fightihg at Guantamo. Transports Leaving Tampa. the Pope Offers to Inter. Vene. the Queen of Spain Favourable. the American War Loan. Attack on American Marines Bt Spanish Troops

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 15 June 1898 · page 2

The Americana easily silenced the shore batteries at Guantenamo, bat the Spaniards continue to hold the main fort.The Marines have taken…

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The Axnerico-Spanish War. News Up to Date. Sydney, Monday, 5.26 p.m

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 17 June 1898 · page 3

The Lepanto, a new cruiser, has joined the Spanish reserve fleet now stationed at Cadiz. A number of the swiftest warships of the American navy are assembling at Hampton…

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Original Novel. THE Daughters of Eve; Tale of the Macri War. Chapter Xxxi.--(continued.)

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 17 June 1898 · page 1

So it transpired. On seeing who the two men in the small cutter were the Maori fishermen gave a lusty cheer and palled up around the cutter. Long George had been…

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Preparing for War

The Walcha Witness and Vernon County Record · Saturday 18 June 1898 · page 2

When the Spanish-American war commenced, few people, probably, thought the Philippine Islands would be affected ; and when England and…

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America and Spain. Latest War News

The Walcha Witness and Vernon County Record · Saturday 18 June 1898 · page 2

An American gunboat has landed 300,000 rounds of ammunition and 400 rifles near Santiago for the Cuban…

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War. America Against Spain. (By Cable) London, Thursday. Germany's Action. American Transports, Cuban Post Captured. Havana Impregnable. Situation at Manila Extremely Critical

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 18 June 1898 · page 4

Germany has assured America that, her warships were merely sent to Manila to protect the German resi-. dents…

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America and Spain. Another Bombardment. Terrible Engine Of WAR

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 22 June 1898 · page 4

A third bombardment of santiage de Cube took place on Thursday, and lasted for an hour. The Americans elsim that several…

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War. America Against Spain. (By Cable). London, Monday. the Capture of Manila Certain. Spanish Provinces Demand Peace. General Shapter's Transports Ofp Santiago. American's Declare Admiral Cervebas' Fleet Will Be Captured This Week. 15 Miles of Troops at Santiago. Admiral Camara at Carthaoena. Insurgents Demand a Philippine Republic. Departure of British Warships for Manila

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 22 June 1898 · page 3

The Washington authorities hourly, expect Admiral Dewey to occupy Manila. The Spanish Government recognises…

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The Americo-Spanish War News Up to Date. London

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 24 June 1898 · page 3

THREE thousand Spanish and native troops who were advancing under General Monet to the relief of Manila, were ambushed by the insurgents in a jungle 30 miles from the…

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Original Novel. THE Daughters of Eve ; A Pale of the Maori War Chapter Xxxii.-- (Continued.)

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 24 June 1898 · page 2

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

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Insuring Soldiers aud Sailors

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 24 June 1898 · page 4

A BILL providing for insuring the lives of soldiers and sailors by the Government has been introduced in the United States Congress, and it is the intention of its promoters to push it…

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The War Loan

The Walcha Witness and Vernon County Record · Saturday 25 June 1898 · page 2

The American war loan has already been subscribed threefold…

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The War Department

The Walcha Witness and Vernon County Record · Saturday 25 June 1898 · page 2

It is reported that friction exists between Mr. R. A. Alger, the United States Secretary for War, and General N…

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