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The wars & local soldiers, 1904

1,210 stories in New England's papers · page 6 of 61

War Notes

The Inverell Argus · Tuesday 23 February 1904 · page 2

One often bean persona inquiring as to the cause of the war between Russia and Japan. To put the reply in a small compass it may be said that Russia already…

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Our War Map

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 23 February 1904 · page 2

IN order that our readers may follow with greater interest the Eastern campaign, we intend put-lishing in cash issue an an up-to-date map, showing the seat of war, and would direct attention to…

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The War

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Tuesday 23 February 1904 · page 2

There is great indignation at Tokio, at the torpedoing at Signal of the Japanese steamer Vakanoura with 33 crew and passengers…

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The War. London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 23 February 1904 · page 4
Also in The Inverell Argus, The Inverell Argus

THE Russian warship Mandpur remains at Shanghai, though ordered to leave, the commander alleging that he is awaiting the Admiral's instructions…

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The War of Wars

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 23 February 1904 · page 3
Also in The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate, Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser

This twentieth century must grow somewhat older before it is possible to appreciate in their true proportion the events of the nineteenth century. Nevertheless, one…

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A Pessimistic Prophecy. War Will Last 100 Years

Guyra Argus · Tuesday 23 February 1904 · page 9

According to Dean W: E. Wall, of the University of Maine Law School (U.S.A.) who held for 12 years an educational position in Japan…

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The War Reuter's Company. a Great Disaster. LONDON, Saturday Night

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 23 February 1904 · page 5

ONE of the greatest disasters by which the forces of the Tsar have yet been overtaken is just reported to have occurred at Lake Baikal, the largest fresh water lake in…

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The War. How It Is Going. the Very Latest. London

Guyra Argus · Tuesday 23 February 1904 · page 4

Russian efficial circles believe that Germany will ultimately assist Russia. American papers say it is too late for Russia to pretend being unprepared…

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The War. How It Is Going. the Very Latest. London

Guyra Argus · Tuesday 23 February 1904 · page 3

The Chinese Minister at the Paris Legation reports, hat fighting is in progress at the Yalu River. 80 Japanese have been taken prisoner…

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Latest Telegraphic News. AT Tarough Greville's Telegram Company. Russo-japanese War. London

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 23 February 1904 · page 2

THERE is grant cruelty to the Japanese by the Russians at Port Arthur. The former were robbed of all their money and luggage and left without food and water…

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The Russo-japanese War. London

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 24 February 1904 · page 2

A commonique which has been issued in St. Petersburg, states that the distance of the territory so treacherously attacked from the principal Russian bases, and the Czar's…

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The War. Russia and Japan. London

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 24 February 1904 · page 3

China notified Japan that she is observing an armed neutrality in the war between Japan and Russia. Japan replied that the mausoleums…

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The War. Russia and Japan. London

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 24 February 1904 · page 8

The following communique has been issued by the Russian Government: "The distance of the Russian territory which has been treacherously attacked…

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The War. Russia and Japan. Sensational Rumours. Embroilment of the Neutral Powers. French Naval Activity. Port Arthur Preparing. Two Years' Seige. P. and, A. Steamer Chased

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 24 February 1904 · page 4

Sensational rumours are afloat with regard' to the embroilment of neutral powers. Extraordinary activity is reported…

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The War London

The Inverell Argus · Friday 26 February 1904 · page 3

The St. Petersburg correspondent of the New York "Herald" reports that an outpost engagement has taken place on the Yalu River between the…

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The War. SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 26 February 1904 · page 5

EASTERN files to hand state that there are 100,000 Chinese under arms in Manchuria waiting to welcome the Japs. The defences of Port Arthur are well…

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