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The wars & local soldiers, 1894

209 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 7 of 11

The Polynesien.—shipment of War Materials

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 October 1894 · page 4

On Wednesday morning the French mail steamer Polynesien arrived at Melbourne from Marseilles. The vessel has a large quantity of munitions of war on board. In addition to a number of Hotchikiss…

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France and Madagascar. Natives Preparing for War. Aid of Cape Colonists Sought

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 October 1894 · page 4

LONDON, Wednesday.—The latest intelligence received from Madagascar states that the Hovas are making active preparations for carrying on the…

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Cablegrams. Rumours of War. England and France. Supposed Object of the Cabinet Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 October 1894 · page 4

LONDON, Wednesday.—It is believed that the special meeting of the Cabinet which has been called for to-morrow will discuss the question of sending…

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The Corean War. Matters in China

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 October 1894 · page 4

LONDON, Thursday.—The Chinese fugitives from the battle of Ping Yang have effected a junction with the troops who landed at the Yalu River,…

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CABLEGRAMS. The Corean War. the French Squadron Increased

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 8 October 1894 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday.—France is increasing her squadron for the East. The cruiser Isly has received orders to proceed thither, and sails on Monday…

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China Arming. Landing of Munitions of War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 9 October 1894 · page 4

LONDON, Monday.—Latest from the East states that a Hamburg steamer has landed eight field guns and 4000 rifles at the Taku forts at the entrance…

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CABLEGRAMS. The Corean War. the Right of Free Navigation

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 9 October 1894 · page 4

LONDON, Monday.—The Chinese Government is seeking to limit the right of free navigation in Corean waters to vessels flying a neutral flag, but the…

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The Corean War. Italy Strengthens Her Squadron

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 October 1894 · page 5

ROME, Monday.—The Italian Government, following the example of the other Powers, has decided to reinforce the Italian squadron in Chinese…

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The War in China. the Port of Foochow Closed. Canton Threatened

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 October 1894 · page 4

LONDON, Wednesday.—The American Government is sending four gunboats to China. It is stated that 4000 Russians are…

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CABLEGRAMS. The Corean War. Japanese Troops Repulsed

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 October 1894 · page 4

LONDON, Wednesday.—The latest intelligence received from the far East states that reports are current that a force of Japanese has landed at New…

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The Corean War. Conflict with Chinese Troops. One Hundred Killed. the Chinese War Vessels

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 October 1894 · page 4

LONDON, Friday.—Latest from the East states that the Japanese forces occupied Wiju, on the south bank of the Yaloo River, North…

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The Corean War. China Satisfied. Rumoured Offers of Peace

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 15 October 1894 · page 5

LONDON, Friday.—The latest news from the seat of war in the far east is of an important character, rumours being current at Shanghai that it was…

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The Corean War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 16 October 1894 · page 4

LONDON, Sunday.—The Chinese ambassador in London has been interviewed with reference to the war in Coren, and the possible settlement of…

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CABLEGRAMS. The Corean War. China's Peace Proposals. Rejected As Inadequate

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 17 October 1894 · page 4

LONDON, Monday.—It is reported that the Japanese Government has rejected the proposals put forward by China for the conclusion of a treaty of peace…

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The Corean War. a Great Battle Expected

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 18 October 1894 · page 4

LONDON, Wednesday.—It is reported that 25,000 Chinese are entrenched at the Yalu River, Corea. The Japanese, who are encamped on…

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The Corean War. Rival Headquarters. British Reinforcements

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 October 1894 · page 4

LONDON, Thursday.—In connection with the Corean war, the Chinese have established their headquarters at Kinlient Cheng, the Japanese…

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The Corean War. a Night Attack by Japanese. Repulsed by the Chinese

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 October 1894 · page 5

LONDON, Friday.—In connection with the war in the East, the Chinese offer to purchase six war vessels from Chili has been declined by the latter…

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Armed Burglars at Summer Hill. a Householder Wounded. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 22 October 1894 · page 5

THE jewellery shop of Mr. A. E. Rowell, at Summer Hill, was early yesterday morning the scene of a burglarly by armed men. About 4 a.m. Mr. Rowell was awakened by…

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CABLEGRAMS. The Corean War. Another Reported Japanese Army. the Defence of Pekin

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 22 October 1894 · page 5

LONDON Sunday.—In connection with the war in the East, Japan meditates raising a loan of 100,000,000 dollars. Another report is current that a…

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CABLEGRAMS. The Corean War. the Chinese Defence

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 23 October 1894 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.—Latest from the East states' that the Chinese have landed more munitions of war at Taku, on the Pei-Ho River. It is…

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