Portents of War
The situation in the Far East now appears to be ominous the extreme While it would be unwise to repose implicit faith in the rumours with…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1904
484 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 1 of 25
Plattsburg. War Medal
Constable J. Dwan has just received from the New South Wales Government a large silver medal for services rendered in connection with the second contingent of…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Far East War in the Balance
LONDON, Tuesday.—"The Times" states that the prospect of peace is not yet desperate, although there are no real signs of the positions improving…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Pen-notes and Pencillings. Japan—its Rise and Progress. the Theatre of Probable War
We are frequently told that the most wonderful national development on modern times has been made by the United States of America. It is safe to say that…
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LONDON, Wednesday.—Lloyd's quotation against war within a month is nominally 50 guineas per cent. Insurance on cargo to Japan in…
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Every preparation has made at the Sydney and St. Vincent Hospitals for the reception and treatment of the men who have been informed by the explosion. In the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A Sydney Letter. a Proclamation That Can't Come Out Too Quickly.—the Analysis of the Referendum Voting.—the Cost of a Christmas Present.—are Our Sydney Theatres Danger-proof?—the Effect of War on Trade.—the Perpetually Scolding Mr. Reid. Sydney
Mr. Deakin is going to advise his Excellency, the Governor-General, to do what should have been done earlier—issue a proclamation forbidding British subjects…
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The operation of landing the three injured men was watched with every manifestation of interest by a packed mass of spectators, who has thronged the…
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LONDON, Friday.—It is reported from Tokio that the Japanese Cabinet has considered the reply of Russia, and that the situation is not improved…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Naval Disaster. Four Men Killed. Three Others Wounded. the Ship's Signals Misread. London
The announcement of a disaster having befallen the H.M.S Wallaroo in Australia created great apprehension at Devonport, and the details of the accident…
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[Viscount Katsura, the Commander-in-Chief of the Japanese Army began his fighting career in 1867, during the civil war which resulted in the overthrow of the…
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The situation of affairs in the Far East is more than critical. Too much importance need not be reposed in the movements of troops and warships,…
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LONDON, Saturday.—Japan it is reported is dissatisfied with the terms of Russia's reply to her demands respecting the Eastern question…
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LONDON, Monday.—The Tokio correspondent of "The Times," cabling on Sunday evening, says that the situation has slightly improved, although…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A Sydney Letter. Why Infants Die in Such a Number.—the Milkman and His Rounds.—crime and Adulterated Grog.—threatened Descents on Australia.—our Local Ships of War.—the Late Mr. John Farrell. Sydney
The extraordinarily heavy mortality among children in this city surely calls for serious attention. While it might be an exaggeration to say that it grows…
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LONDON, Tuesday.—The Chinese Minister at Tokio, at the request of the Japanese Foreign Office telegraphed on the 11th January to Prince…
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LONDON, Thursday.—The rate of insurance at Lloyd's against war within a month is 55 guineas per cent.; and against Great Britain being forced to…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Russia's War Loan Fails
LONDON, Thursday.—The attempt of the Russian Government to raise a war loan in Paris has failed. This is attributed to a strong feeling…
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LONDON, Thursday.—Baron von Rosen, the Russian Ambassador in Tokio, has received the reply of the Government of Japan to the last Note…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War Outlook. Czar Anxious for Peace. Preparations for Hostilities
LONDON, Friday.—Viscount Hayasbi, the Japanese Ambassador in London, states that the last Note presented by Japan to Russia is pacific, but…
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