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The wars & local soldiers, 1904

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Latest Cables. Russo-Japanese War. Preparations for Assault on Port Arthur. London

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 19 July 1904 · page 3

8O,OOO Japs are now available for assault on Port Arthur. VESSELS SEIZED. The Smolenski and St. Petersburg,…

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A Mad Revenge Legend of a Recluse Murderer In the Island of Jamaica. Having Turned Against the World He Made War on All Men — Victims' Bones Found In a Cave

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 19 July 1904 · page 4

When Sir Henry Balke who is now governer of Hongbeng island, China, was governor of Jamalca. West Indies a few years ago. Lady Blake had…

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Russo-Japanese War

Manilla Express · Wednesday 20 July 1904 · page 2

Russian advices state that the Russian right flank at Port Arthur drove the Japanese back on July 3 and 4. A St. Petersburg journal says the…

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The War

The Moree News · Friday 22 July 1904 · page 2

The P and O [?]steamer[?]which the [?]Volunteer [?]in the Red [?]of carrying [?]…

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Russo-Japanese War. Latest News. London

Manilla Express · Saturday 23 July 1904 · page 2

The Russians again retreated, after two days lighting at Liaoyang Road. A Japanese torpedo boat is pursuing the Russian cruisers…

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Latest Cables. Russo-Japanese War. LONDON, Friday. Britain Talks, Turkey Interferes. Red Sea Pilots. Situation Serious

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Saturday 23 July 1904 · page 2

It is stated that Lord Lansdowne informed Count Lamsdorif that "Britain will not permit volunteer merchantmen to become armed cruisers…

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The War

The Moree News · Tuesday 26 July 1904 · page 2

Lord Lansdowne, it is stated, has informed Conn[?]that Britain will not permit volunteer merchant, men to become armed cruisers after…

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Latest Cables. Russo-Japanese War. LONDON, Monday. British Vessel Sunk

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 26 July 1904 · page 3

The Vladivostock squndron sunk the British steamer Knight Commander, bound from New York to Yokohams, loaded with general cargo…

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Russo-Japanese War. Latest News. London

Manilla Express · Wednesday 27 July 1904 · page 2

The Vladivostock squadron sunk the British steamer Knight Commander, bound from New York to Yokohama, loaded with a general cargo…

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The War

The Moree News · Friday 29 July 1904 · page 2

The Russian Vladivostock squadron has sunk the British steamer Knight Commander near [?]shims, close to Tokio. The steamer was bound from…

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Russo-Japanese War. Latest News

Manilla Express · Saturday 30 July 1904 · page 2

Lloyds war risks have doubled since Tuesday. It is reported that the House of Commons peremptory message…

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Latest Cables. Russo-Japanese War. LONDON

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Saturday 30 July 1904 · page 3

ANGLO-RUSSIAN AFFAIRS. Mr. Balfour and the Marquis of Lansdowne made statements in the Imperial Parliament repecting the Anglo-Russian…

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Latest Cables. Russo-Japanese War. LONDON, Monday. Port Arthur

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 2 August 1904 · page 3

It is rumored at St. Petersburg that Port Arthur has fallen, but reports from other quartern state that the rumors are premature. When…

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Russo-Japanese War

Manilla Express · Wednesday 3 August 1904 · page 2

In the besieged city of Port Arthur the Russian troops are living on salt meat, and the non-combatants on oatmeal and rice…

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The War

The Moree News · Friday 5 August 1904 · page 2

It was rumoured in St. [?]that Port Artist had [?]other quarters state that the rumours were [?]…

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Russo-Japanese War. Latest News. London

Manilla Express · Saturday 6 August 1904 · page 4

There has been continuous severe at Port Arthur, losses being heavy on both sides. Kuropatkin has ordered useless…

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Latest Cables. Russo-Japanese War. LONDON. Friday. Battle Reported

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Saturday 6 August 1904 · page 3

An uncerfirmed report has reached St. Petersburg that a battle is in progress north-wards of Baicheng…

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The War

The Moree News · Tuesday 9 August 1904 · page 2

It is estimated that there are as fewer than 120,000 Japanese troops around Part Arthur. In two days they are reported to have tired 123,000…

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Latest Cables. Russo-Japanese War. Advance on Mukden. London

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 9 August 1904 · page 3

The Russians at Liaoyang report that the Japanese are advancing on Mukden, Simultaneous attacks on two places are expected, and a decisive…

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Russo-Japanese War. Latest News. London

Manilla Express · Wednesday 10 August 1904 · page 2

Russia has declined to comply with the Porte's demand to put into writing a declaration of the character of vessels of the volunteer fleet she…

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