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The wars & local soldiers, 1905

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Busso-Japanese War. LONDON

Manilla Express · Wednesday 8 February 1905 · page 2

Reports from Marshall Oyama indicate that during the recent heavy fighting the position of the Japanese was critical. They were moving in a…

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Latest Cables. Russo-Japanese War. LONDON

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Wednesday 8 February 1905 · page 3

RUSSIAN RETREAT. General Oku's left wing has advanced six ilea across the Hun-he river, pressing the Russians, who have retired northwards…

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Russo-Japanese War LONDON

Manilla Express · Saturday 11 February 1905 · page 4

Recent fighting, on the Hubo was initiated by Kuropatkin to divert the attention of the army from the events of January 22nd. He did not…

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Latest Cables. Russo-Japanese War. British Steamer Captured. London

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Saturday 11 February 1905 · page 3

The British steamer Wyefield has been captured by the Japanese a cargo of contraband for Vladivostock, and has been condemned us a prize. The vessel was insured…

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Russo-Japanese War

Manilla Express · Wednesday 15 February 1905 · page 2

The German colliers refuse to follow Admiral Rozhdestvensky's voyage to the Far East, fearing the Japanese. The news of the fall of Port Arthur…

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Russo-Japanese War. VLADIVOSTOCK

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Wednesday 15 February 1905 · page 3

Vladivostock is declared to be in a state of siege. Many inhabitants are leaving. RUSSIAN RESERVES…

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The War North Sea Enquiry

The Moree News · Friday 17 February 1905 · page 2

Russian conclusions submitted to the Enquiry Commission, imply that the evidence shows justification in firing upon the trawlers. The…

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Russo-Japanese War Latest News London

Manilla Express · Saturday 18 February 1905 · page 5

Stoessel denies the accusation made by the Times that the officers of Port Arthur, were drunken and useless. When he surrendered there were only…

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Russo-Japanese War. LONDON

Manilla Express · Wednesday 22 February 1905 · page 2

It is reported that 15000 Russian Infantry and 5000 Cossacks are at Simulating, neutral territory, and disregard the Chinese demand to…

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Latest Cables. Russo-Japanese War. LONDON. Tuesday. Reported Defeat

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Wednesday 22 February 1905 · page 3

Profound indignation exists in Japan at the report that the Japanese wire roped together and led through Mukden on the 4th inst. amid the proclamations…

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The War

Manilla Express · Saturday 25 February 1905 · page 4

A correspondent at St. Petersburg learns from a source enjoying high patronage the Czar discussed the question of peace with his Council…

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Russo-Japanese War. LONDON, Friday. Peace Treaty

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Saturday 25 February 1905 · page 3

The Czar is leaving the National Council at Zemstovs to determine whether the war shall be continued. The Council meets on March 3rd, and if the deputies decide for…

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The War. LONDON

Manilla Express · Wednesday 1 March 1905 · page 2

The Japanese have begun a huge enveloping movement. which is likely to be disastrous to Russian plans. Karop[?]kin reports that the Japan…

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Latest Cables. Russo-Japanese War. LONDON, Tuesday. General Attack

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Wednesday 1 March 1905 · page 3

A general engagement is in progress all along the line in Manchuria. The heaviest fighting took place on the Japanese fight, where General…

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The War

The Moree News · Friday 3 March 1905 · page 2

Fighting in Manchuria was continued on Sunday in front and to the west of Tieling Pass. The Japanese on the extreme east have taken the…

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War and Bankruptcy

The Moree News · Friday 3 March 1905 · page 4

Here is an item from "Public Opinion," in New York, which ought to act men to thinking: -- "Our Government estimates suggest that the…

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The War. LONDON

Manilla Express · Saturday 4 March 1905 · page 5

French advices from St. Petersburg state that the Japanese are operating to prevent succour reaching Vladivostock…

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The War

Manilla Express · Wednesday 8 March 1905 · page 3

A BATTLE which is described as the greatest in the history of the world, is proceeding before Mukden It is estimated that Japanese to the…

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Latest Cables. Russo-Japanese War. LONDON, Tuesday. Great Battle. Immense Slaughter

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Wednesday 8 March 1905 · page 3

A large Japanese force is marching to the mountains to cut off the Russian retreat from Mukden along the Harbin road. The Japanese have advanced…

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The War Terrific Battle Tremendous Losses Reported Japanese Victory

The Moree News · Friday 10 March 1905 · page 2

The Russo-Japanese war, in which there has been a lull of hostilities, has been reserved with great ferocity and awful [?]nage. The scene has been in…

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