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The wars & local soldiers, 1904

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Proparing for War in the East

Northern Star · Wednesday 6 January 1904 · page 3

The "Lokal A[?]," of Berlin, an[?] that Japan has informad the Powers that the present situation is not maintainable, and that Japan must fight…

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The War Cloud

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Friday 8 January 1904 · page 4

Opinions in Europe may still, as it is reported, cling to the belief that war between Russia and Japan may be averted and such reports may turn out…

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Australia and the Japanese War

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Tuesday 12 January 1904 · page 2

It is estimated 18,500,000 bushels of wheat will be available for export.—COG[?]LAN. If the Mikado declared War—Daily newsheading. BETWEEN these two quotations there…

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The War of Wars

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 15 January 1904 · page 2
Also in The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser

THIS twentieth century must grow somewhat older before it is possible to appreciate in their true proportion the event of the nineteenth century. Nevertheless, one fact at least is…

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The War of Wars

Northern Star · Wednesday 20 January 1904 · page 6

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 fact at leist is now…

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The Far East. a Pessimistic Report. War Supposed to Be Nearer. London

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Tuesday 2 February 1904 · page 3

RUSSIAN military opinion does not believe that Count Lamsdorff, the Russian Minister for Foreign Affairs, has seriously undermined Admiral…

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That War Cloud

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 5 February 1904 · page 8

YOUNG AUSTRALIA, and old Australia also, has been very much troubled over the war possibilities, and done a lot of prophesying within the last week or two. How is the…

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The Far East. Declaration of War Expected. London

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Tuesday 9 February 1904 · page 3

The Czar is earnestly considering the reply of Russia to the Japanese Note. The delivery of the reply, to the Japanese Government at Tokio…

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The Russian-Japanese Situation. Officially Notified That Negoti Ations Are Broken Off. Representatives Leaving Tokio and Sr. Petersburg. News of War Proclamation May Be Expected Immediately. London

Northern Star · Wednesday 10 February 1904 · page 5

Reuter's states it is officially announced that the Russo-Japanese negotiations have been broken off. It is authoritatively stated at St…

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The War

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Friday 12 February 1904 · page 4

THE suspense m which the world has lived for some time past in consequence of the strained relations between Japan and Russia, has at last…

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The War of Wars

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Friday 12 February 1904 · page 6
Also in The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser

THIS twentieth century must grow somewhat older before it a possible to appreciate in their true proportion the events of the nineteenth century. Nevertheless, ono fact…

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War in the Far East Commencement of Hostilities. London

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 12 February 1904 · page 4

All negotiations between Russia and Japan have terminated. The Japanese Minister has been withdrawn from St. Petersburg, and the Russian representative and staff have left…

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Russia and Japan. the War Started. Japan Opens Proceedings. Attacks Russian Fleet. Nine Russian Warships Disabled, Sunk, or Captured. Port Arthur Bombarded. Sydney

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Friday 12 February 1904 · page 5

A private telegram from China states that there was a naval engagement between Japan and Russia on Monday and Tuesday, near Port…

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The Russian-Japanese War. London

Northern Star · Saturday 13 February 1904 · page 5

Japanese torpedo boats attacked Russian warships in the harbor of Port Arthur. Admiral Alexieff reports that two battleships and one cruiser, which were anchored…

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The War. Japanese Occupy Seoul. Russian Vessels Captured. 2000 Tropps Aboard. Chinese Massing Troops. Conflicting Reports. LONDON

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Tuesday 16 February 1904 · page 3

THE Japanese troops have occupied Seoul, and have also captured three of the Russian Volunteer Fleet, with 2000 troops aboard, near Jossan…

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The Russian-Japanese War. London

Northern Star · Wednesday 17 February 1904 · page 5

Vice-Admiral Sir Gerard Henry Uetred Noel sailed from England on Friday to take over command of the British fleet on the China Station from "Vice-Admiral Sir…

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The War in the East. the Coming Land Campaign

Northern Star · Wednesday 17 February 1904 · page 5

A writer in the 'Herald ' says: "The Rus sians hold all the large towns in Manchuria, but the Japs have fought and know the country, with all its weak points, as well…

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Japan's Appeal to Arms. Text of the War Proclamation

Northern Star · Wednesday 17 February 1904 · page 5

The Acting Consul-General for Japan, Mr. Iwusaki, received in cabla cypher on Friday the text of the Emperor of Japan's proclamation of war. The despatch was from…

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