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The wars & local soldiers, 1904

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War Probable Between Turkey and Bulgaria

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 9 March 1904 · page 3

Shakir Pasha is negotiating with the Albanians, who are still under arms. The Albanians demand exemption from military service and the abolition of Civil…

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Latest War News. Attack on Port Arthur

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 9 March 1904 · page 3

The New York "Herald" says Port Arthur was bou[?]nbarded at intervals on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. The forts sighted many lights approaching the entrance of the harbour…

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The War

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 March 1904 · page 4

A late cable states that persistent reports at Tokio are to the effect that the Vladivostock Russian squadron engaged the Japanese fleet at Possiet Bay, The Russians were heavily defeated, but particular…

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War News. London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 12 March 1904 · page 6

There are persistent reports in Tokio that the Vladivostock squadron of Russian cruisers engaged a Japanese fleet of fire battleships and four torpedo…

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Mr Dooley on the War

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 12 March 1904 · page 4

"I see be th' papers," said Hennessy, 'that Rooshia was unprepared for the Japanese.' "Tis a dilicate situation, Hinnissy'…

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The War in the East

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 12 March 1904 · page 4

THERE are persistent reports in Tokio that the Vladivo[?]ck squadron of Russian cruisers engaged a Japanese fleet of five battleships and four torpedo boat destroyers in Possiet Bay…

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WAR! Russia and Japan. London

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 12 March 1904 · page 4

Russian reports state that five Japanese warships bombarded Vladivostock five miles from the shore. The batteries were unable to reply…

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WAR! Russia and Japan. London

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 12 March 1904 · page 2

Moscow advices state that it is feared the Russian squadrons will return to Vladivostock. Alexieff says the Japanese squadron…

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Latest War News. Operations in Korea

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 12 March 1904 · page 5

A skirmish took place this week between the Russians and the Japanese at Haiju, Korea. The Russians retreated…

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Latest Cablegrams. the War. London, Thursday. a Russian Retreat

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 12 March 1904 · page 5

A collision has occurred between the Russians and Jap&neae at Haiju, Korea. The Russians retreated. A PROTEST…

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Latest Cablegrams. LONDON, Monday. Latest War News

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Tuesday 15 March 1904 · page 2

Great damage was wrought at Port Arthur during the recent [?] the docks and arsenals were shattered, magazines exploded and guns dismounted…

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The War. London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 16 March 1904 · page 4

Admiral Makaroff, the new Russian naval commander-in-chief, has telegraphed to St. Petersburg his story of the engagement with the Japanese on…

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The War in the East

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 16 March 1904 · page 3

Admiral Kamimura was in charge of the fleet which bombarded Vladivostock on the 6th inst., and which was detached from Admiral Togo's fleet at Port Arthur…

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The War. the Steregutschtchi. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 16 March 1904 · page 3

The Japanese Consul received the following cable to-day:— "When the Steragutschtchi was captured, no one was on board except those…

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Latest War News. Port Arthur Practically Abandoned. London

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 16 March 1904 · page 3

An uncontirmed report from Shaughai has reached Tokio to the effect that the Russiaus have practically abandoned Port Arthur and have exploded their ships…

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The War Budget

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 19 March 1904 · page 5

Japan estimates the war expenditure at a million sterling weekly throughout 1904…

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The War in the East

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 19 March 1904 · page 5

A RUSSIAN telegram despatched from Port Arthur at 7 p.m. on Sunday denies the report that the place has been abandoned, Japanese Government, bonds are quoted in…

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The War. Russian Cruiser Sunk

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 19 March 1904 · page 1

A telegram from Che Foo states that the Russian cruiser Skodi in entering Fort Arthur struck a mine and was blown up…

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WAR! Russia and Japan. London

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 19 March 1904 · page 4

The Japs have renewed the bombardment of Port Arthur. The Russian squadron left Vladivostok on the 5th of February, 24…

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Latest War News. Russian Ship Blown Up by Russian Mines. London

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 19 March 1904 · page 5

It is reported that the Russian cruiser Skori, in entering Port Arthur, struck a mine and was blown up, only four of those on board being saved…

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