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The wars & local soldiers, 1900

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A Soldier's Funeral

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 10 October 1900 · page 2

Queanbeyan has had to share more than its fair proportion of deaths from the Transvaal war. The death of Private Young is the first death of a South African soldier…

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A Soldier's Funeral

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 10 October 1900 · page 2

Queanbeyan has had to share more than its fair proportion of deaths from the Transvaal war. The death of Private Young is the first death of a South African soldier…

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The Latest War News

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Saturday 13 October 1900 · page 2

It is reported that a general rising in the southern provinces of Hongkong will occur recalled to Hongkong owing to the threatened…

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War News. London, October 9

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Saturday 13 October 1900 · page 2

A force of 100 Boors has occupied Ficksburg, in the south-eastern portion of the Orange River Colony. The Boers chased the six members of the town's police across the Basutoland bordar…

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The Transvaal War. Chamberiain's Actions

Queanbeyan Age · Saturday 13 October 1900 · page 2

Speaking at Cannockchase Mr Joseph Chamberlain disclaimed any personal responsibility for the just and righteous war which had been waged in South Africa. He…

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The Transvaal War. Chamberiain's Actions

Queanbeyan Age · Saturday 13 October 1900 · page 2

Speaking at Cannockchase Mr Joseph Chamberlain disclaimed any personal responsibility for the just and righteous war which had been waged in South Africa. He…

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Latest War Cables. Position in China

Queanbeyan Age · Saturday 13 October 1900 · page 2

London, Thursday—Germany declares that the Russo-German railway arrangements in China are purely of a military character…

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Latest War Cables. Position in China

Queanbeyan Age · Saturday 13 October 1900 · page 2

London, Thursday— Germany declares that the Russo-German railway arrangements in China are purely of a military character…

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The War in China. A Warning

Queanbeyan Age · Saturday 13 October 1900 · page 2

Mr W. W. Rockhill, United States Special Commissioner in China, who was despatched to report upon the situation has communicated a warning to Washington…

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The War in China. A Warning

Queanbeyan Age · Saturday 13 October 1900 · page 2

Mr W. W. Rockhill, United States Special Commissioner in China, who was despatched to report upon the situation has communicated a warning to Washington…

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In the Darkest Hour. Story of the Boer War. in Three Parts. Part I.

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Saturday 13 October 1900 · page 1

THE evening is closing in; the clock in the barrnck-square has struck six some time past. The mists are rising across the fields by the river, and…

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The Transvaal War. London

The Braidwood and Araluen Express and People's Advocate · Tuesday 16 October 1900 · page 2

By the upsetting of a train from [?] at the diversion over the K[?] River, three artillerymen were killed, and fifteen injured. Lieutenant Hawke had a leg…

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The Boer War. LONDON, October 12

The Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 16 October 1900 · page 2

BY the upsetting of a train from Kaapmuiden at the diversion over the Kaap River, three artillerymen were killed, and fifteen injured. Lieutenant Hawke had a…

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The Latest War News

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Wednesday 17 October 1900 · page 2

France and Germany have agreed to Russia's proposals to submit the question of Chinese indemnities to the arbitration of the Hague tribunal in the event of the allies…

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War News. London, October 12

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Wednesday 17 October 1900 · page 2

It is understood that upon the departure of Lord Roberta Major-General Lord Kitchener will be appointed to the supreme command in South Africa to complete the settlement of affairs…

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The War in China. Hongkong Threatened

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 17 October 1900 · page 2

The British warships at Hongkong are patrolling the coast and entering all the deep bays. Two companies of the Bombay Infantry at Hongkong are in readiness to…

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The War in China. Hongkong Threatened

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 17 October 1900 · page 2

The British warships at Hongkong are patrolling the coast and entering all the deep bays. Two companies of the Bombay Infantry at Hongkong are in readiness to…

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Latest War Cables. Position in China

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 17 October 1900 · page 2

London, Monday—France and Germany have agreed to Russia's proposals to submit the question of Chinese war indemnities to arbitration before the Hague tribunal, in the…

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The Transvaal War. Kitchener in Command

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 17 October 1900 · page 2

Field-Marshal Lord Roberts having brought his campaign to a successful termination, it is generally understood that Lord Kitchener, the Chief of Staff, will…

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Latest War Cables. Position in China

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 17 October 1900 · page 2

London, Monday—France and Germany have agreed to Russia's proposals to submit the question of Chinese war indemnities to arbitration before the Hague tribunal, in the…

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