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The wars & local soldiers, 1904

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Russia Not Prepared for War. Extraordinary Admissions

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 24 February 1904 · page 2

The following communique has been issued by the Russian Government:—"The distance of the Russian territory which has been treacherously attacked by Japan, and the…

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The War. Harmless Russian Gunnery. Japanese Ships Shell-proof. and Powder Good. London, Feb. 19

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 24 February 1904 · page 2

The Tokio correspondent of 'The Times' states that in the engagement between Japanese and Russian warships it was found that the Russian shells broke up against the armor…

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Russo—japanese War. Demonstration in Europe the Policy of France. London, Monday Afternoon

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 25 February 1904 · page 2

The Paris "Temps." in a strong article advocating patience on the part of France and Great Britain, points to the necessity of both nations controlling…

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Russo-Japan War. Japan's Military Intentions. Making a Dash for Northern Korea. Alexieff Established at Harbin. Reported Attack on Port Arthur. London, Feb. 23

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 25 February 1904 · page 2

The correspondent of "The Times," who has been allowed to visit Chemulpo has been able to gain some important information regarding the present movements and…

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War and Finance

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 26 February 1904 · page 3

A big German banking firm has suspended payment owing to heavy losses, consequent upon the present war…

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How War Starts

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 26 February 1904 · page 1

Papa, how do nations get into war with ouch other ?' asked Tom Forrest. 'Sometimes one way and…

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The War. London

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 26 February 1904 · page 2
Also in The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser

Russian accounts state that last Tuesday night the Japanese attempted to send four steamers filled with explosives into Port Arthur harbour,…

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The Seat of the War. Seoul and Its People

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 26 February 1904 · page 4

AN interesting description of the Korean capital is given by Mr. George Lynch in the London "Daily Chronicle."…

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The War. Destroying the Railways. China's Alleged Neutrality. Part of the Russians Fleet Recalled. London

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 26 February 1904 · page 2

A "TIMES" correspondent, who recently paid a visit to Chemulpho, states that Japan is landing an army corps there, and establishing depots…

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The War

The Temora Star · Saturday 27 February 1904 · page 2

The Czar has issued a proclamation to the effect that political prisoners are at liberty to assist the Russian army in the Far East, arid that their…

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The War. National War Funds. London

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 27 February 1904 · page 2

Voluntary contributions have been made by the Russian people of £1,250,000 in aid of the navy and £1,500,000 in aid of the Red Cross Society…

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The War of Wars

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 27 February 1904 · page 4

This twentieth century must grow some what older before it is possible to appreciate in their true proportion the events of the nineteenth century. Nevertheless, one fact…

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The Russo-japanese War

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 27 February 1904 · page 2

That there has been no news of startling developments in the Far Eastern situation need not be accepted as an angary either of the early end of…

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Russo-Japan War. the Story Doubted. Japan's Naval Movements. Proclamation by Admiral Alexieff. London, Feb. 25

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 27 February 1904 · page 2

Accounts have been received—through Russian sources only—of another engagement at Port Arthur, on the night of Tuesday last…

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Russo—japanese War. Alleged Russian Victory. Another Attack on Port Arthur. Russia's Back to the Wall. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 27 February 1904 · page 2

According to Russian accounts another attack upon Port Arthur, on the occasion unsuccessful, has been made by the Japanese. These accounts state…

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Statesmen or Soldiers?

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 27 February 1904 · page 2

On Tuesday evening, in connection with the usual meeting of St. John's Club, the Rev. A. C. Mosley, Rector, presiding, a debate took place on the…

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The War. The Latest. Two Jap Steamers Sunk. Two Others Hun Ashore. Japan Loses 4 Battleships. Russia Concentrating. Russia Oaptures Three British Colliers

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 27 February 1904 · page 2

Russian accounts state that last Tuesday night the Japs attempted send four steamers, filled with ox-plosives, into Port Arthur harbour,…

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British Aid Wounded Russians. Important Seizure by Japan

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 1 March 1904 · page 2

The Russian who were wounded in the naval engagement off Chemulpho and who were rescued by H.M.S. Talbot, have arrived at Hongkong and are…

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War Material From [?] LONDON, Friday Afternoon

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 1 March 1904 · page 2

A Russian firm named Gin[?] three weeks ago shipped from Nagasaki to Port Arthur, under the guise of steel rope, a quantity of war material for…

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