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The wars & local soldiers, 1904

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The War. Russia Defiant. London

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 1 April 1904 · page 2

THE Russians have proclaimed material law at Newchang, the part at the month of the Liao River. The declaration has the effect of annulling…

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The War

The Temora Star · Saturday 2 April 1904 · page 2

The Russians have proclaimed martial law at New[?]hwang, the port at the mouth of the Liao River. This declaration has the effect of…

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Japan's Preparations. Two Years' War Expected

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 2 April 1904 · page 2

The Tokio correspondent of the 'Times' telegraphs that Japan has made preparations for the war on the assumption that the Struggle will last over two years…

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The War. Japan's Advance on the Yalu. a Preliminary Skirmish. Russians Driven Back. Japanese Lose 50 Men. London

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 2 April 1904 · page 2

The special correspondent of the 'Daily Mail' reports that the Japanese troops in Northern Korea, which were yesterday reported to have…

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Riot Amongst Korean Soldiers

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 2 April 1904 · page 2

Five hundred Korean soldiers disbanded near Pmg [?]ang. They are becoming riotous. There is much distress amongst the people…

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Russo-Japan War. Cossacks in Korea. Invasion From Extreme North. Marching by Two Routes. Russia's Apology to Britain. Mikado Proceeds to the Front. London, March 31

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 2 April 1904 · page 2

Advices which have been received from St. Petersburg state that the 25,000 Cossacks from the Ussuri River marching on Korea divided their forces. One half…

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Russo—japanese War. Campaign in Korea. Armies Drawing Closer. Cossacks on the Yalu. Japanese Steamer Sunk. Russian Fleet Off Poet Arthur. the Mikado Goes to the Front an Apology From Russia. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 2 April 1904 · page 2

A telegram from Seoul reports that 56 Japanese transports landed a large force ana 60 guns at Chinampho yesterday, and that there are now 125,000 Japanese…

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The War

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 6 April 1904 · page 3

Admiral Togo reports that aa a result of the operations of the Japanese fleet, [?] of the neck of the narrowest channel entrance to Port Arthur is…

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Joy of War Correspondents

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 6 April 1904 · page 2

The war correspondents who have been detained at Tokio by the Japanese authorities are to be permitted to leave for the front on Wednesday,…

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The War. the Mandjur Dismantled. London

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 6 April 1904 · page 2

The Chinese and Japanese being satisfied that the disarmament of the Russian gunboat Mandjur at Shanghai is complete, the Japanese cruiser…

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Russo—japanese War Advance on the Yalu Armies Closing Up. Japan's Good Position. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 7 April 1904 · page 2

It is announced that the war correspondents who up to the present have [?] under close te[?] in T[?] will be allowed to leave for the front on…

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Russo-Japan War. on the Yalu. Armies Closing In. Japan's Good Position. London, April, 4

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 7 April 1904 · page 2

"The Times" correspondent, after visiting one of the Japanese bases in northern Korea, reports that General Kuroki's army has secured strategic positions which will…

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The War

Coolamon Echo · Friday 8 April 1904 · page 4

The Russian Vice Admiral at Port Arthur sleeps without undressing, so as to be ready for any emergency. The Japanese admit their plan to…

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The War. London

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 8 April 1904 · page 4
Also in The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser

The Japanese in Northern Korea have occupied and strengthened their position at Chong-ju, and immediately afterwards advanced upon Yong-chyon…

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Latest War News. LONDON

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 8 April 1904 · page 3
Also in Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post

There have been no signs of the Japanese fleet since Sunday last; it is believed that it is co-operating with the army in the crossing of…

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The War. Russia Active at Sea. Japan's Land Scheme. London

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 8 April 1904 · page 2

Japanese accounts state that there are now 260,000 Japanese troops in motion against the Russian forces, besides 60,000 in garrison. It is…

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The War

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 9 April 1904 · page 2
Also in The Temora Star

Advices received at St, Petersburg state that the Russian cruiser Bozarim, during the recent engagement, was struck no fewer than 70 times by the…

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