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The wars & local soldiers, 1905

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Details of the Disaster. the Whole Fleet Lost. Surrounded by Mines. Rozhjestvenski Wounded. Russia's Resolve. War May Be Continued to the End. Russia in Mourning. London

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 2 June 1905 · page 2

It is officially announced that Admiral Rozhjestvenski, commander of the Baltic Fleet, and Admiral Foelkersuba were taken prisoners…

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The War. Annihilation of the Fleet. London, Monday Afternoon

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 2 June 1905 · page 4

Tokio reports that Russia has lost four battleships, eight cruisers and a number of transports and torpedo boats as a result of the battle in the…

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Late Intelligence. Russo-Japanese War. Baltic Fleet Almost Annihilated. London

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 2 June 1905 · page 2

A report from Washington states that in a naval battle in the Straits of Korea between the Russian and Japanese…

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The War

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 3 June 1905 · page 4

A cable from the Japanese Government intimates that Admiral Togo's victory in Korea Strait was absolute and overwhelming…

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The War. London

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 3 June 1905 · page 2

It is reported that the battleship Kniaz Souvaroff, with Admiral Rozhdestvenski aboard, was sunk; but it is persistently rumoured at St…

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War. Rozhdretvensky a Prisoner. London

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 3 June 1905 · page 2

It is officially announced at Tokio that Admirals Rozhdesveneky, Niebogat off and Fealkereshe are among the prisoners taken by the Japanese…

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Germany's Aim. Would Invade England in Case of War

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 3 June 1905 · page 5

The probable results of a war between England and Germany are discussed in the "National Review" by a member of the German General…

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Latest War News. President Roosevelt's Mediation. Approached by Russian Ambassador. London, June 1

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 3 June 1905 · page 2

The Washington correspondent of the "Times" states that the Russian ambassador to the United States intimated to President Roosevelt that…

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Mr. J. C. Williamson's Bio-Tableaux. a Great Show. the Russo-jap War

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 3 June 1905 · page 4

Mr. J. C. Williamson's marvellous Bio-Tableau entertainment on tour throughout Australasia, will be seen at the Town Hall to-night and on Monday. Recently…

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The Naval Battle. Latest News. Received at 1 A.M. Further Graphic Details. Admiral Togo's Signal. "Destiny of the Empire Depends on This Action." 8000 Russians Killed and Wounded. Nearly 4000 Prisoners Landed in Japan. Russians Hopelessly Outclassed in Gunnery. Decision of Czar's Council. "Will Fight to the Bitter End." London, June 3

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 3 June 1905 · page 2

Later details of the great naval buttle show that the Japanese armoured cruisers Nishin and Kasuga fought gallantly, and were instrumental in…

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The War. London

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 6 June 1905 · page 4

The "Daily Mail" special correspondent with the Japanese fleet has cabled the following:—"MOJI Monday…

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Latest War News. LONDON,Monday

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 6 June 1905 · page 3

During manoeuvres the Channel fleet battleships Triumph and Swiftsure collided in a fog both being badly damaged. The battleship…

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Latest War News. Strong Japanese Position. London, June 2

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 6 June 1905 · page 2

General Mistchenko, the Russian cavalry leader, who recently conducted a reconnaissance on the Japanese left, is impressed with the Japanese strength…

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The Naval Battle. Fugitives Reach Manilla. Deadly Torpedo Work. Awful Incidents of War. London, June 3

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 6 June 1905 · page 2

All the evidence forthcoming since the great naval battle of Saturday and Sunday last lends to show the utter inferiority of the Russians in men,…

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Russo—japanese War. Japan's Trafalgar. ToGo's Inspired Battle Siunal. the Empire's Destin at Stake. Russians Outclassed in Gunnery. London

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 6 June 1905 · page 3

MR. G. W. SMALLEY, the American correspondent of "The Time," reports that Comte Cassini, the Russian [?] to the United States, the…

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Received at 1 A.M. the Russian Ships at Manilla Aurora and Oleg Badly Damaged. Escaped in the Mist. Admiral Enquist Wounded. a Sudden and Ferocious Attack. Vessels Guarded by American Cruisers. Togo Visits Rozhdestvensky. London, June 5

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 6 June 1905 · page 2

Rear-Admiral Enquist, who is in command of the three escaped Russian cruisers that arrived at the Phillipines has asked permission to effect…

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How the Japanese Tend Their Wounded Soldiers. Interesting Account of the Mikado's Red Cross Society

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 7 June 1905 · page 1

It was in 1888 that Japan entered into the Red Cross Alliance, and under the International laws of war was placed on the same footing…

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Ambushed by Blacks. 304 Portuguese Killed and Wounded

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 7 June 1905 · page 2

A detachment of a Portuguese column operating in South West Africa, were recently ambushed at night and cut up, 254 officers and men having…

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Down With War. LONDON

The Temora Star · Wednesday 7 June 1905 · page 2

Five thousand people attended a concert at St. Petersburg to hear the celebrated singer Tsalskoe. The audience clamoured for the…

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Russia's Defeat. the Latest Details. the War to Be Continued. London

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 7 June 1905 · page 2

The correspondent of the "Times" at St Petersburg telegraphs that trustworthy information received at the capital shows that Admiral…

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