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The wars & local soldiers, 1905

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The War. Russian Sailors Mutiny. Admiral and Officers Thrown Overboard. White Flag Hoisted. Fears for the Army. London

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 7 June 1905 · page 2

The correspondent of the 'Times' at St. Petersburg telegraphs that trustworthy information received at the Russian capital shows that…

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A British Soldier's Adventure in India

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

The commanding officer of a certain regiment had occasion to give 14 days' "cells" for an offence which in civil life would not be taken…

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Wounded Sacrifced

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 8 June 1905 · page 2

The Russians confirm the report that the men of the battleship Orel who weret badly wounded during the battle of Tsu-shima were thrown overboard…

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"Down with the War." Concert Crowd's Demand

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 8 June 1905 · page 2

Five thousnd people who yesterday attended a concert given near Tsarkoe-Selo clamoured for the playing of a Funeral March in memory of the…

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Trouble About Money. War Tax Suggested. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 8 June 1905 · page 2

The Russian Minister for Finance threatens to resign because he is unable to raise money. The Grand Duke Nicolas proposes the…

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Latest News. Discovery of a Bomb Factory Resignation of Finance Minister. Proposed War Tax. London, June 6

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 8 June 1905 · page 2

The Russian police have discovered a bomb factory at Riga, the Russian port on the Baltic. Fifty bombs, many revolvers and…

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The War. London

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 9 June 1905 · page 4

"The Times" this morning announces that "dreadful," hut unconfirmed, rumours are in St. Petersburg with regard to the condition of affairs…

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Late Intelligence. Russo-Japanese War. LONDON

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 9 June 1905 · page 2

"The Times' " St. Petersburg correspondent states that early peace is no longer without the bonds of possibility…

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The Story of the Blacks. The Aborigines of Australia. (Published by Special Arrangement.) Chapter Xvii. the War of Extermination in Van Diemen's

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 9 June 1905 · page 3

The story of the blacks in Van Diemen's Land (now Tasmania) is perhaps more full of horrors than that of any of the other colonies…

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Togo Wounded

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 10 June 1905 · page 2

The iron cover of a cmpass on board the Japanese flagship Mikasa was shattered by a Russian shell. A fragment of the cover struck Admiral Tgoo in the…

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The War

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 10 June 1905 · page 2

It is reported that General Kuroki, has commenced a great turning movement…

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War London

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 10 June 1905 · page 2

During the naval battle of Tsu-shima a twelve-inch shell penetrated the engine room of the Russian battleship Ural, smashing everything and bursting…

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Latest War News. Received at 1 A.M. Daring Japanese Manoeuvre. Russian Outposts Evaded. Within Striking Distance of Vladivostock Railway. London, June 9

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 10 June 1905 · page 2

A private telegram from Manchuria, which has reached St. Petersburg, contains very startling intelligence. It status that the Japanese have…

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The War. London

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 13 June 1905 · page 4

Reuter's St. Petersburg correspondent reports that after a meeting of Russian Ministers at the TsarskoeSelo, the Russian Ambassadors in…

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Latest War News. First Steps to Peace. Belligerents to Confer. America's Good Offices. What Japan Demands. London, June 11

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 13 June 1905 · page 2

Negotiations for peace between Russia and Japan have taken a definite shape, owing apparently to the good offices of the President of the United…

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Soldiers' Deferred Pay

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 13 June 1905 · page 2

The Royal Commission of inquiry into the circumstances of the claims of the officers aud soldiers who formed the New South Wales contingent who served in…

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War. Peace Prospects. London, Saturday Morning

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 14 June 1905 · page 2

The Japanese after dislodging the Russians eastward of Cheng Chantsa, occupied an eminence to the north-east. They also repulsed three Russian…

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The War. Peace. Russia and Japan. Important Message. London

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 14 June 1905 · page 2

Russia and Japan have agreed to appoint plenipotentiaries to conduct peace negotiations, and probably they will meet in Washington…

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What Hinders Peace. War Means a National Assembly

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 15 June 1905 · page 2

I president Rooseve is described as the most popular man in Russia. There is a strong peace sentiment in Russia and president reverses have predisposed…

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The War. Russian Position Hopeless. Virtually Surrounded." London, Monday Afternoon

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 15 June 1905 · page 2

Reports from Japanese sources in regard to the latest movements in Manchuria show that recent Japanese operations have been attended with great…

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