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The wars & local soldiers, 1905

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Latest War News. Campaign in Manchuria. Russian Commander's Report. the Situation Hopeful. London, June 13

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 15 June 1905 · page 2

The Russian Generals at the front declare that the Russians are in fine condition, and burning to fight. They occupy an admirable fortified…

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The War

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 16 June 1905 · page 3

"The Russian War office considers that a general engagement has begun in Macharia. The Japanese are posted in a vast…

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The War. London

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 16 June 1905 · page 2

Japan and Russia both accepted President Roosevelt's peace proposal with expressions of gratification for his offer and goodwill…

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Latest War News. LONDON

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 16 June 1905 · page 3

The Japanese raid in Omosa is considered the most brilliant cavalry achievement of the present war. The French Colonel, Piquart, says…

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Magic Lanterns. a War Office Experiment

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 16 June 1905 · page 5

The War Office has found that the magic [?] plays so large a part In procuring 9 that a circular [?] has been issued to officers…

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Late Intelligence. Russo-Japanese War. LONDON

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 16 June 1905 · page 2

Japan refuses to negotiate for peace unless Russia's representatives are appointed with full power. Russia agrees to appoint…

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Short Story Why I Nearly Enlisted

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 16 June 1905 · page 4

It was a beautiful May morning, and, though low-spirited about the Pywater business and Celia, I had put on my straw hat for a walk. Chance…

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The Story of the Blacks The Aborigines of Australia. (Published by Special Arrangement.) CHAPTER XVII.—Continued. the War of Extermination on Van Diemen's

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 16 June 1905 · page 3

The same writer gives the following account of a meeting between the French officers and a company of black damsels whoso escorts had,…

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War. London

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 17 June 1905 · page 2

All the Russian generals at the front in Manchuria declare that the troops are in good condition, and burning to fight…

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The War. London

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 17 June 1905 · page 2

The Russians in Manchuria are astride the railway in a position extending from Chenciattun, where there is a great supply depot to…

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Latest War News. LONDON

The Temora Star · Saturday 17 June 1905 · page 2

It is reported at General Oyam[?], in reply to a message from Tokio, has emphasised himself as being des[?]s [?] complete the campaign, and drive the…

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The War. Manchurian Campaign. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 17 June 1905 · page 2

The report that fighting has recommenced in Manchuria is confirmed Field-Marshall Oyama, as before the battle of Mukden, is delivering heavy blows…

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Latest War News. Oyama Deals Heavy Blows. London, June 14

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 17 June 1905 · page 2

There is not much news regarding the operations in Manchuria, though the report that lighting had recommenced is confirmed. Field-Marshal…

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South African War Contracts Scandal. Sensational Disclosures. a Scathing Denunciation. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 17 June 1905 · page 2

The Committee (of which General Sir Wilham Butler is chairman) appointed to investigate the South African army contracts, has made a report on sales…

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Minister Wounded

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 20 June 1905 · page 2

A samsation occured yesterday in Liba[?] it town on the Baltic. A man during the service entered a church in the town. He drew a [?]…

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The War

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 20 June 1905 · page 2

The St. Petersburg correspondent of the "Dally Telegraph" reports that the alleged Joint message from General Llnievitch and other Russian generals…

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The War. London

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 20 June 1905 · page 4

Opinion in well-in-formed diplomatic circles in Washington is less hopeful than it has been since first the peace pourparlers were initiated…

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Latest War News. LONDON

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 20 June 1905 · page 3

It is understood that Japan objects to the cold terms of the Russian Note, implying, as it does, that Japan is a suitor for peace…

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Latest War News. Outpost Fighting in Manchuria. Alleged Telegram From Kuropatkin. Regrets Agitation for Peace. Russian Army Sure of Victory. Japane Spies with Kuropatkin. Russian Fabrication. Destructive Fire at Moscow. London, June 18

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 20 June 1905 · page 2

Further outpost fighting occurred on Thursday and Friday. General Kuropatkin telegraphed to the Moscow nobility regretting the…

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War. LONDON, Saturday Morning

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 21 June 1905 · page 2

Russian correspondents at the from telegraph accounts of interviews wit it Russian Generals. The Generals declare that Russia…

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