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The wars & local soldiers, 1905

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The War. Japanese Cavalry Successes. Linievitch Outflanked. Capture of I Portant Position. London

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 21 June 1905 · page 2

The Japanese claim to have gained several cavalry successes against General Mistchenko, the Russian cavalry commander. The sharpest…

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Latest War News. Retreat of General Linievitch. Cossacks Attack Field Hospitals. Non-combatants Killed and Wounded. London, June 20

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 22 June 1905 · page 2

French advices state that General Linievitch's right wing has retired 25 miles, after fighting for seven miles. A force of Cossacks attacked a…

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New War Ships Launched. Cruiser and Battleship. London, June 18

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 22 June 1905 · page 4

At the Admiralty Dockyard, Devonport, on Saturday, the first-class battle-ship Hibernia, 16,350 tons, 18½ knots, which was laid down in…

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The War. Hasegawa's Army. to Cross the Tumen. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 22 June 1905 · page 2

General Linevitch reports that the Japanese are nearing Kong-chen and Musan, Northern Korea. This is interpreted to mean that General Rasegawa's…

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The War. London

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 23 June 1905 · page 3

The Tokio correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph" reports that a Japanese forward movement has commenced in Manchuria…

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Latest War News. LONDON

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 23 June 1905 · page 3

It is reported that Britain will again be obliged to convey the orders of the Russian Government to the irresponsible…

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Late Intelligence. Russo-Japanese War. LONDON

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 23 June 1905 · page 2

The Japanese are operating with an enormous front, extending from the Mongolian frontier to Northern Korea. The Russians are…

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War in Java

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 24 June 1905 · page 2

The steamer Guthrie has brought news that the Sultan of Gau, in the Celebes Islands, had declared war against the Dutch. At the time the…

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Latest War News. LONDON

The Temora Star · Saturday 24 June 1905 · page 2

The Japanese have occupied Kan[?]sung, 50 miles south of Tumen. Several thousand Hussians are retiring…

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The War. Japan's Advance. Linevitcth's Position Hopeless. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 24 June 1905 · page 2

The Japanese, in their advance in Manchuria, are steadily driving the Russians from their leading positions along the road to Kirin. The Japanese also…

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Latest War News. Received at 1 A.M. the Campaign in Manchuria. Early Battle Expected. Londoe, June 23

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 24 June 1905 · page 2

The Russians at Guntzuling reports that the opposing armies are now essentially equal, and anticipate an early battle…

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A Polish Demonstration. Onslaught by Soldiery. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 24 June 1905 · page 2

A great anti-Government demonstration took place at Lodz. Polandy on Wednesday. Fifty thousand persons were marching in procession, carrying…

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The War

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 27 June 1905 · page 2

It is reported at Tokin that there are thirty thousand Russians between Possiet Bay and Vladivostok, towards which General Hesegamo's…

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The War. London

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 27 June 1905 · page 4

The persistence which characterises the Japanese, offensive movements in Manchuria is impairing the confidence which has been hitherto felt at St…

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Latest War News. LONDON

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 27 June 1905 · page 2

It is reported at Tokio that there are 30,000 Russians between Posset Bay and Vladivostok, towards which General Hasegawai is now advancing…

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The Horrors of Revolution. Cossack Callousness. Sufferings of the Wounded. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 27 June 1905 · page 2

In the disturbances at Lodz, Poland, 224 are reported to have been killed. Shooting and rioting continued on Saturday, the rioters attempting to fire the…

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Cable News. the War. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 27 June 1905 · page 2

During the successful Japanese movements which resulted in the driving of General Mischenko's force across the Liaoho, a German Prince was nearly…

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Latest War News. Manchurian Campaign. Russian Attacks Repelled. Heavy Losses. London, June 24

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 27 June 1905 · page 2

The latest advices with regard to the fighting in Manchuria, where the Russian army is reported to be in an awkward position, show that the…

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Latest War News. the Manchurian Campaign. Russians Being Pressed. London, June 27

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 29 June 1905 · page 2

The only news of importance to-day from the seat of war in Manchuria is that there is a large force of Russions at Hailung-cheng lying away to the…

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The War

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 30 June 1905 · page 2

The Japanese advance continues. The Russians are retiring slowly northwards. The Russians interpret the Japanese…

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