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The wars & local soldiers, 1905

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Latest War News. Invasion of Siberia. Japanese Warships. Enter the Amur. London, July 21

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 25 July 1905 · page 2

It was recently reported at Shang-hai that the Japanese had landed an army north of Vladivostook, to the great surprise of the Russians, who…

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Shooting Sensation. Girl Dangerously Wounded

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 27 July 1905 · page 2

A sensational shooting affair occurred at St. Peter's last night. A girl named Alice Wilson was walking along Edgeware-road, when two shots were fired at…

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The War. Russians Retreat on the Tumen. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 27 July 1905 · page 2

Six thousand Russians on the Tumen are trying to check the Japanese. Tremendous falls of rain have caused the rivers to flood the surrounding…

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Latest War News. Renewed Activity. the Country Flooded. London. July 25

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 27 July 1905 · page 2

There is renewed activity in the great armies in Manchuria, though operations are greatly impeded by the tremendous rains which have fallen…

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The War

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 28 July 1905 · page 2

The Marquis Ito, speaking on behalf of the Japanese Peace Plenipotentiary, says he is confident the negotiations will be successful. The Japanese…

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Late Intelligence. Russo-Japanese War. LONDON

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 28 July 1905 · page 2

Mr Sato, speaking on behalf of the Japanese Peace Plenipotentiaries, says that the conference should be successful, as the Japanese will be moderate…

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Shooting Sensation. Girl Dangeroubly Wounded

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 29 July 1905 · page 2

A sensational shooting affair occurred at St. Peter's on Tuesday night. A girl named Alice Wilson was walking along Edgeware-road, when two shots were…

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German Emperor's Advice. Continue the War

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 29 July 1905 · page 2

the "Temps" states that the German Emperor at the conference at Bjocrk[?] advised the Czar to continue the war until he gained his first victory, and to…

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Latest War News. the Manchurian Campaign. London, July 27

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 29 July 1905 · page 2

Military, operations are being actively carried on on the east and west of the positions in Manchuria. According to the Osaka…

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Soldiers Refuse Duty

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 29 July 1905 · page 3

Three companies of the 1st Dorset Artillery Volunteers have refused to submit to the medical examination ordered by the Army Council for all…

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The War. Progress in Saghalien. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 1 August 1905 · page 2

The submission of the Russians who were driven from Alexandrovsk, Saghalien, by the Japanese, is imminent, and when it takes place the occupation of…

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Latest War News. Capture of Saghalien. Practically Complete. London, July 29

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 1 August 1905 · page 2

The submission of the Russians who were driven from Alexandrovsk, on the island of Saghalien, is imminent. When this takes places the Japanese…

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Latest War News. the Attack on Vladocostock. Inhabitant's Leaving. London, Aug, 1

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 3 August 1905 · page 2

In antipication of an early Japanese assault upon Vladivostock many of the inhabitants of the Russian fortress are leaving for the interior. They are…

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The War

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 4 August 1905 · page 2

General Linievitch has informed the Czar that it was untrue that the Russian army was dangerously situated. The two armies were facing…

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Late Intelligence, Russo-Japanese War. LONDON

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 4 August 1905 · page 2

The United States suggested that Great Britain should urge Japan to make moderate terms to facilitate peace. The British…

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Short Story a British Soldier's Adventures in India

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 4 August 1905 · page 3

There was no help for it; nothing could be done till the next battery came along and offered a chance of obtaining a spare wheel. So the crippled piece was…

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The Seat of War. LONDON

The Temora Star · Saturday 5 August 1905 · page 4

M. Witte says that Japan must advance four times as far as she has already advanced to reach to Russia proper…

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Britain's Defences Straight Talk by General Buller. Worse Than Before Boer War. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 5 August 1905 · page 2

General Buller, speaking upon military matters, said that "our statesmen have disorganised the army, discouraged the militia, and disheartened the volunteers."…

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The War. the Peace Conference. M. Witte Interviewed. a Tone of Bravado. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 5 August 1905 · page 2

M. Witte, the Russian plenipotentiary has arrived at New York. In an interview on his arrival M. [?] said that Japan must advance…

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The War

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 8 August 1905 · page 2

M. De Witte, peace plenipotentiary, has handed President Roosevelt a letter from the Czar, explaining the criteria by which be should see and…

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