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The wars & local soldiers, 1898

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The War. American and Spain Bombardment of San Juan

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 18 May 1898 · page 5

News has been received from the West Indies, indicating that another success has been achieved on behalf of the United States by the fleet…

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The War's Delays

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 21 May 1898 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday Afternoon.—The postponement of the invasion of Cuba and the delay in sending troops to garrison Manila, together with the…

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The War. America and Spain the Spanish Naval Movements

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 21 May 1898 · page 5

LONDON, Monday Afternoon.—The Spanish warships under Admiral Cervoras left Curacon yesterday at the request of the Dutch officials in the…

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Original Novel. THE Daughters of Eye; [?]ale of the Maori War Chapter Xxl-(continued.)

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 21 May 1898 · page 4

To effect the change, and to get within comfortable range of this point of attack Long George suggested they wait till the middle of the night, then remove the Krupp…

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America and Spain. Intentions of Spain. War to the Death

Robertson Advocate · Tuesday 24 May 1898 · page 2

London, Sunday.—Senor S[?]gasta. The Spanish Premier, has intimated to the Senate that the Government intend to continue the war "a outrance" (to…

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The War. America_v. Spain. Reported Naval Battle Off the Coast of Hayti. Sounds of Cannonading Heard

Robertson Advocate · Tuesday 24 May 1898 · page 1

London, Thursday.—The Commandant of the Island of Tortuga has reported to the Government of Hayti that sounds of heavy cannonading…

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The War. America and Spain the United States Unprepared

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 25 May 1898 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday Afternoon— The Standard states that the American volunteers are quits unprepared for active service, and instances one…

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Original Novel. THE Daughters of Eve; A Tale of the Maori War Chapter Xxii.—(continued.)

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 25 May 1898 · page 4

The men breakfasted, and consulted as t which direction they would take, and decided to follow the winding of the stream. which they thought was the most likely…

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The War. America V. Spain. Chasing the Spaniards

Robertson Advocate · Friday 27 May 1898 · page 1

London, Tuesday.—The American squadron, commanded by commodore W. S. Schley, has now arrived off Santiago de Cuba, at which place the…

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The War. America and Spain [?]Ouban Question. London, May.23

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 28 May 1898 · page 5

Senor Capote, the Vice-President of the Cuban Republic, declares that he will not tolerate interference or control on the part of the United States…

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Original Novel. THE Daughters of Eve; A Tale of maori War Chapter Xxiv.-(continued.)

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 28 May 1898 · page 3

'Are you afraid now, Florrie' 'I have come through the fire—a more terrible fire than I ever thought to live threngh—and I am not so afraid of them;…

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The War. Sickness in Cuba. America Cautious. Her Forces Prepared

Robertson Advocate · Tuesday 31 May 1898 · page 4

America has deemed it advisable, owing to the great mortality now prevailing, and the near approach of the unhealthy season in Cuba, to take…

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The War. America V. Spain. Will England Be Involved Troops Massed Near Gibraltar

Robertson Advocate · Tuesday 31 May 1898 · page 1

London, Thursday.—The news has been confirmed that 6000 Spanish troops are now massed in the vicinity of Gibraltar…

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The War. America and Spain the Attitude of France

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 1 June 1898 · page 5

The San Francisco Chronicle publishes a report that the French Government has agreed to lend 400,000,000 francs (about £16,000,000) to Spain…

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The War. America V. Spain. Position of the Spaniards

Robertson Advocate · Friday 3 June 1898 · page 2

London, Tuesday.—Commodore W. S. Schley, who is in command of the squadron sent to ascertain the whereabouts of Admiral Cervera, reports to…

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.The War. [?]erica and Spain [?]Tion of the Spaniards

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 4 June 1898 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.—Commodore W. S. Schley, who is command of the squadron sent to ascertain the whereabouts of Admiral Cervera, reports to…

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Two English War Correspondents Arrested. to Be Tried As Spies

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 4 June 1898 · page 5

Messrs. Phil Robinson and Whigham, well-known English war correspondents, have been arrested at Havana and are to be tried as spies…

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Original Novel. THE Daughters of Eye; A Tale of the Maori War Chapter Xxvi.—(continued.)

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 4 June 1898 · page 3

'Yes, I might fall to rise no more. No thank you, Ward, I am not equal to the challenge. Kawaukawau has been enough for me in the fighting line and I am…

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Two English War Correspondents Arrested

Robertson Advocate · Tuesday 7 June 1898 · page 1

Messrs. Phil Robinson and Whigham, well-known English war correspondents, have been arrested at Havana and are to be tried as spies…

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The War. America V. Spain. Engagement Off Santiago. London, June 1

Robertson Advocate · Tuesday 7 June 1898 · page 1

Further details of the fighting at Santiago de Cuba, between the United States fleet and the Spanish squadron under Admiral [?], state that 14…

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