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The wars & local soldiers, 1886

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Ex Cathedra. Holy War in Goulburn. What the Row Is About

Evening News · Tuesday 28 December 1886 · page 5

GOVLBURN, Sunday,-As you have learned by telegram, the cathedral squabble has so far, terminated that the enemy who hel the fort has been compelled to evacuate the…

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Libel Action by a War Correspondent. (From the Pall Mall Gazette, October 27.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 28 December 1886 · page 7

The case of Williams v. Beresford-Hope was heard to-day, before the Lord Chief Justice of England and a special jury, in the Queen's Bench Division. The Plaintiff, Mr. Charles Williams, a journalist, who had acted during the…

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Rumors ef War

Evening News · Wednesday 29 December 1886 · page 4

The political barometer in Europe is still reported as falling. A piece of information conveyed in a recent cablegram would seem to point unmistakably at approaching stormy…

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The Situation in Europe. Peace or War?

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 29 December 1886 · page 5

London, Monday.--The possibility of an outbreak of war on the Continent in the spring continues to be freely discussed in connection with the strained…

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The War Cloud. the Storm Imminent. Germany to Attack France

Evening News · Thursday 30 December 1886 · page 5

LONDON, December 28.-It is believed by the diplomatists now assembled in Rome that within a few weeks from the present date war will have been declared…

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The War Cloud. Russia's Design. Austria's Attitude

Evening News · Friday 31 December 1886 · page 5

LONDON, December 29.-In the best informed circles the impression prevails that Russia will suddenly occupy Roumania without first declaring war. The Vienna NEUE FREIE PRESS…

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The War Cloud. Russia and Austria to Collide. Russia to Take the Initiative

Evening News · Friday 31 December 1886 · page 6

LONDON, December 29.-No doubt is now entertained as to Russia's intentions. It is stated on high authority that she contemplates the immediate occupation of Roumania; she…

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