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The wars & local soldiers, 1887

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Our London Letter. Men-of-war in Collision

Evening News · Wednesday 14 September 1887 · page 3

JULY 29.—An immense sensation was caused at Portsmouth on Tuesday when it became knownthat a serious collision had occurred between two men-of-war belonging to the reserve squadron, during…

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Frightful Railway Accident. Many Killed and Wounded

Evening News · Saturday 17 September 1887 · page 5

LONDON, September 16.—A fearfnl railway accident occurred this morning. Two excursion trains conveying passengers to the autumn meeting at Doncaster collided near that town…

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Frightful Railway Accident. Many Killed and Wounded

Evening News · Monday 19 September 1887 · page 6

LONDON, September 16.—A fearful railway accident occurred this morning. Two excursion, trains conveying passengers to the autumn meeting at Doncaster collided near that town…

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Latest News From Samoa. Declaration of War by Germany. Tearing Down of the German Proclamation. Retaliation by the Germans. [By Cable.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Auckland

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 19 September 1887 · page 3

News from Samoa received by the R.M.S. Zoalandia reports that there is little change in the state of affairs in that country. A proclamation has been issued by the German Commodore ordering all the natives to swear…

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"German Declarations of War

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 September 1887 · page 4

"Citizens of Apia. "By order of his Majesty the Emperor of Germany war has been declared against the chief Malietoa. The neutrality of the municipal district will be respected as long…

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Miscellaneous. His First and Last Battle. a Soldier's Thoughts

Nepean Times · Saturday 24 September 1887 · page 2

Why should I dread the impalpable king? Why should I shrink at the beat of his wing? Each hour I draw near him; 'Tis baseness to fear him—…

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France and Germany. Feeling of Uneasiness on the Frontier. War Reported to Be Imminent. [By Cable.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Sept. 30

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 1 October 1887 · page 14

The recent incident on the Franco-German frontier has given rise to extreme irritation on the frontier. There is a feeling at Metz that war is…

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The European Situation. an Alliance to Prevent War

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 October 1887 · page 5

BERLIN, Thursday.--The North German Gazette, the semi-official organ of the Government, commenting on the recent meeting between Prince Bismarck and Signor…

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Re-organisation of the War Office

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 13 October 1887 · page 3

Mr. Stanhope yesterday explained the nature of the changes to be introduced by the projected War Office re-organisation scheme. The changes would include the transfer of all…

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The French War Office Scandal. Alleged Corruption by High Officials. [By Cable.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Oct. 12

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 October 1887 · page 10

Attempts have been made in Paris to implicate General Boulanger, M. Thibaudin, and M. Wilson in the scandal in connection with the French War Office…

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Yesterday's Cablegrams. French War Office Scandals

Evening News · Friday 14 October 1887 · page 6

LONDON, October 12.—The scandals in the French War Department are increasing. General Banblau, who is alleged to be implicated in some of the charges, has disappeared, and, it is…

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The French War Office Scandal. Supposed Suicide of General Banblau. [By Cable.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Oct. 12

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 October 1887 · page 7

General Banblau, who is implicated in the scandal in connection with the French War Office, has suddenly disappeared from, Paris. It ia believed that he has committed suicide…

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The French War Office Scandal. London, Oct. 12

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 15 October 1887 · page 806

The sca[?] out of the arrest of Oen[?] Cafferel. Assistant Secretary at the War Office, for selling military de[?]tions, is i[?]ing in inte[?] Fresh ar[?]…

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The French War Office [?]Andal. Decision of the Military Council. (Reuter's Telegram.) Paris, Oct. 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 October 1887 · page 14

The Military Council having fully considered the case against General Caffarel, Assistant Secretary of the War Office, has found him guilty of dishonourable conduct,…

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Russia and Germany. War Said to Be Inevitable. [By Cable.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Oct. 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 October 1887 · page 14

Prince Voronzoff has written to the Vienna New Free Press on the position of affairs in Europe, and declares that war between Russia and Germany is inevitable…

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The French War Office Scandal. Reported Arrest of General Boulanger. [By Cable.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Oct. 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 October 1887 · page 7

It is reported that General Boulanger, who was ordered by General Ferron, the French Minister for War, to explain his statement that the Government had aimed at him…

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The French War Party

Evening News · Tuesday 18 October 1887 · page 5

LONDON, October 17.—The MORNING POST, in its issue to-day, states on good authority that General Boulanger, who has just been placed , under arrest for thirty days by the French…

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The French War Office Affair. London, Oct. 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 October 1887 · page 9

Incessant attacks are being made in Paris upon M. Daniel Wilson, son-in-law of President Grevy, in connection with the recent scandal in the War Office, in the hope that…

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A Soldier in Trouble

Evening News · Wednesday 19 October 1887 · page 6

John Wilkinson, a member of the Permanent Artillery force, was charged with burglariously entering the premises of William Summers, in Atherden-street. Prosecutor stated that last…

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A Constable Wounded

Evening News · Thursday 20 October 1887 · page 5

EMMAVILLE.—While attempting to arrest a man, known as "Paddy the Chum," this morning, Senior-constable Brennan received serious injuries. Paddy used a stone, and managed to…

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