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The wars & local soldiers, 1889

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Will there be War?

Evening News · Saturday 20 July 1889 · page 5

LONDON, July 19.—The whole adult male population of Servia is being armed. [Light is thrown on the direct object of arming the male population of Servia by events which occurred…

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Home and Foreign. Ireland. the Extermination Crusade.brutal Outrage by Soldiers

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 20 July 1889 · page 5

The evictions on the Luggacurran ostats (says UNITED IRELAND, June 3), were rosumed on Thursday, contrary to expectation, it being officially announced that a pospite would be…

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Effects of Mesmerism. Hypnotism and Crime. Remarkable Experiments Made by a French Scientist. An Important Problem in Medical Junis-prudence—Tests Applied to a French Lady and a Soldier—Result of the Experiments

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 20 July 1889 · page 7

According to the London St. James' Gazette M. Jules Liegeois, Professor of the Faculty of Law at Nancy, has lately made some remarkable experiments connected…

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The Soldier's Dress Assuited to Our Climate. Speech by Major-general Edwards

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 20 July 1889 · page 7

A largely-attended meeting of the members of the United Service Association of New South Wales was held at their rooms, Phillip-street, last evening…

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A Welcome Home

The Australian Star · Tuesday 23 July 1889 · page 6

BATHURST, Tuesday.--The Archdeacon of Bathurst, the Rev. Mr. Campbell, was the recipient of a welcome on his return to his parish, Kelso. The Archdeacon has had a…

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Will There Be War?

Evening News · Tuesday 23 July 1889 · page 5

LONDON, July 22.—Eighty thousand Russian troops are reported to be massed at Tiflis and at Erivan, close to the Russo-Turkish frontier in Asia. This has caused a feeling of uneasiness on…

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War or Peace. Massing of Russian Troops. LONDON, July 22

The Australian Star · Tuesday 23 July 1889 · page 6

It is stated that upwards of 80,000 Russian troops are massed on the Turkish frontier. The Turkish Government feels Uneasy in consequence…

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Will There be War?

Evening News · Wednesday 24 July 1889 · page 5

LONDON, July 23.—Ex-King Milan of Servia has returned to the State, and is now at Belgrade, the capital. [The acuteness of the situation in Servia caused…

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Will There Be War?

Evening News · Thursday 25 July 1889 · page 5

LONDON, July 24.—The situation in Servia is developing in a manner which is causing increased alarm. The Governments of Germany and Austria, in view of the readiness with which…

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Will There Be War? Germany Predicts Peace. Austrian Army Increased

Evening News · Friday 26 July 1889 · page 5

LONDON, July 25.—In speaking at Koenigsberg, General Bronsart von SchellendorS, Minister for War in the German Government, stated that the fears of a European war were unfounded…

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Large Order for War Material

The Australian Star · Saturday 27 July 1889 · page 6

EXCEPTIONALLY large orders have been received in Birmingham for war material of various descriptions for the British Government. The principal manufactories are…

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Boulanger's Sensation. When He Was War Minister. 600,000 Soldiers Ready

The Australian Star · Monday 29 July 1889 · page 3

GENERAL BOULANGER made a sensational statement to the representative of the FIGARO, who went to ask him for information concerning the army contracts, which…

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Will There be War?

Evening News · Wednesday 31 July 1889 · page 5

LONDON, July 30.—In the House of Commons last night Lord Salisbury, speaking on the present aspect of affairs in Europe, admitted that the Attitude, of Russia in the Balkans was "very…

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Will There Be War?

Evening News · Friday 2 August 1889 · page 5

LONDON, August 1.—The revolt in Crete, and the situation generally arising from it, is causing anxiety to the Marquis of Salisbury, who is consulting with his Excellency Privy Councillor,…

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The Land War

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 3 August 1889 · page 5

Under this heading the Dublin NATION, June 22, chronicles the following :- An eviction of a painful nature was carried out on Monday on the estate of a Mr. F. Leigh,…

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War Balloons

The Australian Star · Monday 5 August 1889 · page 3

VERY largo orders have recently been received at Birmingham from the German and French Governments for war balloons. The German War Office has adopted parachutes,…

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Will There He War?

Evening News · Monday 5 August 1889 · page 5

LONDON, August 2.—There have been frequent meetings of the Cabinet during the week in reference to the situation caused by the Cretan revolt against Turkey, and the state of affairs in…

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The War Scare. The Game in Europe. Chances and Probabilities-- The Balkan Bother-- What Russia Wants

The Australian Star · Monday 5 August 1889 · page 3

NEWSPAPERS have their advantages, and they also have their disadvantages. One of the latter is that when they have nothing particular to write about, or when it may…

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Soldiers' Stays

The Australian Star · Monday 5 August 1889 · page 7

WHAT is the British army coming to? We are induced to ask this question consequent upon reading a letter in a London journal. Listen:--"Sir,--Knowing that you always…

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H. M. Ships of War. More Annexations

Evening News · Tuesday 6 August 1889 · page 3

H.M.S. Rapid has returned to port for a spell and refit, after a lengthy turn of duty at Samoa, where she relieved the Calliope at Apia after the severe hurricane in March last. Auckland was…

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