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The wars & local soldiers, 1890

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The Revolution in the Argentine Republic. the Rebellion Spreading to the Provinces. Heaps of Dead Lying in the Streets. the Insurgents Gaining the Upper Hand. Reported Death of the Minister for War. Manifesto Issued by the Revolutionary Committee. [By Cable.] (From Our Correspondent.) London, July 28

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 29 July 1890 · page 5

Further advices from the Argentine Republic state that Buenos Ayres, the capital, and Santa F[?], and Cordova, two of the principal towns in thE interior, are in…

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The War in Central America. Defeat of the Guatemalans. [By Cable.] (From Our Correspondent.) London, July 28

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 30 July 1890 · page 7

In the battle of Chingo Guatemala lost 600 men and San Salvador 90. Honduras, fearing domestic revolts, is afraid to join Guatemala…

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A Constable Shot. the Murderer Severely Wounded

Evening News · Thursday 31 July 1890 · page 6

AUCKLAND, Thursday.—A kauri gum digger named Funck, a foreigner, was ejected on Wednesday from the steamer Minnie Casey, at Mangawhare, near Dargaville, in…

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War in Central America. London, July 30

The Australian Star · Thursday 31 July 1890 · page 5

It is asserted that in the war between the Republics of San Salvador and Guatemala, in Central America, 11 successive battles have been won by the army of San Salvador…

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The War in Central America. [By Cable.] (From Our Corresspondent.) London, July 29, 9 P.M.

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 31 July 1890 · page 5

San Salvador has captured Artescatempa, Chingo, and Coco. It is now expected that General Don Barillas, President of Guatemala, will…

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The Pastoralists Preparing for War

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 August 1890 · page 6

Since it has been made evident that the Shearers' Union will have nothing short of war, the members of the Pastoralists' Union have (writes the Argus) given the matter their…

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South American Republics. War Begun

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 2 August 1890 · page 12

LONDON, July 23.—Guatemala, which has rieclared war against the Republic of San Salvador, has appealed to the United States to prevent Mexico from intervening…

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The Argentine Republic. the Bombardment of Buenos Ayres. Five Thousand People Wounded

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 August 1890 · page 5

LONDON, Friday.--Further particulars have been received of the recent rebellion in he Argentine Republic. The bombardment of Buenos Ayres by…

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War in Central America. London, July 25

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 2 August 1890 · page 244

The war between the republics of San Salvador and Guatemala continues. San Salvador asserts that she has been victorious in six battles with the enemy,…

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Central American Republics at War. Guatemala and Salvador

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 2 August 1890 · page 10

LONDON, July 28.—The Government of the Republic of Guatemala, in Central America, have declared war against the neighbouring Republic of Salvador, and several battles have been fought…

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The War ia Central America

Evening News · Monday 4 August 1890 · page 4

LONDON, August 2.—General Rivas, who turned traitor and "was subsequently defeated and taken prisoner by General Ezeta, the new president of Guatemala,…

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News by Cable. Germany and Russia. Immediate War Proposed. LONDON, August 2

The Australian Star · Monday 4 August 1890 · page 4

The NACHRICHTEN, a journal published at Bremen, recently asserted that Count Waldersee, the chief of the German army staff, advised the Emperor William to…

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The War in Central America. a New Congress Summoned. [By Cable.] (From Our Correspondent.) London, Aug. 1

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 4 August 1890 · page 5

General Rivas, of the San Salvador army, who has been operating against Guatemala, suddenly turned traitor, and, with 2000 Indians, captured the barracks…

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Home for Destitute Soldiers and Sailors. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 5 August 1890 · page 5

The Governor presided at a large meeting in the Council-chamber, Town Hall, to-day, called to assist Major-General Tulloch and others in the inauguration of a fund for the relief of old and…

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The Knife. War in Wolloomooloo

The Australian Star · Wednesday 6 August 1890 · page 6

FRIDAY night, June 20 last, will be a memorable one to Frank Conaty, a sturdy young carter. On that night Conaty left his home in Bennett-street, Surry Hills, for a turn…

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France and Dahomey. Termination of the War

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 6 August 1890 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday. -- The fighting between the French and the Dahomeyans in West Africa has terminated. The King of Dahomey has now agreed to…

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Mutiny on a British Warship. Attempt to Seize Boats. One Man Killed--others Wounded

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 7 August 1890 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday Night.--A report has been received of a mutiny which has occurred on one of the British warships attached to the North American and West…

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War in Central America. London, August 6

The Australian Star · Thursday 7 August 1890 · page 5

The advance of the army of the Republic of San Salvador against the Republic of Guatemala is still unchecked, and the troops of the former State have been…

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The War in Central America. Four More Battles Fought. [By Cable.] (From Our Correspondent.) London, Aug. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 August 1890 · page 7

The situation in Central America is still very unsettled. The San Salvador troops have fought four more battles with the Guatemalans, and are now menacing the…

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The War in Central America. London, Aug. 2

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 9 August 1890 · page 300

General Rivas, of the San Salvador army, who has been operating against Guatemala, suddenly turned traitor, and, with 2000 Indians, captured the barracks…

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