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The wars & local soldiers, 1894

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War in South Africa. Dynamiting Natives

The Australian Star · Friday 10 August 1894 · page 6

The following telegram from Pretoria throws some light upon the operations of President Kruger, of the Transvaal, against the troublesome natives in the north, as…

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News by Cable. The War in Corea. Japanese Victory. Russia and England. Japanese Abroad Recalled

Evening News · Friday 10 August 1894 · page 4

London, August 9.—The reported Japanese victory over the Chinese at Seikwan is believed to be identical with the victory gained by the…

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Our Special Cables the War in Corea. a Reported Naval Engagement. Failure of Peace Negotiations. Chinese Residents in Japan

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 10 August 1894 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday Night. -- News from the East states that the latest battle between the Japanese and the Chinese in Corea resulted in another…

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Every Inch a Soldier. (Now First Published.) Chapter -- Continued

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 10 August 1894 · page 2

"Well, Mr. Jervis, he told me she was his sister, and I must say that, he behaved as if she was his sister, because he pitched into her like anything for coming! I 'card…

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Special Cables. From the Herald's London Correspondents. the War in Corea. Another Japanese Victory. Five Hundred Chinese Killed. Japanese Reserves Recalled From Abroad. London, Aug. 8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 August 1894 · page 5

News has just reached London to the effect that a battle has been fought between the Chinese and Japanese at Seikwan…

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Star's Special Cables the Corean War. Summoning the Reserves Japan Recalls Her Emigrants. An Important Treaty Between Great Britain and Japan-- Abolition of Consular Courts-- Japan Recognised as a Civilised Power-- Active Preparations in Corea. London, August 9

The Australian Star · Friday 10 August 1894 · page 5

The Japanese authorities have called upon, those Japanese who have emigrated to the United States to return and assist their…

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The War in Corea

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 11 August 1894 · page 12

Our illustrations this week include a portrait of Li Hung Chang, the Viceroy of China, and some illustrations which will give the reader an idea of the…

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News by Cable. The War in Corea. Japanese Movements. Chinese War Levy. Starvation in Corea. German War Vessels

Evening News · Saturday 11 August 1894 · page 4

LONDON, August 10.—Advices from Corea state that the Japanese are pouring troops into Chemulpo and Gensan, in Corea…

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The War Between Japan and China

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 11 August 1894 · page 279

The illustrations we publish this week are of more than ordinary interest in view of the war between Japan and China. The five Chinese vessels of war which we depict constitute the new Chinese Naval…

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Private War and the Police Court

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 11 August 1894 · page 272

Some of the union shearers have been carrying on a sort of private war in the west, capturing nonunion shearers and marching them off as prisoners, and then keeping them in custody under charge of…

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Latest Cables. LONDON, Thursday. China-japanese War

Nepean Times · Saturday 11 August 1894 · page 3

The Chinese and Japanese are preparing for another big battle. Great Britain and Japan have completed important negotiations—the former…

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Special Cables. From the Herald's London Correspondents. the War in Corea. Japanese Troops Pouring Into Corea. War Tribute Levied in the Chinese Provinces. London, Aug. 10

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 August 1894 · page 9

Advices from Corea state that the Japanese are pouring troops into Chemulpo and Gensan, seaports in Corea open to foreign trade…

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Special Edition Late Cables. The War in Corea. Russian Troops to Be Ready. France Acting with Russia

Evening News · Saturday 11 August 1894 · page 5

LONDON, August 10.—The Russian troops in Eastern Siberia have been instructed to be ready for any emergency in connection with affairs in…

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Our Special Cables the War in Corea. a Proposed Chinese Loan. Preparations of the Japanese. the People of Corea Starving

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 11 August 1894 · page 5

LONDON, Friday.--The Emperor of China has directed his viceroys to levy a war tribute upon the people. It is also proposed to raise a foreign loan to meet…

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Every Inch a Soldier. (Now First Published.) Chapter XIII.--(Continued.)

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 11 August 1894 · page 12

Tie did not worry himself about the summons. It was a nuisance, of course, because Listower Castle was a pleasant house to stay in, and his host and hostess were…

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Telegraphic. Special Cables. The War in Corea. Able-bodied Chinese Debarred from Leaving the Empire. Reported Sinking of Chinese Warships. China Intends to Fight to the Bitter End. London, July 31

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 11 August 1894 · page 274

All able-bodied Chinese have been debarred from leaving the Chinese Empire. The Chinese transport Kow Shing, which was sunk by a Japanese gunboat, was…

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The [?]rean War. LONDON, Friday Night

Truth · Sunday 12 August 1894 · page 5

The Japanese are pouring troops into the [?]orean seaports. The [?]roys of the Chinese provinces are being [?]ed upon to make war levies. The Japanese Government has…

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Our Special Cables the War in Corea. Important Naval Daring Japanese Attacks. Russian Preparations. Bombardment of a Chinese Naval Station. the Dowager Empress and the War

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 13 August 1894 · page 5

LONDON, Friday Night.--Five of the Englishmen who were on board of the Chinese transport [?]ow Shing sunk by a Japanese cruiser, are still…

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Warrant Officer Toovey. a Fine Old Soldier

Evening News · Monday 13 August 1894 · page 4

Throughout the Military service of the colony, soldiers past and present, of all ranks will learn with deep regret that Warrant-officer Toovey…

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Military Church Parade. Soldiers and the Sabbath. Special Cathedral Services

The Australian Star · Monday 13 August 1894 · page 2

A military church parade, at which attendance. Was purely voluntary, was held in the city yesterday, and was attended by nearly 700 members of the defence forces…

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