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The wars & local soldiers, 1894

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Central America. Another War, Honduras and Nicaragua

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 13 January 1894 · page 11

LONDON, January 6— Hostilities have broken out between the Republics of Honduras and Nicaragua, in Central America. There has been heavy fighting between…

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The War in South Africa. Mr. Cecil Rhodes' Warning

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 13 January 1894 · page 16

LONDON, January 9.-Mr. Cecil Rhode', Premier of the Cape, speaking in defence of the British South Africa Co.'a policy with regard to Matacbele land, said that the company's under led military…

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Telegraphic. Special Cables. The Matabele War. London, Jan. 4

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 13 January 1894 · page 66

Mr. Cecil Rhodes, Premier of Cape Colony, declares that he will resolutely oppose any settlement of Matabeleland by the Marquis of Ripon, Secretary of State…

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Special Edition. Late Cables. The Pending War. Peace Prophesied in Germany. "The Wisdom of the Kaiser."

Evening News · Saturday 13 January 1894 · page 5

LONDON, January 12.— Speaking in the Reichstag to-day, Herr Dr. von Botticher, head of the Imperial Home Office and Representative of the Chancellor, said:…

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The War in Brazil. The "Avengers" at Work. London

Truth · Sunday 14 January 1894 · page 5

Ignatius Donnelly's forecasts in "Caesar's Column" are about to be put into practice. Telegraphic advices from Rio de Janeiro, state that the Government…

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French War Preparations. Criticism by M. Clemenceau. the Army Not Ready

Evening News · Monday 15 January 1894 · page 4

LONDON, January 14.—M. Clemenceau, the leader of the Advanced Left, or Radical party, in the French Chamber of Deputies, declares that the French army, " 20 years…

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The Civil War in Brazil. the Steamship Coptic Under Fire. London, Jan. 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 January 1894 · page 5

During her anchorage in the harbour at Rio de Janeiro the Shaw, Savill, and Albion Company's steamer Copti[?], which has just arrived from New Zealand, was…

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The War in South Africa. How the Wilson Party Were Killed. Heroic Fight Against Odds. the Dead Bodies Stripped

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 15 January 1894 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday.--Details have been received of the death of Captain Wilson and his party of 33 men, who crossed the Shangani River in pursuit of King…

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The Civil War in Brazil. Another Insurgent Success. an Hospital Bombarded. London, Jan. 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 January 1894 · page 5

The Brazilian insurgents have captured the island of Concicao, which was garrisoned by a body of President Peixoto's troops…

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Warlike Europe. France Asked to Awake. M. Clemenceau's Fiery Speech. France Not Yet Ready for War. London, January 16

The Australian Star · Wednesday 17 January 1894 · page 5

Much excitement is being worked up, especially in France, over the proposed increases in European navies. M. Paul Clemenceau, the well-known…

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War's Savagery. Incensed Insurgents. Brazilian Loyalists Beheaded. London, January 17

The Australian Star · Thursday 18 January 1894 · page 4

Reports to hand from Brazil by way of New York state that the insurgents are growing savage as a consequence of the prolongation of hostilities…

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The War in South Africa. the Fate of Captain Wilson's Party

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 January 1894 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday Night.--Further details have been received from the Cape of the massacre of tho party of 40 men, under Captain Wilson, who crossed the…

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Star's Special Cables the Matabele War. Major Wilson's Fate. a Brave Resistance. The Small Band Holds Out For Six Hours. The Leader Wounded -- Exhaustion of the Ammunition-- At the Mercy of Lobengula-- Writing Farewell Letters-- Charged by the Natives The Bodies Stripped and Piled in a Heap. London, January 17

The Australian Star · Thursday 18 January 1894 · page 5

Further details have been received from South Africa regarding the fate of the small body of the British South Africa Company's forces under Major…

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The Verge of War. Italian Cabinet Alarmed. an Impending Revolution. Views of Papal Authorities. London, January 17

The Australian Star · Thursday 18 January 1894 · page 4

The Italian riots have stricken with fear the members of King Humbert's Cabinet Council. Hurried meetings have been held, at which the…

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The Civil War in Brazil. Santos Blockaded by Insurgents. Rio De Janeiro Again Bombarded. Several Residents Killed. London, Jan. 17

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 January 1894 · page 5

The Brazilian insurgents have blockaded Santos, on the seacoast south of Bahia. Admiral de Mello's fleet is again bombarding Rio de Janeiro…

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A Caretaker Wounded

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 20 January 1894 · page 5

In outrage occurred near Ballingerry on December 1, when shots were fired into the hents of a [?] named Wiliiam Hogan, who, for four your had been is charge of a…

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Wounded by a Tiger

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 20 January 1894 · page 14

At Christchurch on the evening on January 10 a sensational incident occurred during a performance at Fillis's Circus. A Bengal tiger was being put through exercises by Cox, the…

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A Swift War Vessel

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 20 January 1894 · page 147

The Cramps, writes our New York correspondent on December 9, have fulfilled their promise of building the swiftest war vessel afloat, for on her trial trip the Columbia has made a record…

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Mashonaland and the Matabele War

Illustrated Sydney News · Saturday 20 January 1894 · page 1

KHAMA'S MEN. ON THE TULL RIVER. ENCAMPMENT OP A PIONEPR FORCE. A PALAVER BY THE WAY…

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A Murderous Husband. SHOOTING A. "Wife and a Solicitor. Both Seriously Wounded

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 20 January 1894 · page 12

LONDON January 10.— Mr, Lindus, a gentleman residing, at Chelmsford, Essex had a quarrel with his wife in the office of a solicitor named Jacobs in London. He…

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