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The wars & local soldiers, 1895

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The Chinese War. The March on Canton. London, April 8

The Australian Star · Wednesday 10 April 1895 · page 6

The Japanese are getting closer into the centres of population in China. The main army is now reported to be advancing on Canton, and the…

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The War in Chitral. Gallantry of the Bengal Laneers. London, April 8

The Australian Star · Wednesday 10 April 1895 · page 6

In the recent battle between the Anglo-Indian troops and the natives in Chitral the Bengal Lancers dashed across the river and captured Umra…

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The War in the East. the Japanese Terms. Probable Acceptance by China. London, April 8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 April 1895 · page 5

Forty Japanese transports have arrived at the Poscadore Islands, on the west coast of Formosa It is reported that the Japanese intend…

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Second Edition. the War in China. Reported Acceptance of the Japanese Conditions. London, April 9

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 April 1895 · page 5

It is reported in Japan that out of the eight conditions named by Japan for the conclusion of peace seven have been accepted by China…

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Special Cables. From the Herald's London Correspondents. the Indian Frontier War. a Brilliant Action. London, April 8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 April 1895 · page 5

The first and second brigados of the British relief expedition to Chitral effected a junction at Aladand, on the Swat River, and captured the town of Thana. Umra…

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The War. Seizure of a British Steamer

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 April 1895 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday 1 p.m. -- Japanese warships have se[?]ed the British steamer Yik-sang, outside of Taku[?] the Pechili Gulf, ca[?]ying cartridges…

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The War in the East. Seizure of a British Steamer

Evening News · Thursday 11 April 1895 · page 4

LONDON, April 10.—Japanese warships have seized the British steamer Yik-sang, outside of Taku, in the Pechili Gulf, for carrying contraband…

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The War in China. Reported Acceptance of the Japanese Conditions. London, April 9

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 April 1895 · page 5

It is reported in Japan that out of the eight conditions named by Japan for the conclusion of peace seven have been accepted by China…

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Star's Special Cables the Eastern War. Peace Negotiations. Seven Conditions Arranged. London, April 10

The Australian Star · Thursday 11 April 1895 · page 6

It is reported from Japan that the negotiations for peace between the representatives of China and the Japanese have progressed most…

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The Schoolboy and the War

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 13 April 1895 · page 11

As an example of the exceedingly diverse interests that may depend upon the success of the Japanese arms, the "Westminster" quotes the following letter, which was…

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Mr. W. A. Pickering on the War

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 13 April 1895 · page 11

Mr. W. A. Pickering has had an experience of about thirty years among the Chinese in China, Formosa, and the Straits Settlements. In the course of an interview…

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The War in the East. London, April 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 April 1895 · page 9

The powder magazine at the "Woosung forts exploded, killing 40 Chinese soldiers, and injuring many others. APRIL 12…

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The War in the East. London, April 5

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 13 April 1895 · page 744

The Chinese at Haicheng fired upon several Japanese officers who were carrying a flag of truce, and wished to communicate to the Chinese the news that an…

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The War in the East. the Peace Negotiations. the Japanese Demands

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 13 April 1895 · page 13

LONDON, April 5.—The Chinese at Haicheng fired upon several Japanese Officers who were carrying a Hag of truce, and wished to communicate…

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Our Special Cables. the War. the Peace Negotiations. the Question of Territory

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 13 April 1895 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday Night.--The peace negotiations bet ween China, and Japan have arrived at a crucial stage. The conference yesterday discussed the…

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Special Edition. News by Cable. The War in the East. the Peace Negotiations. an Understanding Arrived at

Evening News · Saturday 13 April 1895 · page 5

LONDON, April 13.—The Japanese Legation at Washington has been informed that an understanding has been arrived at between the Japanese and…

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News by Cable. The War in the East The Peace negotiations. The Question, of Territory, Russian Hostility

Evening News · Saturday 13 April 1895 · page 4

LONDON, April 11.—The peace negotiations between China and Japan have arrived at a crucial stage. The conference yesterday discussed the…

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The War in the East. Peace to be Prcelaimed LONDON, Friday Night

Truth · Sunday 14 April 1895 · page 5

The Japanese Legation have received Intimation that a peaceful understanding has been arrived at between the Japanese and Chinese [?] at…

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Our Special Cables. the War. the Peace Negotiations. Japan Modifying Her Terms. Expected Advance Upon Pekin

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 15 April 1895 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday Night.--The United States consular officials in Japan have report to Washington that the Japanese are modifying the…

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News by Cable. The War in the East. Peace Concluded. Japanese Terms Modified. Outrage on American Ladies

Evening News · Monday 15 April 1895 · page 4

LONDON, April 18.—The Japanese Legation at Washington has been informed that an understanding has been arrived at between the Japanese and…

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