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The wars & local soldiers, 1897

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Cathedral Fair Sports at Bondi. Exciting Tug-of-war Contests. the Waverley Team Beats All Comers

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 3 April 1897 · page 15

The Waverley executive committee of the Cathedral Fair carried out their sports meeting and entertainment most satisfactorily at the Bondi Aquarium on Saturday last. In point of weather nothing…

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In the Zulu War. a Story of Bush and Battle. the Tale of an Old Campaigner. Besieged in a Mission Ekowe—peeding on Weevils and Oxe—on the Verge of a Gruesome Grave

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 3 April 1897 · page 7

He was a bronzed and bearded soldier—an old warrior of the Zulu campaign—and had much of interest to tell. His name is Mr. K, Groves, of Hyde Park…

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Crack Shots in War

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 6 April 1897 · page 6

Many people assert that crack shots are not of the slightest value in war, because they find men on the move very different to hit compared with targets. This may or may not be (says the…

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News by Cable. The European Situation. Speech by Mr. Curzon. Cretan Autonomy. The Attitude of Greece. "Wanton and Wicked" War Probable

Evening News · Tuesday 6 April 1897 · page 6

LONDON, April 5. — Speaking at a public meeting at Southport, Lancashire, on Saturday night, Mr. G. N. Curzon, Parliamentary Secretary to the Foreign Office, said he did…

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The Situation in Europe. Speech by Mr. G. N. Curzon. the Blockade of Greece. Prospects of a Wanton and Wicked War. the Concert of the Powers

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 6 April 1897 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.--Mr. G. N. Curzon, Parliamentary Secretary of the Foreign Office, delivered an important speech on the European situation at Southport on Saturday…

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News by Cable. The Transvaal. The Jameson Raid. The Parliamentary Inquiry. Sir. J. Willonghby Re-examined. The Letter to the War Office

Evening News · Wednesday 7 April 1897 · page 6

LONDON, April 6.—The select committee of the House of Commons appointed to inquire into the origin and circumstances of the incursion into the South African…

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Turf Topics. Rosehill Meeting. Vanitas Displays from—Doncaster cup candidates Out—frolic and kingsley score— A Carbine filly. War we and irish stow The melbourne contingent— telegraph's running—Cup and Doncaster horses

Referee · Wednesday 7 April 1897 · page 5

A look at the Rosebill reserves last Satur-day would dispel the idea that racing was not very popular just now with the public about Sydney. The weather was favorable…

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British Food Supplies in Time of War. Precautionary Measures. London, April 7

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 April 1897 · page 5

In the House of Commons last night a motion was adopted directing the attention of the Government to the question of food supplies for Great Britain in the…

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Food Supplies in Time of War. Debate in the Commons. Suggested Precautionary Measures

Evening News · Thursday 8 April 1897 · page 6

LONDON, April 7.—In the House of Commons last night a motion was adopted directing the attention of the Government to the question of food, supplies for Great Britain…

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News by Cable. The European Situation. Greek National Anniversary. People Eager for War

Evening News · Thursday 8 April 1897 · page 6

LONDON, April 7.—The 76th anniversary of the commencement of the War of Independence was celebrated in Athens yesterday. The people were wildly excited…

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Excitement in Athens. "Hurrah for the War." the King's Action Approved. London, April 7

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 April 1897 · page 5

There is great excitement in Athens over the expected outbreak of hostilities on the frontier. The streets resound with the cries of the populace, who give vent to…

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The Situation in Europe. the Greek National Anniversary. the Populate Shout for War. the Massed Troops on the Frontier

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 8 April 1897 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday Night.--The italian Government will not permit Admiral Canevero, by reason of his seniority, has been in command of the allied fleets at…

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Crete and Greece. Celebration in Athene. Greeks Cheer for War. Motion in the Commons-Quietude on the Turco-Grocian Frontier. LONDON, April 7

The Australian Star · Thursday 8 April 1897 · page 3

The celebration of the 76th anniversary of Greek Independence took place at Athens yesterday. The people of the capital were generally excited, and the…

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News by Cable. South Africa. Landing of War Material

Evening News · Friday 9 April 1897 · page 6

LONDON, April 8.—Telegrams from South Africa state that 1500 tons of artillery and war material have been landed at Delagoa Bay, Portuguese South-East Africa…

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War Material Landed at Delagoa Bay. London, April 8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 9 April 1897 · page 5

A telegram has been received from South Africa stating that 1500 tons of artillery and war material have been landed at Delagoa Bay, in Portuguese…

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British War Preparations. an Army Corps for the Cape

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 9 April 1897 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday Night. -- The "Manchester Guardian" states that the Government are prepared, in the event, of war, to send an tinny corps to the Cape of Good…

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In Case of War. Troops for the Cape. LONDON, April 7

The Australian Star · Friday 9 April 1897 · page 6

The "Manchester Guardian" has published an important statement to the effect that the Government is prepared in the event of war to send an army…

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The Cretan War. Further Fighting. LONDON, April 8

The Australian Star · Saturday 10 April 1897 · page 6

The Inquiry held by the admirals of the Powers acquits the Cretan Governor of the charge of arming the Seli[?] and Candamo refugees in order to fight…

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The Position in South Africa. "War or Compromise?"

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 10 April 1897 · page 3

A professional gentleman, writing from Johannesburg to a Sydney merchant, refers at some length to the effect that the present political complications are having upon the trade and…

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The War in Crete. Only a Few Catholics in the Island

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 10 April 1897 · page 7

At the present moment, with the Turkey v. Greece war scare occupying attention, a note about the state of Catholicism in Crete will prove of interest. Among the 200,000 Christians at present in…

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