Soldiers' Friends
Two more of the Rookwood residents who did not succeed in remaining friends with the artillerymen while the latter were encamped in the neighborhood were before the Parramatta Bench…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1899
2,742 stories in Sydney's papers · page 19 of 138
The Philippine War
The American' newspapers are despondent in tone concerning the Philippine war, and are divided respecting the expediency of enforcing sovereign rights in the islands…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The War in the Philippines. Practically Over. American Prisoners Safe. London, April 29
Advices to-day from Manila state that the war is practically over. The Americans who were taken prisoners from the gunboat Yorktown are known to…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Samoan War. Native Engagements. Many Killed and Wounded
The latest information to hand furnishes particulars of the battles recently engaged in at [?], Fagall, and the engagement at Falefa…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Philippine War. Apalit Captured. London, April 28
The American troops continuing their advance upon the Filipinos' strongholds captured Apalit, beyond Calumpit, inflicting heavy losses upon the rebels…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Dreyfus Case. War Office Duplicity. More Falsification of Documents
LONDON, Friday Afternoon.--A further instalment is published of the evidence given in regard to the Dreyfus case by M. Poleologue, an official of the French Foreign Office…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Dreyfus Case. Charge Against the War Office. London, April 28
M. Poleologue, an official of the Foreign Office, accuses the War Department of falsifying a fresh document in connection with the Dreyfus dossier, and also with…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Cardinal Moran Denounces the War. Murder of the Natives. America a Dangerous Nation
In speaking at the opening of the Geisha Fair in George-street on Saturday, Cardinal Moran referred to the war at Samoa. The Marist Fathers have an extensive mission at Samoa, and the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The War in Samoa. the Condition of Affairs in the Islands. Samoan Methods of Warfare. a Native Engagement. (From Our Special Reporter.) Apia, April 9
After the tragical battle of Vailele, on April 1, in which our forces lost three officers and four men, it was expected that the rebels would attack the town. The trenches were strengthened, and every…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Trouble in Samoa. an Historical Account. Given by a Resident. How the War Started. "The Germans Are the Rebels." "Old Mataafa Wants to Go Home." a Reply to the Cardinal. "Not Murder, But Mercy."
So many versions of the trouble in Samoa have been published, so many comments based upon wrong grounds have found expression of late, and so many unjust things--yes, and bitter…
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Samoa and the Philippines are virtually next door to Australia, and the fighting now going on in those places brings vividly home to Australian minds the great fact of American expansion…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Tug-of-war Championship
As the convincing date (20th inst.) for the tug-of-war championship competition draws near interest increases. Ten teams, representing 100 men, are in active training…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Philippine War. London, May 1
General Otis, the Commander-in-Chief of the American army at the Philippines, has offered the Filipinos a full amnesty if they surrender…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Philippine War. an Offer From General Otis
LONDON, Monday Afternoon.--Major-General Otis, commanding the American forces in the Philippines, has offered a full amnesty to the rebels if they surrender at…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Unrest in the Philippines. a Short-lived Filipino Republic. Spanish President Compelled to Fell. Revolt of Drunken Soldiers
Whilst the United States troops under General Otis are endeavouring to crush the Filipinos under Aguinaldo in the vicinity of Manils, the capital of Luzon Island, the most northern and important…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Samoan War. Fighting Near Apia. A Temporary Peace. AUCKLAND
Additional news has Just been received from Samoa by the steamer Tutanckai, which left Apia on April 27. Dispatches by the steamer report that a…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Samoan War. Details of Fighting. Engagement at Falifa The Battle of Vaivase. Burying a Dead Warrior. (From Our Special Reporter.) Apia, April 15
As the days go past we are obtaining more accurate news regarding the losses at the battle of Vallele. There is now little doubt that there are 100 killed and wounded on the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Cost of the War
Tho Cuban and Philippine wars have cost the United States 300,000,000dol…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Samoan War. Fighting Near Apia Friendly Natives Engage the Rebels. the Killed and Wounded. a Temporary Peace Arranged Probable Battle at Vivase Auckland
The Government steamer Tutanekai arrived here this morning from Samoa, bringing news from Apia up to April 27. The vessel had a fine weather cruise…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →A Freight War. Between America and Australia. A Possible Development
For some considerable time a freight war has been waged between shipowners, engaged in the trade between New York and Australian and New Zealand ports. It will be…
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