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The wars & local soldiers, 1902

2,972 stories in Sydney's papers · page 28 of 149

The Boer War. Hungarian Remounts. Allegation of Bribery. LONDON, February 4

The Australian Star · Wednesday 5 February 1902 · page 4

In the House of Commons last night the debate on the allegation that there had been bribery in the buying of remounts for South Africa from Hungarian dealers was renewed,…

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The War in South Africa. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 February 1902 · page 8

Sir,—It is gratisying to learn that at length the public of Sydney, in meeting assembled, are to be given an opportunity of testifying to their sympathy with loyal South Arifca in her present troubles, and…

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News by the American Mail. War Office Methods. Impossible Regulations. Dissatisfaction Among the Volunteers

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 5 February 1902 · page 4

AUCKLAND, Tuesday.--San Francisco papers to hand by the Ventura publish the following despatches:-- LONDON, January 11.--The British War Office…

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News by Cable. [Copyright.] The Boer War. Losses of the Enemy. Kitchener's Weekly Report

Evening News · Wednesday 5 February 1902 · page 5

LONDON, February 4, 2.25 p.m.—Lord Kitchener in his usual report states that during the week 29 of the enemy have been killed, 6 wounded, and 142 taken prisoners;…

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The Anti- War League a Public Meeting of Protest Federal and State Leaders to Participate

The Australian Star · Wednesday 5 February 1902 · page 6

[?]n connection with the patriotic meeting to be held at the Town Hall on Monday next, as a counter blast to the "Anti-War" League, and over which the Mayor…

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The Anti- War Resolution. And the P. L. L. Conference. (To the Editor of the "Australian Star.")

The Australian Star · Wednesday 5 February 1902 · page 7

Sir,--The resolution passed by the conference should not be taken seriously. It is but the expressed opinions of the individuals, having neither weight nor influence beyond…

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The War in South Africa. Loyal Address From Afrikanders. Powers of the Dutch Pastors. London, Feb. 4

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 February 1902 · page 7

Sir Walter Hely-Hutchinson, the Governor of Cape Colony, in replying to a loyal address presented by prominent members of the Afrikander Bond, including clergymen, stated…

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Soldiers of the King. To the Editor of the "Evening News."

Evening News · Wednesday 5 February 1902 · page 2

Sir,—With your usual impartiality and fairness, would you kindly permit me to ask the following questions? In your issue of the 27th instant, your correspondent, Mr. Salkilld, laments the…

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Armored Trains in Collision. Five Soldiers Killed

Evening News · Wednesday 5 February 1902 · page 5

LONDON, February 4.—A collision between two armored trains occurred yesterday neat Burghersdorp, in the north of Cape Colony. Five soldiers were tilled and five injured…

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Returning Soldiers. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 February 1902 · page 7

The Defence Department has been advised that the steamer Sophocles left Capetown on January 25 with Lientenant Bossley (New South Wales Bushmen) and 10 men for Sydney, 15 for Melbourne,…

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Armoured Trains in Collision. Five Soldiers Killed. London, Feb. 4

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 February 1902 · page 7

A collision between two armoured trains took place yesterday near Burghersdorp, in the north of Cape Colony. Five soldiers were killed and five others were injured…

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Armoured Trains Collide. Five Soldiers Killed. February 4

The Australian Star · Wednesday 5 February 1902 · page 4

A collision between two armoured trains took place yesterday near Burghersdorp, in the north of Cape Colony. Five soldiers were killed and five others were injured…

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Army Meat Contract. the War Office in Reply. "No Ground for Colonial Protests." Australian Trade to Be Encouraged. a Preference Stipulated

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 5 February 1902 · page 7

LONDON, Tuesday.--Lord Carrington has questioned the War Office authorities regarding the contract given to a syndicate headed by Mr. M. Bergi, to supply meat to the army…

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The Anti-war League

Evening News · Thursday 6 February 1902 · page 8
Also in The Daily Telegraph

At a big meeting of Sydney Wharf Laborers on Wednesday evening the views of the Anti-war League were discussed at some length, and were subjected to some strong adverse criticism…

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The Anti-war Crusade. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 February 1902 · page 4

Sir,—The able and sensible letter of Mr. Haviland Reynolds re "Foolish Peace Advocacy," published in your journal of to-day, I am sure meets the hearty approval of the great majority of the people…

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News by Cable. [Copyright.] The Boer War. Wesslls's Force Defeated. De Wet's Last Pom-pom Captured

Evening News · Thursday 6 February 1902 · page 5

LONDON, February 5, 2.15 p.m.—It is officially reported that Lieutenant-Colonel Byng, after a night march, defeated a large Boer force under Commandant Wessells…

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Latest Gables. (Received This Morning.) the Boer War. Capture of Guns. LONDON, February 5, 2.16 p.m

The Australian Star · Thursday 6 February 1902 · page 4

It is officially reported that Lieutenant-Colo[?]el Byng made a night march, and defeated Wessel's large force near Liebenbergviei. He recaptured a 15-pounder and…

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Returned Soldiers. Arrival of the Custodian

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 February 1902 · page 7

Last evening about 7 p.m. the troopship Custodian, in charge of Captain Brown, arrived in Sydney, and anchored a short distance to the south of Clark Island. Afte the usual formalities…

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Returning Soldiers. Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 February 1902 · page 7

The Karamea, from London, via the Cape, brings Major H. H. Brown to Sydney, in charge of 27 troopers for Sydney, three for Melbourne, one for Adelaide, and two for Perth. Captain Parsons and…

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