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The wars & local soldiers, 1906

1,097 stories in Sydney's papers · page 31 of 55

A Citizen Soldiery

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 16 July 1906 · page 4

In referring to the defence forces of the monwealth at a rifle club function at Randwick on Saturday evening, Mr. David Storey, M.L.A., said that every male citizen of this continent…

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A Troublous Region Central American Republics at War. Attempted Invasion of Guatemala. President Roosevelt on the Situation. London, Sunday. 2 p.m

The Australian Star · Monday 16 July 1906 · page 1

A great battle has been fought between the troops of the two Central American Republics Guatemala and San Salvador. The San Salvador army attempted an…

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Mr. Reid at Charters Towers. a Moving Reception. War Against Class Feeling. Intelligence of Trades Unionists. (From Our Special Reporter.) Charters Towers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 July 1906 · page 7

A hearty welcome was accorded Mr. Reid on his arrival here yesterday. The railway platform was thronged with leading townspeople. Mr. Reid and his party were received by the…

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Fighting Republics. Guatamela Defeats Invaders. President Roosevelt Calls "Halt!" Honduras Declares War

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 17 July 1906 · page 7

LONDON, Sunday Afternoon.--The Guatemala, miliary forces have overwhelmingly defeated the invading San Salvador army, killing the general in command…

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Fighting in Central America Guatemala Defeats Salvador. Honduras Declares War Against Guatemala. London, July 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 July 1906 · page 7

Guatemala has overwhelmingly defeated an invading army from Salvador, the commander of which was killed. President Roosevelt, regarding the 40,000…

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Late Cable News. Received This Morning. The Central American War. Battle on Saturday. American Mediation Accepted

Evening News · Tuesday 17 July 1906 · page 4

LONDON, Monday, 3.15 p.m.— The Salvadorians claim that they defeated the Guatemalans at Platanar on Saturday, inflicting a loss of 2000 in killed, wounded, and…

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Hidden Treasure. Tragic Romance of the Boer War. Kruger's Grandson Accused Of Murder. London, Monday, 3.5 p.m

The Australian Star · Tuesday 17 July 1906 · page 1

A crime in which tragedy and romance are strangely blended is reported from the Transvaal. The affair is a very sensational one,…

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A Stabbing Affray. Two Seamen Wounded

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 July 1906 · page 12

A disturbance oceurrod this morning on hoard the ship Centurion. A sailor named Carl Olsen was attacked in the forecastle by Salome, another seaman, who, it is said…

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Republics at War. San Salvador Claims a Victory. the United States to Mediate

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 July 1906 · page 9

LONDON, Monday Afternoon.--The authorities of San Salvador claim that they defeated the forces of Guatemala, at Plantanar, on Saturday, and inflicted a loss of…

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Horrors of War. the Prime Minister Shocked. Inhumanity of Native Levies. "Impossible to Take Prisoners."

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 July 1906 · page 9

LONDON, Tuesday.--Referring to yesterday's announcements with reference to the ruthlessness displayed by some of the troops in Natal, the Prime Minister (Sir Henry…

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South African War Gratuities

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 19 July 1906 · page 8

A communication has been received by the Premier from the War Office notifying that, owing to the length of time which has elapsed and the expense arising from the settlement of…

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More Bombs. Tiflis Chief of Police Wounded. London, Wednesday, 2.50 p.m

The Australian Star · Thursday 19 July 1906 · page 1

The Chief of Police at Tiflis, Transcaucasia, has been seriously injured by a bomb thrown from the Georgian nobles school. Soldiers volleyed at the school, killing one…

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The Central American War. Desperate Fighting

Evening News · Thursday 19 July 1906 · page 4

LONDON, Wednesday 2.45 p.m.—Despite the agreement to cease fighting pending peace negotiations, the Guatemalans attacked the Salvadorians on Monday and Tuesday,…

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Republics at War. Further Fighting. Guatemalans Anxious for the Fray. London, Wednesday, 2.50 p.m

The Australian Star · Thursday 19 July 1906 · page 1

Despite the agreement to cease fighting, pending peace negotiations, the Guatemalans attacked the Salvadoreans on Monday and Tuesday, but were repulsed each time…

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The Republics at War Enormous Losses in Battle

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 July 1906 · page 7

LONDON, Wednesday Afternoon.--Despite their agreement to cease lighting pending peace negotiations, the army of Guatemala attacked the army of San Salvador on…

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Was Ready to Fight. [?] Wanted an Understanding Before Going to the War

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 21 July 1906 · page 7

"I've got to go with my regiment, Millie," said the impetuous youth. "That's all right enough. I'm not afraid of war, and I am willing to go but"…

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May Day in Paris. M[?]b Fight Police and Soldiers

The Mosman Mail · Saturday 21 July 1906 · page 4

Sixty thousand troops were on duty in the streets of Paris on Tuesday, and May day did not pass without much [?]umult, the worst disorders taking place at…

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Central American War. Treaty of Peace Signed. London, Saturday Morning

Sunday Times · Sunday 22 July 1906 · page 5

A treaty of peace has been arranged between the Central American Republics of Guatemala, Salvador, and Honduras…

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The Central American War

Evening News · Monday 23 July 1906 · page 4

LONDON, Sunday, 2 p.m.—The treaty of peace agreed upon between the Central American Republics of Guatemala Salvador, and Honduras, provides for arbitration by President Roosevelt…

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Japan After the War. Changed Attitude of Foreigners

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 July 1906 · page 8

According to the story of a Japanese who recently returned from a tour of commercial and industrial inspection abroad, a remarkable change of attitude is noticeable in the…

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