According to British naval reports, seven officers and men were killed, and fifteen wounded, during the bombardment of the British gunboat Cockchafer, by the ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 447 wordsThe earlier report regarding American casualties has been confirmed. Two destroyers were subjected to a stream of machine-gun and rifle fire on arrival at ...
Article : 229 wordsThe news which has come through that Hankow has been captured by the Chinese Red Army is very disturbing to the friends of missionaries. The London Missionary ...
Article : 130 wordsServing as exchange officer on board H.M.S. Hawkins, which, it was stated on Friday, was rushing to Hankow, carrying the admiral from the Hongkong ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 293 wordsReports have been received here that Sun Chuan Fang, the military overlord of five of the most important provinces. including Shanghai, has declared war on ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 94 wordsThe map shows the relative positions of Pekin and Canton, the headquarters of the northern (Allies) and southern ("Red") armies, respectively, to Hankow, for which they are fighting. The possession of Hankow will give the holders virtual control of the rich Yang-Tse Kiang Valley, at the mouth of which Shanghai ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 65 wordsBoth the newspapers and prominent officials oppose Japan's intervention in China as an ally of Britain in the event of Britain undertaking a punitive ...
Article : 114 wordsThe "Daily Express" understands that the British Government view the seizure of the British steamers in China as an act of brigandage, and not an act of war. ...
Article : 89 wordsThe earlier predictions about the Kuo Min Chun "Red" army have eventuated. They are already advancing southwards to join the Cantonese. The completion of ...
Article : 250 wordsLater dispatches received in London show that the naval engagement is worthy to be numbered among the most daring acts of heroism of the British navy. The ...
Article : 251 wordsOwing to the expected expedition of foreign forces against Wan Hsien, as a result of the recent naval debacle, foreigners in the vicinity are vacating the place. ...
Article : 136 wordsCommander Frederick Campbell Darley, R.N., who was killed during the fighting on the Yangtse River, was born in Sydney, and secured a Colonial cadetship in ...
Article : 197 wordsThe Cantonese "Reds" have captured Hankow, after the most severe fighting. General Wu Pei Fu is retreating northwards. ...
Article : 59 wordsAccording to a message from Kalgan, Father Lauwers, a Dutch missionary in the Charhar district, has been murdered by the troops of the Christian General ...
Article : 66 wordsThe following casualties are officially announced by the Admiralty as the result of the trouble in Wan Hsein Harbor:— Killed. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 69 wordsIt is reported that a second expedition is leaving Hankow for Wan Hsien immediately on the arrival of H.M.S. Hawkins, with 800 marines, for the purpose of ...
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Advertising : 7 wordsIt is reported that the foreigners in Wan Hsien are safe on board a Japanese gunboat. British wounded who were returning to ...
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Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954), Sat 18 Sep 1926, Page 57
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