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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1892

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"Pall Mall Gazette" and Men O' War London, January 4

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 January 1892 · page 3

The Pall Mall Gazette publishes a statement bearing upon the efficiency of Men of War of the type of the Australian Cruisers. It is asserted that the…

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A Sleigh Tragedy. Eight Killed and Fourteen Wounded. London, January 20

National Advocate · Friday 22 January 1892 · page 2

A train collided with a sleigh which was crossing its line at St. Louis. Eight persons were killed and fourteen injured…

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The War Cloud

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 23 January 1892 · page 3

THo director's of the Warsaw railway and the Russian Government are conducting secret negotiations with a view to the dispatch of troops by roil. The Government…

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The War-Cloud. The Coming Elections

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 25 January 1892 · page 2

The Times states that Austria mid two other of the European Powers have recently warned Russia that they would resist any The Liberal party is organising a great political campaign in London in view of the approaching elections…

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Chili and the United States. War Declared. a Terrible Outlook. England May Be Involved. London, January 24

National Advocate · Wednesday 27 January 1892 · page 3

President Harrison, of the United States, has issued a special message to Congress in which he states that he has not received a satisfactory reply regarding…

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The Chicago Woeld's Pair. No. Ix. the "Santa Maria." a Tower 1,200 Feet High. the Sinews of War

National Advocate · Wednesday 27 January 1892 · page 2

A protecting pier and breakwater have been extended into the lake, above the lauding pier, behind which the United States will make a naval exhibit. A…

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The War Cloud

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 29 January 1892 · page 3

Russia has Ordered three more ironclads…

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The International Tugs of War

National Advocate · Thursday 4 February 1892 · page 2

Just now there appears to be a craze on in the large cities of Australia as to who is the boss team at pulling a rope. Hibernia "took the cake" in Melbourne…

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War Cloud in Russia. Italy Mobilising. London, February 2

National Advocate · Thursday 4 February 1892 · page 3

A report, which has just been published, states that the Italian navy shows that complete moblisation could be effected in 48 hours…

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An Old Soldier in Trouble

National Advocate · Thursday 4 February 1892 · page 2

Frank Bennett, a well-built and heavily-bearded man of about 45, who stood smartly to attention, and looked every inch a soldier, was on Monday…

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The War Cloud

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 11 February 1892 · page 3

The Russian Naval Squadron in the Pacific in being increased to eleven warships, exclusive of minor vessels…

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Tugs of War

National Advocate · Saturday 13 February 1892 · page 2

The question of which nation is the premier at rope pulling is engaging such serious attention in every centre of population now that it is surprising the…

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The war Cloud

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 13 February 1892 · page 2

The Russian Minister for War is personally inspecting the military station in South Russia.The Russian squadron in tho Mediterranean…

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Fifty Lashes. a Maori War Incident. in Four Chapters. Chapter I.

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 13 February 1892 · page 1

A full summer moon overhead, casting bars of soft sheen athwart the trees in the public Domain, Auckland, New Zealand…

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The Tug of War

National Advocate · Monday 15 February 1892 · page 2

The international tng of war commenced at Darlinghurst Skating Rink to-night, in the presence of an immense gathering. The genuineness of the…

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The Tug-of-War Mania

National Advocate · Wednesday 17 February 1892 · page 2

Darlinghurst Rink, Sydney, was filled with 8,000 persons on the opening night of the International Tug-of-War. Ireland and Australia excited the…

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An Absenting Soldiers. Later

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 17 February 1892 · page 2

A solicitor, named Herbert Salwey was arrested last night on a charge of having part;y by moans of false pretences and partly by false promises obtained £2,500 from the…

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To-day's Telegrams. Sydney, Saturday. The Tug-of-War

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 20 February 1892 · page 3

At the conclusion of the tup-of-war yesternight, a riot occurred, the police had to use their batons, and blood was spilt. Three arrests were made…

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Casualties at the the of War. Sydney, Saturday night

National Advocate · Monday 22 February 1892 · page 2

John Hague was taken to the Sydney Hospital suffering from fracture of the ankle which he sustained at the Tug-of- War riot. A marine named James…

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The Tug of War in Sydney. a Battle Royal

National Advocate · Monday 22 February 1892 · page 3

The final scene of Friday night's proceedings in connection with the tug of war in Sydney was one of those disgraceful melees which the larrikin takes such…

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