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

The wars & local soldiers, 1897

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The Price of Butter. the Merchants at War,sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 6 April 1897 · page 3

The wholesale merchants in Sussex street today are At war over raising tho price of batter. Many contend that this simply meant the market being overrun with the…

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The War Cloud London, Saturday. South Africa. Views of the Dutch Party. London, Sunday night

National Advocate · Tuesday 6 April 1897 · page 3

Replying to a question by Mr. H. Labonchere in the House of Commons yesterday, Mr. A. J. Balfonr said that the freedom of Crete would certainly The Africander or Dutch leaders in South Africa are alarmed at the recent boastful attitude of President Kruger towards England. They warn him that…

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A Tale of the War. BOOK.I. The Man Trap that was Sprung in Vienna Chapter Viii

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 6 April 1897 · page 4

I will not. What in the fieud'a name do you mean, to do?' exclaimed the Russian, twitting his neck. Make…

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A Tale of the War. Book Ii. The Flight along the Danube. CHAPTER I.

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 7 April 1897 · page 4

GETTING READY TO GO TO THE FRONT. "How can you ensure me against this, Corney?" "You must have heard what I called out…

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The War Cloud Further Moslem Massacres. Partiality of the Powers. England and Greece. London

National Advocate · Wednesday 7 April 1897 · page 3

Despatches from Crete give particulars of farther fighting between the Moslems and Christians there. An unfounded report was circulated…

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2nd Edition The World the War Cloud Blockade of Greece. London

National Advocate · Thursday 8 April 1897 · page 3

The Admirals of the allied fleets at Crese have unanimously settled the details of the intended blockade of Greece. They have also demanded…

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A Tale of the War. Book Ii. The Flight along the Danube CHAPTER" I. Griting Ready to Go to the Front

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 8 April 1897 · page 4

Although's bachelor himself, this man of arms had managed to retain a groat respect for the gentler sex—a respect founded upon, his memories of a dear-mother long since gone…

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The War Cloud British Opinion. London

National Advocate · Friday 9 April 1897 · page 3

In the House of Commons last night, Sir William Vernon Harcourt, leader of the Opposition, asked the Government to set apart a day for the discussion of…

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If War with the Transvaal Comes. LONDON, Wednesday night

National Advocate · Friday 9 April 1897 · page 3

The "Manchester' Guardian" states that the Government is prepared in the event of war to send an army corps to the Cape of Good Hope, under the…

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In Case of War. Troops for the Cape. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 9 April 1897 · page 3

The "Manchester Guardian " has published an important statement to the effect that the Government is prepared in event of war, to send an army corps to the Cape,…

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A of the War. Book Ii. The Flight along the Danube. CHAPTER I. Getting Ready to Go to the Front

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 9 April 1897 · page 4

The colonel rode on, fulfilled his appointment, and was back again at his hotel at lunch time with something of an caprotite, excited by his favourite exercise of horseback…

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The War Cloud Turkey Thanks Russia. London

National Advocate · Saturday 10 April 1897 · page 3

The Sultan of Turkey has forwarded an autograph letter to the Czar of Russia thanking him for defending the integrity of the Turkish Empire, and for…

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A Tale of the War. Book Ii. The Fight along the Danube. Chapter Ii. "To [?]Mach Sud-bamnhoy, I Will Give You Justin Minutes."

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 10 April 1897 · page 4

"Last night you felt the anger of the Russian count, said Corney, in a stage whisper. Did, I? asked John, elevating his…

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Finance and War

National Advocate · Monday 12 April 1897 · page 2

CONVERSATION with regard to finance has during the past few weeks invariably turned in one direction—how is the Federal Convention to devise a scheme…

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2nd Edition The World the War Cloud Turkish Atrocities Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 12 April 1897 · page 3

The Admirals of the Powers have decided to destroy by explosion two of the forts at Kissamos to prevent their occupation by the insurgents. The…

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A Tale of the War. Book Ii. The Flight along the Danube. Chapter Ii

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 12 April 1897 · page 4

"To REACH SUD-BAHNHOF, I WILL GIVE YOU JUSTTEN MINUTES." Dorneline O'Shea von are keeping something hidden from mel he said reproachfully;…

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In the Zulu War. a Story of a Bush Battle. the Tale of an Old Campaigner. Besieged in a Mission Ekowe—feeding on Weevils and Oxen—on the Verge of a Gruesome Grave

National Advocate · Monday 12 April 1897 · page 4

He was a bronzed and bearded soldier —an old warrior of the Zulu campaign —end had mach of interest to tell. His name is Mr. R. Groves, of Hyde…

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A Tale of the War. Book Ii. The Flight along the Danube. Chapter Ii

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 13 April 1897 · page 4

Leaning our of the window the fiscre, he again prodded John in the ribs, this time giving him a dig that [?] a bowl. When the man turned to are the cause of this…

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2nd Edition The World [By Cable and Wire.] The substance of earlier cable messages will be found on the first page of this issue.] the War Cloud Fighting on the Greek Frontier on the Edge of War London

National Advocate · Tuesday 13 April 1897 · page 3

Fighting has occurred between the Turks and Greeks on the frontier. A body of 1500 Greek irregular soldiers crossed the frontier into Turkish…

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A Tale of the War. Book Ii. The Flight along the Danube. Chapter Iii. Along the Danube

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 14 April 1897 · page 4

'I'll see to it, if the chance comes, that he has no opportunity to delight in any such delightful romance. As vet, I am free to confess. I have never shop an English lord, but it's…

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