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

The wars & local soldiers, 1908

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Morocco’s “Holy War.” London

Leader · Monday 2 March 1908 · page 2

“Holy War.” is being preached in Morocco. 6000 troops are to be sent to reinforce the French commandant…

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A Paddington Tragedy Woman Wounded in Four Places Woulu-be Murderer Attempts Suicide Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 2 March 1908 · page 3

Mrs. Mary Ann Williams was admitted to St Vincent's Hospital last night in a serious condition suffering from four bullet wounds, two in the head and lone each in…

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A Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimea

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 2 March 1908 · page 4

A large earthen vessel was quickly filled with snow water, and placed upon the fire, together with the goat's flesh and a handful of salt; a little meal was added,…

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Where Voluntary Soldiering Fails

National Advocate · Wednesday 4 March 1908 · page 2

A significant piece of evidence as to the disabilities incurred by young men who undertake voluntary soldiering for the defence of their country has come…

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A Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimea

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 4 March 1908 · page 4

This speech would have provoked an angry retort, had not Reuben Bight interposed his authority, which he exercised with all the despotism of one of the…

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A Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimea

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 6 March 1908 · page 2

When run clown, the animal generally throws itself on its back, and will sudor itself to be beaten to death without uttering a cry, but if a limb is broken, it…

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A Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimea. Chapter Xxxvi. (Continued.)

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 11 March 1908 · page 4

Reuben Bight and Ishmael had been in a similar position--a sufficient cause, in the opinion of some of our readers, to justify their hatred of Julian ; it will change…

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A Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimea. Charter XXXVIII.--(Continued.)

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 13 March 1908 · page 2

"You have hit upon the very reason," said the Pole, with a calm smile, "why the Cossacks abandon it during the winter."…

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A Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimea

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 16 March 1908 · page 4

The old man declared for the last three days he had not seen him, offered to swear it by the law and the prophets. "You appear incredulous," he said, "but…

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A Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimea

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 18 March 1908 · page 4

"Wrong, Kolah, wrong," said the former, in reply to an observation of his companion's ; they are neither the sons of deceit (meaning Russians) nor of our…

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Germany's War Chest LONDON

National Advocate · Thursday 19 March 1908 · page 3

The German Cabinet has refused to use for the current" necessities of the Empire 120,000,000 marks from the treasure kept in the Julius tower at…

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A Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimea

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 20 March 1908 · page 2

They require not air of human hands." replied the hero of the Caucasus; "Heaven will protect the chief it has sent to reign over you."…

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Citizen Soldiery. Inspector General’s Report. Defence a Business Proposition. Sydney

Leader · Friday 20 March 1908 · page 2

In his report for 1907 the Inspector-General. of Commonwealth military forces states that in his opinion war and the preparation and training…

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A Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimea

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 23 March 1908 · page 4

But suppose, papa, they chose to deceive themselves?" observed the young lady. "That is their affair," replied Sir…

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A Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimea

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 25 March 1908 · page 4

"You will find her," observed Beatrice, "not only a very loving girl, but a most useful auxiliary in your arrangements. Mary has passed two seasons in London,…

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A Soldier of Fortune a Tale of the Crimea

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 27 March 1908 · page 2

And little gratitude I owe you for the confidence, drily remarked the owner of the Moat. "I must have been as br[?]nd as the love god himself if I had not…

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Latest Cables. War Chest for Great Britain. LONDON

National Advocate · Saturday 28 March 1908 · page 6

Sir Robert Giffen the eminent statistician, lecturi g before the United Service Association last night, urged the necessity of cheating a war chest…

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Louise Micheal. Back Form the Jaws of Death. "This War Will Be the Last."

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 28 March 1908 · page 17

A few weeks ago Louise Michel was lying, at Toulen, so ill that no one dreamed she could recover. But she is now back in the quiet little Streatham…

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That Soldiers' Memorial To the Editor

National Advocate · Monday 30 March 1908 · page 2

Sir,—I was at the initial meeting of the movement about eight years ago inaugurated for the purpose of erecting some kind of a memorial to…

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A Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimea

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 30 March 1908 · page 4

"Gentlemen," he said, "the affair must be settled now. I could not sleep with such an insult unavenged. Should I fall is there any one amongst you who will…

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