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The wars & local soldiers, 1908

184 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 6 of 10

Correspondence Soldiers' Memorial To the Editor

National Advocate · Thursday 14 May 1908 · page 2

Sir,—You cannot possibly be ignorant of the cause of the delay in the erection of a Soldiers Memorial on the Market Square. The committee…

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A Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimea

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 15 May 1908 · page 2

She took, his hand and pressed it silently; to speak was too much even for her fortitude, the trembling of her voice would have betrayed her…

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A Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimea

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 18 May 1908 · page 4

Lelia, Julian, and our hero, were assembled round the couch of Henri, whose advancement towards health during the last few days had been so rapid that his…

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A Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimea

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 20 May 1908 · page 4

She advanced to the opening of the cart, at the back of the driver's seat, drew aside the tilt, and endeavored to catch the reins. A violent blow from the ruflian…

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"In the Dim Distance." Soldier's Memorial Unveiling Death of the Market Buildings

National Advocate · Friday 22 May 1908 · page 3

Very Rev. Dean Marriott is hopeful that Bathurst may yet have a soldiers' memorial, and that within the life of the present members of the meeting of that body, he…

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A Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimea

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 22 May 1908 · page 2

Charles remained silent. He never doubled for a moment that such was really the case, although he forebore to declare hits opinion…

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A Soldier of Fortune a Tale of the Crimea

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 25 May 1908 · page 4

"Because the sentiment of love is more deeply rooted in him than the passion. It is the brain, Charles, not the heart, that kills."…

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A Boy Shot Dead Another Seriously Wounded "Didnt Know It Was Loaded" Murwillumbah

National Advocate · Wednesday 27 May 1908 · page 2

Three boys named John Smith, aged 12 years, Leslie Smithy a brother, aged 11, and Tommy Craig aged 7. were at the homestead of George Smith, at…

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Soldier Sued for Slander £400 Damages Awarded Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 27 May 1908 · page 2

In the District Court to-day, before Judge , Rogers and a jury of four, an notion was concluded in which Mary MacPherson, of Sefton Park, North Bankstown, sued…

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Bathurst Soldiers' Memorial a Move at Last All Previous Propositions Abandoned a New Memorial and a New Site

National Advocate · Wednesday 27 May 1908 · page 2

At a meeting of the Bathurst Soldiers' Memorial Committee last night it was decided to abandon all previous proposals as to the form the…

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A Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimea. Chapter Lxxii

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 27 May 1908 · page 4

When the clouds have poured their rain, Sweeter smell the flowers; brighter shines the heaven's starry train, In earth's sunless hours…

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Bathurst Soldiers' Memorial

National Advocate · Thursday 28 May 1908 · page 2

At last a definite move has been made in connection with the Bathurst Soldiers Memorial. Not before it was time either, for the inaction of the…

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A Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimea. Chapter XX.—Continued

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 29 May 1908 · page 4

Upon a bed of straw reclined the gaunt figure of an aged man whose venerable beard fell like a snow wreath upon his chest: his dress had evidently been rich,…

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The Soldiers Memorial. (To the Editor.)

National Advocate · Friday 29 May 1908 · page 2

Sir,—Will you kindly grant me space in your valuable paper to offer a few suggestions in regard to the Soldiers' Memorial, I would suggest the erection of a column…

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Bathurst Soldiers' Memorial

National Advocate · Friday 29 May 1908 · page 2

For the weal of the city and with the object of scouring the very best value place[?] in the very best position. His Worship the Mayor (Ald. F. Kenny) will be pleased to…

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A Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimea. Chapter Lxxii

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 29 May 1908 · page 2

"In a few minutes the alarm will be given, said the Pole, addressing the guide in his own language; "return to your but; bury the money you have received in the…

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Soldiers' Memorial. To the Editor

National Advocate · Monday 1 June 1908 · page 2

Sir,—Those in attendance at the Soldiers'Memorial meeting, are to be commended for the expeditious way they got to work, but I cannot for the…

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A Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimea

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 1 June 1908 · page 4

"So," said the ruffian, as soon as he came up with him, "the Russians despise your services. They are right; who would place confidence in a deserter?"…

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A Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimea

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 3 June 1908 · page 4

"Not his testimony alone," observed the host. "Charles was arrested by the guard in the very act of insubordination--they all witnessed it. In the morning he will…

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A Great Soldier Dead

Leader · Thursday 4 June 1908 · page 2

The announcement of the death of General Sir Redvers Buller, V.C. will be very generally regretted. That he was a great man, and a great soldier,…

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