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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1912

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A Soldier's Daughter. Our Serial Story. Chapter Xl

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 1 March 1912 · page 8

HE drew nearer to her, and the slender figure in the white drapery trembled. 'I wonder,' he said, in a passionate…

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Revolt at Pekin. Imperial Soldiers Burning and Looting. Pekin

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 4 March 1912 · page 3

A revolt has broken out among Yuan Shi Kai's troops, 20,000 rioting and burning houses and shooting indiscriminately. Hundreds…

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LATESTCABLES The War. Fierce Fighting at Derma London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 6 March 1912 · page 3

Throughout Sunday fier e fighting took place at Derna. The opposing troops frequently came to close quarters and the…

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Our Serial Story. A Soldier's Daughter. Chapter Xlii

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 8 March 1912 · page 8

LORD ARDELAUN and his is daughters left town early in the season. Lady Claribel grew so pale, so thin, so fragile, that they were all concerned…

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South African Soldiers' Association

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 12 March 1912 · page 4

Ten years have almost passed since the last Regiments of this State which served in the South African war, returned suntanned and weather beaten to their…

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"Give us a War."

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 14 March 1912 · page 5

In a leading article about the Kaiser's 53rd birthday, which was celebrated last month with the customary enthusiasm throughout the Empire, "Die Post," the…

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A Soldier's Daughter. Chapter Xliv

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 8

As they walked the broad terrace with its wealth of blooming flowers, the fresh, sweet air from the sea and the pine forests swept round them…

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South African Soldiers' Association

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 4

THE years ago have Almost passed, since the last Regiments of this State served in the South African War, returned suntanned and…

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A Soldier's Daughter. Our Serial Story. Chapter Xlv

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 22 March 1912 · page 8

'I did not say that she RAN away. I said she went, away, and you will please to remark. Countess May, that is a great difference between…

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Inciting Soldiers to Shoot

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 28 March 1912 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.—In the House of Commons, Mr. Wedgwood (Liberal) moved the rejection of the Consolidation Fund Bill to protest against the Government's,…

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The War. Turkish Victory Claimed. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 29 March 1912 · page 5

According to the report of the Turkish commander at Bengnasi, the Turks were victorious. The Italian casualties totalled 3500 and Turks'…

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Our Serial Story. A Soldier's Daughter. Chapter Xlvii

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 29 March 1912 · page 8

THERE was a lovely little brook that ran through the grounds at Vale Royal; it rose a high bubbling spring in the depths of the woods, and ran…

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A War story

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 30 March 1912 · page 4

LORD DENMAN the present Governor-General of the Commonwealth, shared as a comrade in the hardship and peril of the South African…

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Easter "War Cry."

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 30 March 1912 · page 2

The Faster number of the "War Cry," a well got-up production, is to band, and contains, amongst other interesting matter, a recent picture of General Booth…

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A Desperate Riot. Five Killed. Many Wounded. LONDON, Saturday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 1 April 1912 · page 3

Desperate fighting has taken place in the streets at Braganza, Lisbon, between the citizens and students…

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Our Serial Story. A Soldier's Daughter. Chapter Xlix

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 5 April 1912 · page 8

OH, France!' she cried, 'my lover France!' But in her voice there was no ring of returning love such as he had hoped to hear…

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A War Cry

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 6 April 1912 · page 4

Mr. Deakin, in Melbourne, and Sir William McMillan, in Sydney, have been trying to put a little determination and courage into those weak-kneed Liberals…

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Poverty and the War Spirit. England's Fearful Pauper List. How it was Made. How it is Added to. The Shocking Tragedy of the Submerged. (Special for the "C. and R. Examiner.")

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 6 April 1912 · page 3

In the reign of Henry VII. flourished one Alexander Barclay. Author of the "Seven Ecloques," asche called them, he wrote on the questions of the day and…

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Contraband of War. Greek Steamer Seized. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 10 April 1912 · page 3

An Italian cruiser has captured a Greek steamer carrying contraband of war. It is supposed to be for the Turkish army at Tripoli…

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The War. From the Turks' Side. LONDON, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 10 April 1912 · page 3

The leader of the Turks in Tripoli, Edhem Pasha, has arrived in Cairo, wounded. He states the Arabs are fired with an implacable desire for…

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