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The wars & local soldiers, 1863

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The Object of the American War

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 21 April 1863 · page 4

The opinions now very generally prevalent respecting the origin and object of the American war, show how easily and how greatly multitudes may be deceived and moved, whenever influential…

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The War in New Zealand. Fighting at Katikira River. Heavy Loss of the Natives

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 23 June 1863 · page 2

New Zealand papers, containing intelligence from Nelson to June 13th, and Tarauaki to June 8th, have come to hand. We copy form the Taranaki Herald of…

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War Ru[?]s

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 30 June 1863 · page 2

THERE is nothing in the last English news which indicates the proximity of a war, between England and America, although there are scribblers here and elsewhere, who want us to believe that…

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America. the Progress of the War

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 30 June 1863 · page 2

By way of Honolulu, we have telegraphic news from the East to the 3rd of May. The only special item of intelligence is the advances of General Hooker's army, which crossed…

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Terrible Steamboat Disaster. Nearly Sixty People Killed and Wounded

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 July 1863 · page 4

By the arrival last evening of the steamboat Senator we receive intelligence of the occurrence of one of those terrible catastrophes which burst upon communities unheralded as lightning bolts,…

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Later American News. News to May 12Th From the Seat of War

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 July 1863 · page 3

By the Pashing Wave, Captain Lecraw, from California telegraphic news to the 12th of May from Washington and New York has been received. On the afternoon of Saturday, the 2nd, after three days…

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New Zealand. Progress of the War at Tarap[?]aki. Kaitake Shelled: Attack on the Oakura Redoubt

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 July 1863 · page 4

By the I. R. M. Co.'s steamer Lord Ashley Auckland papers to the 4th instant have been received, and news to the 2nd from New Plymouth…

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New Zealand. Progress of the War at Taranaki. Kaitake Shelled : Attack on the Oakura Redoubt. Tataraimaka Surrendered to the Natives

The Kiama Independent and Illawarra and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 28 July 1863 · page 4

By the I. R. M. Co.'s steam[?]r Lord Ashley we have Auckland papers to the 4th instant, and news to the 2nd from New Plymouth…

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New Zealand. the Military Ordered to the Front. Active Preparations for the War. the Natives Called on to Take the Oath of Allegiance, and to Give Up Their Arms

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 28 July 1863 · page 4

By the arrival of the barque Novelty, Auckland papers to the 11th inst, bring seven days later news. The Daily Southern Cross of the 10th inst…

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Wellington. Outrage by the Soldiers of the 14Th Regiment

The Kiama Independent and Illawarra and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 4 August 1863 · page 4

The Wellington papers contain accounts of a disgraceful outrage committed by a, party of soldiers of the 14th Regiment. On the night of Monday, the 6th,…

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New Zealand. the Military Ordered to the Front. Active Preparations for the War. the Natives Called on to Take the Oath of Allegiance, and to Give Up Their Arms

The Kiama Independent and Illawarra and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 4 August 1863 · page 4

Our shipping reporter having yesterday evening boarded the clipper barque Novelty, seven miles outside the Heads, we are in possession of Auckland papers…

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War Versus Liberty

The Kiama Independent and Illawarra and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 11 August 1863 · page 4

If the pains and interests engendered and fostered by his cruel and illogical war had not blinded the eyes of the Americans to the dangers to which their…

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Capture of Bushrangers! Attempted Rescue. Two Troopers Wounded. One Bushranger Shot Dead

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 11 August 1863 · page 2

The following telegram despatched from Bathurst on Thursday, has been received by the Inspector-General of Police from Superintendent Morrissett:—…

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The American Clergy and the War

The Kiama Independent and Illawarra and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 11 August 1863 · page 4

THE civil war has either greatly demoralised a large portion of the Northern clergy, or too many of the persons who exercise this country the sacred…

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The American War

The Kiama Independent and Illawarra and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 18 August 1863 · page 4

We quote the following passages from recent letters of Dr. Mackay, the Special correspondent of the Times:— WOMEN AND WAR…

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New Zealand. the War in Auckland

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 18 August 1863 · page 4

By the arrival of the barque Kate, nineteen days later news from Auckland has been received, the dates coming to the 20th ultimo. Extensive operations were in progress for…

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Death of the Oldest Soldier in the British Army

The Kiama Independent and Illawarra and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 1 September 1863 · page 3

Died, on Tuesday night, an ten minutes past 9 p.m., in the infirmary Royal Hospital, Chelsea, private Nathaniel Richmond, aged 107 years. He was born…

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Important to Volunteers.—war Office Order.—european Assurance Society

The Kiama Independent and Illawarra and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 8 September 1863 · page 2

"An important movement has been undertaken by the Government in reference to Volunteer corps. It has been decided to employ th[?]djutants as military…

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New Zealand. Three Days Later From the Seat of War

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 September 1863 · page 3

By the Breadalbane we have advices from the front to the 17th ultimo, and from Taranaki to the 16th. It is reported that, besides the strong position…

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The War

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 15 September 1863 · page 4

The first great movement of the month was the invasion of Maryland by General Lee with 150,000 men. At this juncture General Hooker resigned his command of the Federal army to…

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