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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1903

43 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 2 of 3

S[?]nv[?]irs of War. The Marechale MacMahon

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 16 May 1903 · page 5

The marriage of Mme, de MacMahon, who died the other day in Paris, was a made-up one. Her uncle was, in the early years of MacMahon's career in Algeria, his…

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His Soldiery Honour

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 6 June 1903 · page 5

"No," said the French artillery officer. "I have never done a thing that any man should be ashamed of." "You have never told a lie?" the…

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Our Fallen Soldiers

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 3 July 1903 · page 3

AT last the district's tribute to the Memory of our fallen soldiers is becoming a thing of reality, and in the course of two or three weeks will be an…

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Sketcher. Strategy in War

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 25 July 1903 · page 2

NOW the length to which deception may with honour be carried in warfare is a question very difficult to decide. History tells us of…

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An Extinct Soldiery

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 31 July 1903 · page 6

The Janissaries are an extinct religious soldiery of Christian profession who for centuries took part in the intrigues and wars of the Ottoman…

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An Extinct Soldiery

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 1 August 1903 · page 5

The Janissaries are an extinct religlous [?]oldlery of Christian profession who for centuries took part in the intrigues and wars of the Ottoman…

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Why Soldiers Wear Red

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 22 August 1903 · page 5

The scarlet uniform of the British Infantry has been greatly criticised in recent years, chiefly on the ground that it exposes the men to needless danger…

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War Cloud Looms Russia and Turkey. a Coming Combat

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 16 September 1903 · page 2

It is reported probable from Vienna that there will be a Russia-Turkey war next spring. Russia is withdrawing her money…

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Spies in War. Bailry's Magazine

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 19 September 1903 · page 7

NAPOLEON'S Italian blood and training, added to the profound distrust with which he regarded everyone about him, and especially those of generous, lofty…

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Soldiers Under Fire

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 19 September 1903 · page 5

"The temptation to stoop when under fire is almost irresistible," said a veteran, talking over the recent hot work in the Philippines, "and that accounts for so many…

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Japanese Soldiers. There Will Soon Be 450,000 Men Trained for Military Service

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 3 October 1903 · page 1

Japanese soldiers of all ranks appear never to be unmindful for an instant of the services in which they are engaged. They do not dissipate…

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The "War Cry" and Parkes

Western Champion · Friday 16 October 1903 · page 10

Last Saturday's issue of the "War Cry " contains excellent photos of portion of Clarinda-street, the Post Office and Court House, Parkes, as well as a…

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Sketcher. the Humours of War Private[?]ring

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 17 October 1903 · page 2

HOW did privateering come into existence Why, privateering is as old as the game of war itself. In the [?] days of ancient…

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A British Soldier's Adventure in India

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 17 October 1903 · page 1

While out in India I was stationed with my battery at a place called Mhow. One of our gunners, who had always had the reputation of…

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The Probable War. Insurance Precautions. What They Think at Lloyds

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 24 October 1903 · page 2

Many insurance are being effected at Lloyd's covering risk of seizure, capture and detention of ships on voyages to Russian and Japanese ports…

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A Royal Soldier

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 24 October 1903 · page 1

In spite of his German origin, Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimar has been an Englishman all his life. He was born at Bushey House, where his mother was…

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Cabled Items. LONDON, Thursday. War Probable Russia and Japan. a Threat From [?]

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 12 December 1903 · page 2

Eight Russian warship including two battle-ships and [?]isers, have arrived at Corea. The Russian Admiral has renewed…

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The War-clouds Gathering

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 23 December 1903 · page 4

Japunese representatives recently conferred with New York bankers with a view to raising a loan. No result followed…

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The Far East. War Well-nigh-inevitable

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 23 December 1903 · page 4

According to the Reuter's correspondent in Tokio, the Far Eastern situation has now become more threatening than ever…

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The Probable War Attempt to Involve Britain. Russia Has Cold Feet. When the Outbreak May Occur

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 23 December 1903 · page 2

The Japanese Legation officials at Pekin recognise that a grave crisis is approaching and are proceeding homewards…

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