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

The wars & local soldiers, 1909

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

Western Champion · Friday 1 January 1909 · page 16

Astounding as the announcement undoubtedly was, when it is considered that the man whose liberty was thus solemnly promised was a prisoner in Tiflis, the…

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New War Office Cap. His Successor

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 2 January 1909 · page 6

In the room of Trilley, the muchrespected War Office cat, whose death from old age was noted in these columns on October 10, a successor…

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

Western Champion · Friday 8 January 1909 · page 8

As the pilgrims advanced towards the mosque a venerable-looking man, whose tall form was bent with age, tottered from the ranks and stood for several…

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A Soldier of Fortune. —A Tale of the Crimea.— Chapter XLVI.—Continued

Western Champion · Friday 15 January 1909 · page 18

After a little further hesitation, the butler consented to oblige her. In order to make what he trusted would prove a very decided impression, Cuthbert…

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

Western Champion · Friday 22 January 1909 · page 8

Both the young ladies declared that it was impossible the hour could be so late, but the old gentleman appealed to the time-piece, and Miss Rivers resolved that…

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Riot at a Play. Five Persons Wounded

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 23 January 1909 · page 6

A dispute at a pleasure fair about a paltry prize offered to the successful competitor in a greasy polo climbing contest led to scenes of…

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

Western Champion · Friday 29 January 1909 · page 18

"That, saucy minx," replied her relative, "is your great great maternal grandfather. I beg you will speak more respectfully of him."…

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Women in War

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 3 February 1909 · page 3

Fighting women are no novelty, either the pages of the mythological legend or in the stirring volumes of history, for they have existed from time…

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A Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimea. ' CHAPTER XLVIII.—Continued

Western Champion · Friday 5 February 1909 · page 18

The suspicions of Margaret were excited. She had been too close an observer of the manner of the heiress towards her brother to fall into the general opinion…

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

Western Champion · Friday 12 February 1909 · page 14

"Whose life?" inquired the vindictive woman, not perfectly comprehending which he alluded to—Sir Edward Challoner or her son…

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A Soldier of Fortune. —A Tale of the Crimea.— Chapter L.—Continued

Western Champion · Friday 19 February 1909 · page 14

"My good friends," continued the magistrate, "you have been led into this serious breach of the laws by some mistake. Sir Edward Challoner is not dead."…

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Fanatics Fight. Seven Killed and Wounded

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 20 February 1909 · page 3

A fight with revolvers between religious fanatics and police in Kansas City, on December S, resulted in a child evangelist and a policeman being killed,…

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

Western Champion · Friday 26 February 1909 · page 14

"I deny nothing, but the right to add to my misery," replied Sara, "by condemning me to a fate more degrading than the mines—a slavery worse than…

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

Western Champion · Friday 5 March 1909 · page 8

Having seen the speaker as comfortable as under the circumstances it was possible to make him, the four friends marched boldly towards the gate of the…

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

Western Champion · Friday 12 March 1909 · page 8

"I am happy," she replied; "death has lost its terrors." It was evident that the poor girl was sinking fast; as her eyes were closing the…

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The Wounded Man

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 17 March 1909 · page 2

We had an interview last evening with Mrs W N Hill respecting rumours that are in circulation in connection with the accident to a man named…

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

Western Champion · Friday 19 March 1909 · page 8

It was on his return from the search that he encountered the Princess in the streets of the city. For many reasons the lady permitted him to believe that the…

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Woman of the Crimea. Sufferings of a Soldier's Wife

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 20 March 1909 · page 6

Mrs Elizabeth Evans is the only woman living who saw the battle at Alma and went through the trying experiences of the Crimean War. Up to…

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THE Myalong A[?]rate. Saturday, March 27. WAR

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 27 March 1909 · page 4

A WAR scare is being precipitated by some expert alarmists who can see in such a ruse as this, a prospect of alarming into activity,…

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

Western Champion · Friday 9 April 1909 · page 8

"And our flight assured," observed their companion, pointing to the steed; "for were we now discovered, pursuit has become impossible. A week at least must…

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