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The wars & local soldiers, 1892

25 stories in Murray's papers · page 2 of 2

Ladies' Tug of War. Opposition of Y.W.C.A. Deputation to Mr. L. L. Smith, M.L.A.

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 22 November 1892 · page 1

A deputation consisting of Mrs Harrison Lee, Mrs Press and Mrs O'Donnell, representing the Women's Christian Temperance Union, and Miss…

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A Woman's Tug-of War

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 23 November 1892 · page 3

THE "world-wide novelty" of a woman's tug-of-war, which took place at the Exhibition-building, Melbourne, on Friday night (says the Argus) was a discredit to all…

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Ladies’ Tug of War

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 November 1892 · page 18

The event described as the “ ladies’ tag of war,” which was commenced in the Exhibition Building, Melbourne, last week, has been very warmly opposed by the representatives of…

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The Russian Soldiers

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 30 November 1892 · page 1

THE Russian soldiers are devoted to their officers, and work cheerily and well, and may be heard singing—and very well, too—wherever they are in any numbers at work…

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The Horrors of War

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 14 December 1892 · page 1

YOU cannot imagine the horrors attending the taking of Tarragons. You did not see 5,000 Spaniards perish in 10 hours; you did nots[?] houses and churches in flames; you…

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