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The wars & local soldiers, 1903

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Boer Help in War. London, March 1

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 March 1903 · page 26

Among the speakers at a dinner held last night in celebration of the reiief of Ladysmith, which took place on February 28, 1900, was Major-General Sir Ian Hamilton, who was on…

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Australian Soldiers. a Judge's Reflections

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 March 1903 · page 3

The remarks of Judge Docker respecting the character of New South Wales soldiers who served in the South African war, which have created so much adverse…

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Some War Stories

The Riverine Grazier · Monday 9 March 1903 · page 4

Some good anecdotes of his experiences during the siege of Plevana are told by Mr. Frederick Villiers, the distinguished war correspondent…

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The Cry of a Wounded Heart

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 March 1903 · page 5

" I caloem you highly " said the girl gently, " but -- " But I don't want esteem! " he cried, passionately ."Give me some hope…

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Pen Notes and Pencillings. the Welcome Home

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 24 March 1903 · page 3

Mr. Chamberlain has returned to England and received his welcome. To curb the enthush[?]am of his admirers he warns them not to over…

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The Hours of War

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 27 March 1903 · page 39

Mr. George Crowe, master-at-arms, has written a capital book, entitled " The Commission of H.M.S. Terrible." In it there are given some quaint details descriptive…

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Breach of Promise. Wounded Soldier the Defendant

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 April 1903 · page 34

A wounded soldier, named George Ralston, personally defended a suit for the recovery of £500 damages for breach of promise of marriage, brought against him by Rose…

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Canada and the War. London, April 1

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 April 1903 · page 20

In the Canadian House of Commons yesterday, a debate took place on the question of the horses supplied to the Imperial Government by Canada daring the war…

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The Conduct of the War. Lord Lansdowne Examined. London, March 27

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 April 1903 · page 27

The Marquis of Lansdowne, the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, who was Secretary of State for War when the Boer war broke out, was examined yesterday by the…

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British War-ships at Algiers. London, April 15

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 April 1903 · page 20

The following British warships were sent to Algiers so take part in the welcome to President Loubet:— The first class battieships Prince George, Jupiter, Magnificent,…

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Too Late the War. Spain Ortains £67,300 Damages for Delayed Torpedo Boats

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 21 April 1903 · page 3

Lord Kyllachy, in the Court of Sessions, Eallahurgh on February 18 1903, awarded the Spanish Government £67,500 damages against the…

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England's Food Supply in War Time. a Commission Appointed. LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Wednesday 22 April 1903 · page 2

The Government has announced the names of the members of the Royal Commission which has been appointed to inquire into the safety of England's…

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Champagne in War

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 April 1903 · page 32

When a submarine torpedo-boat is about to deliver her attack she must rise close enough to the surface of the sea in which she is submerged to make a fresh…

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The South African War Memorial

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 24 April 1903 · page 2

A meeting of the subscribers to the local memorial to the local soldiers who lost their lives in South Africa, took place at Tattersall's Hotel on…

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England in War Time. Her Food Supplies. London, April 20

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 April 1903 · page 26

The Government has announced the names of the members of the Royal Commission which has been appointed to inquire into the safety of England's food supplies in time of…

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The Fortune of War

The Riverine Grazier · Wednesday 29 April 1903 · page 1

"I'm not in the habit of interfering, as you are well aware." said Mrs. Ferrars, senior, to Mrs. Ferrars, junior. "It is always a thankless task, especially in any difference…

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Stirring War Cries. From Historic Battlefields

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 29 April 1903 · page 1

Various battle-cries, says the "Regiment," have been employed by nations in their various conflicts, a fact brought to our mind by America's battle cry in the recent struggle…

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The South African Volunteers. The Local Memorial to Fallen Soldiers

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 1 May 1903 · page 2

It is requested that all outstanding collecting cards be sent, or handed, in to the hon. treasurer, the Editor of the Riverine Grazier, without delay…

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Wounded in Battle

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 6 May 1903 · page 5

VERY few people, when talking to a soldier, says the Brussels La Revue Rose, who has been wounded in battle, fail to ask him what his feeling were when hit: every…

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The South African War Memorial. The Unveiling Ceremony. An Imposing and Successful Function

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 8 May 1903 · page 3

THE ceremony of unveiling the local memorial to the Hay District volunteers who lost their lives in the South African war, took place on Wednesday, and was…

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