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The wars & local soldiers, 1908

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A Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimea. Chapter X.—(Continued.)

Guyra Argus · Thursday 26 March 1908 · page 2

"But mind," said the money-lender, they must confirm all the particulars you have stated. "Doubt it not."…

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

Guyra Argus · Thursday 2 April 1908 · page 2

"Hate me you must, when I tell you that, despite my poverty and shame, I have dared to feel and express my love for Beatrix; and that she, angel as she…

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Two Soldiers and a Raw Recruit

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Friday 3 April 1908 · page 4

During the American Civil War, several Northern soldiers were talkng together just before the advance [?]pon Corinth. A tall, ungainly, raw…

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A Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimea. Chapter Xiii

Guyra Argus · Thursday 9 April 1908 · page 2

Look, look! the summer rises in her checks; A blush as hot as June, comes flooding o'or…

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Attempted Wife Murder. Wounded by a Constable

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 15 April 1908 · page 7

Stephen Despoges, a comparatively young man, described as a cook, and a native of Mauritis, fired three shots at bis wife, Lawaina Maud Despoges,…

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

Guyra Argus · Thursday 16 April 1908 · page 2

"Are you acquainted with the youth, gentlemen?" demanded the Minister of Police. Both instantly answered that he was…

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A British Soldier in India

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Friday 17 April 1908 · page 5

A soldier recently returned from active service, tells the following story:—When I was stationed in India one of our drill-instructors was…

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Wounded Heart Sewn up a Remarkable Operation

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 22 April 1908 · page 3

An astounding surgical operation is reported by Professor Sultan in the "German Medical Weekly". The heart of a man who attempted suicide…

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Soldiers in the Smash

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 22 April 1908 · page 2

A large number of paasengen, who were in the smash, arrived in Sydney about 1.30 on Friday afternoon. None of them, however, bore signs of serious…

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A Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimea. Chapter Xv

Guyra Argus · Thursday 23 April 1908 · page 2

I wandered through the gorgeous rooms, 'Mid silken robes and waving plumes; And there were bright and living rays, Darting from woman's love-lit eyes…

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The Indian-Frontier War. Severe Fighting. London

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 29 April 1908 · page 7

Brigadier-General Willoocka, with 3200 men and 18 guns, holds a front extending 16 miles from Michni to Abapai, with a strong eentral position…

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A Wounded Heart. How It Was Sewn Up

Guyra Argus · Thursday 30 April 1908 · page 5

An astounding surgical operation is reported by Professor Sultan in the "German Medical Weekly." The heart of a person who attempted suicide and fired a…

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

Guyra Argus · Thursday 30 April 1908 · page 6

"To your friend, sir," observed the lady, haughtily. "He is a dreamer," replied Houri; "so, like a trite brother in arms, I raised the…

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Wounded on the Battlefield

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Friday 1 May 1908 · page 6

Doctors may err, as you know, even in the stillness of the sick room. How much more, then, are they likely to make mistakes in the…

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A Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimea. Chapter Xvii. Cunning, in striving to attain the end, Oft shoots beyond the mark.—Old Play

Guyra Argus · Thursday 7 May 1908 · page 4

Baron Tichoff was exceedingly embarrassed at the command that he had received from the Grand Duchess Marie, to answer the enquiries of Henri de la Tour,…

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MARVELS Of Battle Airships. Will the Next War Be Fought in the Sky?

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Friday 8 May 1908 · page 4

How long will it be before the British Army is provided with a fleet of reliable battle airships it is of course, impossible to say…

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The Indian Frontier War

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 9 May 1908 · page 6

It is stated in Government circles that the Afghan invaders are un disciplined bands, and that there is no reason to suppose that they are…

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

Guyra Argus · Thursday 14 May 1908 · page 6

Her calmness and self-possession at once deceived tho wily Rubs, who quitted the saloon to issue fresh instructions to his agents…

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Railways Built for War

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Friday 15 May 1908 · page 4

There is something very sinister in the news, telegraphed from India the other day, that the Russians have at length completed the great steel and…

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

Guyra Argus · Thursday 21 May 1908 · page 6

Schlusselberg is an ancient fortress, formerly belonging to Sweden, built upon a rook close to the source of the Neva, a fountain which rises from the bottom…

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