Smartness and Wounded Dignity
A RATHER good thing occurred the other day on one of the station (says the Camperdown Chronicle), where three or four gentlemen were in the stockyard inspecting some…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1882
159 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 1 of 8
Rumours of War
LONDON, February 20,—General Skobeloff declares that his speech before the students was intended to avert a war between Germany and Russia; but if it was…
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LONDON, February 37.— There is increasing excitement on the Continent, and war is fully expected. Turkey is mobilizing her army of 150,000…
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THE shape into which the sentiment of political morality in Europe seemed at one time trying to crystalize itself, is again apparently getting into chaos…
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LONDON, April 5.—In view of eventualities, and as a counter move to the precautions which Germany is taking for the protection of her Baltic provinces, Russia…
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THERE is a general feeling of unrest (says the S. F. News Letter) pervading the world. This feeling, and many instances of it may be quoted from…
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LONDON, Thursday.—The French and English consuls have presented their ultimatum to the Khedive, informing him that unless he complies with their demands, both…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Lost Daughter a Tale of Love and Terror, Connected with the Bold Strike of the Americans for Their Independence. Chapter Iv. the Schooner-of-war
MATTHEW CLYNE sat in his little dwelling on the morning following the visit of young Danton, enjoying a comfortable smoke. His pipe was an…
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Be just in all you say and all you do; Whatever be your birth, you're sure to be A peer of the first magnitude to me.âDRYDEM. THE village of Harleyford, in Suffolk,…
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LONDON, June 26.—The London Times urges the Government to be prepared for eventualities, and in a strong article instate that the army and navy be thoroughly…
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Good unexpected—evils unforeseen, Appear by urns as fortune shifts the scene ; Some praised aloft, come tumbling down amain, Their fall so bard, they bound and rise again…
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LONDON, July 2.—Egyptian affairs are unchanged. A majority of the Powers wish to compromise with Arabi Bey, but the English Envoy would not consent to…
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JACK CURLIN remained gazing after him for some time in silence. Once or twice the honest fellow passed the cuff of his stable-jacket over his eyes to…
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'Now you speak like yourself,' continued the fair girl, 'like the Charles I first knew when we were children together. You must return with me…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Egyptian Crisis. Arabi Bey Still Obstinate. Expected Bombardment of Alexandria. 6000 More Troops Ordered from Bombay. More French Men of War Put in Commission. The Suez Canal is Dangerous for Traffic
LONDON, July 6.—The latest news from Egypt is of a very disquieting character. No reply has been received from Arabi Bey respecting the demand of Admiral…
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LONDON, July 9.—The followers of the False Prophet of Soudan and the Egyptian troops have had an important engagement in the country of the Upper Nile, the latter…
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LONDON, July 9.—The Egyptians having recommenced fortifying Alexandria, Admiral Seymour at once formerly demanded that the forts should surrender withintwelxe…
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'Do you know where your late master is?' said the baronet; as the lad stood bowing and scraping at the door of the library…
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LONDON, July 10th.—The electric light, last night, when directed upon the fortifications of Alexandria, from the flagship of the British fleet, revealed the Egyptians…
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LONDON, July 11.—Rear-Admiral Hoskins has gone to Alexandria as second in command to Admiral Seymour. The French Chamber of Deputies insists…
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