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The wars & local soldiers, 1898

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THE Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimean War. Chapter XXXIV.—(Continued.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 22 October 1898 · page 10

"Hoora! hoora!' shouted Jack Curlin, in a tone of great excitement; 'England and Harleyford for ever! What would Squire Ned say? No fear…

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The Perils of War Correspondents

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 22 October 1898 · page 12

The Soudan since troublous times broke upon it has come to be a grave for war correspondents. First (remarks the "Daily News") to find their long rest on desert…

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Stabbing Affray. At the Carrington Dyke. Two Seamen Wounded

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 24 October 1898 · page 5

A sensational stabbing affray occurred at the Carrington dyke between 10 and 12 o'clock on Saturday night last. It was a complicated drunken…

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THE Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimean War. Chapter Xxxvi

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 24 October 1898 · page 2

This sour informer, this hate-breeding spy, This canker that eats up love's tender spring,…

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THE Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimean War. Chapter XXXVI.—(Continued.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 October 1898 · page 2

It was impossible to resist the accents of entreaty in which these words were uttered, or the looks which accompanied them. Henri felt that…

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THE Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimean War. Chapter XXXVII.—(Continued.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 26 October 1898 · page 2

'Well,' muttered Jack Curlin, reluctantly, letting go his hold, 'it be a strange country. Who would have taken this critter, who comes sneaking…

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How the Franco-german War Was Hastened

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 26 October 1898 · page 8

Prince Bismarck pursued his object of a struggle with France steadily, and, having brought the two countries to the verge of war, toppled them…

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THE Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimean War. Chapter Xxxviii

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 October 1898 · page 2

Appeal not to his heart; the adders' ears Are not more deaf. Prate not of honour,…

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The Dreyfus Case. Resignation of the French Minister of War. Want of Confidence in the Ministry

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 October 1898 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.—In the French Chamber of Deputies last night the sitting was of a tumultuous character. General Chanoine, Minister of…

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THE Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimean War. Chapter XXXVIII.—(Continued.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 October 1898 · page 2

An hour before, the heart of the Hebrew girl would have sunk at the insolent, half-mocking air; [?] now she encountered it firmly—the had…

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The French Political Crisis. the Late War Minister Condemned. the New Premier

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 October 1898 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.—In regard to the formation of the new French Ministry, it is stated that M. Ribot, a member of the Progressive party, and a…

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International News. the Difficulty with France. Rise of War Risks. More British Battleships

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 October 1898 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.—The Government has invited tenders from the Clyde shipbuilders for four battleships, a first-class cruiser, and twelve torpedo…

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The Situation in China. Outrages on British Subjects. Attacks by Chinese Soldiers. British Demand for Redress

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 October 1898 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.—A mob of Chinese soldiers attacked a British officer, a railway engineer, and the Chinese Secretary to the British Legation at…

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A Sydney Letter. a War Scare On. the Growth of Militarism. Wanted, a Proper Navy. Should Girls Be Taught to Cook? the Medical Bill. Return of Major Ferris. a Bullock's Artistic Taste. Sydney, October 27

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 October 1898 · page 7

We have got a war scare on in Sydney, and the share market has got it pretty badly. Mining scrip especially has suffered, and West Australian stocks more so…

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THE Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimean War. Chapter XXXVIII.—(Continued.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 October 1898 · page 10

'And yet you selected it!' exclaimed both the friends at once. 'I accepted,' replied their companion, 'with joy. Can you not divine the…

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Our Food Supply in War Time

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 October 1898 · page 8

During the recent rise in the price of wheat, and more especially in the early days of the war between the United States and Spain, a good deal…

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THE Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimean War. Chapter XXXIX.—(Continued.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 31 October 1898 · page 2

Some wolf or beast of prey is doubtless lurking around the cabin,' observed Charles Vavasseur. 'Ay,' said the Pole, rising, 'one of…

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The Cape and the War Scare. a Re-assuring Cable

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 31 October 1898 · page 5

LONDON, Friday.—Mr. W. P. Schreiner, the new Premier of Cape Colony, states that communications have been exchanged between the Cape…

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THE Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimean War. Chapter XL.—(Continued.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 1 November 1898 · page 2

At the sound of his voice, Sara, who was seated with her head bent almost to her knees after the manner of her people, when in sorrow, uttered a cry…

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THE Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimean War. Chapter XL.—(Continued.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 November 1898 · page 2

'I know not for whose hand vengeance is reserved, he said, 'but am certain that it will be accomplished. Eternal justice to human…

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