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The wars & local soldiers, 1912

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A Soldier of Fortune a Tale of the Crimea. Chapter V.--(Continued.)

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 9 April 1912 · page 4

"I could have told you that, booby," exclaimed the old gentleman, in a tone of irritation, for the events of the day had greatly excited him…

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

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 12 April 1912 · page 6

In the catalogue ye pass for men, As hounds and greyhounds, mongrels, spaniels, curs, Shaughs, water-rugs, and demi-wolves…

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Italo-Turkish War. London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 16 April 1912 · page 2

General Canova, commanding the Italian forces in Tripoli, states that the occupation of Macabex will enable the Italians to suppress gun-running…

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THE Western Herald and Darling River Advocate. Saturday, April 20, 1912. The Young Australian Soldier

The Western Herald · Saturday 20 April 1912 · page 4

THOUGH the Cadet system of defence is as yet on its trial, and as a matter of fact has fallen short of the ideal many of its supporters expected, it…

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What War Would Mean. Inevitable Ruin to England and Germany

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 April 1912 · page 2

Mr. Josiah C. Wedgerwood, of Staffordshire, has written a remarkable article for the "Manchester Guardian," putting forward the commercial aspects…

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Soldier and Clergyman

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 26 April 1912 · page 7

An elderly spinster told an extraordinary narrative of victimisation lately in Kingston-on-Thames Police Court, London, when John George Randall, 30,…

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A Soldier of Fortune a Tale of the Crimea. Chapter IX.--Continued

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 26 April 1912 · page 6

The two gentlemen' [?] into the stable, where [?] the very picture of [?] was sitting on a trees of hay, smoking a short pipe with a most…

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German Red Cross. Aid for Ottoman Wounded

The Western Herald · Saturday 4 May 1912 · page 6

The following account of the German Red Cross Mission for the relief of the Ottoman sick and wounded in Tripoli has been received from a member of…

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

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 10 May 1912 · page 6

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

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Wounded by Soap

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 14 May 1912 · page 2

To look at a piece of soap, especially the everyday kind, one would not anticipate anything in the nature of danger, but a young man out Narromine…

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

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 17 May 1912 · page 4

"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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Pointed Pars. Rabbiters' War

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 May 1912 · page 5

Nothing is more disastrous than war, and nothing more nerve-racking than rumours of war, and to see friend and fee go down together in deadly…

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

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 24 May 1912 · page 6

Look, look! the summer rises in her cheeks; A blush to hot aa Juno, comes flooding o'or…

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Desperate Scence. Flint-throwing, Horseback Chase. a Man Wounded

The Western Herald · Saturday 25 May 1912 · page 4

Exciting scenes have just taken place on Hayes Common and in the usually decorous streets of Bromley (said "Lloyd's News" on March 3)…

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

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 31 May 1912 · page 6

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

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Millionaire Shot At. Mr Leopold De Rothschild. Detective Wounded

The Western Herald · Saturday 1 June 1912 · page 3

A daring attempt to murder Mr Leopold de Rothschild, the millionaire banker, and younger brother of Lord Rothschild, was made in London on…

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

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 4 June 1912 · page 6

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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War in the Air. Germany's Ambition

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 June 1912 · page 7

An appeal has been issued by the German nation for funds to create and Maintain a national fleet of flying machines…

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

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 14 June 1912 · page 6

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

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Italo-Turkish War. London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 21 June 1912 · page 4

Ten thousand Italians have already been expelled from Constantinople…

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