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The wars & local soldiers, 1902

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The Late War. London

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 22 August 1902 · page 3

This understood that the Boer Generals privately urged the Boer Associations on the Continent to avoid allusions calculated to foster Anglo-phobia, or militate against…

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Late Cables. Old World Doings. London, Wednesday. the Late War

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 22 August 1902 · page 3

A Blue-book issued on the Natal campaign shows that a fortnight before the battle of Colenso, General Buller possessed accurate information in…

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Sir J. Willgocks on the British Soldier. "An Honour to His Uniform."

The Junee Democrat · Friday 22 August 1902 · page 2

Reuter's representative at Southampton had an interview with i Colonel Sir James Willcocks, who left for the front recently…

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Soldiers and Their Pay Action Against the Govern­ment. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 26 August 1902 · page 2

In the Supreme Court, the test case against the Government of New South Wales by returned soldiers from South Africa, who claimed 4s 6d a day and is…

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The Boer War

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 29 August 1902 · page 3

Dr. Leyds has rof refused Botha's request to account for a large sum of money. Leyds says the money was secretly disbursed to aid the Boer…

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The Soldier in Battle

The Junee Democrat · Friday 29 August 1902 · page 4

Mr Miles has written a very touching analysis' of the soldiers temperament his 'Epistles of Atkins'(Fisher…

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District News. Darlington Point. Returned Soldier

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 29 August 1902 · page 3

Sergeant K. Cummings returned to his home at Woodlands early in the week, after 22 montba of soldiering in South Africa. During that time Mr…

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Poetry Dirge for a Soldier

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 30 August 1902 · page 15

Close his eyes; his work is done! What to him is friend or foeman, Rise of moon or set of sun, Hand of man or kiss of woman?…

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Soldiers Being Robbed

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 30 August 1902 · page 2

A clever gang of thieves is actively engaged in robbing [?]charged soldiers in the trains running between Ladysmith and Pietermaritzburg…

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War in Timor. Portuguese and Natives in Conflict. War Supplies for the Garrison

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 2 September 1902 · page 2

The steamer Australian, which arrived at Part Darwin on Friday from Hong­kong, brings news that war has again broken out in Timor between the…

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Late Cables. Old World Doings. London, Sunday. After the War

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 2 September 1902 · page 2

Mr. Fischer, one of the Boer delegates to Europe, unexpectedly joined the Boer Generals on their return to London which indicates that the…

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A Soldier's Wife

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 5 September 1902 · page 5

Fond hearts can wait Throughout the changing years. Brave eyes can smile Though they be dimm'd with tears…

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Poetry Dirge for a Soldier

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 5 September 1902 · page 6

Close his eyes; his work is done! What to him is friend or foeman, Rise of moon or set of sun, Hand of man or kiss of woman?…

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Britain's Fighting Strength. the Killed, Wounded, and Deaths From Illness. London, Thursday Afternoon

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 6 September 1902 · page 2

A Parliamentary paper had been issued showing the number of men engaged in the South African war, the number of those killed and wounded, and deaths…

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A Soldier's wife

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 6 September 1902 · page 6

Food [?] can wait Throughout the changing years. Brave eyes can [?] Though they be diman'd with [?]…

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British Secretary for War. Attends the German Manoeuvers. Accompanied by Lord Roberts and Officers. London, Friday Afternoon

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 9 September 1902 · page 2

Mr. St. John Brodrick, Secretary of State for War, Lord Roberts, Commander-in-chief of the Army, Lieutenant-General Sir John French, and Major-Gereral Ian Hamilton…

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Death of a Soldier

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 9 September 1902 · page 2

Trooper Watts, aged 28, who was invalided from South Africa, died at Prospect this morning from hydatids…

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At War with an Echo, [Complete Story.] Copyright

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 12 September 1902 · page 5

"HALLO!" yelled a chorus of voices…

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Late Cables. Old World Doings. London, Wednesday. After the War

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 12 September 1902 · page 2

A Parliamentary paper has been issued giving details of the recent conference between Mr. Chamberlain and the Boer leaders. The latter submitted…

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A Terrible Engine of War

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 13 September 1902 · page 3

The United States Navy Department is reported to have secured the rights of a new time fuse which does not explode the shell until it has penetrated "Kruppised" armour…

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