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The wars & local soldiers, 1826

3 stories in Sydney's papers

Burmese War

The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 14 June 1826 · page 2

We announced to our Readers, some time ago, that hopes were entertained that a period would speedily be put to the Burmesewar; but it now appears, from files of the Bengal Hurkaru down to February last, that…

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To the Editor of the Monitor. the Aborigines When at War with the Europeans. Continued from Page 19, No. 3

The Monitor · Friday 7 July 1826 · page 3

IN continuing my observations on this head, I am sorry to find, Mr. Editor, that our opinions clash.. I am equally sorry to observe, that you advance such imbecile refutable arguments. I regret that it should be the case for two…

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Lines on Hearing a Lady Sing "The Soldier Tired of War's Alarms."

The Monitor · Friday 25 August 1826 · page 5

The Soldier, tir'd of War's alarms, Still lets his Fancy soar— When woman gives to music, charms. It never knew before !…

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