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The wars & local soldiers, 1843

23 stories in Sydney's papers · page 2 of 2

The Soldier's Wife

The Colonial Observer · Wednesday 27 September 1843 · page 6

" It's in vain to struggle langer wi' the stream, Elleanor -- I canna do it My strength is worn out, ' and my spirit exhausted, in the weary strife. -- The current o' adversity is owre strong for me, Elleanor ;…

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Preparations for War. Dublin Castle and the Pigeon-rouse in a State of Siege

The Australian · Thursday 12 October 1843 · page 4

The Government are utterly infatuated, and their absurd present preparations to resist an Imaginary insurrection will spread alarm through-out empire. From the "MERCANTILE…

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English Extracts. Military Appointments and Promotions. The Army. War Office, June 30

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 November 1843 · page 4

2nd Life Guards—Gen. C. W. Marquis of Londonderry, G.C.B., from the 10th Light Dragoons, to be Col. vice Gen. Earl Cathcart, K.T., deceased…

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