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The wars & local soldiers, 1854

372 stories in Sydney's papers · page 13 of 19

The Prayers for Peace and a Happy Termination of the War

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 19 August 1854 · page 8

ACCORDING to the Archdeacon's "Circular" to the Catholic Clergy of the Archdiocese of Sydney, last Monday was observed as a Fast Bay by the Roman Catholic community;…

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Mems, of the War. Capture of a Prize in Sight of the Guns of Riga

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer · Saturday 19 August 1854 · page 1

The correspondent of the Morning Harald supplies the following interesting account of this gallant affair:— Memel, April 12…

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Original Correspondence. Wives and Families of Soldiers and Sailors. (To the Editors of the Freeman's Journal.)

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 19 August 1854 · page 4

GENTLEMEN,—As it appears that the collections for the wives and families of the soldier's and sailor's engaged in the present war with Russia, will become general throughout the colony…

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Topics of the War. (From the Allas, June [?].)

Empire · Monday 21 August 1854 · page 3

The Russians do not appear to have taken Silistria; but it is diflicult to form any conclusion as to the amount of danger in which this important fortress is placed…

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Departmental Management of the War. (From the Times, May 24.)

Empire · Monday 21 August 1854 · page 6

The dimensions of the war seem to grow with its duration. The same week brings us intelligence of successes achieved on the shores of the Baltic and the Euxine,…

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Official Divorce of Peach and War. (From the Daily News, June 2.)

Empire · Monday 21 August 1854 · page 5

If the war does nothing else, it seems likely at all events to give us an additianal member of the Cabinet. It is now understood that we are to hae a Minister of War, who shall be specially…

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Progres of the War

Empire · Tuesday 22 August 1854 · page 9

Since our last Russia has certainly not improved her postion. Every new despatch speaks of new defeats—new losses. Upwards of 8000 Russians—(a more…

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The New Minister of War. (From the Examiner, June 10th)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 22 August 1854 · page 2

The separation of the offices of War and the Colonies, and the establishment of a fourth Secretary of State, for War, is announced, but the details of the reorganisation seem yet to be settled…

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Progress of the War. (From the Northern Daily Times, June 6th.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 22 August 1854 · page 1

VIENNA, Sunday Evening.—It is credibly asserted that all personal relations between the Austrian and Russian Courts have been interrupted during the last fortnight…

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The Real Danger of the War. (From the Economist, June 3.)

Empire · Tuesday 22 August 1854 · page 6

We have never felt the slightest misgiving as to the power of England and France to conduct the war to a brilliantly triumphant and permanently successful…

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The War. Turkey. (From the Correspondent of the Times.) Constantinople, May 10

Empire · Tuesday 22 August 1854 · page 3

The camp and barracks at Scutari are objects of an interest which must increase with the number of troops posted on this convenient and picturesque site. A place…

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Parliamentary Intelligence. House of Lords, Friday, June 9. Military Arrangements. the New War Department

Empire · Tuesday 22 August 1854 · page 9

The Earl of HARDWICKE rose to put a question to the noble duke the Minister of War. Their lordships were, no doubt, aware that arrangements had lately been…

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Progress of the War

Empire · Wednesday 23 August 1854 · page 3

Since our last Russia has certainly not improved [?]her position. Every new despatch speaks of new defeats—new losses. Upwinds of 8000 Russians—(a mere…

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The New Minister of War. (From the Examiner, June 10th)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 August 1854 · page 3

The separation of the offices of War and the Colonies, and the establishment of a fourth Secretary of State, for War, is announced, but the details of the reorganisation seem yet to be settled…

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Progresss of the War. (From the Northern Daily Times, June 6th.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 August 1854 · page 2

VIENNA, Sunday Evening.—It is credibly asserted that all personal relations between the Austrian and Russian Courts have been interrupted during the last fortnight…

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European News. [The following appeared in an Extraordinary issue of The Empire, delivered to our town subscribers into yesterday.] Parliamentary Intelligence. House of Lords, Friday, June 9. Military Arrangements. the New War Department

Empire · Wednesday 23 August 1854 · page 3

The Earl of HARDWICKE rose to put a question to the noble duke the Minister of War. Their lordships were, no doubt, aware that arrangements had lately been…

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Imperial Parliament. House of Commons.—may 5. the Minister of War

Empire · Thursday 24 August 1854 · page 6

On the order of the day for going into Committee of Supply. Lord J. RUSSELL said: Sir, on the motion that you should leave the chair, I will answer the…

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The Collection for Our Soldiers' and Sailors' Wives and Families. Mock not my name with honours vain, But keep my holy laws; Do justice to the friendless poor, And plead the widow's cause. Isaiah 1., 16, 17. To the Editor of the Sydney Morning Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 25 August 1854 · page 2

SIR,—Above I have placed my warrant for again troubling you with a few more last words, in my humble endeavour to serve and plead the cause of the widow, and to do justice to the friendless poor amongst…

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Soldiers' and Sailors' Widows' and Orphans' Relief Fund. To the Editor of the Sydney Morning Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 25 August 1854 · page 3

SIR,—Looking at the collections made in our churches and chapels on the day of humiliation as the result of congregational alms-giving, we may justly congratulate the colony on its liberality, when compared with…

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Progress of the War

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 26 August 1854 · page 3

VIENNA, Sunday Evening.—lt is credibly asserted that all personal relations between the Austrian and Russian Courts have been interrupted during the last fortnight…

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