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The wars & local soldiers, 1867

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The War Steamer for Victoria

Sydney Mail · Saturday 25 May 1867 · page 9

A FEW interesting particulars have come to us (says the Argus) respecting the s.s. Nelson, 46, the new man-of-war, partly purchased from and partly presented by the Imperial Government to this colony…

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BADAJOS. (From Rough Notes by an old Soldier.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 28 May 1867 · page 3

THE night was dry and cloudy, the trenches and ramparts unusually still-lights were seen to [?]it here and there, while the deep voice of the sentinels proclaimed "All well in Badajos." The British, standing…

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Men-of-war on the Station

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 1 June 1867 · page 5

[?] 21 guns, Captain Luce, at Sydney. Brisk, 16 guns, Captain Hope, at New Zealand. [?] 14 guns, Commander Blake, on a cruise. [?] 4 guns, Commander Nares, at Sydney…

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La Plata. Tremendous Battle.—7000 Men Killed and Wounded

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 3 June 1867 · page 2

Another tremendous and to the Brazilians disastrous battle has been fought at Curupati, resulting in a total rout of their squadron, and a fearful slaughter of the Brazilian troops…

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Soldiers' Effects. (From the Untied Service Cazette, Match 30.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 June 1867 · page 2

WE copy from the Times, where it appeared, and was paid for as an advertisement, a document which, must have the deepest interest for the families of our soldiers, scattered broadeast as they are in the towns…

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La Plata. Tremendous Battle.—7000 Men Killed and Wounded

Sydney Mail · Saturday 8 June 1867 · page 6

Another tremendous and to the Brazilians disastrous battle has been fought at Curupati, resulting in a total rout of their squadron, and a fearful slaughter of the Brazilian troops…

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Poet's Corner. the Old Soldier and the Students

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 8 June 1867 · page 11

The star of honour on his breast, The grey head bowed with years, Hushed every roister student's jest— Still ready for his peers…

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The Soldier's Story. a Tale of the American War

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle · Saturday 15 June 1867 · page 4

We worked together in the dark blacksmith's shop, Hank and 1. He was a great broad-shouldered young fellow, built like a Hercules—I, despite my toil, slender and fair, and never over strong. Hank made that his…

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The War in Crete. Ruins of Arkadi, April 11

Empire · Saturday 15 June 1867 · page 3

This is a gloomy place from which to date a letter. You have heard in England of the tragedy of Arkadi, and you can well imagine that the ruined monastery must…

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The War in Orete. (From the Special Correspondent of the Daily News.) Ruins of Aready, April 11th

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 June 1867 · page 3

THIS is a gloomy place from which to date a letter. You have heard in England of the tragedy of Arkadi, and you can well imagine that the rained monastery must present a desolate appearance. But I defy you…

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Irish Valour in the American War

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 22 June 1867 · page 5

A good deal has been said at the South, of the Irish as having been so potent an agency in giving the victory to the United States arms, over the Confederates. They often forget to…

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France. the War Fever in France

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 22 June 1867 · page 5

A Paris correspondent, writing on April 12th, says:—The war fever is full upon us. I deem it advisable to keep you informed of the existing…

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Men-of-war on the Station

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 June 1867 · page 7

Brisk, 16 guns, Captain Hope, at New Zealand. Falcon, 14 guns, Commander [?]lake, on a cruise. Sulamander, 4 guns, Commander Nares, at Sydney. Challenger, 16 guns, Commander Brownrigg, at Sydney…

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The War Spirit in France

Empire · Monday 24 June 1867 · page 3

The subject of probable or impending war has furnished materials to the French press for some well-seasoned as well as many highly-reasoned war articles. Amongst the…

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Men-of-war on the Station

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 July 1867 · page 3

Brisk, 16 guns, Captain Mope, at New Zealand. Falcon, 14 guns, Commander Blake, on a [?] Salamander, 4 guns, Commander Nares, at Sydney. Challenger, 18 guns, Commander Brownrigg, on a cruise…

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The Lash and the British Soldier

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 6 July 1867 · page 13

The great problem before England is how to get an army, and how to get an array of reserve. A penny a day, nominally two pence is supposed to form an irresistible inducement to…

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France. War Preparations in France

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 20 July 1867 · page 5

The Berlin correspondent of the Times writes: The Kreus Zeitung states that certain railway directors have been asked to prepare to convey 8,000 Hungarian horses to France, while the…

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Men-of-war on the Station

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 July 1867 · page 10

[?]sk, 16 guns, Captain Hope, at Sydney. Falcon, 14 guns, Commander Blake, on a cruise. Challenger, 18 guns, Commander Brownrig, at Sydney. Chary[?]s, 17 guns, Captain Lyons, on a cruise…

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War with the Black Hawk Indians

Empire · Friday 2 August 1867 · page 2

Our Californian papers by the Panama mail quote as follows:- The Salt Lake Vedette of the 22nd of April says: "Early yesterday morning, our streets resounded…

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Native Fight Near Waimate.—7 Natives Killed—many Wounded. (From the Correspondent of the New Zealand Herald.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 August 1867 · page 7

July 12.—The natives commenced fighting in real earnest to-day, and continued till dusk, one side had three killed and two wounded, and the other side three killed and no wounded; the natives from the settlements round the…

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