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The wars & local soldiers, 1871

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Further Particulars. Colonel [?]Sk Wounded

Empire · Tuesday 3 October 1871 · page 4

ALMOST the first shot that was fired by the mob at Twenty-sixth-street, struck Henry C. Page, business manager of Fisk's Opera House, and a private in Company [?], 9th Regiment, killing him instantly…

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Men-of-war on the Station

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 October 1871 · page 8

Clic, 21 guns, Commodore Stirling, at Sydney. Rosario, 3 guns, Commander Challis, at sydney. Blanche, 8 guns. Commander Montgomery, at Sydney. Basllisk, 5 guns, Captain Moresby, at New Zealand…

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The War-office and the Berkshire Campaign. (From the Times.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 October 1871 · page 6

THE change in the plans of the Autumn Campaign was yesterday discussed at some length in the House of Lords, and a more ample explanation was offered by Lord Northbrook. It may not be out of place to…

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The Anniversary of the Declaration of War. (From La Presse, Paris, July 18.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 October 1871 · page 3

SATURDAY was the anniversary of that fatal declaration of war which, in less than two months, led our country to the double disaster of an unexampled defeat and an unprecedented…

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Appalling Railroad Disaster. Upwards of Seventy Passengers Killed and Wounded

Empire · Friday 20 October 1871 · page 4
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Boston, U.S., August 27.—A frightful accident occurred last night, on the Eastern Railroad, at Rovero, seven miles from Boston. The accommodation-train started before time, and while stopping at…

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Murderous Attack On German Soldiers in France

Evening News · Saturday 21 October 1871 · page 3

THE murderous and treacherous attack on unffending and unsuspecting German soldiers, by which the inhabitants of Poligny have gained for themselves an infamous celebrity, is described as follows…

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Murderoos Attack on German Soldiers in France

Empire · Monday 23 October 1871 · page 3

THE murderous and treacherous attack on unffending and unsuspecting German soldiers, by which the inhabitants of Poligny have gained for themselves on infamous celebrity, is described as follows…

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Arrival of the Suez Mail at Adelaide Newspaper Dates to 8th September Telegrams to September 30th. Continued Indisposition of the Queen. Another Rise in Wool. Reception of the Marquis and Marchioness of Lorne. Military Movements in England. Prince Arthur to Visit India. Gigantic Railway Scheme. Assassination of Chief Justice Norman. Compact between Austria, Germany and Italy. War Preparations in Russia. Ravages of the Cholera io Europe Transportation of Communists to New Caledonia. Suicide of Walter Montgomery Confirmed. Unpopularity of the Gladstone Ministry. Marquis of Normanby to succeed Earl Belmore. Markets Firm

Evening News · Tuesday 24 October 1871 · page 2

The Alexandra (s), G. W. Brown, commander, arrived off Glenelg at 11 p.m., after a very rough passage of 110½ hours. The outward passage occupied 110½ hours. Arrived at the Sound at 7 a.m. on…

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Treacherous Attack on German Soldiers in France

Empire · Wednesday 25 October 1871 · page 4

AMONGST the news in late papers there is a translated report from a German paper waich, if true, must be read with deep regret by all who have any regard for…

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Arrival of the Suez Mail Via Adelaide. Newspaper Dates to 8th September Telegrams to September 30th. Continued Indisposition of the Queen. Another Rise in Wool. Reception of the Marquis and Marchioness of Lorn. Military Movements in England. Prince Arthur to Visit India. Gigantic Railway Scheme. Assassination of Chief Justice Norman. Compact between Austria, Germany and Italy. War Preparations in Russia. Ravages of the Cholera in Europe. Transportation of Communists to New Caledonia. Suicide of Waiter Montgomery Confirmed. Unpopularity of the Gladstone Ministry. Marquis of Normanby to succeed Earl Belmore. Markets Firm. Adolaide, Monday night

Empire · Wednesday 25 October 1871 · page 3

The Alexandra (s), G. W. Brown, commander, arrived off Glenelg at ll p.m., after a very rough passage, bringing the mails per the steamship Geelong, C. Burn, commander, which left Galle at…

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REVIEW. My Experiences of the War between Francce and Germany. By Archibald Forbes, 2 vols. Hurst and Blackett. (From the Athenoeum.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 October 1871 · page 3

THE interest in the late war between France and Prussia has almost died away; and few save thoughtful military students care to hear again the oft-told tale. The fact is the…

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Men-of-war on the Station

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 November 1871 · page 8

Clio, 21 guns, Commodore Stirling, cruising on the western coast. Rosario, 3 guns, Commander Challis, cruising among the S. S. Islands…

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Funeral of a Franco-irish Soldier

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 11 November 1871 · page 5

The funeral of private Timothy Conroy, a member of the Irish Brigade in the service of France, took place on Tuesday, and was largely attended. The deceased arrived in…

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Men-of-war on the Station

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 November 1871 · page 5

Clio, 21 guns, Commodore Stirling, at Melbourne. Rosario, 3 guns, Commander Challis, cruising among the S. S. Islands. Blanche, 8 guns, Commander Montgomery, at New Zealand…

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Men-of-war on the Station

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 December 1871 · page 12

Clic, 21 guns, Commodore Stirling, at Melbourne. Rosario, 3 guns, Commander Markham, cruising among the S. S. Islands. Blanche, 8 guns, Commander Simpson, at New Zealand…

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The Border War

Sydney Punch · Saturday 2 December 1871 · page 6

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The Border War. (Vide Cartoon.)

Sydney Punch · Saturday 2 December 1871 · page 1

O, DOUGHTY knight Martin has come from the north, With Willie, and Geordie, and Davie behind him; If you search by the hills where the Murray runs forth, In tents and with plenty of tucker you'll find him…

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The End of the English Mimic War

Evening News · Thursday 14 December 1871 · page 3

A [?] of all the troops who had been engaged in the autumn manoeuvres took place at Alderahot on the 32nd Fepternber. The inspection was made by the Sake of Cambridge, who was accompanied by the…

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The End of the English Mimic War

Empire · Friday 15 December 1871 · page 4

A REVIEW of all the troops who had been engaged in the autumn manœuvres took place at Aldershot on the 22nd September. The inspection was made by the Duke of Cambridge, who was accompanied by the…

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