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The wars & local soldiers, 1891

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The Civil War in Chili. the Itata Incident. [By Cable.] (From Our Correspondent.) London, May 22

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 May 1891 · page 5

It is reported that the Chilian insurgents have determined that the steamer Itata shall be surrendered to the United States authorities, and that her munitions have…

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An Ocean Secret; a Strange Story Contents Op Chapters Nob. XIIL to XIX Chaptsu . ? .-ii XIIL-The scene chancres to Buttercup Farm in the Vale of Aylesbury. •XTV;-Amos Eobineon begins to make him-self very much at home. • - XV.-By George, sir, he's acting as though he thought yon had come here to rob him of his sweetheart. XVI.-rtm win the girl and her fortune, ^_^ no matter at what cost. XVTL-Amos Eobinson gives Winny Scuda- more her father's letter. XVHL-" When Greek meets Greek then comes the tug of -war." XIX.-Amos Eobinson brings matters to a sudden and unexpected climax. Chaptee Xiiic.—(continuted.) [All Rights Reserved.]

Evening News · Monday 25 May 1891 · page 7

Little did Winsome Winny know that Ben Boughton was so close to them in the flesh, when she thus held him up a warning to her cousin; nor did he guess it…

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War Office Secrets. an Officer Arrested

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 May 1891 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.--Captain Triporne, an English officer, has been arrested for disclosing War Office secrets…

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A Sensational Discovery. War Office Secrets. London, May 25

The Australian Star · Tuesday 26 May 1891 · page 5

Captain Tripone, an officer engaged in the British, War Office, has been found to have systematically disclosed the secrets of the office to officials of foreign nations. Directly…

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The Chilian Revolt. News From the Seat of War. The Bombardment of Iquique Terror of the Inhabitants. The Town Reduced to Ruins. 350 Slain. NEWCASTLE

The Australian Star · Tuesday 26 May 1891 · page 6

The French four-mastered barque Cape Horn arrived from Iquique yesterday afternoon to load Wallsend Coal for Valparaiso She is the largest vessel that has…

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Later Eastern News. Constitutional Crisis at Hongkong. Reported Sinking of an American Man-of-war. Wreck of a Steamship. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Thursday Island

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 May 1891 · page 8

The following items of Eastern news are from Hongkong files to the 6th May, by the steamer Chingtu:— A Constitutional crisis has occurred at…

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Our American Letter a Full Budget of News About Our Boys over the Water. Abe Willis Has a Battle, But Does Not Show His Peter Jackson's Training—Jim Hall and fitzslmmons Meet—And Have a Wordy War—Articles Signed—Francis Patrick Arrives Sullivan—Gives a Big Show—And is Matched with Kilrain—Maber Matched—And Other Iteams. San Francisco. April 29

Referee · Wednesday 27 May 1891 · page 8

I have forwarded Numerous letters to the REFEREE during tho past few years, and Home fairly interesting ones at that, I trust, but I cannot remember an occasion when I have had…

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Our American Letter a Full Budget of News About Our Boys Over tho Water. A[?]e Willis Has a Battle, But Does Not Show His Hand. Peter Jackson's Training—Jim Hall and Fitzsimmons Meet—And Have a Wordy War—Articles Signed—Francis Patrick Arrives in America—Challenges Sullivan—Gives a Big Show—And is Matched with Kilrain—Muber Matched—And Other Items. San Francisco, April 29

Referee · Wednesday 27 May 1891 · page 8

I have forwarded numerous lottera to the REFEREE during the pst few years, and some fairly interesting ones at that. I trust, but I cannot remember an occasion when I have had…

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An Ocean Secret; a Strange Story [All Rights Reserved.] Contents of Chapters Nos. XVI to Xxiv Chapter XVI.—"I'll win the girl and her fortune, no matter at what cost. XVIII.—Amos Robinson gives Winny Scudamore her father's letter. XVIII.—"When Greek meets Greek then comes the tug of war." XIX.—Amos Robinson brings matters to a sudden and unexpected climax. XX.—"I'll shoot him dead before he shall ever make you hie wife." XXI.—Jim makes his Father half believe Amos Robinson to be an Impostor. XXII.—"I want you under my personal protection while Jim feels as he does towards you." XXIII.—Jim Ballinger gathers news of some survivors of the You Yangs. XXIV.—"I don't suppose you had two murderers on board the You Yangs at any rate." Chapter Xvi. "I'll Win the Girl and Her Fortune, No Matter at What Cost."

Evening News · Wednesday 27 May 1891 · page 7

Ten minutes later the trio sat down to a substantial and most appetising repast, in the shape of a splendid sirloin of beef, cold roast ducks, home made cream cheese,…

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French War Preparations. Grain Supplies in Fortified Towns

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 29 May 1891 · page 4

LONDON, Thursday.--The French Chamber of Deputies has passed a resolution authorising the Government to store a sufficient supply of grain in French…

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The War Cloud. French Preparations. London, May 28

The Australian Star · Friday 29 May 1891 · page 5

The French Chamber of Deputies has authorised the Government to purchase and store in the fortified towns of France atleast a two months' supply of grain. This…

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The Civil War in Chili. Recapture of Taltal. [By Cable.] (From Our Correspondent.) London, May 27

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 29 May 1891 · page 5

The town of Taltal, in Chili, which was recently occupied by the Presidential troops after an engagement, has been recaptured from the victors by the Congressionalists…

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An Ocean Secret; a Strange Story [All Rights Reserved.] Chapter Xviii. "When Greek Meets Greek Then Comes the Tug of War."

Evening News · Friday 29 May 1891 · page 7

Amos Robinson had made a clean breast to Winny Scudamore conerning her cousin Jim's belligerent proposals, because he felt quite sure that ere the day was over he…

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Two Fishers. a War Sketch

The Australian Star · Saturday 30 May 1891 · page 8

THE following story is slightly condensed from the transition in the STRAND MAGAZINE. M. Guy de Maupassant, the author, is one of the most brilliant writers of short…

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Chili. the Civil War. a Government Victory

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 30 May 1891 · page 12

LONDON, May 21. — The negotiations between the Chilian insurgent leaders and President Harrison respecting the breach of the neutrality laws committed by the…

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A Brave Old Irish Soldier at Rest. Military Funeral in Melbourne

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 30 May 1891 · page 18

The funeral of the late Private Thomas O'Grady, a distinguished Crimean veteran, who died at the Immigrants' Home, Melbourne, took place on Thursday week with military honours. The…

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The War Cloud. London, May 31

The Australian Star · Monday 1 June 1891 · page 5

The French authorities are alarmed at the preparations for war being made by Germany…

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The Civil War in Chili. the Etata Reported As Bound for Melbourne. [By Cable.] (From Our Correspondent.) London, May 30

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 June 1891 · page 5

It is reported that the Chilian steamer Etata, which has gained much notoriety of late through her having committed a breach of the neutrality law between Chili…

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The War Cloud. Bulgaria Ordering Arms. France Storing. LONDON, June 1

The Australian Star · Tuesday 2 June 1891 · page 5

The Government of Bulgaria, in view of the disturbed state of Europe, have ordered 40,000 Mannlicher rifles in Vienna. They are all to be delivered before September…

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War Game

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 3 June 1891 · page 3

A very interesting war game was held last week at the rooms of the United Service Institution, in the presence of a number of military and naval officers. The general…

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