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The wars & local soldiers, 1891

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Parnell in His War Paint. Determined to Continue the Fight

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 25 April 1891 · page 7

Under the heading of " Parnell at Newry " UNITED IRELAND gives several speeches delivered by Mr. Parnell, from which we take the following:-…

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The Civil War in Chill. [By Cable.] (From Our Correspondent.) London, April 23

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 April 1891 · page 9

The insurgent forces in Chili have now set about besieging Valparaiso, the chief shipping port of the Republic. If this place be captured, the rebellion will have…

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Britain and Portugal. Salisbury "Puts His Foot Down." British Men-of-war Under Orders

Evening News · Saturday 25 April 1891 · page 6

LONDON, April 23.—The Marquis of Salisbury has made a peremptory demand for the Government of Portugal to remove every obstacle to British ships…

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President Lincoln and the Soldier Boy

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 25 April 1891 · page 919

One day in May, 1863, whilst the great war was raging in America between the North and South, President Lincoln paid a visit to one of the military hospitals. He had spoken many cheering words of…

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Playing at Soldiers. To the Editor of the Australian Workman

The Australian Workman · Saturday 25 April 1891 · page 2

Sir,--As one whose husband was in the Naval Brigade, but who left it in time to escape the terrible explosion which took place at Middle Head, I wish to ask my fellow women whether…

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War Enginrs of the Future. Metallic Balloons

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 27 April 1891 · page 6

General W. N. -Hutchinson writes to the Broad Arrow.—"It seems to be generally admitted that greatly increased efficiency will ere long be given to the submarine formidable boot,…

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Another Lynching. In[?]ensed Soldiers. London, April 26

The Australian Star · Monday 27 April 1891 · page 5

A [?]mber of soldiers of the United States Army, quartered in the town of Walla Walla, in Washington territory, forcibly en[?]red the local gaol and secured the…

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A Soldier's Surrender Death of Von Moltke. An Empire in Sorrow. LONDON, April 26

The Australian Star · Monday 27 April 1891 · page 5

A great sensation and a greater sorrow were caused in Berlin to-day by the announcement that the veteran soldier, patriot and statesman, Field-Marshal Count…

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The Chilian War. Another Ironclad Sunk. London, April 27

The Australian Star · Tuesday 28 April 1891 · page 6

Another insurgent ironclad warship has been sunk off the coast, of Chili by a Government torpedo boat…

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Lynching in America. Soldiers Lynch a Murderer

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 28 April 1891 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday.--A number of soldiers to the town of Walla Walla, in Washington county, United States, forced the gaol and [?] cut and lynched a prisoner who had…

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Victorian Soldiers in London. Arrangements for Their Reception

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 28 April 1891 · page 5

LONDON Monday.--The members of the Victorian Mounted Infantry, who are to take part in the military tournament in London, are to be quartered with the 2nd Life…

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A Question of Time. a Horological War. Wagga Wagga

The Australian Star · Wednesday 29 April 1891 · page 6

Changes have been made with respect to time kept in Deniliquin Which have led to a good deal of inconvenience, much comment and irritation. It has always been the…

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Miners' Riot in Pennsylvania.-- Nine Men Killed and Many Wounded

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 30 April 1891 · page 3

Fatal rioting has taken place amongst the Pennsylvania coke-workers on strike. Ominous signs of a gathering storm bad been observed in the coke region for some time prior…

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A Question of Time. a Horological War. Wagga Wagga

The Australian Star · Thursday 30 April 1891 · page 6

Changes have been made with respect to time kept in Deniliquin which have led to a good deal of inconvenience, much comment and irritation. It has always been the…

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The Shearing Trouble. Rioters Sentenced. Proposals Foe Arbitration. Attempt to Poison a Soldier

Evening News · Thursday 30 April 1891 · page 3

BRISBANE, Thursday.—At the police court, Charleville, Sydney Grady, Hugh Wallace, and Arthur Wild were found guilty of aiding and abetting at intimidation. Grady was sentenced…

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Shearers' Struggle. Attempt to Poison a Soldier. Strike Committee Seek Arbitration. Fire and Wool. BRISBANE

The Australian Star · Thursday 30 April 1891 · page 5

The latest from Barcaldine last night was that a diabolical attempt had been made to poison Private O'Callaghan of the defence force yesterday. A shearer, whom he says he can…

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Attempt to Poison a Soldier

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 30 April 1891 · page 5

Baroaldine, Wednesday Night.--A diabolical attempt was made this afternoon to poison a member of the defence force by administering strychnine. It is supposed that the poison was…

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The Shearing Difficulty. the Trial of the Clermont Rioters. Attempt to Poison a Soldier

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 30 April 1891 · page 5

BRISBANE, Wednesday.--A large number of civilians, principally young athletes, are volunteering to proceed to the disturbed districts to assist in preserving order. About 80 leave by…

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Anti-ministerial War. Bowman's Stormy Meeting. Free Fights and Hen Eggs. WINDSOR

The Australian Star · Friday 1 May 1891 · page 6

Mr. Alex. Bowman, M.L.A., essayed to address a meeting of the electors, Pitt Town, last night, Mr. Joseph Hobbs in the chair. There was a large crowd and…

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The Civil War in Chili. Copiapo Captured by the Insurgents. [By Cable.] (From Our Correspondent.) London, April 30

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 May 1891 · page 5

The latest news received regarding the civil war now raging in Chili is to the effect that the insurgents, who were recently reported to be marching on the town…

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