Tug-of-war
THE resumption of the tug-of-war at Lillie Bridge has been postponed till further notice, owing to the unsatisfactory state of the weather. The contests yet to be…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1892
685 stories in Sydney's papers · page 14 of 35
The Tug-of-War
The weather has been all against those interested in the Lillie Bridge Tug-of-war. The heavy rain last night necessitated a further post-ponement of the tug until to-morrow evening…
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Owing to the wet weather last evening, the International Tug-of-War at Lillie Bridge Grounds had again to be postponed. Weather permitting, the contest will take place to-night, and the second…
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LONDON, Thursday.--The German Reichstag has agreed to the construction of the proposed strategic railway to the Russian frontier, and has voted the sum of…
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The tug-of-war en the oval was a great success. Ten teams "nominated, and the contests caused a deal of excitement. The tug will be continued to-night…
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The proposal to construct a strategic rail, way to the Russian frontier has been adopted by the German Reichstag, and the work will be proceeded with at once. The…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →From France to Chili. an Incident of the Late War
Balmaceda, the late dictator of Chili, was placed at a great disadvantage during the recent conflict in South America by reason of the whole of the Chilian navy taking up…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Bishop Lanigan. the Welcome Home at Goulburn
TUESDAY last found his Lordship the Right; Rev. Dr. Lanigan, Bishop of Goulburn, after nearly a year's absence in Europe, once more among his faithful priests and people. The venerated…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →War Balloons
The little brush which has taken place on the German-Russian frontier between aerial and terrestrial forces may or may not load to immediate complications, but it foreshadowed one of the…
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The International Tug-of-War was continued on Monday at the Lillie Bridge Grounds. Forest Lodge. Rain fell during the evening, and threatening weather doubtless deterred many from…
Continued on Trove, page 780 →The Poetry Inspired by War
It is strange that battles, when they occur, and especially when they chance to be victories, should not immediately inspire good war-songs. But this is seldom or never the case, "The Charge of the…
Continued on Trove, page 790 →Tug-of-War Contests. Wagga, March 24
Great interest continues to be taken in the Tug-of-war Tournament. Yesterday evening, after England had beaten the heavy Irish team, the Australians defeated Scotland in 8 seconds, the Farmers…
Continued on Trove, page 779 →Civil War in China. London, March 28
Advices received at San Francisco from China assort that about 8000 Mongolian rebels were killed in one engagement, besides about 500 being wounded, who were…
Continued on Trove, page 754 →China. the Rebellion. Big Battles. Barbarous War
LONDON, March 28.—Advices received from,China, via San Francisco, state that the recent engagements between the Imperial troops and the Mongolian rebels have…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Tug-of-war. a Five Hours Pull Won by Ireland
OWING to the wet weather on Tuesday evening the international tug-of-war contests at Lillie Bridge were postponed. The second round will be proceeded with to-night (Thursday) should the…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Death of a New Zealand Pioneer. an Old Soldier
MR. John Glynan, another of New Zealand's pioneers, died at Akaroa last month. He was a native of Roscommon, end come to the colony (says the New Zealand CATHOLIC TIMES) early in…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Germany. Cruelty in the German Army. How the Soldiers Are Persecuted by Their Officers
The VORWURTS, the organ of the Socialists, publishes what purports to be a confidential circular issued by Prince George of Saxony, commander of the 12th Army Corps, to the colonels of regiments…
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Bad weather on Saturday night again rendered the postponement of the tug-of war at Lillie Bridge on Saturday night. It will be proceeded with to-night if the weather is at all favorable,…
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A tug-of-war competition started here on Saturday night, and was attended by about 400 persons. There are 14 teams competing, but owing to the absence of…
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