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The wars & local soldiers, 1892

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Tug-of-war

The Australian Star · Tuesday 5 April 1892 · page 7

THE second pull in connection with the Lillie Bridge tug-of-war tournament was continued last night. Finland had a walk over, the Irish team,…

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The Tug-of-War

Evening News · Tuesday 5 April 1892 · page 3

The international tug-of-war was continued at Lillie Bridge last night, when the attendance was small. Finland were permitted to have a walkover as the Irish team did not put in an…

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Tug-of-war

The Australian Star · Wednesday 6 April 1892 · page 3
Also in The Daily Telegraph, Evening News

IN reference to the challenge of the Irish team to the Swedes being accepted by the latter, to be pulled at the Darlinghurst Hall on Tuesday evening next for £100 a side…

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The Tug of War

Evening News · Wednesday 6 April 1892 · page 5

In consequence of the continued bad weather it has been determined to remove the scene of the International tug-of-war from the Lillie Bridge Grounds to the Skating Rink in York-street…

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Lillie Bridge Tug-of-war

Referee · Wednesday 6 April 1892 · page 3

After having been postponed for several nights on account of the rain, the bug-of-war was resumed at Lillie Bridge last Monday night before a moilerate attendance. The…

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Lillie Bridge Tug-of-war

Referee · Wednesday 6 April 1892 · page 3

After having been postponed for several nights on account of the rain, the tug-of-war was resumed at Lillie Bridge last Monday night before a moderate attendance. The…

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Tug-of-war

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 8 April 1892 · page 7

The representatives of the Irish and Swedish teams met last evening for the purpose of making final arrangements for the contest which is to take place on Tuesday evening next between Ireland…

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The Tug-of-War

Evening News · Friday 8 April 1892 · page 3

The work of removing the tug-of-war platform from Lillie Bridge to the Crystal Palace in Yorkstreet was commenced to-day, and it will be erected in ample time for the resumption of the…

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Tug-of-war. Tamworth

The Australian Star · Friday 8 April 1892 · page 6

Walsh's tug-of-war was concluded with the following result:--Paradise, first; Bourke Ward and Tigers divided second and third prizes…

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TUG-OF-WAR. Ireland v. Sweden

The Australian Star · Friday 8 April 1892 · page 7

THE committee of both teams held a meeting last evening for the purpose of making final arrangements for the forthcoming great contest. The articles of agreement were duly…

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At the Central. Petticoat War. Savage Attack on an Officer. Tried to Eat Him--Linguists--Are all Boys Liars?--The Bench on the Point--Juveniles Jugged--Brown on Bryant

The Australian Star · Friday 8 April 1892 · page 5

ADA WILSON was charged with being a vagabond and a rioter of a lurid hue. Last night, at half-past 11, Constable Huggard found the prisoner and another painted…

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Tug-of-war

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 9 April 1892 · page 839
Also in Evening News

The tug-of-war competition (writes our Moama and Echuca correspondent) was resumed on Monday evening, 28th ultimo, Moama defeated the Echuca Rangers in 7 seconds; The Mariners best the Echuca…

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Tugs-of-war

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 April 1892 · page 10

The original Irish and Swedish teams, who are to pull for £100 a side and the world's championship at tho Darlinghurst Hall on Tuesday and Wednesday ov evenings next have come to a satisfactory…

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The Tug-of-War

Evening News · Saturday 9 April 1892 · page 6

The committees of the Swedish and Irish teams held a meeting on Thursday for the purpose of making final arrangements for the forthcoming contest between the two teams. The…

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Tug-of-war. Tamworth

The Australian Star · Saturday 9 April 1892 · page 6

Walsh's tug-of-war was concluded with the following result:--Paradise, first; Bourke Ward and Tigers divided second and third prizes…

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A Talking Tug-of-war

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 9 April 1892 · page 16

ALDERMAN John Hughes presided over a large and enthusiastic audience at the debating contest East Sydney Literary and Dramatic Society versus the High School, held in the Catholic…

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Tug-of-war. Irish and Swedes Again

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 9 April 1892 · page 16

IN connection with the challenge of the Irish team to the Swedes to be pulled at the Darlinghurst Hall on Tuesday evening next for £100 a side (best two out of three pulls), the championship…

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