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The wars & local soldiers, 1892

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TUG-Off-WAR in Tasmania. the Irish Australians Win

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

The final pull in the tug-of-war contests took place at the Exhibition-buildings, Launceston, last week. The teams arranged to compete were the Irish-Australian, Manchester Unity, and…

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Death of a Balaclava Soldier

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 9 April 1892 · page 6

We regret to have to announce the death of Mr. Henry Keegan, another of the Balaclava Six Hundred, who died at his residence in Birmingham. Keegan (says the Dublin FREEMAN,…

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International Tug-of-war

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 April 1892 · page 3

The International Tug-of-War, which was commenced on Saturday night the 26th ultime, and continued on the following Monday night at the Lillie Bridge Grounds, Forest Lodge, and then postponed…

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The Tug-of-War

Evening News · Monday 11 April 1892 · page 2

There was a large attendance at the Crystal Palace Skating Rink on Saturday night to witness the continuation of the international tug-of-war promoted by the Lillie Bridge authorities. Prior…

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TUG-OF-WAR. At the Crystal Palace Rink

The Australian Star · Monday 11 April 1892 · page 3

A LARGE attendance assembled at the Crystal Palace Skating Rink, York-street, on Saturday night, to witness the continuation of the tug-of-war contests which were…

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Opening Up the New Hebrides. the Murder of Mr. Sawers. Investigation by the Naval Authorities. Two Ships of War to Be Sent

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 April 1892 · page 6

We published on Thursday last a paragraph announcing the arrival in port of H.M.S. Lizard, after a cruise, the primary object of which was the discovery of tho murderers of Mr. Sawors, who some…

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The Tug-of-War

Evening News · Tuesday 12 April 1892 · page 2

There was another good attendance at the Crystal Palace Skating Rink last night to witness the continuation of the intercolonial tug-of-war, promoted by the Lillie Bridge Proprietary…

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The International Tug-of-war

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 12 April 1892 · page 6

The international tug-of-war was continued last evening, before a large concourse of people, in the Crystal Palace Skating Rink, York-street. The Young Australian Band enlivened the proceedings…

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Tug-of-war

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 April 1892 · page 8

The International Tug-of-War was continued last evening in the Crystal Palace Skating Rink, Yorkstreet, before a fairly large number of onlookers. The Young Australian Band was in attendance and…

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A War of Tariffs

Evening News · Wednesday 13 April 1892 · page 4

Prominent among the first fruits of the new fiscal policy treacherously saddled on to New South Wales ia a rupture of the harmonious relations hitherto existing…

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The Tug-of-War

Evening News · Wednesday 13 April 1892 · page 3

There was only a moderate attendance at the Crystal Palace Skating Rink last night to witness the continuation of the International Tug-of-War. The following are the results:…

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Championship Tug-of-War. IRELAND v. SWEDEN

Evening News · Wednesday 13 April 1892 · page 4

Ever since the recent tug-of-war tournament at the Darlinghurst Rink the Irish representatives, who were defeated on that occasion by the Swedes, have shown a disposition to again meet…

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International Tug-of-war. Another Win for Sweden

The Australian Star · Wednesday 13 April 1892 · page 3

IT is doubtful whether any contest of the kind has ever evoked such a display of frantic enthusiasm as that which broke loose and whooped through the…

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Tug-of-war in New Zealand Final Tug

Referee · Wednesday 13 April 1892 · page 6

INTERNATIONAL TUG-OF-WAR, 1st prize, £10; second prize, £5.—English (H.M.S. Ringarooma) I, Colonial (N.Z. born) 2. The Colonials were favorites from their superior…

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Tug-of-war in New Zealand. Final Tug

Referee · Wednesday 13 April 1892 · page 6

INTERNATIONAL TUG-OF-WAR, 1st prize £10; second prize, £5.—English (H.M.S. Ringarooma) 1. Colonia (N.Z. born) 2. The Colonials were favorites from their superior…

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The Tugs-of-war at the Crystal Palace Rink

Referee · Wednesday 13 April 1892 · page 6

The recent inclement weather interfered so much with the Tug-of-War that was being conducted at Lillie Bridge Grounds that a move was made to the Crystal Palace Skating Rink, York-street, for the…

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The Tugs-of-war at the Crystal Palace Rink

Referee · Wednesday 13 April 1892 · page 6

The recent inclement weather interfered so much with the Tug-of-War that was being conducted at Lillie Bridge Grounds that a move was made to the Crystal Palace skating Rink, York-street, for the…

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Athletics. Tugs of War

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 April 1892 · page 7

The second pull between the teams which represented Sweden and Ireland in the recent tug of war at the Darlinghurst Rink look place at that building last night. The Swedes, who won the first pull…

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Championship Tug-of-War. IRELAND v. SWEDEN

Evening News · Thursday 14 April 1892 · page 3

At the Darlingburst Rink last night the second pull in the tug of-war contest between Ireland and Sweden for £1OO a-side and tho championship took place in the presence of a…

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TUG-OF-WAR. At the Crystal Palace

The Australian Star · Thursday 14 April 1892 · page 7

THE international tug-of-war was continued at the Crystal Palace last night in the presence of a fair attendance. The New Zealand team had a comparatively soft…

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