The Tug-of-war. the Contests Continued. Determined Pulls
ANOTHER enormous assemblage filled the Darlinghurst Hall last night, when the second pulls in the great international tug-of-war were brought off. Indeed,…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1892
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International Tug-of-war. Demand for Payment Made by Competitors
The International Tug-of-War, which was commenced on Saturday night in the Darlinghurst Rink, was continued last night. Fully 7000 people witnessed the contests. The advertised time for starting…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Tug-of-war in Adelaide. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Adelaide
The tug-of-war was continued to-night. The contest between Smith's Swedes and the Irish team was the most exciting witnessed, and was declared a dead-heat after pulling the full time. The…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →International Tug-of-War
The popularity of the international tug-of-war seems to increase rather than diminish. This was folly evidenced last night, when the Darlinghurst Hall was again crowded by an enthusiastic and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →International Tug-of-war. the Third Pulls
The third pulls in connection with the international tug-of-war took place in the Darlinghurst Hall last night. There was another very large gathering, numbering about 6000 persons, but owing to the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Tug-of-war. Exciting Scenes and Determined Contests
The opening of the International Tug-of-War at the Darlinghurst Hall last Saturday night attracted a very large crowd of people, numbering probably…
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The opening of the International Tug-of-War at the Darlinghurst Hall last Saturday night attracted a very large crowd of people, numbering probably…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Tug-of-war. a Determined Struggle. Between England and Australia
THE tug-of-war contests were advanced another stage at the Darlinghurst Hall last night. There was a crowd present that must have numbered between 4000 and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Tug-of-war in Adelaide. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Adelaide
The tug-of-war was continued this evening. Ryan, the Irish captain, who behaved in an extraordinary manner the previous evening, apologised, and was allowed to captain his team to-night…
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THE international tug-of-war contests were continued last night in the presence of a vast concourse of people. The excitement was intense when Ireland yanked Italy…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Tug-of-War
The pulls last night in the international tug-of-war contest were as interesting as ever. Darlinghurst Hall was packed with an orderly and enthusiastic audience, which comprised a number…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →International Tug-of-war. the Third and Fourth Pulls
Tuesday evening's proceedings in connection with the international tug-of-war having passed off withou[?] a recurrence of the difficulty which arose on Monday[?] and which caused so much annoyance and delay, th[?]…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Tug-of-war in Adelaide. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Adelaide
The Tug-of-war Tournament was concluded to-night, resulting in a victory for Ireland, who defeated Smith's Swedes by 11, after a full-time pull. The Swedes preferred taking third prize to…
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THE fifth series of contests in connection with the tug-of-war tournament drew an immense concourse of persons to the Darlinghurst rink last night. Peculiar interest was centred…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Tug-of-War
The widespread interest displayed at the continuation of the international tug-of-war was again clearly manifested last night at the Darling hurst Rink, which was crowded. The national…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →International Tug-of-war. the Fifth Pulls
The International Tug-of-war was continued in the Darlinghurst Hall last evening, in the presence of a very large assemblage. The attendance was more numerous than on any previous occasion, and the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →[Now First Published.] Children of Darkness. a Romance of Mining Life. All Rights Reserved. Chapter Xxvii. -- a War Declaration
"Dick Orrell, I want to speak to you." "What is it, Calvert ?" "This I think, Dick, that you are about the blackest and meanest souled knave that…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Is War Deadly?
"Can anyone answer that? It's doubtful, very doubtful." War may not be healthy or conducive, to longevity, especially for the front rank of the participants in the frolicsome pastime. We read…
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No fewer than 8000 people were present on Saturday night at the Darlinghurst Skating Rink to witness the commencement of the international tug of war. A roped-in platform 145ft. long and 10ft…
Continued on Trove, page 433 →The Tug-of-war
Of the many inventions to amuse people and to make money the introduction of tug-of-war contests is the latest. There is no doubt, from the great crowds who have gathered together to…
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