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Detailed lists, results, guides : 370 wordsThe War Office has removed from the volunteers three of the officers, including the Colonel of the First Warwickshire Artillery, for horseplay at Parkgate camp. The rest of the officers threaten to resign ...
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Article : 57 wordsAt the police court to-day James McGifford and Isabella Widgery on remand, were charged with being concerned in procuring an unlawful effect on one Edith Short. On the application of the police, ...
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The Maitland Daily Mercury (NSW : 1894 - 1939), Fri 14 Dec 1900, Page 3
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