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Newspaper
Mackay Mercury
Location
Mackay, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 13, 1900
Page
2
The article surveys military and political topics, citing colonial forces in defense of Australia and allied actions. It references local patriotism, wartime funding and public sentiment, with mentions of Britain’s defense and overseas connections, including labor and trade concerns.
A garbled wartime update references 194,000 troops and a command row amid ongoing conflict. It mentions Genesee and Lashsmith, with unclear references to French and penalties, suggesting a confusion over troop positions and actions.
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