The War. Journal of Events
The following epitome of the lending events of the war clears up much of the confusion occasioned by the telegrams :--August 6.--The Crown Prince attacks…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1870
57 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 3 of 3
Unpreparedness of England for War
AT a crisis like the present, it is most important that both the Government and the public should convince themsolves of the oxigencies of our situation as regards military strength. It is all…
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BERLIN, Tuesday, Sept. 6.--The Emperor-- if we may still call hiin by that title--is now at Wilhelmsh[?]ho. Had he been expected as a guest, the preparations for Imperial welcome…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War News. Paris and Its Fortifications
PARIS is situated in the valley of the Seine, about 110 miles from its mouth. The population of the city is 1,700,000, and its circumference is upwards of' twenty-five miles. It lies in a…
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IT is reported that the Emperor Napoleon has been attacked with febrile monomania, during the paroxysms of which he incessantly cries out that he has been betraved…
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The special correspondent of the Daily News was shut up with MacMahon's army and the Emperor in Sedan, and he thus describes the closing scene of the conflict:--…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Later English News. the French Have Repulsed the Prussians. Severe Fighting Near Paris. Balloons Employed to Convey. Mails Out of Paris. Rumoured Death of Prince Charles Frederick. Duke of Nassau Shot. Russia Preparing for War. Narrow Escape of the King of Prussia
The mail steamer, via Panama, reached Sydney yesterday, and brings news to the 12th ultimo. The French have been more successful, and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Pacific Victories. None Killed! None Wounded! All Saved!
WELL has the illustrious Milton said -- "Peace hath her victories, No loss renowned than war." Truth, too, has her victories; and they are the…
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WE extract from the London Evening Standard of the 20th September, the following telegrams; though not so late by several days as those received the Atlantic Cable,…
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THE following résumé of the events of the war, arranged in chronological order, will, no doubt, assist, readers to comprehend the sequence of the operations:--…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War. Circular of M. Jules Fayre
PARIS, October 18.--M. Jules Fayre publishes today his reply to Count [?] circular respecting the interview at Ferrieres. The following is an extract:--…
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The Versailles correspondent of the Echo says:--After all, the women do seem to be more patriotic than the men, and that Amazonian recruiting-office in Paris is not such a bad idea. I have seen a…
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IF the fervour of the German war-songs is tempered by melancholy thoughts of the home that the soldier is leaving behind him, there is no such restraint visible in the songs…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Mr. Goldwin Smith on the War
MR. GOLDWIN SMITH ON THE WAR.—Mr. Goldwin Smith, writing from Ithaca, August 8, to a friend in Oxford, says:—We have just received the news of Hagenau. It is the…
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Everybody is surprised at the number of men surrendered which would have made Bazaine's last sortie, if skilfully planned, nearly successful. Opinions are divided on the treachery of Bazaine by…
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The Figaro published the following extract from a letter of the Comte de Paris, addressed from Twickenham on the 20th…
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As on a bright September day At early dawn I took my way, A lovely vision met my glance,â A landscape worthy flowery France…
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