The War in the Soudan
THE destruction of Hicks Pasha, near El Obeid, reveals the formidable nature of the religious revolt which has been developing force in the Soudan during the last three…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1884
43 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 1 of 3
War Between Caina and France. London, Jan. 12
THE Marquis Tseng, Chinese Envoy, in the course of a conversation with the Government, has indicated that the warlike feeling in China is increasing, and he doubts very…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Defence of Rorke's Drift. In this memorable conflict it will be remembered that 120 British Soldiers under Chard and Bromhead held the fort and beat off the Zulu army, numbering over 4,000 warriors. (Suggested by the Picture in the Art Gallery, Sydney.)
ALL through the gloom of Afric's night, Far from Britannia's peaceful shore, There stood—brave, stern, and full of fight—Our British soldiers, nigh six-score;…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A Southern Story of Artemus Ward's Experience in New Orleans After the War
NOT long after the termination of the war it was announced that Artemus would lecture in New Orleans. It was rather a bold undertaking for a northern man to lecture…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War in the Soudan.—battle of Zareba. London, March 15
FURTHER details of the engagement on Thursday last show that the battle was of a more serious character than appeared from the first reports. The British advanced in two squares, in which position…
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News has been received from Suakim to day stating that General Graham has advanced as far as Tamanieb, where he found that the Arabs had thrown up some rough…
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[?] WOUNDED, fainting, lying low, Stricken with a heavy blow By the hand you trusted in, What remains to lose or win?…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Why Count Von Moltke Could Afford to Be in No Haste A[?]ter War Was Declared with France
A COUPLE of days after war had been declared between France and Prussia, in 1870, an ambassador met Marshal (then General) von Moltke sauntering in the Fried[?],…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The English Soldier in the Soudan
General Graham's campaign has taught the Arabs at least one good lesson—respect for the English, a more pleasant feeling for them to harbour than their contempt and…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Franco-chinese Dispute. Declaration of War by China
China has formally declared war against France. Six thousand Chinese troops have been landed at Hoihow, and heavy masses of troops are stationed along the frontier of the province of Kwang Si, to…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War Declared by China Against France. LONDON, August 16
The Times to-day announces that it has received information to the effect that Chinaa, having resolved to resist the demands of France, has formally declared war against that country. Six thousand…
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GLORIOUS war! Hark to its thundering, Rattle of musketry, roaring of guns! Proud are the nations watching and wondering, Brave ate the men that they own as their sons…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Franco-chinese War
BEFORE these lines have come under the notice of our readers the demon of war will, in all probability, have been let loose by France upon the coast cities of the Chinese…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Franco-chinese War London, August 25
LATER advices which have come to hand concerning the bombardment of the arsenal at Foochow by the French fleet, state that nine French warships attacked eleven Chinese transports and disabled…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Franco-chinese War. London, August 25
Later advices which have come to hand concerning the bombardment of the arsenal at Foochow by the French fleet, states that nine French warships attacked eleven Chinese transports and disabled…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Franco-chinese War. London, August 25
LATER advices which have come to hand concerning the bombardment of the arsenal at Foochow by the French fleet, state that nine French warships attacked eleven Chinese transports and disabled the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Franco Chinese War. Parts, August 22
The Chinese Government having formally refused to assent to the French ultimatum demanding an indemnity for the violation of the treaty, Li Fong Pao, the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Franco-Chinese War. LONDON, Aug. 27
It is reported here that the Mingan Forts at Foochow, have been silenced by the French fleet. The French fleet it is expected, will make an attack upon Woosung…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Franco-Chinese War. LONDON, August 28
THE reported disaster to the French troops in Tonquin has not been confirmed. Intelligence is to hand from Hongkong stating that the French fleet, under the direction of Admiral…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Franco-Chinese War. LONDON, August 31
The latest advices from the East state that 80,000 Chinese are marching upon Quang-Si, one of the southern provinces of China. General Millot has resigned the chief command…
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