The Franco Chinese War
THE steamer Woosung arrived at Cook-town on Sunday, bringing China news to the 16th December. Northern papers assert most positively that the Chinese intend to…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1885
115 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 1 of 6
The Franco-Chinese War
THE Menmuir, which has arrived at Cooktown from Hongkong, December 24th, reports :— There is no change in the Franco-Chinese situation. Serious trouble is arising between the Chinese and Japanese…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Incidents in the American Civil War
LAUGHABLE incidents of the lack of respect shown to officers in those early days might be related. When general Magruder was matching down the peninsula at the lead of…
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It was a stalwart country man, Buccolic, green, and farmy, Who suddenly conceived the plan A man should do the best he can…
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An extraordinary cabinet meeting was held at the Colonial Secretary’s Office on Thursday and it was decided that the following telegram should be tent to the Agent-General in London…
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A TELEGRAM was received on Thursday afternoon from Captain Blackshaw stating that the following twelve men of the Goulburn Company (No. 5, first regiment) had been enlisted for service in the…
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MAINTAINING peace by preparing for war, may be said to be the quintessence of military logic and tactics, and a very expensive "fad" it is for the universe generally. Germany spends…
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THE steamer Guthrie arrived at Cooktown on Tuesday from Hongkong. The latest advices report that the attack upon Kelung and Tamsui by the French has been postponed. The Chinese there are…
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If I had a bean for a soldier who'd go, Do you think I'd say no? No, no, not I! When his red coat I saw, not a sigh would it draw, But I'd give him eclat for his bravery…
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The steamer Guthrie arrived to-day from Hong Kong February 7. The latest advices report that the attack upon Kelung and Tamsui by the French has been postponed…
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The soldier tired of war's alarms, Forswears the clang of hostile arms And scorns the spear and shield But should the brazen trumpet sound,…
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IT is but natural that after all the enthusiasm and excitement which has been exhibited throughout the country, over the offer, acceptance, and enrolment of colonial…
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London, Feb. 27.—The British Government will not assent to the decision of France in declaring rice as contraband in connection with the Franco-Chinese imbroglio…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Notes From "A Private." to the "Goulburn Grenadiers."
Like meteor flashing through the sky, The warrior spirit of the land With martial light fires every eye In response to war's demand…
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An application made under somewhat peculiar circumstances' was heard in Chambers on Friday before Mr. Justice Windeyer in the case of Fowler v. Kenna. It appears that the plaintiff brought an…
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Hongkong, March 2.—The French are now actively prosecuting hostilities against the Chinese, The latest advices from the north state that the vessels of the French fleet are…
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On Sunday, addresses to the Soudan troops were delivered by Archbishop Moran and Dr. Barry. From the sermons we make the following extracts:—…
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London, March 9.—Intelligence has been received from Tonquin stating that General Briere de I'Isle, commander of the French forces in Northern Tonquin, has raided the…
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THE Russians are advancing on Herat. The situation is becoming hourly more critical, and there is very little hope of a peaceful settlement. The Imperial Government has ordered the British…
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Hongkong, March 11.—Latest advices from Formoza announce that the French forces under Admiral Courbet have succeeded in storming the position held by…
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