War in Ashantee
The Houssas, or native allies of the British in the Gold Coast colony, West Africa, who assisted the English in the last war with Ashantoe, have began their march upon Coomassic, the capital of Ashantee…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1895
122 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 6 of 7
The Ashantee War
A detailed corps for special service in Ashantee has left Aldershot amid enthusiasm. The first contingent of the British forces which are to operate against the King of Ashantee has arrived…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A Soldier's Troubles
William Smith, an army pensioner, was to-day committed for trial on a charge of having wounded with intent to murder his wife and afterwards cut his own throat. Mrs. Smith, who wan much…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Ashantee War. Deposition of the King. [By Cable] London
It is rumoured that the populace of Ashantee have deposed King Pempeh, and have placed the King's mother on the throne…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Ashantee War. Coomassie Undermined. [By Cable.] London
NATIVE messengers who have arrived at the coast Coomassie, state that, in view of the advance of the British expedition, the Ashantee Capital has…
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The British troops at Suaklm will [?]aist the Italian troops which are being been by the Shoas, if the Italian position in endangered…
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All Ashantoo natives have been expelled from the Gold Coast colony. Heavy floods have occurred in the country through which the British forces are marching towards coomasslo, the capital of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Abyssisian War. London Dec. 16
A national subscription, to defray the expenses of the war in Abyssinia, is being raised in Italy. The enrollment of a portion of the Italian reserves has been decided upon…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Ashantee War. Great Slaughter. [By Cable] London
OWING to their refusal to help against the British forces, the King of Ashantee has fought a battle with the neighbouring tribe to the south of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Gramdma's Soldier
"Is I your little soldier, mamma?" "Yes, darling." "Does you like soldiers?" "Yes dear."…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A War Incident
An American soldier, Captain T. C. Morton, related what he calls a remarkable incident of the Civil War, which he witnessed while his company were stationed at Totopotemey…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A Shooting Affray. Two Men Wounded. (By Telegraph.) Sydney
A SHOOTING affray has been reported to the police at Ashfield. Late this afternoon it would appear two men were shot, one dangerously. A man…
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In our army we find that many drummers and buglers have covered themselves with glory. During the Abyssinian expedition a bugler whose duty it was to remain at…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Ashantee War. [By Cable.] London
Two English residents of Ashantee have been arrested by the King who alleges that they are spies…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Grandma's Soldier
"Is I your little soldier, mamma?" "Yes, darling." "Does you like soldiers?" "Does you like soldiers?" "Yes dear."…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Privileged Soldiers
The Russian army is full of strange features. Thus the biggest fellows are detailed for duty in the bodyguard regiment, "Preobrashenski," founded by…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Ashantee War
Two Ashantee chiefs, who are supposed to be traitors, are proceeding to the Gold Coast Colony to interview the Governor of the colony. Natives friendly to the British possess a large stock of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Boy Heroes of War
In our army we find that many drummers and buglers have covered themselves with glory. During the Abyssinian expedition a bugler whose duty it was to remain at…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Shooting Affray at Five Dock. Condition of the Wounded Man. [By Telegraph] Sydney
The man Egar, shot during a quarrel at Five Dock on Monday last, is much bettor. Although the injuries are very serious, they are not, as wa at…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Venezuelan Question Mr John Redmond Takes a Hand. Cleveland Deplores War Talk. The Prince of Wales on the Situation
MR JOHN REDMOND, member for Waterford in the House of Commons, has forwarded a cable to the Now York World stating that in event of…
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