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The wars & local soldiers, 1859

36 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 1 of 2

The War in India

Kiama Examiner · Saturday 12 February 1859 · page 4

The operations of the army under Lord Clyde will ere this have commenced, with a view to the final suppression of the mutiny. The cold season begings in the month of October, and…

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The War in India

Kiama Examiner · Saturday 7 May 1859 · page 4

The news from India continues to be of the, most satisfactory character. The measures so ably concerted by the Commander in Chief, and her Majesty's Proclamation, are telling on the…

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Latest Items. Prospects of War

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 23 June 1859 · page 4

As to the prohabilities of war, the general tone of the papers brought by the Northam are decidedly alarming. The Times begins a lender with the ominous words, "If there remain a…

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Arrival of the Kangaroo Island. War Declared!! by France and Sardinia Against Australia!!! Hostilities babe Commenced!!! Empire Office, Tuesday, 4 p.m

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 7 July 1859 · page 2

War has been declared by France and Sardinia against Austria—England remains neutral. Wool is down. The Ministry have gained 25 votes by the elections. Consols, 91. Full…

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Arrival of the Salsette. War Declared Between France and Austria! the Emperor of the French in the Field. Revolt of Tuscany and Flight of the Grand Duke. Separation of Moreton Bay

Kiama Examiner · Saturday 9 July 1859 · page 3

The Empire furnishes the following important news:— Adelaide, Wednesday morning. The P. and O. Company's mail steamer Salsette,…

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The War

Illawarra Mercury · Monday 11 July 1859 · page 2

THE settlement of Europe by the treaty of 1815 5s now brought into more serious jeopardy than has threatened public tranquility during this long period. In two instances, remarkable…

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The French War Loan

Illawarra Mercury · Monday 11 July 1859 · page 4

The Paris Moniteur, of May 17th, contains a Report from the Minister of Finance, respecting the subscriptions made towards the new French loan. The subscribed capital is to be 237,000,000…

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The War in Italy

Illawarra Mercury · Monday 11 July 1859 · page 4

The following account of the progress of events in Italy is from the Home News:— NAPOLEON TO HIS ARMY. The following order of the day was issued to…

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The Times on the War

Illawarra Mercury · Monday 11 July 1859 · page 4

The following is the leading article in the Times 16th May, given in the S. M. Herald. The first letter of our correspondent, who accompanies the Austrian Army gives a concise…

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General News of the War

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 14 July 1859 · page 4

The Augsburg Gazette publishes the following sensible observations on the operations of the Austrian troops in Italy:— The accounts from the scene of war have not…

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The Late News. Further Particulars Relative to the War. Latest Intelligence From Marseilles. (To the 20th of May.) [Translated especially for the Sydney Morning Herald, from the Courier de Marseilles.]

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 14 July 1859 · page 4

Paris, May 19—The session of the Legislative body is prorogued to the 28th May. Alessandria, May 18.—The organisation of the army is actively pursued. The repairs of the…

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Mr Disraeli on the War

Illawarra Mercury · Monday 18 July 1859 · page 4

Mr Disraeli delivered himself to the following effect on the exciting topic of the day, on the occasion of being elected member for Buckinghom: Mr Disraeli then said he might be asked "What…

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The War

Kiama Examiner · Saturday 23 July 1859 · page 4

There is a sound of thunder afar, Storm in the South that darkens the day, Storm of battle and thunder of war, Well, if it do not roll our way…

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Opinions of English Statesmen on the European War. Lord Palmerston

Kiama Examiner · Saturday 23 July 1859 · page 4

I cannot help feeling some regret, in comparing that period with the present, to think that, whereas at that time there existed a strongly cemented alliance between England and France,…

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The War

Illawarra Mercury · Monday 25 July 1859 · page 4

The following stanzas appeared in the Times, of 11th May, and are supposed to be from the pen of Tennyson. They will be found to be as applicable to the young men of N. S. Wales as to those of England:—…

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War Movements

Illawarra Mercury · Monday 25 July 1859 · page 2

Allessandria, May 19.—The Emperor inspected to-day the positions of the 1st ami 3rd cops d'armee at Tortona and Ponte Curone. Yesterday the Austrians endeavored to fortify and block up the windows of a house on the left…

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Arrival of the Royal Charter. Later News of the War! Melbourne

Illawarra Mercury · Monday 25 July 1859 · page 2

The Royal Charter arrived at the Heads during the night from Liverpool with English dates to 23rd May…

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Miscellaneous. War Song. I.

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 28 July 1859 · page 4

War, aye, War! to arms again! Dram, and trump! and tramp of feet! Once more on the battle-plain Of Italy the nations meet;…

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British Extracts. More About the War.—why Austria Declares War

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 28 July 1859 · page 4

The Argus correspondent gives the following interesting particulars:—Various motives have been assigned for this abrupt movement (declaration of war) on the part of Austria—a movement…

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Opinions of English Statesmen on the European War. Lord John Russell

Kiama Examiner · Saturday 30 July 1859 · page 3

"I think we ought not to be carried away with too great apprehensions as to what may be the consequences of this conflict. It is a conflict in itself for a change in the Government of Italy,—…

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