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The wars & local soldiers, 1876

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The Last of the Carlist War

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 May 1876 · page 4

Don Carlos is refugee in London. This total collapse of the Carlist cause is matter for general congratulation. At last Spain is set free from the perils of a protracted…

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After the War

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 26 May 1876 · page 3

A correspondent of the Time in Southern Spain writes under date Cadiz, February 17:—"The King, within a few days, will make his triumphant entry…

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The War in Turkey

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 May 1876 · page 2

London April 20.—It is reported that the S[?] has abandoned the campaign against Mew, because of Russian influence. It is reported that half of the garrison of Ni[?]…

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The War in Turkey

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 2 June 1876 · page 4

London, April 2O.—It is reported that the Shan has abandoned the campaign against. Mew, because of Russian influence. It is reported that half of the garrison of…

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War Vessels to Join the Mediterranean an Fleet

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 June 1876 · page 2

London, May 22.—The 'Standard' says:—We understand that the Admiral commanding the Channel squadron has received telegraphic instructions countermanding previous orders for the…

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The War-shipsof the Great Po Avers

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 4 July 1876 · page 4

As public opinion is much engrossed at the present time with the ominous affairs of Europe, in which it would appear that England is to play an important part, we…

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A Lively Episode of the Ohio Whisky War

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 14 July 1876 · page 4

THE temperance crusade in the United States has led to a disagreeable row at Columbus, in Ohio, The proprietor of an eating and drinking house in High-street…

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The War in the East

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 September 1876 · page 2

The war in the cast has proved a horrible business. On the 30th June 40 Servians were killed; on the 3rd July 500 in one engagement, 2000 in another, and 300 in a third. On the 4th 200 more…

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War on the Chinese Frontier

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 September 1876 · page 2

The Russian papers publish some further particulars of the late events on the western frontier of China. The ravages of the Kara-Kirghiz, in the new Russian province of Ferghana (Kokhand),…

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Later European News. Via San Francisco, the Indian War

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 22 September 1876 · page 4

BISMARCK, August 14, via Burford, August 11.—Terry's main column on its departure from Supply Camp on the Yellowstone, at the mouth of the Rosebud, the 8th instant,…

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War on the Chinese Frontier

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 29 September 1876 · page 4

The Russian papers publish some further particulars of the late events on the western frontier of China. The ravages of the Kara Kirghiz, in the new Russian…

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The War in the East

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 29 September 1876 · page 4

THE war in the East has proved a horrible business. On the 30th June, 40 Servians were killed; on the 3rd of July 500 in one engagement,. 2000 in another, and…

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The War in Turkey

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 14 November 1876 · page 2

London, October 2.—The "Times" correspondent at Turkish headquarters says:—Thursday's battle, both as regards losses and numbers engaged, was decidedly the greatest of the whole war. In…

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War on the Gold Coast

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 14 November 1876 · page 4

News from the Gold Coast to August 17 states that the importance of the intelligence received from the Niger of the continued and serious hostilities directed by…

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News by the Mail Via Torres Straits. the War in Turkey

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 14 November 1876 · page 2

THE correspondent of the Daily Neres telegraphs as follows from the seat of war.— Belgrade, Sept. 9. The fighting, which began on the 6th,…

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The Servian War

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 November 1876 · page 4

The great battle fought before Alexanitz on the 18th of September, which was described at the time as the Sedan of the war, did not prove to have been so disastrous for the Servians as…

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The War in South Africa

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 17 November 1876 · page 4

The pull Mall Gazette says:—Very grave news reaches us from South Africa. The Boors of the Transvaal Republic, who, as we explained lately, picked a quarrel…

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The War Against the King of Dahomey.—artillery Engagement

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 17 November 1876 · page 4

The following is an account of the English expedition up the Niger against the King of Dahomey, referred to in our Suez telegrams:—The party anchored off…

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English Mail News. Mr. Bright on the Turkish War

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 November 1876 · page 4

At a meeting held at Rockdale, the Mayor presiding, in reference to the atrocities in Turkey, the following letter was read from Mr. Bright to Mr. Hope…

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England in War Time. (Pall Mall Gazette.)

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 8 December 1876 · page 4

EVEN at a time when the prospect of this country being involved in a European war appears remote, happily, it may not be uninteresting to consider what have been its…

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