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The wars & local soldiers, 1877

128 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 3 of 7

The Russo-turkish War. London, July 17

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 27 July 1877 · page 3

The Cossacks and Christians are commiting great atrocities upon the Mohammedans. It is announced that Russia will hold…

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English News. England and the War

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 31 July 1877 · page 3

THE Earl of Derby and Sir Stafford North cote, in recent speeches with regard to the condition of Europe, stated that it was desirable to supplement the Mediterranean…

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The Russo-turkish War. London, July 25

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 31 July 1877 · page 3

The Russians have completely invested Rustchuk. There has been some heavy skirmishing in the vicinity of Silistria, Varna, and…

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War News. London, July 31

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 3 August 1877 · page 3

Russia has not yet answered the Earl of Derby's despatch in reference to atrocities which have been perpetrated since the commencement of the war…

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English News. the Russo-turkish War. London, July 27

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 3 August 1877 · page 3

The Turkish army corps has concentrated around Plevna, and threatens to cut off the Russian line of communication. A Russian force has crossed the Balkans…

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[From Herald's Special Correspondent.] the Russo-turkish War. London, July 28

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 3 August 1877 · page 3

IT is believed that the crisis of the war is imminent. The rapid advance of the Russians into Adrianople is expected, in consequence of the defeat of the advanced guard…

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The Russo-turkish War. London, August 2

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 7 August 1877 · page 3

In regard to the battle at Plevna in European Turkey, it is admitted that the Russians were fairly defeated, and that the Turkish loss was relatively small…

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England and the War. London, August 1

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 7 August 1877 · page 3

Sir Stafford Northcote, in replying to a question, said that a special vote for the despatch of troops was not required, and that it would be needless to explain the…

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Original Contributions. Essay by Mr. Cromelin. Read at the Milton School of Arts, on the Evening of July 27. Question : "Was Russia justified in declaring war against Turkey."

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 7 August 1877 · page 2

In opening the debate on the subject that has just been introduced to your notice by Mr. Miller, I would like first to make one or two preliminary remarks. In debating…

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The Russo Turkish War. London, August 3

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 10 August 1877 · page 3

The Russian position at Tirnova is seriously menaced. Sulieman Pasha has recaptured Eski Sagbra…

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England and the War. London, August 9

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 14 August 1877 · page 3

Motions on the Eastern question have been withdrawn in both houses, as being injurious to the public interests. The policy of the Government will still be one…

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The Russo Turkish War. London, August 9

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 14 August 1877 · page 3

Turkish accounts state that the Russians attacked Lovacz, a few miles south of Plevna, and were repulsed…

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The Russo-turkish War. London, June 27

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 14 August 1877 · page 4

The Russians were defeated at Batoum and Sourhizir on June 24. Yesterday's fighting lasted till sunset without changing position. The Russian infantry made…

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The Russo-turkish War

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 17 August 1877 · page 4
Also in Illawarra Mercury

The Russan force available for crossing the Balkans, after blockading the Bulgarian fortresses, is estimated at 100,000. The only obstruction met with by the Russians…

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The War. London, August 11

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 17 August 1877 · page 3

There has been wholesale butchery of the Christians south of the Balkans by the Turkish troops, aided in their horrible work by a number of merchants and landed…

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England and the War. London, August 12

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 17 August 1877 · page 3

Sir Stafford Nothcote stated in the House of Commons, that, in regard to the Eastern Question the policy of the British Government would be one of strict…

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The Russo-turkish War. London, August 12

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 17 August 1877 · page 3

Russia tried to obtain sanction for the passage of troops through Servia, but it is reported that Austria refused. The Russians have resumed offensive…

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The War in the East. London, July 6

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 August 1877 · page 2

The Russians commenced the crossing of the Danube, above the Dobrudschn, on Wednesday, the 27th. On the day, under the immediate direction of the Grand Duke…

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Europe and War

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 21 August 1877 · page 2

IT is a remarkable circumstance that the week in which Europe enters upon a war which is likely to be sanguinary if not stubborn and prolonged, is the week in which…

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