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The wars & local soldiers, 1877

128 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 6 of 7

Atrocities of This War

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 23 October 1877 · page 4

The correspondent of the Times writing from in Bucharest on the 3rd August, says:—With regard to the so-called Russians artocities. I do not believe one word of…

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The Russo-turkish War. London, October 10

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 23 October 1877 · page 3

Chefket Pasha, conveying munitions of was and provisions to Plevna, suceeded in joining Osman Pasha. Sulieman Pasha's head-1uarters are at…

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The Horrors of the War. Bucharest, August 12

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 23 October 1877 · page 4

Three days ago a Bulgarian from Kezatnlik, a seller of oil, a man rotund, sleek and well-to-do, said to me here at Bucharest, "All ideas that the Turks and Bulgarians…

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The Russo-turkish War. October 13

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 26 October 1877 · page 2

The special correspondent of the Daily News, who is with the Czarewitch, reports that a week's rain has converted the camp into a lake of mud, and that the roads are…

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The Russo-Turkish War. London, Oct. 26

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 2 November 1877 · page 3

General Gourko has taken and fortified a strong Turkish position near Plevna, capturing Achunt Epsi Pasha, together with the chief of his staff, and many…

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The Russo-turkish War. London, October 27

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 6 November 1877 · page 3

The bombardment of Plevna was continued on the 23rd and 24th. The Russians kept Osman Pasha expecting an attack in front whilst General Gourko assaulted…

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

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 6 November 1877 · page 3

A Russian offcial despatch states that the Russian loss at the battle on the 15th was 1431. A vigorous Russian attack on Kars was…

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The Russo-turkish War

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 November 1877 · page 4

At Plevna, the Russian and Roumanian Sappers are close to the first Turkish parallel. The Turks revictualled Plevna on…

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The Russo-turkish War. London, November 3

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 9 November 1877 · page 3

The Russians, after their victory at Dubrik on Sunday, advanced along the Sophia Road and surrounded a Turkish fortified position. After two hours'…

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Arrival of the English Mail. [Via San Francisco.] at Auckland. Wellington, Saturday. the Russo-turkish War

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 9 November 1877 · page 3

AT Plevna, the Russian and Roumanian Sappers are close to the first Turkish paraflel. The Turks revictualled Plevna on Sep…

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The War in the East

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 13 November 1877 · page 3

After the attack and repulse of the Russians at Plevna, the Russians prepared to invest the place, but on the 25th instant, Chefket Pasha, with a convoy of 1000 waggons laden with provisions and…

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The War. London, November 1

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 23 November 1877 · page 3

The combined Turkish forces reached Erzeroum, at Hassankale, on the night of October 80. The Russians surrounded the rear guard and captured two battalions. A…

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A War of Extermination

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 27 November 1877 · page 4

The Times correspondent at Bucharest writes :—" Three days ago a Bulgarian from Kezanlik, a seller of oil, a man rotund, sleek, and well-to-do, said to me here at…

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Probabilities of a General War Next Year

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 4 December 1877 · page 4

He would be a rash prophet who should take upon himself to decide whether the war between Russia and Turkey can ultimately be stopped by peaceful mediation at all, or…

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The Russo-turkish War. London, October 20

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 4 December 1877 · page 2

General Todleben undertook the conduct of the siege operations before Plevna on October 1 as chief of the staff under Prince Charles. The bombardment commenced on the 7th, and was…

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The Russo-turkish War

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 December 1877 · page 4

Ayoub Pasha, who was constantly thwarting Mehemet Ali, has been removed by Sulieman Pasha, and replaced by Pazli Pasha from the Caueasus…

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Incidents of the War

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 11 December 1877 · page 4

The Home News says with regard to Russian opinion on the war.—"The last terrible defeat at Plevna on the heights of which so many thousands were sacrificed…

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The Russo-turkish War. London, November 15

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 11 December 1877 · page 2

Russian troops are crossing the Stropol pass. It is believed at Russian head-quarters that Osman Pasha is preparing to break…

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[Reuter's Telegrams.] the Russo-turkish War. London, November 19

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 11 December 1877 · page 2

A Russian official despatch dated 18th November reports Kars carried by assault. London, November 20. General Melikoff successfully attacked…

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English News. the Russo-turkish War. London, November 14

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 11 December 1877 · page 2

CONTINUAL fighting has taken place south of Plevna. General Skobeloff succeeded in capturing a fresh position, and the circle of investment is now contracted…

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