War Summary
All official telegram from Mukhtar Pasha admits that the Russians compelled him to retreat from Deve Boyan. He says that some of the officers, who wore panic-stricken, abandoned several of the…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1878
46 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 1 of 3
Debtor and Creditor Account of the War
Now, when the summer campaign is over, and a winter campaign is about to begin, it may be useful to make up a debtor and creditor account, showing how much has been so far…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →England and the War. London, January 12
A telegram from Stamboul states that Mr. Layard, British Ambassador at Constantinople, has informed the Porte that Lord Loftus, by direction of Earl Derby,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Greece and the War. London, January 12
There has been a change in the Ministry, and it will probably be difficult to restrain the war party…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →English News. the Russo-turkish War. London, January 12
NISCH surrendered yesterday with 8000 men, a large quantity of war material and 80 guns; and Antivari were captured on Thursday…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A Snake and the Soldier Bird
Every person who takes notice of the different birds in the Australian bush, must be aware, or at all events has heard of the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Kaffir War
The British troops have been successful against the Galekas, after severe fighting…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Russo-turkish War. January 13
The Grand Duke Nicholas crossed the Balkans to-day. General Gourko has captured Ekht. General Radetzky is advancing upon…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Russo-turkish War. January 19
The Russian loss in capturing the Schipka Pass amounted to 5464 men. The Russian forces have occupied Philippopolis, and are now marching on…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →England and the War. January 16
Public meetings, to advocate the neutrality of England, continue to be held. The Times expects that the Government will ask for an increase of the naval and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Italian Man Of-war in Sydney Harbour
The Herald of Monday gives the following description of the Italian man of-war which arrived in port Jackson on Sunday Last:—…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Turkish Opinion on the War
A SIGNIFICANT letter indicating Turkish opinion on the present aspects of the struggle in the East has been forwarded to the Times, upon which the Pall Mdll Gazette…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War Indemnity. London, February 6
The question of the war indemnity to be paid by Turkey is still not arranged…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War Credit. London, February 8
The Commons agreed to go into Committee of Supply upon the credit of six millions, by 295 against 96. Mr. Forster withdrew his amendment…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Kaffir War. London, February 11
The Cape troops have defeated the Kaffirs, with heavy loss. Monday. The British troops have driven the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War Ships at Stamboul. London, February 10
Rear-Admiral Hornby, with sir war ships, has arrived at Stamboul. The Russian Press, commenting on this step, remarks that Russia advised this in the Berlin…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War Credit Vote. London, February 7
At a meeting of the House of Commons to-night there was an immense concourse, and outside the House members met with an enthusiastic reception…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →General Skobeloff and His Soldiers
The special correspondent of the Daily News with General Skobeloff gives the following interesting description of the preparations for an attack and of the attachment existing…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War
The Servians were defeated in two engagements—one by Haftes Pasha, and the other by Eyoub Pasha—with severe loss. The last named pursued them to the…
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