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The wars & local soldiers, 1878

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The War in the East

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 1 January 1878 · page 3

The Emperor of Russia, in replying to an address, said that much remained to be done; but that he hoped that Russia's mission would be duly…

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Summary of War News

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 4 January 1878 · page 2

An official telegram from Mukhtar Pasha admits that the Russians compelled him to retreat from Deve-Boyan. He says that some of the officers, who were…

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The War in the East. London, Jan, 1

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 4 January 1878 · page 2

All vessels re-fitting are ordered to be in readiness for sea. There are renewed Kaffir troubles, and the situation is becoming…

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Summary of War News

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 5 January 1878 · page 4

The following is a summary of the war news [?]the s.s. City of New York, up to December 5:— An official telegram from Mukhtar Pasha…

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Special War Telegrams. (From the Argus.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 5 January 1878 · page 2

LONDON, December 24—The Russian army under the command of the Czarewitch has crossed the Loin, thus cutting off the Turkish communications with Rustchuk and Varna. The snowy weather…

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Summary of War News

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 12 January 1878 · page 2

An official telegram from Mukhtar Pashs admits that the Russians compelled him to retreat from Deve-Boyan. He says that some of the officers, who were…

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[?]Al War Telegrams. [?] the Argus.) LONDON, January 4

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 12 January 1878 · page 3

[?]gagement took place at Tashesen, [?]Monday, December 31, in which [?] 700 men. The Turks retreated — [?] and a part in the direction…

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The War in the East. London, Jan. 16

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 15 January 1878 · page 2

The Russian forces have crossed the Balkans at Kiz Tope. This is a point to the east, not far from Demirkapi, or Iron Gats Pass, and adjacent, to the town, of…

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The War in the East. London, Jan. 21

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 25 January 1878 · page 2

The Russians possess Adrianople. The Turks destroyed the powder magazine and [?]acuated the town, falling back on Constantinople…

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The War in the East

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 1 February 1878 · page 2

AMERICAN papers per Zealandia contain cable despatches showing the state of [?]ling in England in reference to the war…

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The War in the East. London, Jan. 25

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 5 February 1878 · page 2

The Government have given notice of their Intention to ask for a supplementary vote for war contingency. Two morning papers have…

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Latest War News

The Riverine Grazier · Wednesday 6 February 1878 · page 3

The latest cable telegram, dated London, 2nd February, states that the Russians were within less than sixty miles of Constantinople, and continuing to advance…

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The War in the East. London, 22nd January

The Riverine Grazier · Wednesday 6 February 1878 · page 4

The Russians are rapidly approaching Gallipoli. LONDON, 23rd January. The Government have informed…

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Depressions in England -- War Improbable

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 8 February 1878 · page 2

If this is so, the ''lddes Disreallennes," one may be pretty sure, have been cosiderably modified or are less extravagant than has been represented. There is…

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The War in the East

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 8 February 1878 · page 2

A separate treaty of peace between Russia and Turkey was, moreover, inadmissible. The grant of £6,000,000 was asked…

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The War in the East

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 8 February 1878 · page 2

THE ruinous defeat of the Turkish armies and the cousequent disorganization has brought about the crisis in the affairs of Europe so long…

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Latest War News

The Riverine Grazier · Saturday 9 February 1878 · page 3

Telegrams state that the Greeks have captured Dornako, but have now ceased lighting. The armistice has been concluded, but…

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Depression in England—war Improbable

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 9 February 1878 · page 2

If this is so, the “ideas Disraeliennes,” one may be pretty sure, have been considerably modified or are less extravagant than has been represented. There is…

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War in the East. [From Melbourne Journals.]

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 9 February 1878 · page 3

LONDON, February 6—Most of the powers which signed the Treaty of Paris have accepted the proposal of Austria for a European conference to be held at Vienna. Russia has claimed the cession of Roumanian Bessarabia, but…

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