War
THE [?] of March, 1885.--a day over to be remembered in the annals of Australasia-- a day set apart as a general holiday-- a day of rejoicing-- a day preceded by banquets and junketing-- a day when…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1885
94 stories in Murray's papers · page 2 of 5
The War in the Soudan. London, March 11
The Times this morning expresses a hope that the loyal enthusiasm of the Australian colonies will induce them to adhere to their offers to send military assistance to the British…
Continued on Trove, page 20 →The Franco-chinese War. [Bt Submarine Cable.] London, March 9
The French force in Tonquin, under General Briere de Lisle, has been compelled to raise the siege of Thainguyen, to the north of Bacninh. The Chinese fought desperately…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Latest Telegrams. Russia and England.war Declared to Be Imminent. London, March 11
The Times this morning publishes intelligence that the Russian troops have made a further advance in Afghan territory towards Herat, and that a collision is imminent. Sir…
Continued on Trove, page 20 →The Franco-chinese War. Renewal of Hostilities at Kelung. [By Submarine Cable.] Hong Kong, March 11
The latest advices from Formosa announce that the French forces under Admiral Courbet have at length succeeded in storming the position held by the Chinese near Kelung. Severe…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →The War in the Soudan. Attack on Suakin. Reported Capture of Kassala by the Rebels. Rebellion in Kordofan. [By Submarine Cable.] Cairo, March 12
Intelligence has been received from Suakin that the rebels under Osman Digna have, since the Mahdi occupied Khartoum, been increasing in boldness. A vigorous attack on…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →The War in the Soudan. the Arabs Still Resolute. Women and Children Fighting. London, March 25
Notwithstanding the recent serious reverses sustained by the Arab forces under the command of Osman Digna they still evince the utmost determination to oppose the progress of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Preparations for War. New South Wales
Captain Bridge of H.M.S. Espiegle, this morning received a telegram containing secret orders, and his ship was was directed to prepare for sea immediately, but her destination is…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →The Franco-chinese War. Paris, March 31
Orders have been issued for the immediate despatch of 8,000 fresh French troops as reinforcements for General Briere de Lisle. The troops will embark with the least possible…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Latest Telegrams. the War in the Soudan. Suakin, March 31
The New South Wales contingent was paraded to-day, and inspected by Sir Gerald Graham. The men were drilled in various movements, including square formation, for…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Franco-chinese War. [By Submarine Cable.] Defeat of the French in Tonquin. Paris, March 26
Advices have been received to-day from Tonquin announcing that the French force under General Negrier, which has recently been operating in the vicinity of Langson, has…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →The War in the Soudan. a Convoy Attacked. Rival and Enthusiastic Reception of the Australian [?]Tingent.the General Advance From Suakin. [?]Affection of Osman Digna’s Troops. [?]Ebellion Against the Mahdl [?]Ertures From Osman Digna. [By Submarine Cable. Cairo, March 20
ebehr Pasha, his son, and three others who suspected of communicating with the [?]di, have been conveyed to Gibraltar on [?]H.M.S. Iris…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →The Afghan Question. War Imminent. England Arming Fast Atlantic Steamers. Purchase of Swift Cruisers for Russia Stopped.the Militia and Army Reserves to Be Called Out. Reinforcements for India. Russia Massing Troops. Russia. Bidding for a Turkish Alliance. Proposed Anglo-turkish Alliance. Russian Cruisers in the Pacific.[by Submarine Cable.] London, March 25
Up to the present time the Government have failed to bring about a peaceable settlement of the Afghan difficulty, and war with Russia is generally regarded as imminent…
Continued on Trove, page 20 →The Franco-chinese War. Paris, April 8
M. Jules Patenotre, the French Minister in China, has telegraphed to the Government informing them that the Chinese Government has retired the conditions of peace on the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War in Central America. Ee Volution in Columbia. Despatch of American War-ships. [By Submarine Cable.] London, April 2
News has been received that war has broken out in Central America between the republics of Guatemala, Nicaragua, San Salvador, and Costa Rica, owing to an attempt having been…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →The War the Soudan. Soakin, April 7, 5.15 p.m
The Scots Guards to-day escorted a large convoy to the zareba on the way to Handub, where they will remain. General Sir Gerald Graham and his staff will accompany the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Franco-chinese War. French Position Critical. General Briere De L’isle Superseded. Acceptance of the French Peace Proposals Doubtful. Reported Conclusion of Peace. [By Submarine Cable.] Paris, April 4
The latest intelligence received to-day from Tonquin indicates that the position of the French troops near Lang-Son is extremely critical, and that the retreat of General Briere…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →The War in the Soudan. Retreat Op the Enemy. Advance of the British Forces. Occupation of Tamai. the Australians Under Fire. Reported Defeat of the Mahdi in Kordofan. [By Submarine Cable and Telegraph.] Soakin, April 1
A reconnaissance enforce has shown that the enemy has abandoned his positions in the Hasheen hills, and has retired towards Tamai. The column intended to operate against Tamai…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →War Imminent. London, Thursday, 10.30
Prince Bismarck has forbidden the manufactory of German torpedoes to supply torpedoes to foreign Governments. The Times correspondent telegraphs that the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Mr. Sala on “Possible War.”
Mr. George Augustus Sala, in his lecture delivered at Maryborough, Victoria, on Friday night, spoke as follows in reference to the impending war with Russia :— “In 1876 war…
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