On War
An ingenious pamphlet has been written by a German on improvements in war. Believing that war is but a natural outburst of the great up-passions of…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1877
220 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 3 of 11
Latest Cable Messages Progress of the War. London. May 12
TURKISH accounts say that the Russian army attempted to cross the Danube at Reni, near the mouth of the Pruth, and were repulsed with heavy loss…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Latest Cable Messages Progress of the War. London. May 12
THE Turkish official accounts state that the Russian army corps have unsuccessfully attacked the entrenchments near Batoura and were repulsed with loss…
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THE Indian Charivari gives the subjoined biographical sketch of Major-General Sir Samel James Browne, K.C.S.I, C.B., and V.C.:—"A gallant warrior, as the bronze…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Latest Cable Messages Progress of the War. Russia Denies a Serious Loss of Men. Attributes it to Turkey. Russians Entered Dobrudscha. Engagement Proceeding. LONDON. May 16
RUSSIAN despatches state that their losses in the engagement, near Batoum, were trifling, whilst the losses of the Turkish army were enormous…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Latest Cable Messages The Russo-Turkish War. LONDON. May 17
THE head-quarters of the Russian army have been transferred to Ployesti The account respecting the repulse of the Russian troops at Batoum have been…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Latest Cable Messages Progress of the War. Report of Russians Crossing the Danube. Revolt of the Circassians. Capture of Sukum Kaleh by the Turks. Russia's Fleet leaves America. Colonial and Imperial Responsibilities. Fortifications, Coal Depot, Arsenal, and Dockyard at Sydney. The Porte Demands Servia's Assistance, and asks the Khedive for Troops. France better prepared for War than Germany. Turks destroy Russian Consulate in Greece. The Turkish Navy in Splendid Condition. Fifteen Turkish Ironclads in the Black Sea. International Outbreak in Poland. The Porte Offers Herzegovina to Austria. LONDON. May 19
THE reports respecting the Russian troops having crossed the Danube are not yet confirmed. Turkish despatches state that the…
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THE whole secret now of naval power is steam. Without steam—which means without coal—remarks the London Examiner) these great marine monsters cannot be…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Latest Cable Messages Latest War News. London. May 23
THE Russians have captured Ardahan, a town in the Trans-Caucasus. Roumania has resolved to declare war against Turkey, to secure her (Roumania's)…
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PRINCE BISMARK, after a short leave of absence, returned to Berlin, and had a conference with the Emperor of Germany. The German official journals assume a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Latest Cable Messages Latest War News. London. May 27
THE Russian troops are marching rapidly upon Erzerum. The vanguard is at Olti, and the left wing is advancing on Diarbekis…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →News by the English Mail Via San Francisco. the Russo-turkish War
Kischen[?]ff, April 23.—Yesterday the E:nperor of Russia reviewed the Ninth Army Corps at Umberinka and Birsuka. Addressing the officers at the letter place…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Latest Cable Messages Latest War News Success of the Turkish Forces. Resignation of the Greek Ministry. LONDON
THE Turkish troops, in great force, attacked the Russians, and recaptured Ardahan, in Asia Minor. The heavy floods which have occurred…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Latest Cable Messages Latest War News. London. May 30
THE Russian Ambassadors at Berlin, Vienna, and London, have gone to St. Petersburg. A German squadron has gone to the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Soldier and the Spy, a Tale of the Siege of Sebastapool. CHAPTER I. the Battle of Inkermann
IT was early morning of November fifth in the Crimea Sebastopol, the stronghold of Russian power, lay crouching by her harbour in sullen majesty…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Latest Cable Messages Latest War News. London. June 2
AT a demonstration of Liberals Birmingham, Mr. Gladstone challenged the Government to go to the country on the obligation of the Government…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Soldier and the Spy, a Tale of the Siege of Seba stapool. CHAPTER II.—(Continued.)
'Bless thee, child of my heart!—light of my eyes!' said the aged woman. Evil was the day that brought a cloud on thy bright spirit. Yet late I have…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Latest Cable Messages Latest War News. London. June 2
IT is reported that Russia is anxious for peace after her first victory, to prevent European complication. June 3…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Soldier and the Spy, a Tale of the Siege of Sebastapool. CHAPTER II.—(Continued.)
Are you sure you are not a gentle-man?' asked the gipsy girl. 'Remember, that I have told fortunes ever since I was a little girl, and am quite skilled…
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GREAT difficulty is experienced in furnishing the Russian army in Roumania with supplies. The Circassian insurgents have been…
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