The Soldier and the Spy
'What?' replied Sir Gaspor, with a coolness which to his brother was utterly inexplicable. 'You are childless!'…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1877
220 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 7 of 11
Cable Messages Latest War News London. August 1
SIR Stafford Northcote said in the House of Commons that a special vote for the despatch of troops was not required, and it would be needless to explain the intentions of the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Soldier and the Spy, Tale of the Siege of Sebastapool. Chapter Xxiv. the Denouement
IN the day after the incidents described in the last chanter, the steamer for Calais left the port of Dover, with a large company of passengers. The day…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Momentous War News
THE thrilling and exciting war news we published in out "extra" of Saturday, recalls back to us the absorbing interest that filled the public mind when news of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Cable Messages Latest War News. London. August 2
All accounts confirm report of great and decisive Turkish victory at Plevna. After two days' fighting and tremendous cannanado, Russians attacked and carried…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Cable Messages Latest War News London. August 6
THE Russian position at Leinora is seriously menaced. Reinforcements are hurrying across the Danube…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War News
OUR telegrams of the past few days bring startling news from the seat of war, and, so far, has had the effect of reversing public opinion as to the ultimate issue of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Cable Messages Latest War News London. August 6
THE Russians state in official despatches that their loss at Plerna amount to 5000 only, and not 8000, as stated by the Turks. Osman Pasha's forces have been reinforced,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Breeding Pigeons for War Purposes
A CURIOUS item in the military estimates of the greater military Powers of Europe is the sum new set down annually for the providing and maintenance of a certain number of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Cable Messages Latest War News London. August 7
The Russians have evacuated all positions south of the Balkans except Shipka Pass. The lurks have re-occupied Kezaulik August 8…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Cable Messages. Latest War News London. August 9
THE Emperors of Germany and Austria met at Isobel, in Upper Austria. The participation of Greece and Servia it the war is considered certain…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Cable Messages. Latest War News London. August 10
ADMIRAL HORNBY and General Dickson have inspected the lines at Gallilpoli, and reported to Mr. Layard. The Porte has informed Mr. Layard that…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Cable Messages. Latest War News. London. August 12th. Tuesday, R-ed. 9.40 a.m
RUSSIA has tried to obtain sanction for the passage of her troops through Servia, to which Austria objects. The Russians have resumed offensive…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Cable Messages. Latest War News London, August 14. Wednesday, Recd, 9.35 a.m
Sulieman Pasha has taken the offensive and crossed the Balkans. There is much sickness in the Russian army…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →C[?]le Messages Latest War News London. August 16
THE two main armies of the Russian and Turks near Plevn[?] have met in battle, and the engagement is now going on with great carnage on both sides. The issue is still…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Remarkable War Ship
THE now British man-of-war Inflexible in now in course of construction at Portsmouth, having an iron armour of two feet thick. The ship is 320 feet long, and 75 feet wide, and is to carry…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Cable Messages. Latest War News London. August 17th
AN Imperial order of the day has been issued by the Czar, calling into service all capable of bearing arms, but who have hitherto been exempt…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Cable Messages. Latest War News London. August 20
THE Russians hold strongly to the Schipks Pass. Suliemen Pasha is making a reconnoissance near the Jenisoi, of Chenga Pass,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Cable Messages. Latest War News London, August 22
THE Russians have abandoned Shipka Pass. The Porte is concentrating 50,000 militia in Sulgaria as an army reserve. Sulieman Pasha has re-crossed the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →English War Preparations
It is stated that the Government have given orders for 500 of Whitehead's torpedoes, at £500 each, and have already paid the patontee £15,000 in cash. Whitehead's…
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