The War in Afghanistan
LONDON, August 30.—Kliolat is evacuated, and the garrison ordered to join General Roberts' army, Fodder is scarce in Afghanistan, and the horses of the…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1880
120 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 5 of 6
The War in Afghanistan
LONDON, August 31.—General Roberts has arrived at Candahar. Ayoub Khan has withdrawn his entire forces to Argandab, north of the city. He was prevented…
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LONDON, September 1.—General Roberts, who has entered Candahar, has been received amidst general rejoicings. Ayoub Khan has sent…
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LONDON, September 2.—The forces under General Roberts number 16,000, and all are in splendid condition. Ayoub Khan had 25,000, 6000 of which deserted,…
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LONDON, September 8.—Intelligene has been received from the seat of war in South America, from which it appears that hostilities between Chili…
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SIMLA, September 2.—Notwithstanding the overtures which have been made by Ayoub Khan, there is every reason to believed that he is fully prepared to…
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THE intelligence conveyed in our telegraphic columns, of the relief of Candahar, and the dispersion of AYOUB KHAN'S troops, will produce a…
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SIMLA, September 3.—Intelligence has been received from General Roberts, announcing that he attacked Ayoub Khan, with his entire force, on the 2nd instant…
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LONDON, September 6.—With reference to General Roberts' victory, it appears that when the battle commenced the troops under General Primrose made a…
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LONDON, September 6.—Further particulars from the seat of war in Afghanistan, show that the enemy suffered very severely. They fought bravely, and met…
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NEW YORK, June 27.—The Star and Herald of Panama, of July 15th, has the following:—It is stated that the Chilean Admiral, Riveros has…
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LONDON, September 7.—The Chilians have abandoned Arica after capturing it from the Peruvians…
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LONDON, September 7.—Ayoub Klan lost 8000 killed and wounded in the late battle. Austria, Germany, and Roumania have…
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LONDON, September 12.—News of Ayoub Khan's defeat has caused consternation in Herat. The inhabitants have risen against their ruler, and murdered the…
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LONDON, September 14.—War is inovitable at the Cape. The Basutos are indiguant at the treatment received at the hands of the Government. The…
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LONDON, September, 15.—The disaffection amongst the Basuto of the Cape of Good Hope has culminated in an actual "break out " of hostilities. The Cape…
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LONDON, September 17.—The military authorities in India have determined to institute a full inquiry into the cause of the recent disastrous defeat sustained by…
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LONDON, September 21.—Further fighting has taken place in Basutsland. The natives by thousands attacked the British but were repulsed with considerable loss…
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IT may not be generally known that the ship Havfruen, at present discharging at the cargo wharf, was formerly a ship of war in the Danish fleet. This veteran…
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LONDON, September 22.—An engagement has taken place between the Basutos and the Cape Rifles : the former 1200 strong. The British lost one officer and…
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