War Office, London, July 12th
The official records forwarded to the Horse Guards show that five of the British were slain during the bombardment of Tuesday, and twenty-seven…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1882
159 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 2 of 8
The War in Egypt Official List of the Killed and Wounded. The Khedive's Palace in Flames Flag of Trace Hoisted. Bombardment Ceased Approval of the Action of the British by the European Powers. ALEXANDRIA, July 11. Recd. 10.45 p.m
The bombardment of the for s, and the other defensive works, after continuing interruptedly for some hours, has now concluded…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldier of Fortune a Tale of the Crimean War. Chapter Vii. In the catalogue yc pass for men, As honnds and greyhounds, mongrels, spaniels, curs, Shaughs, water-rugs, and demi-wolves are yelped All by the name of dogs.—SHAKESPEARE
What a degrading picture of poor humanity the Police Courts of London daily present; what a study to the poilosopher, a field to the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The War in Egypt Great Destruction of Property in Alexandria, The Queen's Message. Germany and Austria approve of the Bombardment. The French Populace Denounce it Defiance of the Egyptians. Awful Massacre of Europeans
LONDON, July 12th (evening).—The bombardment of the forts, which were repaired and re-erected by Egyptians during the night, was re-commenced…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War in Egypt Latest News. Alexandria in Flames. Six Hundred British Sailors Landed. Plucky Rescue from Death. Two Thousand Egyptians Killed. The Khedive and Dervish Pasha Saved. London, July 13. 12.47 p.m
Tremendous fires are raging in Alexandria. The entire city is now in flames. After vainly seeking shelter in the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War in Egypt Latest News. Flight of Arabi Bey. Narrow Escape of the Khedive. Resignation of Hon. John Bright Suez Canal Blocked. The Other Great Powers join the British. The Conflagrations have Ceased. The Soldiers at Cairo said to be Mutinous. The Sultan invited to protect Egypt. London, July 14th
The Egyptian soldiers have now finally evacuated Alexandria. The city has been saved from further pillage by the exertions of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldier of Fortune a Tale of the Crimean War Chapter Vii. (Continued)
Jack began to entertain serious thoughts of enlisting for a soldier, going to sea, or doing anything equally rash, as he followed his new…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War in Egypt Latest News. Arabi Bey en route for Cairo. Turkish Troops are to Occupy, Egypt. Arabi's Troops are Numerous but Demoralized. More British Transports and Ironclads at Alexandria. London, July 17
Arabi Bey is now at Kafradowar, seventeen miles from Alexandria. He has summoned the soldiery under his command to proceed to…
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ALEXANDRIA, July 18.—There are now 6000 British troops, under command of General Allison, employed guarding the entrance to the Suez Canal…
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LONDON, July 18.—Admiral Seymour has been instructed to limit his movements in Alexandria to simple police measures and defensive operations…
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The vessel in which he was to sail to Hamburg did not start for five days, and time, the treasure of which youth is so prodigal, and old age,…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The War in Egypt Latest News. Arabi Bey Reconnoitring. More Troops for Alexandria. 1400 Houses Burned. Result of the Issue of the Manifesto
ALEXANDRIA, July 19.—In consequence of the manifesto, issued yesterday by Admiral Seymour, and the steps taken to restore law and order, increasing confidence…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War in Egypt Latest War News. Arabi Bey Still Defiant. He has Destroyed the Water Supply to Alexandria. The Suez Canal to be Considered Separately. The Sultan will Join the Powers Mr. Gladstone will apply for a War Credit on Monday. LONDON, Friday, July 21
Arabi Bey is still increasing the number of his followers. He has taken up a strong position, where he is thoroughly entrenched, and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War in Egypt Skirmishes Between the British Troops and the Rebels. Europeans being Hunted and Massacred. Thirty-six Killed in Arabi's Presence. Threatened Deposition of the Khedive. All England in Ferment. War Credit Not Sufficient Port Said Crowded with European Refugees. Italy is Mobilising her Troops. Port Said is Threatened with Attack. LONDON
Several skirmishes have taken place between the British and Khedive's troops and those belonging to Arabi Bey at the out-posts, eight miles from Alexandria…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldier of Fortune a Tale of the Crimean War Chapter VIII.—(Continued)
'Lord Dunbar's shares registerted?' he inquired of one of the clerks. The young man opened a second great book, and after running his pen…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The War in Egypt Treachery of an Officer. Arabi Bey Enforcing Conscription by Brutality! British Troops and Cavalry going to the Seat of War! Great War Pending. LONDON
An officer belonging to the Stamboul mail steamer has been arrested at Alexandria, having in his possession several documents shewing him[?]o be an intermediary…
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MRS. ELIZABETH HATZLER, who died in this city on the 1st May (says the Philadelphia Ledger), was a veteran of the Franco-Russian war of 1812. She…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War in Egypt Active Hostilities Commenced. Engagement with the Insurgent Troops! The British Rifles and Sailors Repulse Arabi Bey's Cavalry! Capture of Ramley! LONDON
An important outpost engagement has taken place between the British 60th Rifles and a party of English seamen, with the insurgent troops at Ramley…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War in Egypt The British Artillery Waiting Orders. Arabi Bey's Forces are Increasing. The Most Frightful Atrocities are being Perpetrated in the Interior. Arabi Bey defles the Khedive. He Declares War against all Christians. The Queen has called out the Reserve Forces. LONDON
The artillery of the British forces, consisting of 40-pounders, command the outposts of Arabi Bey's forces, and are only waiting orders to advance…
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BEATRIX and her father were seated at table in the breakfast room at the Moat. Three days had elapsed since the departure of our hero and their…
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