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The wars & local soldiers, 1882

159 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 3 of 8

The War in Egypt

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 July 1882 · page 4

LONDON, July 25.—There is no more war news. The Times advocates a British protectorate being established in Egypt…

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The War in Egypt The War Credit Undecided. The French Refuse to Contribute. Sir Garnet Wolseley left for the Front. Arabi Bey Threatens the Khedive, and will Murder anyone crossing his lines! Treachery Among the Khedive's Troops. LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 31 July 1882 · page 2

In the House of Commons, the debate on the Credit Vote for war expenses still continues. The Radicas and Conservatives are warmly criticising the policy of the…

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The War in Egypt Latest News

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 1 August 1882 · page 2

LONDON, July 28.—The Governor of Port Said has taken refuge on board one of the steamers. In consequence of the menacing attitude…

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The Soldier of Fortune a Tale of the Crimean War Chapter Xi

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 August 1882 · page 5

"They must have been serious, indeed retorted Charles. ' Three in the space of twelvemonths! You would persuade me that Frenchmen are sad…

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Charter Party War Clause

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 August 1882 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—An action has been brought by Mr. Hardy, coal merchant, against Messrs. Howard Smith and Sons, to recover £196 for non-delivery of coals,…

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The War in Egypt Latest News. The Conference Suspended. Italy Refuses Co-operation. Lord Dufferin and the Sultan Dispute. Seizure and Fortification of Cairo by Rebels.—War to the Knife. LONDON, July 28

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 August 1882 · page 2

The early bombardment to Aboukir, which is being strengthened and fortified by the rebel troops, is probable. It has transpired that Arabi's offer…

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The War in Egypt Latest News. Collapse of the Conference. Russia Holding Aloof. The Khedive insists on Arabi Boy being proclaimed a Rebel. An English Midshipman in the Enemy's Hands. Withdrawal of the French Fleet

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 August 1882 · page 2

ROME, July 30.—In addition to the invitation given by Lord Paget to the Italian Government to join England and France in protecting the…

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The Soldier of Fortune a Tale of the Crimean War Chapter Xii (Continued)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 August 1882 · page 8

'MY story,' continued the young Frenchman, ' it is so intimately connected with my present voyage, that one will explain the other…

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War in Egypt Latest News

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 August 1882 · page 4

LONDON, August 2.—The report of the repulse by Bedouin Arabs of a British picket near Ramleh, is unfounded. It is reported Arabi Bey is shooting the…

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The War in Egypt Latest News

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 7 August 1882 · page 2

LONDON, August 3.—A regiment of Life Guards sailed to-day for Egypt. Sir Garnet Wolseley has embarked at Marseilles for Egypt…

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The War in Egypt Latest News. Fighting Commenced. Sir Archibald Alison Attacks Arabi's Forces. Great Battle New Waging at Ramley. LONDON, August 5

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 8 August 1882 · page 2

Sir Archibald Alison has made a reconnaisance of the force of the enemy's position, and found that Arabi Beyhad had withdrawn his troops…

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The Soldier of Fortune a Tale of the Crimean War Chapter XII.—(Continued)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 August 1882 · page 6

THEY had several Russians on board, travellers, who having obtained, at an enormous sacrifice, the permission of the Government to visit other…

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The War in Egypt Latest News. The Late Battle. Statements of Prisoners. Disaffection in Arabi's Forces. An Ultimatum for the Sultan. London, August 7

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 August 1882 · page 2

Authentic information has been received as to the extent of Arabi Bey's losses in the late engagement with sir Archibald Alison. They consist of…

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The War in Egypt Latest News. Arabi to be Proclaimed a Rebel. Joint Protection of the Canal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 10 August 1882 · page 2

LONDON, August 7.—The Sultan has made a definite and final promise to proclaim Arabi a traitor. It is expected that a proclamation to that effect will shortly…

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The War in Egypt Latest News

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 11 August 1882 · page 2

LONDON, August 8th.—There is nothing startling in interest regarding Egyptian affairs. The difficulty caused by despatching Turkish troops to Egypt is…

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The Soldier of Fortune a Tale of the Crimean War Chapter Xiv

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 August 1882 · page 3

Suspicion is a heavy armour; and With its own weight impedes, more than It protects —BYRON. The Government of Russia may be…

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The War in Egypt Latest News

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 August 1882 · page 4

August 9.— Since the engagement of Arabi Pasha's forces near Ramleh, on Friday last, there has been no fighting, with the exception of skirmishes at the outposts,…

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The War in Egypt Latest News. More Troops Despatched. the Duke of Connaught in the Field. Turkey Co-operates with England

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 14 August 1882 · page 2

LONDON August 10.—In the House of Commons to-day Mr. Gladstone stated that it was considered impossible to restore the status quo in…

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War in Egypt Latest News

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 15 August 1882 · page 2

LONDON, August 12. — England waives her right to command the Turkish troops in Egypt, but insists upon concerted action in all military…

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The Soldier of Fortune a Tale of the Crimean War Chapter Xiv (Continued)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 August 1882 · page 6

GERALD HAREWOOD died long since, loaded with wealth and honours, a wretched broken-hearted man, but constant to the hatred he had sworn,…

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