Council of War. the Batteries Inspected
SYDNEY, Friday.—A lengthy Cabinet meeting was held to-day, at which the defence of the colony was the principal topic of discussion…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1885
269 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 7 of 14
WAR To be Declared before Monday. the Russian Ambassador Will Resign. Law Offices to Be Closed When Was in Declared
SYDNEY, Friday.—The Evening Mews of to-day says:—"We learn than the local authorities have within the last twenty-four hours been put in possession…
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ADELAIDE, Saturday.— Messrs. Harrold Bros. have received the following telegram "from Mr. Harrold, sen., London:—"War imminent; no reason to think…
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LONDON, Saturday.—Some English men of war have arrived off Vladivostock, the Russian naval station in the North Pacific…
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CALCUTTA, Sunday.—The Duke of Connaught left Simla a few days ago intending to visit England. He, however, has been recalled to Simla to attend the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Expected War! Cabinet Council in Sydney. Preparations to Meet the Enemy. the Harbour to Be Closed. the Firing of Three Guns to Be the Call to Arms
SYDNEY, Monday Evening.—A long Cabinet Council meeting was held to-day, when the principal military and naval advisers were present…
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LONDON, Tuesday.—Mr. Gladstone has moved in the House of Commons an extraordinary credit vote of £6,500,000, of which he gave notice last week…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Latest From London. the War Vote. Mr. Gladstone's Speech. War Imminent
LONDON, Tuesday.—In introducing into the House of Commons the extraordinary credit vote in view of the critical relations between Britain and Russia, Mr…
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LONDON, Monday.—Reuter's office announces, on good authority, under date St. Petersburg, to-day, that war between Great Britain and Russia is considered…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War Scare in Sydney. Great Excitement. Military and Naval Forces to Be Called Out. Another Naval Brigade. Arrival of General Scratchley
SYDNEY, Tuesday.—The issue of Reuter's message this morning that war was inevitable quickly circulated through the city…
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Our special correspondent in China writes under date March 29:—The announcement of the blockade of Pakhoi created a great deal of…
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THE camel is of all animals probably the one first and most anciently subdued by man to the uses of a beast of bu[?] then. Its endurance, its marvellous…
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IT is to be hoped (says the World)that the lessons of Abu Klea will be closely studied by all who are likely to be concerned in the tactical handling of our…
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On Saturday evening Mr. Sala con concluded his first series of popular lectures in Sydney by re delivering his lecture on "Russia: What she is…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Russia and England. the War Panic. Gladstone on the Situation
LONDON, Tuesday.—In the House of Commons, Mr. Gladstone, in introducing the war credit vote of six and a half millions (which as stated in our yesterday's…
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LONDON, Wednesday.—The Home authorities have resolved to allow the New South Wales Contingent to benefit under the Imperial Egyptian war fund…
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SYDNEY, Thursday.—Mr. Dalley received this morning the following telegram from the Premier of Victoria:— It may be necessary for the safety of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Pious Czar. His War Manifesto of 1854
The following is a copy of the proclamation of war issued by Nicholas, Czar of all the Russias, on the 21st of February, 1854. At the present juncture it may…
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The Bishop of Melbourne delivered a lecture on Tuesday last at Mooroopna. Speaking of the impending war, his lordship said it was sad to contemplate,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Our Fleet in China. Russian Men-of-war to Be Followed and Watched
LONDON, Wednesday.—The Admiral of the China fleet has issued instructions that each Russian man-of-war is to be followed wherever she goes…
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