The Soldiers of Russia
Although there are immense social differences between the classes in Russia, observes the "Italia Milltaree Marina" in an interesting article on the Russian army, it…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1899
451 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 20 of 23
The War
The disaster to Gataere's column manifestly shows that "someone has blundered." When that has been said, however, it is only fair to remember…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War Notes
Captain the Hon. Frederick Gordon has been selected for a majority in the Gordon Highlanders in succession to the late Major Denne, who was killed…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mr. Griffith, M.l.a., and the Transvaal War
Sir,—Referring to the communication addressed by Mr. Griffiths, M.P., to Mr. C. W. Nesbitt, of Hamilton, I beg leave to make a ten comments on the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The War The British Reverse at Stormberg. an Untenable Position Taken. Commanded by a Fort. the Position Abandoned. Retreat on Molteno. the Missing Troops Believed to Be Captured
LONDON, Tuesday.—When Major-General Gatacre's force was surprised at dawn on Sunday morning by a large Boer force ambushed among the hills…
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At ten minutes past three on the afternoon of October 11, English time (ultimatum time in the Transvaal), members of the Liverpool Stock…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War The Disaster at Stormberg. Heavy Losses. Transvaal Reinforcements in the Cape Colony. Gatacre's Position Threatened
LONDON, Wednesday.—The silence of General Gatacre with regard to his losses in the recent disaster is attributed to vigorous military censorship…
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LONDON, Thursday.—Several trains conveying 293 wounded, including 27 officers, arrived at the Orange River on Tuesday…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Report by the War Office. Methuen's Official Despatch
LONDON, Thursday.—The War Office has issued another official despatch from Lord Methuen, as follows. Modder River, Tuesday Evening…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War Methuen's Column at Magersfontein. Attack on the Boer Trenches. the British Withdraw and Entrench
LONDON, Wednesday.—A heavy arlillery duel has been going on since Sunday at Magersfontein, east of Spytfontein, between Lieutenant-General…
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BRISBANE, Friday.—Thee Lientenant-Governor and Chief Secretary have received cablegrams stating that Lieutenant-Colonel Byron was wounded in…
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The disaster to Methuen's column, following the fighting of three engagements in which the casualties of the British were heavy, is another…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →What Is Fair in War?
It is interesting at the present moment to find that at the time of the Crimean War Professor Lyon Playfair recommended some ghostly means of dealing with the…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Arrivals at the Seat of War
LONDON, Friday.—Sir Charles Warren who will command the Fifth Division, has arrived at Capetown. Sir William Macormae and Dr. Trevor,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Australia and the War. the Offer of More Troops. Brisbane
Mr. Lyne, the New South Wales Premier, last night despatched the following telegram to Mr. Philp, the Premier:—"In the light of the latest war news, should the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War The Reverse at Magersfontein. Later Details. Heroic Efforts of the Highlanders. British Casualties 833. Highland Brigade Loses 703
LONDON, Thursday.—Further details state that the Highland Brigade, in the midst of intense darkness, and under a fall of rain, were guided to the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Kipling's War Fund
LONDON, Friday.—The "Daily Mail" has realised £37,000 by the sale of Kipling's poem. "The Absent-Minded Beggar," on behalf of the War Fund…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War and Stocks
LONDON, Sunday.—Consuls were reported yesterday at 100 3/4, a fall of ½ since yesterday. The markets reacted as a result of the reverse, and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War British Defeat at Colenso. Serious Reverse to Buller's Column. Attempt to Cross the Tugela Frustrated. Heavy British Losses. Ten Guns Abandoned
LONDON, Saturday.—General Buller wires to the War Office from Chieveley 15th December:—I regret to have to report a serious reverse. I moved from…
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Sir,—Many years ago a severe critic is said to have described the British Army as "lions led by asses." Without endorsing that judgment in its entirety in respect to…
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