The Abyssinian War
The Abyssinian war is over. A decisive battle was fought during a violent storm of rain and thunder on Easter Monday, at a place called Duna, in Anagee valley : the…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1868
11 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers
The Abyssinian War the Decisive Battle. Camp before Magdala, April 14
EARLY on the morning of Good Friday, the first brigade, under command of General Schneider, and accompanied by Sir Charles Staveley, left the camp on the…
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WE (Empire) extract from the Times of India the following additional incidents of the late Abyssinian War:— THE LAST HOURS OF THEODORE…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Soldier and the Spy: a Tale of the Siege of Sabastopol. Chapter I. the Battle of Inkermann
IT was early morning of November 5th in the Crimea. Sebastopol, the stronghold of Russian power, lay crouching by her harbour in sullen majesty. The long row of white…
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Turning from the scene of deadly strife, where nations meet in arms, let us now pay a visit to that land which has sent forth so many of her best and bravest to the East, to…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War in New Zealand
As we anticipated, the success of the Hauhaus has set the whole of the North Island in a flame; and the seriousness of the matter is greatly increased by the fact that the troops are so thoroughly…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Maori King Declares War
When his Maori Majesty heard of Titokowaru's recent success in the Patea district he dreamed a dream and saw visions. On arising from his slumber he announced to those around him that he had…
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There has been much agitation in Paris, and on the Bourse almost a panic. It was whispered that this week the Emperor would make a warlike declaration at Chalons…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War in Paraguay
The Brazilians have not yet conquered the little state of Paraguay, which under the Dictator Lopez has so long held them at bay. Yet they have obtained a success, which at…
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The movement in Spain has modified the European situation. We hear less of war both in France and Germany. Other circumstances have combinet in favour of peace…
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The following telegram, the substance of which has already appeared in the Empire, from Mr. Donald Mc Lean to the Hon. J. C. Richmond, has been forwarded to the…
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