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The wars & local soldiers, 1877

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War in the East. Capture and Re- Capture of Bayazid

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 1 September 1877 · page 1

The Russian garrison at Bayazid made a gallant resistance against 13,000 Kurds who besieged the town and bombarded it. After a brave…

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The Russo-turkish War

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Wednesday 12 September 1877 · page 1

Before the end of July the Russians bad concentrated 100,000 troops in front of Plevna, and completed the investment of Rnstchuk, advancing near enough to throw…

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Dosing Turkish Soldiers

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 15 September 1877 · page 1

A CORRESPONDENT in the Turkish camp at Shumla writes:—"I was present to-day in the doctor's private tent while he saw his morning's patients,…

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Mr. Gladsone on the War

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 25 September 1877 · page 2

MR. GLADSTONE made several speeches in Devonshire during his visit there. On July 13, replying to an address from the Exeter Liberal Association, referred to the war. He…

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The War in Armenia. Wauredwed, Oct. 9

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Wednesday 24 October 1877 · page 2

The Turks who were concentrating at Aladzadagah were attacked by the Russians; a five hours' battle was fought, but darkness coming on the…

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The War in Armenia

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Wednesday 31 October 1877 · page 2

Kara is surrounded by Russian troops, and negotiations for its capitulation have been opened. In the recent battle near Kars…

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Telegraphic News. Latest by Cable. [Reuter's Telegrams.] London, October 27. War in Armenia

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 3 November 1877 · page 2

A Russian official despatch states that the Russian loss in the battle of the 15th was 1431. A vigorous attack made by the Russians on…

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War with Mexico Imminent

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Wednesday 7 November 1877 · page 1

A war between the United States and Mexico is imminent, owing to repeated Mexican outrages on the border and the inattention of the Mexican…

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The Russo-turkish War

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Wednesday 7 November 1877 · page 2

The Russians, after their victory at Dulbrik on Sunday, advanced along the Sophia Road, and surrounded a Turkish fortified position. After two…

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The Russian Losses in the War

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Wednesday 7 November 1877 · page 1

An official statement has been made by the Russian authorities as to the losses in killed in the war up to the present time. The total losses are set…

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The War in the East

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Wednesday 14 November 1877 · page 4

After the attack and repulse of the Russians at Plevna, the Russians prepared to invest the place, but on the 25th instant, Chefket Pasha, with a convoy of 1500…

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Telegraphic News. [Reuter's Telegrams.] Interruption of Cable. Arrival of the Steamer at Port Darwin. Latest War News. Sydney, 9 p.m

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Wednesday 21 November 1877 · page 2

The steamer has arrived at Port Darwin, bringing the following English telegrams:—LONDON, November 5. Ministerial changes in the Po:te are…

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The War in Montenegro

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 24 November 1877 · page 5

The Prince of Montenegro has attacked Antivari, on the Adrintic coast, with 20 battalions of infantry…

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Latest War News. London, November 8

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 24 November 1877 · page 5

The capture of Erzeroum is not confirmed. Muhktar Pasha's reported retreat from Erzeroum is inaceurate…

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News by Cable. Latest News From Tub Seat of War. Particulars of the Fall of Plevna. the French Crisis. London, December 6

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 25 December 1877 · page 3

Dervish Pasha suddenly abondoned the position of Khazubani after several days' resultless fighting. The Russians attacked Kamarte Pass,…

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