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The wars & local soldiers, 1865

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The War in America

Empire · Wednesday 5 July 1865 · page 3

After marvels of courage the South has[?] been at last overcome by a cons'ancy equal to its own, but supported by superior forces and employed in the service of a juster cause. The issue of this long struzgle is…

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Retaliation in War. Correspondence Between Geh. Sheeman and Gem. Hampton

Empire · Monday 10 July 1865 · page 8

The following correspondence is published in the Ne[?] York journals:- Headquarters Mi[?] Division of the Missis [?] in the Field, [?] 24, 1865…

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Arrival of the English Mail at Adelaide. the American War at an End. Surrender of the Rebel Armies. Capture of Jeff Davis. Lincoln's Assassin Shot. by Electric Telegraph, [[Through Greville and Bird.] Adelaide, Wednesday, 4 p.m

Empire · Thursday 13 July 1865 · page 5

The branch steamer City of Adelaide arrived at Glenelg at seven o'clook this morning. The P. and 0. steamer Jeddo arrived at…

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Arrival of the City of Adelaide at Adelaide, with the English Mail, Per Jeddo. [From Our King George's Sound Telegraphic Correspondent.] Termination of the American War. General Surrender of Southern Armies. Retreat and Capture of President Davis. Capture and Death of Lincoln's Assassin. American Aggression Upon Mexico. Money Easy. [A portion of the following was issued in a Second Edition of the Herald published at 4 p.m. yesterday.] ADELAIDE, Wednesday, 10 a.m

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 July 1865 · page 5

THE branch steamer City of Adelaide arrived at Glenelg 7 a.m. Her downward passage occupied 102 hours, and her upward 102 hours. The P. and 0. steamer Jeddo, Captain…

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Punch's Telegram of English News. the American War Standing Still! the Assassin of Lincoln Still Dead! Ireland Is Groaning! Death of the English Champion! Sir Henry Dymoke, Alias the Game Slasher

Sydney Punch · Saturday 15 July 1865 · page 4

The City of Adelaide manned by her floating population returned to South Australia at seven o'clock--it was warmly welcomed by its bereaved site, and was asked to sit down and be as dear as ever. It brought with it a few letters from Jeddo, from which we learn that Madras had…

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Arrival of the English Mail, Per Jeddo Termination of the War. General Surrender of Southern Armies. Retreat and Capture of President Davis Capture and Death of Lincoln's Assassin. American Agression Upon Mexico General Summary. London, May 26

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 15 July 1865 · page 434

The Australian March Mails were delivered in London, on the 14th and 20th May. Her Majesty held a fifth court at Bucking have Palace, on 15th May…

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Arrival of the English Mail, Per Jeddo. Termination of the American War. General Surrender of Southern Armies. Retreat and Capture of President Davis. Capture and Death of Lincoln's Assassin. American Aggression Upon Mexico. Adelaide, Wednesday, 10 a.m

Sydney Mail · Saturday 15 July 1865 · page 9

THE branch steamer City of Adelaide arrived at Glenelg 7 a.m. Her downward passage occupied 102 hours, and her upward 102 hours. The P. and O. steamer Jeddo, Captain…

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Prospect of War at the Cape: Condemnation of the Governor's Policy. (From the Cape Argus, April 15.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 July 1865 · page 2

THE measures taken by Sir Philip to prepare for the annexation of Kaffraria were yet more extraordinary and more fruitful of mischief than the scheme itself. Beyond the River Kei, which is the eastern boundary…

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Views of Mr. A. Johnson on the War in the South

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 July 1865 · page 3

AT a meeting on April 3, at the War Department, in Washington, after the reading of the despatches from the front of our victorious armies, announcing the fall of Richmond, Mr. Stanton introduced Vice-President…

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The New Zealand War [From Our Own Correspondent.] Auckland, N. Z., 12th June, 1865

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 July 1865 · page 9

THOMPSON has not come in at the Governor's request, and indeed has made no motion since the discovery that Sir George Grey did not believe his covenant quite the satisfactory thing…

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Views of Mr. A. Johnson on the War in the South

Sydney Mail · Saturday 22 July 1865 · page 11

At a meeting on April 3, at the War Department, in Washington, after the reading of the despatches from the front of our victorious armies, announcing the fall of Richmond, Mr. Stanton introduced Vice-President…

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Civil War in North America. (From Testerday's Government Gazette.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 2 August 1865 · page 5

WITH reference to tue notice Erom tue Colonial Secretary's Office, of the loth, Mav, 1862, his Excellency tho Governor has directed the publication of the following circular despatch, from the principal Secretary of State for the Colonies,…

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The War in Bhootan

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 August 1865 · page 5

THE Times of 25th May has been favoured with the following letter:— "Rungeeah, April 9. "Long before this reaches England the telegraph…

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M'laine's End-on Ships of War. (From Mitchell's Steam-Shipping Journal.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 August 1865 · page 8

SEVERAL improvements in the construction and equipment of vessels of war have been lately patented and submitted to the Admiralty by Mr. Alexander M'Laine, shipbuilder, and Board of Trade…

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Government Gazette. Civil War in America

Sydney Mail · Saturday 5 August 1865 · page 2

WITH reference to the notice from the Colonial Secretary's Office, of the 15th May, 1862, his Excellency the Governor has directed the publication of the following circular despatch, from the principal Secretary of State for the Colonies,…

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New Zealand. Departure of General Camer[?], and Recall of Five Regiments. Another Ambuscade at Taranaki: Captain'close of the 4[?]. and Two Soldiers Killed. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Auckland, 23rd July

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 August 1865 · page 5

THE event which attracts much attention at this moment is the departure of the Auckland members for the Assembly at Wellington, which took place to-day. Every one here looks upon…

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New Zealand. Departure of General Cameron, and Recall of Five Regiments. Another Ambuscade at Taranaki: Captain Close of the 43rd and Two Soldiers Killed. Death of Lieutenant-colonel Kempt. Auckland, 23rd July

Sydney Mail · Saturday 12 August 1865 · page 5

THE event which attracts much attention at this moment is the departure of the Auckland members for the Assembly at Wellington, which took place to-day. Every one here looks upon…

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The New Zealand War. Spirited Skirmish with the Rebels Near Warea. Lieutenant Bally, 70Th Regiment, and Three Soldiers Killed. Lieutenant Tylden and Five Soldiers Wounded. Thirty Maories Killed, and Five Taken Prisoners

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 August 1865 · page 5

H. M. s.s. FALCON brings Auckland papers to the 5th instant, being four days later than previous advices. The Daily Southern Cross of that date publishes the following important news from Taranaki, which,…

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Later From New Zealand. Engagement with the Rebels at Warea. Lieutenant Bally, 70th Regiment, and Three Soldiers Killed. Thirty Maoris Killed. Two Prisoners

Empire · Monday 14 August 1865 · page 5

By H.M.S. Falcon, which arrived from Auckland yesterday, we have the New Zealander of August 5th, containing the following:…

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The New Zealand War. Spirited Skirmish with the Rebels Near Warea. Lieutenant Bally, 70Th Regiment, and Three Soldiers Killed. Lieutenant Tylden and Five Soldiers Wounded. Thirty Maories Killed, and Five Taken Prisoners

Sydney Mail · Saturday 19 August 1865 · page 7

H. M. s. s. FALCON brings Auckland papers to the 5th instant, being four days later than previous advices. The Daily Southern Cross of that date publishes the following important news from Taranaki, which…

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