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The wars & local soldiers, 1877

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Latest Intelligence. Reuter's Telegrams to Australian Associated Press. the Russo-turkish War. London, August 12

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 August 1877 · page 5

RUSSIA tried to obtain sanction for the passage of troops tlnough Servia, but it is reported that Austria refused. The Bussiand have resumed offensive…

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The Civil War in Japan

Evening News · Wednesday 15 August 1877 · page 2

The civil war in Japan continues with as much vigour as ever. The troops are quite unable to restore order in the disturbed districts…

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The German Government and Foreign War Vessels

Evening News · Wednesday 15 August 1877 · page 2

As a step towards protection of her interests, thought to be expedient in the present disturbed state of European affairs, the German Government has prohibited the entry of all foreign war…

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Latest Intelligence. Reuter's Telegrams to Australian Associated Press. the Russo-turkish War. London, August 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 August 1877 · page 5

SULIEMAN Pasha has taken the offensive, and has crossed the Balkans. There is much sickness in the Russian army…

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Latest War News. [A portion of the following appeared in our second edition of yesterday] Impending Battle—100,000 Aside A Crisis Near at Hand, Fearful Massacres by the Turks. the Disposition of the Forces. London, August 14, 540. p.m

Evening News · Thursday 16 August 1877 · page 2

The skirmishes which are daily taking place between the Turks and Russians continue favourable to the Turks. The respective positions of the two armies at…

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The Seat of War in Asia Minor

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 August 1877 · page 3

THE official Russian Invalide gives the following particulars of the country now forming the seat of war in Asia:— "The general character of the country…

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Postscript. Very Latest War News. Great Battle Still in Progress. No Decided Success on Either Side. Russian Forces—250,000 STRONG. The Positions of the Two Armies. a Great Battle. London, Thursday. August 16. 1.40 p.m

Evening News · Friday 17 August 1877 · page 3

The two main armies of the Russians aud Turks near Plevna have met in battle, and the engagement is now going on with great carnage on both sides. The issue is still doubtful…

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War Telegrams

Sydney Punch · Saturday 18 August 1877 · page 3

[MR. PUNCH being determined not to be outdone in generosity and energy by his contemporaries has sent two War Correspondents by balloon express, direct to the seat of war. He trusts their telegrams will prove satisfactory to the public]…

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Official War Telegram

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 18 August 1877 · page 7

We are indebted to the Hon. the Colonial Secretary for the following cablegram received in Sydney this morning:— LONDON, Saturday, August 11…

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Other War Items

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 18 August 1877 · page 26

The Russian force available for crossing the Balkans, after blockading the Bulgarian fortresses, is estimated at 100,000. The only obstruction met with by the Russians when crossing the…

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The War Correspondents

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 18 August 1877 · page 26

A severe censorship has been established both by the Russians and Turks over Press telegrams and general war correspondents. The special commissioner of the Daily Telegraph, who has been…

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Official War Telegrams

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 18 August 1877 · page 204

We are indebted to the Hon. Sir Henry Parkes, K.C.M.G., for the following copy of an official telegram received from the Agent-General, London:— "London, Saturday, 1.39…

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Items of War News

Evening News · Saturday 18 August 1877 · page 3

Shumla, June 5.—I have received confirmation, says the STANDARD'S correspondent, of the stories of atrocities by the Bulgarians both on the Turks and the Jews at Sistova. Several of the latter were murdered…

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The Russo-turkish War

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 18 August 1877 · page 8

The Russian force available for crossing the Balkans, after blockading the Bulgarian fortresses, is estimated at 100,000. The only obstraction met with by the Russians when…

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Servia Preparing for War

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 18 August 1877 · page 26

With the view to place her troops in readiness to take the field, Servica has raised a loan of two million roubles under Russian guarantees…

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The War Feeling in Greece

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 18 August 1877 · page 26

The war feeling in Greece is veiy strong, and endeavours are being made by the war party to embroil the Government with Turkey…

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The War Feeling in Servia

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 18 August 1877 · page 26

Russia still continues to counsel both Servia and Greece to take no part in the war, and Prince Milan was informed by the Czar at Bucharest that his remaining quiet would benefit his interest at…

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Late War News. London, July 9

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 18 August 1877 · page 26

According to a Russian despatch a body of Russian cavalry took by surprise the garrison of Tirnova, numbering three thousand men. The Turks retreated in the direction of Osman Bazar…

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Government War Telegram. Late War News. the Turksih Movements. Frightful Massacre by the Turks

Evening News · Saturday 18 August 1877 · page 4

We are indebted to the Hon. Colonial Secretary for the following telegram, dated London, August 16. The Russians have evecuated the Balkan Passes…

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War in the East. London. July 6

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 18 August 1877 · page 9

Several censorships have been established both by the Russians and Tarks over Press telegrams. A special commissioner of the Daily…

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