Cable Messages. The Zulu War
LONDON, May 1.—Advices received from Cape Tows to April 15, state that preparations are being rapidly pushed forward at Natal for an immediate advance into Zulu territory. Authentic news has…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1879
482 stories in Sydney's papers · page 10 of 25
The War in South America
LONDON, April 29.—The war in South America between Chili and Bolivia, and Peru, is being prosecuted with vigour. The Chilian ironclad fleet has blockaded Iquque, the principal port of…
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We take the following from the Cape Argus ot March 22 :—Durban, March 19, 4.5 p.m.-A very profound sensation has been produced here by…
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Advices received from Cape Town to April 15 state that preparations are being rapidly pushed forward at Natal for an immediate advance into Zulu territory…
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LONDON, May 3.—The King of Burmah is adverse to a war with England. After defiantly and impudently rejecting the British Resident's remonstrances respecting the inhuman atrocities…
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LONDON, May 3.—The war with Afghanistan has terminated. The British Government refused to allow any British representative to go to Cabul to negotiate the terms of peace. The Ameer, Yakoob…
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LONDON, May 5.—The news of Yakoob Khan starting for the British camp is substantiated, He left Gundawak three days ago. The British commander has full instructions from the Imperial…
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LONDON, May 6.—In the House of Commons to-day, Sir Stafford Northcote, replying to a question, said that the Government were most desirous of getting on foot peace negotiations in Zululand…
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In the House of Commons to-day, Six Stafford Northcote, replying to a question, said that the Government were most desirous of setting on foot peace negotiations in…
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LONDON, May 7.—Advices received from Cape Town to the 23rd ultimo, announce that a movement of troops towards the frontier has been made, preparatory to a general advance of the forces into…
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Advices received from Cape Town to the 23rd ultimo announce that a movement of troops towards the frontier has been made preparatory to a general advance of the…
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LONDON, May 8.—In the House of Lords, the Under-Secretary for War, in reply to a question, said the Government had received a telegram from Lord Chelmsford, asking for further…
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LONDON, May 3.—The King of Burmah is adverse to a war with England. After defiantly and impudently rejecting the British Resident's remonstrances respecting the inhuman atrocities…
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We regret to see from the Times correspondent at Daka that, notwithstanding all that science has done for warfare, the Afghan war has been an unscientific one. "India," he states, "is unprepared for scientific war. The enemy…
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LONDON, May 3.—The war with Afghanistan has terminated. The British Government refused, to allow any British representative to go to Cabul to negotiate the terms of peace. The Ameer, Yakoob…
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LONDON, April 30.—The latest advices fron the Cape, dated April 8, state that Colonel Pear son's force had safely arrived at Tugela. Lord Chelmsford and staff had left.Gingholora, and…
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When the vote for the Zulu war was under consideration several of the Irish members spoke against it. Mr. A. M. Sullivan, on the occasion, said :-" I desire to mete out…
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In the House of Lords, the Under-Secretary for War, in reply to a question, said the Government had received a telegram from Lord Chelmsford, asking for further…
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MR. Witt, a Swedish missionary, who witnessed the fighting at Isandala and Rorke's Drift, arrived. in England early in March. He was interviewed at Portsmouth by the representatives ot the Press…
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LONDON, May 10.—It has been decided to send further reinforcements to the Cape, in accordance with the demand of Lord Chelmsford. May 11.—News has been received from Cape…
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