The Zulu War. London, June 7
Intelligence from the Cape to the 19th May, announces that Cetewayo has made fresh proposals for peace, but the negotiations failed in consequence of the refusal of the…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1879
482 stories in Sydney's papers · page 13 of 25
The Zulu War
From our files to hand by the Aconeagua (s.) we compile the following information, which is additional to that telegraphed to us by our correspondent at Adelaide when the steamer reached there. The…
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The President of the Republic of Bolivia, having completed the military preparations against the Chilian invasion, has returned to the head-quarters at Cobija, awaiting the arrival there of an engineer corps and of supplies of…
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Sir,—In yesterday's Herald, containing a report of the proceedings of a deputation appointed by an assemblage to wait upon his Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor, I observed that the Lieutenant on guard seems to have had…
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On April 6 Chile declared war on Peru and Bolivia. The Peruvian Government is reported to have an admirable service of spies along the whole…
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London, April 17.—The Telegraph publishes the following private telegram, received in London from Lima, April 14: "The entire coast is blocked. The fleet is useless. Peru is accepting favourable…
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Sir,—The answer to the question of your correspondent, who signs "Regulations," is a very simple one. The intimation I conveyed to the officer of the guard at Government House, on Monday last, was at the instance of his…
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LONDON, June 7.—The news from the Cape is cheering. Lord Chelmsford telegraphs that he considers the war finished. Cetewayo, the Zulu king, had sent in his chiefs asking peace…
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THE accompanying sketch illustrates an interesting incident in the Zulu war. The daring and determined character of a pursuit by these terrible warriors of the Zulu King may well be gleaned…
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ALTHOUGH we are told by some journals that the late feeling of uneasiness in New Zealand as to the threatening attitude of the Maories has passed away, and that "peace reigns supreme" in the islands…
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From all accounts it would appear that the difficulties of Colonel Pearson's column, had been much exaggerated—out of a force of close on 1400 men he had lost 30 by death, and had a sick list of…
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News has been received in London from the seat of war at the Cape to the 24th ultimo. No movements have recently been made by the British troops, owing to the difficulties of…
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Sir,—I noticed in this morning's issue of the Herald the, Inspector-General of Police answered the inquiries made by "Regulation," on the above subject, and I beg that you will allow me to observe, through the columns of your…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Traveller. Cruise of the Voura. a Narrative of Adventures on the Coast of New Guinea. Iii.—underway for the Fly River—a White—headed Comber—the Midge Islands—a New Guinea Hero—steam As a Weapon of War—the Mouth of the River
The Voura was now so deeply laden with the coal which we had procured at Bramble Cay, that Mr. Ingham much regretted having lost the opportunity of transhipping the heavier portion of her cargo into the Annie. Strange to say…
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The Secretary of State received on Saturday an official despatch from Lord Chelmsford announcing that the Commissariat transport arrangements were in a sufficiently forward…
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The latest news from the seat of war at the Cape received in London is to April 22. The correspondent of the Daily News writes on that date from Durban:— "It is impossible to imagine a more critical situation than…
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The latest news from the seat of war at the Cape received in London is to April 22. The correspondent of the Daily News writes on that date from Durban:— It is impossible to imagine a more critical situation than…
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At a Conservative meeting held this evening, Sir Stafford Northcote (Chancellor of the Exchequer), referring to the war in Zululand, said he anticipated that the campaign…
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