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The wars & local soldiers, 1879

482 stories in Sydney's papers · page 25 of 25

The Anglo-afghan War. [Reuter's Telegram.] Calcutta, Dec. 28

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 December 1879 · page 5

No news whatever has been received from the front during the past two days, either from General Roberts or General Gough. The arrival of General Gough at Cabul is…

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The Afghan War. Incidents of the Campaign. Macpherson's Flying Column

Evening News · Monday 29 December 1879 · page 3

Gundamak, November 15.—On the 10th instant, the villagers on the left bank, evidently annoyed at the prolonged stay, and desiring to keep us from entering their valley, a new route…

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The Anglo-afghan War. (Reuter's Telegram.) Calcutta, Dec. 29

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 30 December 1879 · page 5

The arrival of General Gough at Cabul on Wednesday has been confirmed. General Roberts, under date December 26th, telegraphs that he had gained a…

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