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The wars & local soldiers, 1879

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The Zulu War. [Reuter's Cablegram.] London,march 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 March 1879 · page 5

Latest advices from the Cape state that the Zulus are inactive. In consequence of the arrival of the frigate Shah, with reinforcements, at St. Helena Bay, Cape Colony, it has…

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The Zulu War

Evening News · Tuesday 18 March 1879 · page 2

LONDON, March 14.—In the House of Commons last evening, the Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs said the Government had received. satisfactory information that the arms sent by a…

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English & Foreign Extracts. War Incidents

Evening News · Tuesday 18 March 1879 · page 4

A picturesque touch is given to the capture of Ali Musjid by an incident narrated in one of the special telegrams. As it grew dark the assault en the fort was postponed. While the staff were next…

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The Zulu War. London, March 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 March 1879 · page 5

In the House of Commons last evening, the Under-Secretary for Foreign Affaira said the Government had received satisfactory information that the arms sent by a Manchester firm…

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The Zulu War

Evening News · Wednesday 19 March 1879 · page 2
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

LONDON, March 17.—In the House of Commons Sir Stafford Northcote fixed the debate on the Zulu war for the 27th inst. In the House of Lords Baron Blackford has given notice of motion condemning…

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(Reuter's Telegrams.) the Zulu War. London, March 17

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 March 1879 · page 5

In the House of Commons, Sir Stafford Northcote fixed the debate on the Zulu war for the 27th instant. In the House of Lords, Baron Blackford…

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Lord Chelmsford and the Zulu War. London, March 18

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 March 1879 · page 5

In the House of Commons, to-day, the Right Hon. F. A. Stanley (Secretary for War) stated that he had forwarded the Queen's message of confidence to Lord Chelmsford,…

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The Zulu War

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 22 March 1879 · page 474
Also in Australian Town and Country Journal

The following communication has been received at the War Office front Lord Chelmsford:—I regret to have to re-report a very disastrous engagement on the 22nd of January, between the Zulus and a portion of No. 3 column, which…

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Lord Chelmsford and the War

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 22 March 1879 · page 9

LONDON, Mardi 18.—In the House of Commons, to-day, the Eight Hon. P. A. Stanley (Secretary for War) stated that he had forwarded the Queen's message of confidence to Lord Chelmsford…

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Zulu War—Successful Raid

Evening News · Monday 24 March 1879 · page 2

LONDON. March 23.—News has been received from the Cape with advices of the war up to the 5th instant. The advance of the Zulus had been checked at every point, and the British having…

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Lord Chelmsford and the Zulu War

Evening News · Monday 24 March 1879 · page 2

LONDON, March 22.—Lord Chelmsford, writing to the Secretary of State for War, on the 9th February, requests to be superseded in his command. Sir Bartle Frere concurs in the request,…

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The Zulu War. London, March 22

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 March 1879 · page 5

Intelligence from the Cape to the 5th instant states that no further fighting has taken place. Moimrasi, chief of Bosutoland, had joined in the rebellion…

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Loss of a French War Vessel. London, March 21

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 March 1879 · page 5

The French war vessel Arrogante foundered at sea, and 47 of the crow were drowned…

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French Man-of-War in Distress. La Perouse

Evening News · Monday 24 March 1879 · page 2

A French man-of-war is off Botany Heads, bound north. She is firing guns, and is therefore supposed to be in distress,…

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Latest Intelligence. [By Electric Telegraph.] (Return's Telegrams.) Lord Ceelmsford and the Zulu War. London, March 22

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 March 1879 · page 5

Lord Chelmsford, writing to the Secretary of State for War on the 9th February, requests to be supersed in his command. Sir Bartle Frere concurs in the request, and…

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The Zulu War

Evening News · Wednesday 26 March 1879 · page 2

LONDON, March 23.—Advices from the Cape state that it has been decided to postpone the sending of a relieving force to Ekowe until the force shall have been fully strengthened by…

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The Zulu War

Evening News · Friday 28 March 1879 · page 2

LONDON March 25.—A lengthy debate has taken place in the House of Lords on the Government policy in connection with the war in Zulu-land. Lord Cranbrook, Secretary of Stale for…

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The Anglo-afghan War

Evening News · Friday 28 March 1879 · page 2

BOMBAY, March 26.—The column under Brigadier-General Tytler, numbering 700 men, attacked 3000 Shinwarries, and defeated them with a loss to the enemy of 200. Negotiations with…

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