The Zulu War
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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The wars & local soldiers, 1879
482 stories in Sydney's papers · page 7 of 25
The Afghan War. 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 frith Yakoob Khan in reference to peace…
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As it is usual for Parliaments of Europeans and assemblages of various kinds to conclude with a ball (says the New Zealand Herald of the 10th instant), so the Maori Parliament at Orakei concluded on Saturday with a grand…
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A morning paper publishes the report that, as the peace negotiations with the Government of Yakoob Khan have failed, orders have been given for an immediate advance…
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In the House of Lords, yesterday, after a long debate, Baron Blachford's motion, censuring the Government for their policy in regard to the Zulu war, was defeated by 156 against 61. Lord…
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LONDON, March 29.—The first of the reinforcements from England disembarked at Natal on the 5th instant, the remainder on the 10th. The relief of Ekowe will soon be attempted. There is…
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The first of the reinforcements from England disembarked at Natal on the 5th instant, the remainder on the 10th. The relief of Ekowe will soon be attempted…
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THE following preparations for the Zola diffi-culty, made Immediately after the news of the disaster, gives some idea of England's readiness for emergencies. Already the arrangements for…
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BOMBAY, March 30.—General Sandeman's camp at Baghakhan, in South Candabar, has been attacked by 2000 Afghans. The Afghans were completely defeated, with a low of 145. The British…
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General Sandeman's camp at Baghakhan, in South Candahar, has been attacked by 2000 Afghans. The Afghans were completely defeated with a loss of 145. The British…
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LONDON, March 31.—The vote of censure, moved against the Government by Sir Charles Dilke, with respect to their policy towards the Zulus, was lost, on division, in the Commons,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Latest Intelligence. [By Electric Telegraph.] (Reuter's Telegrams.) the Government and the Zulu War. London, March 31
In the House of Commons, Sir Charles Dilke's motion, censuring the Government for their policy in regard to the Zulu war, was lost on division by 306 against 246, giving a…
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THE ANGLO-AFGHAN WAR. BOMBAY, April 2.—In consequence of a threatened attack from hostile tribes in the district of Jellalabad, two British columns have gone to…
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In consequence of a threatened attack from hostile tribes in the district of Jellalabad, two British columns have gone to Futteabad and Charbagh respectively…
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BOMBAY, April 3.—A British column gent to punish the tribe in the district of Jellabad encountered 5000 Khagians, at Futtehabad, and killed 400. The British loss was two officers and…
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Peru and Boliva have formed an alliance, and declared war against Chili. The rupture was occasioned by an irruption of Chilian troops upon Bolivian territory, with the intention of seizing…
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In consequence of a threatened attack from hostile tribes in the district of Jellalabad, two British columns have gone to Futteabad and Charbagh respectively…
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A British, column sent to punish the tribe in the district of Jellalabad encountered 5000 khagians, at Futtehabad, and killed 400. The British loss was two officers and…
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In consequence of the disputed possession of the Nicate (?) mines, Chilian troops have invaded Bolivia. Bolivia has concluded an offensive and defensive alliance with Peru…
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