The Afghan War
EVEN in Afghanistan events proceed with a rapidity which would have appeared extraordinary a generation ago. The English mail has just brought the…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1880
330 stories in Sydney's papers · page 12 of 17
Chili-peruvian War
The Chilians having captured Arica, the Peruvian cause is considered almost hopeless; the finish wilt be the reduction of Callao and Lima, for which purpose the fleet had arrived off the former port. The scenes in Arica, on its…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Cable Messages. the Afghan War. General Roberts's Entry Into Candahar
LONDON, September 1.—General Roberts has entered Candabar. He was received in state by the Wali Shere All and by Generals Primrose and Burrowes…
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Shere Ali ascended the throne of Cabul in 1863, having been nominated heir-apparent five years previously by bis father, the famous Dost Mahomed Khan. He sought a close alliance with the Indian…
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Intelligence has been received from the seat of war in South America, from which it appears that hostilities between Chili and Peru have for the present…
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LONDON, August 27.—The latest advices from Afghanistan show that the native population are in a most turbulent and disaffected condition. A great…
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THE TIMES (of India), of July 29, has the following regarding the disaster to the force, under General Burrows, at Kushk-i-Nakhund, near Candahar:—…
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Inte[?]gence has been received from the seat of war in South America, from which it appears that histilities between Chili and Peru for the present have ceased. Strong hopes are…
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THE volunteers [?]vegone through, some hard work at last, and are [?] be congratulated on the manner in which they [?]orted themselves while in action that took them over 10 miles. On Saturday last the…
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General Roberts, besides capturing the enemy's guns, captured 10,000 prisoners. It is believed that the Cabuli are retreating, and intend to submit to Abdul Rahman,…
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In the midst of so many different accounts, so many theories and somany pure inventions, he who would honestly and faithfully chromcle events finds his task by no means an easy one. Patience ia waiting to hear all that can be…
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LONDON, September 3.—News has just arrived from India that the expected battle has been fought, and has resulted in a decisive victory for the British…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Telegraphic News. the Afghan War. Cheat British Victory. Ayoub Annihilated. [By Submarine Cable.] S[?]ila, September 3
Intelligence from Candahar states that General Roberts has commenced active operations against Ayonh Khan, and sent out strong recommit ring parties. All reports received…
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On Monday next Mr. Thompson's Colossal Mirror of the Zulu War will ho presented at the School of Arts. The diorama is described as a most interesting and instructive one, and no doubt…
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Additional details have been received regarding the battle of last Thursday. They contain particulars of the plan of attack adopted by General Roberts,…
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Additional details have been received respecting the battle last, Thursday, containing particulars of the plan of attack adopted by General Roberts, which resulted in such a…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Latest Intelligence. [By Electric Telegraph.] Our Special Telegram. (From Our London Correspondent.) the Afghan War. London, Sept. 6
In reference to General Roberts' victory on the 1st instant, it appears that when the battle commmenced the troops under General Primrose made a feint in front of the enemy,…
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On Monday next Thompson's diorama of the Zulu war will make its first appearance at the School of Arts. The subject is one of primary interest, and if faithfully dealt with must prove attractive. It is said that the diorama has…
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Since the great defeat of the Afghans last Thursday, and the dispersion of the bulk of Ayoub Khan's forces, he has not shown the slightest sign of an intention to rally his…
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The cavalry patrols report that the villages near Candahar are full of Afghan dead and wounded. General Phayre is remaining at present…
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