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The wars & local soldiers, 1882

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The War in Egypt

Evening News · Saturday 12 August 1882 · page 4

LONDON, August 10.—In the House of Commons to-day Mr. Gladstone stated that it was considered impossible to restore the status quo in Egypt, and a prolonged occupation was…

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[?] The War in Egypt. London, Aug. 5

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 12 August 1882 · page 274

The European Powers profess to feel considerable annoyance at the recent occupation of the Suez Canal by the British in the face of the proposal for a collective naval…

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The War in Egypt. London, Aug. 9, 2.40 P.M.

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 12 August 1882 · page 280

It is reported that there are now no British, at Ismailia, H.M. corvette Orion and the strong force of marines which was landed some days ago having been withdrawn…

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The War in Egypt. [By Cable.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Aug. 10

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 August 1882 · page 5

In the House of Commons to-day Mr. Gladstone stated that it was considered impossible to restore the status quo in Egypt, and a prolonged occupation was undesirable…

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The Australian Town & Country Journal Sydney, Saturday, Aug. 12, 1882. The War Cloud in Egypt

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 12 August 1882 · page 16

THE latest news from Egypt is not of the most reassuring character. It is reported that the rebel ARABI PASHA is encamped in the immediate vicinity of Ismalia, a small town of some 3000…

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Telegraphic. The War in Egypt. [By Cable.] Fighting Resumed. a Pitched Battle. Reported Rebel Dissensions. Loyalists Being Shot

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 12 August 1882 · page 10

LONDON, August 2.—It is reported that Arabi Bey is shooting the loyalist natives at Cairo…

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The War in Egypt. [By Submarine Cable.] Arrival of the Duke of Connaught and Staff. Alexandria, August 10

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Saturday 12 August 1882 · page 5

His Royal Highness, the Dake of Connaught, who is commanding a brigade, and General Adye, the chief of the stuff, arrived hero to-day, and landed in this city…

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The War in Egypt

Evening News · Monday 14 August 1882 · page 2

CONSTANTINOPLE, August 12.—Earl Dufferin has submitted the military convention to the Porte. it waives the right of the British to command the Turkish troops in Egypt, but…

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The War in Egypt. [By Cable.] (Reuter's Telegrams.) Co[?]ntinople, Aug. 12

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 August 1882 · page 5

Earl Dufferin has submitted the military convention to the Porte. It waives the right of the British to command the Turkish troops in Egypt, but insists upon concerted action in…

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The War in Egypt. [By Submarine Gable.] the Terms of the Turkish Occupation. Constantinople August 12

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Monday 14 August 1882 · page 3

Lord Dufferin has submitted the Military Convention to the Porto. It waives the right of the British to command the Turkish troops in Egypt, hut insists upon concerted action in…

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The War in Egypt

Evening News · Tuesday 15 August 1882 · page 2

LONDON, August 14.—Arabi Bay has reinforced his followers stationed at Ismailia and other Points along the Suez Canal…

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The War in Egypt. [By Cable.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Aug. 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 August 1882 · page 5

Arabi Bey has reinforced his followers stationed at Ismailia and other points along the Suez Canal. (REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.)…

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The War in Egypt. [By Submarine Cable.] the "Guards" at Ramleh. Alexandria, August 14

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 15 August 1882 · page 3

The brigade of Guards which arrived last week is quartered at Ramleh, about four miles from this city…

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The War in Egypt

Evening News · Wednesday 16 August 1882 · page 2

LONDON, August 15.—A French, newspaper correspondent has been arrested at Alexandria. Fever is prevalent in Arabi's camp…

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The War in Egypt. [By Cable.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Aug. 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 August 1882 · page 5

A French newspaper correspondent has been arrested at Alexandria. Fever is prevalent in Arabi's camp. (REUTER'S TELEGRAM.)…

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The War in Egypt. [By Submarine Cable.] Arabi's Strong Position. Alexandria. August 15

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 16 August 1882 · page 3

Arabi is still entrenched between Damanhour and kafrdowr. His position is said to be considerable strength, owing to the extensive earthworks thrown up since his encounter with…

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The War in Egypt

Evening News · Thursday 17 August 1882 · page 2

LONDON, August 15.—The Conference of representatives of the European Powers, which has been sitting at Stamboul, has been adjourned for an indefinite period. It is reported that Arabi…

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The War in Egypt. [By Cable.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Aug. 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 August 1882 · page 5

The Conference of representatives of the European Powers, which has been sitting at Stamboul, has been adjourned for an indefinite period…

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The War in Egypt [By Submarine Cable.] Reinforcements for Fort Men. Alexandria, August 15

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Thursday 17 August 1882 · page 3

Mex has been largely reinforced, the Bedouins in that part exhibiting a menacing spirit towards the British…

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To-day's Cables. Result of the Council of War

Evening News · Friday 18 August 1882 · page 2

ALEXANDRIA, August 17.—Since the arrival of Sir Garnet Wolseley, active preparations have been made for a forward advance of the troops. A long council of war was held…

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