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The wars & local soldiers, 1882

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The War in Egypt. [By Cable.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Sept. 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 September 1882 · page 7

Great discontent prevails amongst Arabi's troops at Mandara and Aboukir. This information has been volunteered by deserters from those garrisons…

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The War in Egypt. Advance of the British. A Decisive Battle Pending. LONDON, September 13

Evening News · Thursday 14 September 1882 · page 2

The British forces, under the personal command of Sir Garnet Wolseley, are advancing on both sides of the freshwater canal from Kassaroin towards Tel-el-Kebir, where the main body…

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The War in Egypt. [By Cable.] a British Victory. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Sept. 13, 5.56 A.m

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 September 1882 · page 6

The British forces under Sir Garnet Wolseley are advancing on both sides of the Canal upon Arabi's position at Tel-el-Kebir. The cavalry and horse artillery are attempting a…

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The War in Egypt. Latest Particulars. 1000 Rebel Prisoners Taken. The Battle of Tel-el-Kebir. A Brilliant British Victory. The Rebel Army Routed. LONDON, September 13. 12.17 p.m

Evening News · Friday 15 September 1882 · page 2

Intelligence is to hand at a brilliant and crushing defeat inflicted upon Arabi Pasha's army by the British forces under Sir Garnet Wolseley…

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The War in Egypt. the Attack on Tel-el-kebir. [By Submarine Cable.] Decisive Victory of the British. Desperate Attack on Tel-el-kebir. 40 Guns Captured. Arabi's Army in Full Retreat. the Attack on Arabi. Alexandria, September 13 (morning) ALEXANDRIA, September, 13, 3.32 a.m

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 September 1882 · page 3

Lieutenant-General Sir Garnet Wolseley, after having been in consultation with the divisional commanders, has decided upon a plan of operations, and the troops under his command have The entire force under Sir Garnet Wolseley left the camp, at Kassaroin, yesterday afternoon. The troops advanced a few miles, and at sundown bivouacked for the night,…

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General Willis Wounded. Alexandria, September 13

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Saturday 16 September 1882 · page 5

During the assault on Tel-el-Kebir, LieutGeneral Willis, commander of the first division, was wounded. His injuries are not, however, of a serious character…

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The War in Egypt. Fighting Renewed

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 16 September 1882 · page 8

Sept. 10.— Thirteen thousand Egyptians with 12 guns attacked the British force yesterday: near Tebel Kebir. After a sharp engagement they were repulsed and retired to their own lines,…

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[?] The War in Egypt. London, Sept. 7

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 16 September 1882 · page 474

The Egyptian climate continues to affect the British troops injuriously. Dysentery is now said to be spreading in the camps. SEPT. 8…

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Turkey and the War. LONDON, September 8

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 16 September 1882 · page 9

The British Ambassador at Stamboul, Lord Dufferin, objects to several of the phrases in the Sultan's proclamation declaring; Arabi Pasha a rebel. Lord Dufferin considers the phraseology…

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The War in Egypt. London, September 14,9 a.m

Evening News · Saturday 16 September 1882 · page 6

Arabi's papers have been captured. Many of his generals and principal officers have also fallen into the hands of the British, and have to be [?]ent to Ismalia as prisoners of war…

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Telegraphic. The War in Egypt. [By Cable.] Further Firing. ALEXANDRIA, September 7

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 16 September 1882 · page 9

Further particulars have been received regarding the firing which was heard yesterday from Kaasaroin. It appears that the enemy's cavalry reconnoitered at Kassaroin force, whereupon [?]…

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Postscript. The War in Egypt Our Boys Go for the Egyptians ALEXANDRIA, Wednesday, 3.30 a.m

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 16 September 1882 · page 13

All being in readiness for the forward move ment against the Egyptian rebels, the forces under General Wolseley left camp yesterday afternoon. They advanced until sundown, and…

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Latest by Wire. the War in Egypt. a British Victory. London, Sept. 13, 5.56 a.m

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 16 September 1882 · page 480

The British forces under Sir Garnet Wolseley are advancing on both sides of the Canal upon Arabi's position at Tel-el-Kebir. The cavalry and horse artillery are attempting a…

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The War in Egypt. The Battle of Tel-el-Kebir. Particulars of the Fight. LONDON, September 13

Evening News · Saturday 16 September 1882 · page 4

An official despatch sent by Sir Garnet Wolseley to the home Government fully confirms the news of the victory gained by the British troops at Tel-el-Kebir to-day. The…

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Very Latest by Cable. the War in Egypt. a British Victory. London, Sept. 13, 5.56 A.M.

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 16 September 1882 · page 10

The British forces under Sir Garnet Wolseley are advancing on both sides of the Canal upon Arabi's position at Tel-el-Kebir. The cavalry and horse artillery are attempting a flank…

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The War in Egypt. [By Cable.] the British Victory—at Tel-el-kebir. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Sept. 13, 1217 P.m

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 September 1882 · page 11

Sir Garnet Wolseley has achieved a brilliant victory over Arabi at Tel-el-Kebir. The British artillery opened fire before the Egyptians were aware of the approach of the…

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The War in Egypt. [By Submarine Cable.] Capture of Tel-el-keb Ir. Disorganised Flight of Egyptians. Thousands of Prisoners Taken. Bravery and Pluck of the British. Capture of Tel-el-kebir. Alexandria, September 13 (noon)

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Saturday 16 September 1882 · page 5

The news previously received of the total defeat of Arabi's army at Tel-el-kebir this morning, and the capture of all his positions, is fully confirmed…

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Wreck of a Man-of-War

Evening News · Monday 18 September 1882 · page 2

LONDON, September 15.—The man-of-war Phoenix has been totally wrecked at Charlotte Town. The crew were saved…

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Wreck of a Man-of-war. London, Sept. 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 September 1882 · page 5

The man-of-war Phœnix has been totally wrecked at Charlotte Town. The crew were saved…

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The War in Egypt. [By Cable.] Arabi Taken Prisoner and British Occupation of Cairo (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, September 14, 5.22 A.m

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 September 1882 · page 5

It was currently reported to-day that Arabi had been captured by a detachment of the pursuing army at Benha-el-Assal, midway between the scene of his late defeat and…

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