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The wars & local soldiers, 1882

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The Queen and the War

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 15 July 1882 · page 16

LONDON, July 12.—Her Majesty the Queen has telegraphed to Admiral Sir F. Beauchamp Seymour, inquiring after the condition of the wounded sailors…

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Maps of the Seat of War

Evening News · Saturday 15 July 1882 · page 6

For the better understanding of affairs at Alexandria, Mr. D. Kinnear Brown, with admirable fore thought, has published a series of lithographic maps or plans, the first being a map of Egypt, the second a…

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[?] the War with Egypt. Bombardment of Alexandria. London, July 6

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 15 July 1882 · page 102

The situation at Alexandria has become exceedingly criticaL The remainder of the foreign residents are hastily embarking. Arabi Bey is distributing arms to the natives,…

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Our Latest Cablegrams. Latest from the War. LONDON, July 11

Nepean Times · Saturday 15 July 1882 · page 5

THE Consuls of European Powers in Alexandria presented a joint note to the English Admiral formally protesting against the bombardment,…

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Second Edition. the War in Egypt. Critical Position of the Kh[?]lve

Evening News · Saturday 15 July 1882 · page 4

LONDON, July 13.—Although according to previous advices the Khedive, who had elected to remain in Alexandria, was unharmed, further more authentic information from the city shows…

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Latest by Wire. The War in Egypt. London, July 11, 8.23 P.M.

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 15 July 1882 · page 112

At sundown the British fleet ceased to fire upon Alexandria. Forty wounded are the only casualties as yet reported on the part of the British. No mention has been made of…

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Postscript. The War in Egypt. (From Our Own Correspondent. [By Cable.] Fires in Alexandria

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 15 July 1882 · page 16

LONDON, July 12, 6 p.m.—As a consequence of the heavy firine from the British fleet before Alexandria, several fires, in addition to the conflagration in the Khedive's Palace, have taken…

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The War in Egypt. Alexandria in Flames. Pillage and Destruction. Massacre of Europeans. Alexandria in Flames

Evening News · Saturday 15 July 1882 · page 4

LONDON, July 13 (12.47 p.m.).—Tremendous fires are raging in Alexandria, and the entire city is now in flames…

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Telegraphic. The Egyptian Crisis. War Declared Bombardment of Alexandria. Collapse of the Anglo-french Alliance. [By Cable.] Ababi Bey Defiant

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 15 July 1882 · page 9

LONDON, July 6.—The latest news from Egypt is of a very disquieting character. No reply has been returned by Arabi Bey, or by those associated with him, to the peremptory…

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The War with Egypt. [By Electric Telegraph.] Destruction of Alexandria and Massacre of Europeans. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, July 13, 5.20 A.m

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 July 1882 · page 5

Yesterday's truce has proved resultless. After a great [?] of parleying Arabi [?] positively refu[?] surrender the forts to Admiral Sir F. B. Sey[?]…

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The War in Egypt. [By Submarine Cable.] Alexandria in Flames. the Defiance of Arabi Bet Massacre of Europeans. the Khedive in Safety. Truce Negotiations Fallen Through. London, July 13, 5.30 a.m

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Saturday 15 July 1882 · page 5

Admiral Seymour, replying to a request of the Egyptian military leaders to enter upon a negotiation, has declined their request, unless under certain conditions, the principal of which…

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Second Edition. the War in Egypt. (Reuter's Cable News.) Troops in Pursuit of the Khedive, Alexandria on Fire. Critical Position of the Khedive in Hamlet Palace. Troops Surrounded the Walls, and Threaten His Life. London July 13

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Saturday 15 July 1882 · page 6

Although according to previous advices the Khedive was unharmed, further and more authentic information from the city shows that his position is most critical, He is represented…

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England Preparing War Material

Evening News · Monday 17 July 1882 · page 2

LONDON, July 15.—The authorities at Woolwich Arsenal hare received orders to prepare a supply of war material for 21,000 men and 5300 horses…

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Second Edition. the War in Egypt. The Flight of Arabi Bey

Evening News · Monday 17 July 1882 · page 3

LONDON, July 16.—From further intelligence received, it has been ascertained that Arabi Pasha on effecting his escape embarked on board a boat in the canal at Alexandria, from whence…

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The War with Egypt. [By Electric Telegraph.] Flight of Arabi Bey—the Khedive's Return. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, July, 13, 5.3 P.m

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 July 1882 · page 5

The Grand Square in the European quarter, including the Exchange and Telegraph Office, has been destroyed by fire. About 100 Europeans and other Christians…

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The War in Egypt. The Rebellion Suppressed Re-establishment of the Khedive. [Some of the following messages were published in our later editions on Saturday.] Alexandria in Flames

Evening News · Monday 17 July 1882 · page 2

LONDON, July 14, 2.10 p.m.—Owing to the bombardment and the incendiarism of the convicts, there are about two miles length of…

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The War in Egypt. Alexandria in Ruins. Contemplated Murder of the Khedive. His Safety and Probable Restoration to Power. . Escape Op Arabi Bey. Dispersion of Egyptian Troops. the Suez Canal Again Closed the Beginning of the End. State of Alexandria. London, July 13

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Monday 17 July 1882 · page 3

Later intelligence received this morning from Egypt states that Alexandria continues in a scene of complete anarchy, partly owing to the excesses of the released convicts, and partly to…

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The War Againsy Egypt. War Preparations by England. Arabi's Movements

Evening News · Tuesday 18 July 1882 · page 2

LONDON, July 17, 5.54 a.m.—Arabi Bey, he has been ascertained, is now at Kafrdowar, a place 17 miles from Alexandria. He has summoned the troops to proceed to Cairo…

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The War with Egypt. [By Cable.] (From Our Own Courespondent.) London, July 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 July 1882 · page 5

The Khedive has been reinstalled, and has proclaimed Arabi Bey a rebel, and ordered the soldiers to disband. Admiral Hoskins has taken charge of the…

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The War in Egypt. Arabi Bey in the Interior. His Forces Disorganised. Natives Famine Stricken. the British Troops Nearing Alexandria. the Forte Invited to Interfere. the Pillagers Flogged by Sailors. the Flight of Arabi Bey. London, July 16

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 18 July 1882 · page 3

From further intelligence received, it has been ascertained that Arabi Pasha, on effecting his escape, embarked on board a boat in the canal at Alexandria, whence he is supposed to…

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