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The wars & local soldiers, 1882

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War Preparations

Evening News · Wednesday 19 July 1882 · page 3

We are informed that the Government of New South. Wales has authorised the construction of certain additional defence works at South Head. The additional defences above alluded to are mainly…

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The War in Egypt

Evening News · Wednesday 19 July 1882 · page 3

LONDON, July 16.—The London "Daily News" the leading Ministerial organ, is urging on the Government to carry out its policy with a high hand. It considers that Arabi Pasha and…

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The War in Egypt. Ismail Pasha

Evening News · Wednesday 19 July 1882 · page 2

LONDON, July 13.—The Egyptian soldiers have escorted Ismail Pasha, to the German, Austrian, and Italian resident consuls at Cairo, a view of impressing his claims…

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The War in Egypt. [By Cable.] (From Our Own Corresponden[?] London, July 18

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 July 1882 · page 5

The Egyptian soldiers have escorted Ismail Pasha to the German, Austrian, and Italian resident consuls at Cairo, with a view of impressing his claims…

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Telegraphic News. [By Submarine Cable.] the War in Egypt. Manifesto to the Egyptians. British Occupation Op Egypt. Troops From India Ordered Out. Further Troops for Egypt. Bombay, July 17

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 19 July 1882 · page 3

Orders have been received by the Government to-day, from the home authorities, for the equipment of the European and native troops, which have been held in readiness for some time past…

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The War in Egypt. Admiral Seymour's Movements

Evening News · Thursday 20 July 1882 · page 2

LONDON, July 18.—Admiral Sir F. B. Seymour has been instructed to limit his movements in Alexandria to simple police measures and defensive operations…

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Telegraphic News. [By Submarine Cable.] the War in Egypt. Europeans Leaving Cairo. Another Massacre by Egyptians. European Exodus From Cairo. London, July 18

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Thursday 20 July 1882 · page 3

Although no excesses have actually been committed against the Europeans still remaining at Cairo, the foreigners, since the events of last week, have been hurriedly leaving the…

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lecture on War

Evening News · Friday 21 July 1882 · page 4

Professor Hughes gave a lecture on " War" on Sunday night, at the Victora Hall There was a very good attendance. After some introductory passages on the piano, Mr. Sebastian Hodge played "Cujus…

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Telegraphic News. [By Submarine Cable.] the War in Egypt. M. De Freycinet on the Egyptian Crisis. Paris. July 19

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 21 July 1882 · page 3

In the Senate last night, M. de Freycinet, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that after an interchange of communication between the British and French Governments, it had…

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The War in Egypt

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 22 July 1882 · page 10

The truce proved resultless. After a good deal of parleying Arabi Pasha positively refused to surrender the forts to Admiral Sir F. B. Seymour…

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England Preparing War Material

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 22 July 1882 · page 9

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

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Seat of War in Egypt

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 22 July 1882 · page 25

1. Alexandria The Bombarding Fleet. 2. The Fleets of other Nations. Sale of Map, 20 Miles to inch…

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The War in Egypt. Threatening Attitude of the Rebels. An English War Credit. Battle Imminent

Evening News · Saturday 22 July 1882 · page 4

LONDON, July 20.—Arabi Pasha is increasing the number of his followers, and assuming a most menacing attitude. The Conference of the Powers has decided that the Suez Canal is…

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A War Credit Demanded. London. July 20

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Saturday 22 July 1882 · page 5

It having been decided by the Government to strengthen the British forces at present in Egypt, Mr. Gladstone will on Monday move that a war credit be granted…

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[?] the War with Egypt. London, July 13, 5.20 A.m

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 22 July 1882 · page 142

Yesterday's truce has proved resultless. After a great deal of parleying Arabi Pasha positively refused to surrender the forts to Admiral Sir F. B. Seymour…

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Telegraphic. The War in Egypt. [By Cable.] Arabi Bey Refuses to Surrender

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 22 July 1882 · page 9

LONDON, July 13, 5.20 a.m.—The latest telegrams from Alexandria are of an unsatisfactory character, and a recommencement of hostilities is expected. The truce has proved…

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Telegraphic News. [By Submarine Cable.] the War in Egypt. a Turkish Occupation Decided Upon. Alexandria Water Supply Cut Off. a British War Credit. Strong Position of Arabi Bey. Alexandria July 20

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Saturday 22 July 1882 · page 5

The position taken up by Arabi Bey, at Kfrdowar, has been reconnoitered, and found to be strong. He has thoronghly entrenched himself, and a large force is under his…

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The War Vote Inadequate

Evening News · Monday 24 July 1882 · page 2

LONDON, July 22.—The rote of credit obtained by the Imperial Government for carrying on the var against the rebels in Egypt is found to be inadequate, and further sums will be asked…

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The War in Egypt. [Portion of the following messages appeared in out second edition on Saturday.] Fighting Resumed. Situation More Critical. Threatening Atitude of the Bebels. War to the Knife Declared. The Identical Note to the Porte

Evening News · Monday 24 July 1882 · page 2

CONSTANINOPLE, July 21.—The reply of the Porte to the identical note, which was presented on Monday last by the ambassadors of the six Great Powers, while consenting to join the…

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The War in Egypt. [By Submarine Cable.] Arabi Declares War to the Knipe. Panic of Europeans. British Army Reserves Called Out. Turkey Declines to Intervene. Prance and Italy to Cooperate with England. the Identical Note to the Porte. Constantinople, July 21

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Monday 24 July 1882 · page 3

The reply of the Porte, to the identical note, which was presented on Monday lust by the Ambassadors of the six great Powers, while it consents to join the deliberations of the…

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