War! to the Editor of the Mercury
SIR,—I note that my small communication anent the two armies now waging war against the devilment of the sinners in Parramatta has brought down the indignation of a very…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1883
166 stories in Sydney's papers · page 8 of 9
War Cry
THE Salvation Harmy is growing quite political, and this is the very latest Canty: -- "Yes, me dear frens, we'll conquer th' Devil yet -- ber-less th' Looard -- not by our own strength, but but Providence will upend 'im, an' lay 'im across our knees, an'…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Irishmen As Soldiers. (To the Editor.)
SIR,— I read your extract; from Lord Wolseley's speech on Irish soldiers, and was pleased to hear the warm manner he spoke of their bravery when led by Irishmen, and wishing to have the honour…
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LONDON, October 30.—The Governor of Yunnan, with 1400 troops, has been directed to occupy Calbany, an important town in Tonquin, i and protect it against the French…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Tee Cruise of H.m.s. Dart in the South Seas. Several Massacres Avenged. One A.b. Killed and the Ship's Boatswain Wounded
H.M.S. Dart returned yesterday morning from the South Seas, and is now lying in Farm Gove. We are indebted to the courtesy of the officers for the following extremely interesting details:--…
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Lieutenant R. A. Nathan, adjutant of the Permanent Artillery Force, has reported to Mr. H. Shiell, city coroner, that a driver in the force named Burns was killed yesterday evening at Middle Harbour…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →France and China. China Preparing for War. (Reuter's Telegrams.] Hongkong, Nov. 17
In consequence of the failure of the recent negotiations, the Chinese are making extensive military preparations. Steps are being taken to raise 20,000 volunteers, in view of…
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LONDON, November 20.—Nine hundred French troops sailed to-day from Toulon for Tonquin. M. Jules Perry, the French Premier, has announced in the Chamber of Deputies that he…
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HONGKONG, November 20.—It is reported here that the Chinese troops, which were previously stated to be fortifying Backninh against the projected attack by the French, have now…
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LONDON, November 21.—French spies report that Bacninh is garrisoned by 10,000 Chinese troops…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War in Tonquin. London, Nov. 21
French spies report that 10,000 troops are garrisoned at Bacninh…
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A STRANGE story of religious intolerance comes from Lakeville, Connecticut. Father Lynch, the priest who has charge of the Roman Catholic community in the parish,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →France and China. China Preparing for War. Hongkong, Nov. 17
In consequence of the failure of the recent negotiations, the Chinese are making extensive military preparations. Steps are being taken to raise 20,000 volunteers, in view of…
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A strange story of religious intolerance comes (says a Protestant paper) from Lakeville, Connecticut. Father Lynch, the priest who has charge of the Roman Catholic…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Mr. Edmond O'donovan, the Celebrated "War Correspondent" and Journalist
IRELAND has contributed more than her share of the brave and gifted men who have distinguished themselves on fields of war, or far and foreign fields of travel, and perhaps the greatest…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →France and China. War Imminent
LONDON, December 5.—French transport capable of embarking 12,000 troops, have been ordered to rendezvous at Algeria, there to await further orders. The Admiral of the Chinese fleet…
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LONDON, December 7.—The French Deputies are indignant at the action of the Government in concealing the true state of affairs in regard to the critical relations with China…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Telegraphic News. [By Submarine Cable.] France and China. War Imminent. Paris, December 7
The latest negotiations between M. Ferry and Marquis Tseng do away with the hope that war will be averted. The Chinese Government absolutely refuses to withdraw or in any…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War in Egypt. Another Rebel Victory
LONDON, December 10.—Intelligence has been received from Egypt to the effect that another terrible disaster has befallen the troops in the Soudan. On the 2nd…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldiers in Ireland
Soldiers in Ireland are in a happy condition of lawlessness. There is no check upon the brutal instincts of. the British military, so they may strike as hard and as often…
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