The War in the Soudan
London, February 13.--In the House of Commons last night Sir Stafford Northcote moved his resolution censuring the Government for the wavering policy to which the…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1884
322 stories in Sydney's papers · page 3 of 17
The Soudan War. Capture of Sinkat. Massacre of the Garrison
LONDON, February 13.—Intelligence is to hand to the effect that the town of Sinkat, in the Soudan, has been captured by the rebels. The garrison and residents of the place were…
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CAIRO, February 14.—Advices from Suakim state that the fears which were entertained of an attack on the town are subsiding, and the rebels are dispersing from the vicinity of the coast…
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CARIO, February 13.—Major-General Gordon has proceeded from Berber toward Khartoum. He travels slowly, being engaged in pacifying the Arab tribes upon the banks of the Nile…
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Lord Derby has expressed himself much gratified by the offer of Mr. Murray Smith, C.M.G., with respect to the Victorian war vessels, and has referred the matter to the…
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LONDON, February 7.—In consequence of the critical state of affairs in the Soudan, the Mediteranean squadron, under the command of Lord John Hay, has been ordered to proceed at once to…
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The following of H.M. ships are now under commission for this station:--U.M.S. Swinger, a screw composite gunboat of 520 horse-power, 430 tons displacement, and…
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LONDON, February 13.—Colonel Buller has been placed second in command to Major-General Sir Gerald Grahana of the troops despatched from Cairo to Suakim…
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London, February 22.--The Daily Telegraph published an extraordinary edition at noon to-day, containing a telegram to the effect that the Tokar garrison had surrendered to Osman…
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London, February 25.--Admiral Hewitt has assumed command at Suakim. General Graham and Baker Pasha are at Trinkitat. Smallpox has broken out in the transport ship…
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London, February 26.--The munitions of war, for the intended advance upon the insurgents. have been landed at Trinkitat…
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London, February 25.--A thousand Arabs menace Suakim, which is defended by a thousand marines, under the command of Admiral Hewitt…
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London, February 27.--General Graham advanced from Trinkitat yesterday, and recaptured Baker Pasha's outposts. He will proceed to Tokar, and learn the fate of that town. The…
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I OPTEN saw correspondence inquiring through your valuable journal how to get rid of ants, and also many plans recommended, such as empty bottles, basins, hot ashes, and boiling water. Those are very…
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London, February 29.--General Graham, with 4000 troops, advanced three miles last night, and bivouaced, and proceeded towards El Teb, the rebel position, at daybreak this morning…
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CAIRO, February 20.—The whole of the British forces under the command of General Graham arrived at Suakim, and are proceeding to Ras Mahdi, where the expedition for the relief of…
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Latest.--A telegram has been received at the Horse Guards from General Graham stating that, in accordance with his previous intention, he left El Tib to- day for Tokar…
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London, March 1.--News has been received that the Khartoum garrison, under Colonel Coetlogen, has arrived at Berber. The country has been pacified by "Chinese" Gordon, and it…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Police, Postmen, and Soldiers. to the Editor of the Herald
Sir,—Your correspondent who sigus himself "One who has served five years" is not entirely wrong in his assertions, for although the police and postmen have to pay their tram fares, they are at the same time allowed by…
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The IRISH WORLD, in en article signed "Patrick Ford," says:—Next week will be opened in the columns of the IRISH "World an emergency fund, whose object will be to aid the…
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