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Daring Thursday afternoon the Paddington Barracks and the vicinity were crowded by volunteers, would be soldiers, and a large contingent of the larrikin element. The last-named blocked no the passage…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →On Thursday evening, 341 of the newly-enlisted New South Wales Infantry were camped in tents in the Victoria Barracks, Paddington. Crowds of their friends visited the camp, and the scene was, in some…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →SHANGHAI, February ll.—The French fleet, under command of Admiral Courbet, made its appearance off this port to-day. LONDON, February 12.—Nows has been received…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →It has been often enough said that in case of any emergency, if England were in any straits in time of war with any of the Great Powers, her colonies, and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →IN our issue of the 14th instant, we said that "if any farther proof were required of the vacillating imbecility of the. Home Government, surely the state…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Korti correspondent of the London DAILY TELEGRAPH says :—" A. commander may select a spot for camping on where his men are not likely to be affected by troublesome…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →LONDON, February 20.—A telegram has been received, at the Horse Guards from Lord Wolseley, notifying that Sir Herbert Stewart died in Gakdul on February 16, from the effects…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →LONDON, February 12.—It is announced that General Sir George Graham, V.C., will command the forces which will proceed to Suakim, and thence to Berber, and that Major-General Sir G…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →MELBOURNE Saturday.—On Friday evening a recresentative of the Melbourne HERALD interviewed Mr. James Tyndall, will, last year, was in Egypt with the 10th Huasars. and took part in the battles…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Considerable anxiety has been felt by the Government all along as to the tent accommodation for the troops. Tents for immediate shelter, sufficient for the whole force, will be despatched…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →On Wednesday. Joseph Meninx, aged 30, enlisted and was accepted to serve in the Soudan campaign. On Thursday night he went to his home, 16 Francis-street, for the purpose of staying with and…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Thursday evening, 341 of the newly-enlisted New South Wales Infantry were camped in tents in the Victoria Barracks, Paddington. Crowds of their friends visited the camp, and the scene will, in some…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Go, and God be with you Beloyal, brave, and true; Let courage, mercy, honour Shine clear in all you do…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Intelligence has been received from the Soudan stating that on Tuesday last General Sir William Earle, who with the infantry column under his command was advancing…
Continued on Trove, page 404 →A very perfect French map, published under the the direction of the French Government, and entitled, "[?]e Soudan Egyptian," about 2ft 6in square, was forwarded to the Colonial Secretary's office…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →LONDON, February 22.—The War Office authorities have issued a notice warning the reserves to be in readiness for service, owing to the serious news received from the Afghan…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →LONDON, February 21.—Sir Gerald Graham, with three battalions of the Guards under his command, enbarked yesterday for Suakin. CAIRO, February 21.—Sir Redvers Buller still…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Following are the names of those who have been enrolled and enlisted for the Soudan campaign since 1 p.m. on Saturday :—Robert hunter, James Judge, Sydney Rogers, Thomas Laverey, Hector…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →MELBOURNE, Saturday.—On Friday evening a representative of the Melbourne HERALD interviewed Mr. James Tyndall, who, last year, was in Egypt with the 10th Hussars, and took part in the battles…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The complement of men required is now enlisted, though a few vacancies are kept in the contingent for men possessing special qualifications, in the event of such presenting themselves. A…
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