A War Cloud
An American named Cutting, while editing a paper in Mexico, published a libellous article against the Judge of a Mexican court. He was brought before the Judge, who threatened to imprison aim for…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1886
187 stories in Sydney's papers · page 7 of 10
War Clamours
ST. PETERSBURG, August 31.—The Russian press is clamouring for the Government to take immediate steps to occupy Bulgaria…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Terrible Riots in Belfast. a Head Comstable and a Soldier Shot Dead. Over a Hundred Constables Wounded
The Twelfth of July celebration occasioned great excitement in Belfast, and resulted in a party riot, in which two Protestants were stabbed. It was feared that when the procession returned…
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"I hear," writes our London correspondent, "from Mr. Phil. Robinson, the well-known English war correspondent and litterateur, that he has just received a business communication…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Children's Corner. Mamma's Little Soldier
Mamma's little soldier Is very fond of play, He whistles and he marches The livelong day…
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From a return recently laid on the table of the House of Commons, we learn that the cost of hiring aud equipping the British merchant cruisers during the last Russian war scare, and…
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WHAT a state I was in! I do not profess to have been brought up amongst Emperors; but I claim nevertheless, the possession of some sense of decency, and I know that a man ought to wait on an Emperor in his…
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Samuel Macdonald, a soldier in the Sutherland Fencibles wass 7ft 4in in height, and every way stout inproportion. He was too large to stand in the ranks and generally stood on the right of the…
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A case which was brought under the Army Act in the Edinburgh Sheriff Court recently, had some amusing features. It seems that a tipsy miner was in a public-house, Edinburgh, when one of…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Situation in Europe. a War Frustrated. the Austro-german Alliance
London, Tuesday.--It is understood that Russia recently offered to commence a war with Germany, provided France supported her; but that the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Bulgarian Crisis. the Regency Refuse to Submit. General Kaulbars Threatens Consequences. Possible Russo-austrian War. Germany Will Be Neutral
London, Tuesday.--In reply to General Kaulbars' peremptory note for complete submission to Russian demands within 24 hours, the Bulgarian Regency…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The French Men-of-war Dives and Loyalty
Yesterday morning at abuut 2 o'clock the French men-of-war Dives and Loyalty, from Noumea, anchored in Watson's Bay; and having been examined by the p[?] Health Officer and granted pratique, they came up the harbour at 7 o'clock, the…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →The Bulgarian Crisis. Loud Randolph Churchill in Germany. a Question About War
London, Thursday.--It is reported that Lord Randolph Churchill, Chancellor of the Exchequer, has gone to Berlin incognito. It is expected that…
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London, Monday.--In the Hungarian Parliament an attempt was made to urge upon the Government the necessity for reforms in the army. A debate…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →France and China. Another War Cloud
LONDON, October 12.—Some sensation has been occasioned by the announcement of a new development in the general signs of a near approaching war. It is resolved to make a…
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Things do not look particularly bright on the continent of Europe just now. Russia is threatening an armed occapation of Bulgaria, and is said to be massing troops in…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War Cloud in Europe. Europe Infected with War Fever. Russian War Preparations. Meeting of Bulgarian Sobranje Postponed
London, Wednesday.--The Standard to-day declares that a war fever has infected the whole of Europe, and that hostilities may break out at any time…
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LONDON, October 13, 7 p.m.—European affairs are approaching a very critical juncture. Alarming reports are being received from all quarters of intrigue and menace. The…
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Mailers, it must be admitted, wear a very menacing air in Europe. As usual the chief peril to the pence of the Continent springs from the intrigues and…
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LONDON, October 13.—European affairs are approaching a very critical juncture. Alarming reports of intrigue and menace are being received from all quarters. The war centre now seems…
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