War Preparations. London, November 14
The Russian Government has completed negotiations for the purchase of several privately-owned trunk lines of railway, with a view of using them for strategic…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1893
628 stories in Sydney's papers · page 26 of 32
The Matabele War. Lobengula and the Missionaries, London, November 14
Despatches from South Africa state that during the recent war the missionaries received the most considerate treatment from King Lobengula, the Matabele chief. He…
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London, November 15.—Latest advices from South. Africa state that the chief Khama has returned to Palapye, but has not deserted the British South Africa…
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Latest advices from South Africa state that the Khamas, or friendly natives, have returned to Palapye, in their territory, but they have not deserted Major Adams'…
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LONDON, Tuesday Night.--From South Africa it is reported that King Lobengula has treated the missionaries with great consideration and kindness during the war…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War in South Africa. the British Flag Hoisted at Tati
LONDON, Thursday.--From Cape Colony it is reported that the British flag has been hoisted at Tati, a point within the Matabeleand territory, from which a road…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Special Cables. From the Herald's London Correspondents. the Matabele War. London, Nov. 15
Latest advices from South Africa report that the Matabole are still retreating, intending apparently to cross the Zambezi, Nov. 16…
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The Matabeles have been again defeated. A force of 7000 attacked the laager of Dr. Jameson, the British Administrator in Mashonaland, on the Imbendezi River, and…
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LONDON, Thursday Night. -- Mr. Sydney Buxton, Parliamentary Secretary to the Colonial Office, replying to a question in the House of Commons to-day, said…
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Early in the Whitsuntide of 1586 two passengers came ashore at Dover from a French fishing-smack. They were instantly subjected to the scrutiny of the coastguard. One of these passengers was a…
Continued on Trove, page 1060 →TELEGRAPHIC. The Matabele War. Another Victory for the British Columns. The Matabeles Routed with Great Slaughter. Reported Capture of Lobengula. Buluwayo Burned and Destroyed. [?]atabele Chiefs Joining the Company's Forces. LONDON, Nov. 8
The Matabeles have recaptured many cattle from the whites at Buluwayo. They have mutilated the bodies of wounded and dead Mashonas in a…
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King Lobengula, the chief of the Matabeles, has massed his forces to the number of 8000 at a point 40 miles from Bulawayo, and is preparing for battle…
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London, November 18.—Major Forbes, commander of one of the British South Africa Company's columns operating against the Matabeles, has been gazetted High…
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LONDON, Sunday.--The Matabeles have assembled a force of 8000 men about 40 miles from Buluwayo, their destroyed capital, where they are preparing to give…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →News by Cable. The Revolution in Brazil. Proclamation Op a New Emperor. Prince Pedro Among Insurgents. Landing War Material Prevented
London, November 18.—Latest advices from Rio Janeiro report that Vice-Admiral de Mello, the insurgent leader, has proclaimed Prince Pedro, eldest son of Comte…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Special Cables. From the Herald's London Correspondents. the Matabele War. a High Commissioner of Buluwayo Gazetted. Efforts to Conclude Terms of Peace. London, Nov. 18
Major Forbes, commander of one of the British South Africa Company's columns operating against the Matabales, has been gazetted High Commissioner of Buluwayo…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Matabele War. Surrender of Lobengula Negotiations Proceeding. Further Fighting -- The British Defeated -- Dr. Jameson Wounded -- Question in the Commons -- Statement by Mr. Buxton. LONDON, November 21
The British in South Africa have sent envoys to King Lobengula, the Matabele chief, with a view of arranging a settlement of the difficulty. Lobengula at first…
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LONDON, Tuesday.--From South Africa it is reported that Major H. .T. Goold-Adams has sent envoys to King Lobengula to endeavor to arrange terms of peace…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Special Cables. From the Herald's London Correspondents. the Matabele War. a British Attack on Lobengula Imminent. London, Nov. 21
Advices from Capetown report that Lobengula is willing to parley with Major Goold Adams for terms of peace, but his warriors demand to fight; hence a strong…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The War in South Africa. Another Matabele Defeat. Dr. Jameson Seriously Wounded. Statement in the House of Commons
LONDON, Tuesday Night.--Telegrams received from the Cape announce that further fighting has taken place between the British South Africa Company's forces…
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