Death of Sir D. Lysons. a Gallant Soldier
LONDON, January 31.-The death is announced of General Sir Daniel Lysons, of 82…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1898
2,281 stories in Sydney's papers · page 5 of 115
Special Cables. From the " HERALD'S " London Correspondents. the War on the Indian Frontier. a Column Entangled in a Goege. Foety-three Killed and 17 Missing. London, Jan. 31
General Westmacott, who is in charge of one of the army divisions on the Northwestern Frontier of India, reports that the Namani column, while engaged in the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A Wounded Face
A married woman named Margaret Fisher, living at Pike-lane, Waterloo, was taken to the Prince Alfred Hospital this morning suffering from a wound In the face just in front…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Lifting War Cloud
The silver lining that is ascribed to so many clouds is visibly gleaming out from under that particular cloud which rose over China a few weeks ago and soon threatened…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Return of the War Fleet
The flagship Royal Arthur and the Tauranga, Wallaroo, Karrakatta, Royalist and Goldfinch returned to Sydney this morning. The fleet presented an Imposing appearance…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Special Cables. From the "Herald's" London Correspondents. the War on the Indian Frontier. a Severe Engagement. Troops Withdrawn at a Critical Moment. Heavy Losses on Each Side. London, Jan. 31
Reuter's Agency has received fuller information from its correspondent on the North-west Frontier of India with regard to the severe engagement which the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Our American Letter. Boxing: the Creedon-m'coy Fight. Dan Terribly Punished. His Wonderful Rally in the Twelfth Round. Fights an Uphill Battle Throughout. War and Rumors of War. Fitz and Corbett Resurected. Griffo's and Luck. Peter Jackson Training—Soddard off to Klondyke—"The Place Where They Keep Nuggets on Ice." Other Fighters and Fights. Cycling: Failure of a Big Firm. Michael Still Draws—The Great Six Boys' Race. Athletic Reverses. Downed Several Times—Australians Expected. Tee Turf: the Australia Mare Trance. a mile in 1 min 39½ sec—Six Furlongs in 1min 12[?] sec—A budget of Interesting News. San Francisco, January 6
PUGILISTIC events of more than ordinary interest crowded thick and fast upon one another during the closing days of the year that has gone. It wasn't that there were…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Event of War. Attitude of America. Blood Thicker Than Water
LONDON, Thursday. -- The American newspapers publish articles expressing strong sympathy with Great Britain in the event of war being declared…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War on the Indian Frontier. Movements of Sir William Lockhart. London, Feb. 3
Lieutenant-Genornl Sir William Lockhart, the Commander-in-Chief of the forces on the north-west frontier of India, who was reported to have obtained…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Will There be War?
The result of the present disturbance in the East, whatever it may be, the immediate outlook is much more satisfactory than it was a few days ago. The understanding between the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War on the Indian Frontier
General Westmacott, who is in charge of one of the army divisions on the North-western Frontier of India, reports that the Namani column, while engaged in the Shin Kamar Gorge, got…
Continued on Trove, page 271 →Original Novel. THE Daughters of Eve; A Tale of the Maori War. Chapter Ii.—(continued.)
'Look at that old fellow with a stick sitting across the boat, he seems to be swearing at the boys who are asking him for fruit.' 'Very likely he is, in which case it is just…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Spanish Soldier
The Spanish soldier is probably the best fighting material in the world. He is brave, wary, easy to feed and house, and always uncomplaining. But as has disposition is excellent, so is his officer…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Special Cables. From the "Herald's" London Correspondents. the War on the Indian Frontier. a Severe Engagement. the Tribesmen Routed. Leaders Slain. London, Feb. 4
Colonel Mayne, in command of a detachment on the north-west frontier of India, engaged the tribesmen under Baluch Khan at Makoan and completely…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Yesterday's Police. the Wounded Prisoner. a Gaolbreaker Discovered
THE man who was shot a fortnight ago by Detective Roche during the sensational arrest on Randwick-road on Saturday night, as reported in the SUNDAY TIMES, and who is…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Frontier War
GENERAL WESTMACOTT has reported that the Namani column became entangled in a gorge at Shinkamer, and was thereupon attacked by tribesmen…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Final War. a Story of the Great Betrayal. Chapter V. (Continued)—What the Fleet Did
AFTER witnessing the final result of the Titanic naval contest off Worthing…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War Cloud. Sensational Announcement. Cable From England.received Is Sydney. Troops About to Be Mobilised-exoitement Among Officers
A cable, which caused the utmost excitement in military and official circles, is stated to have reached the Government towards the end of last week from the Secretary a State for the Colonies. It…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A War Scare
Something very like a war scare was perpetrated on the public yesterday afternoon. It was ingeniously circumstantial as to details, but unfortunately--or, rather, fortunately--they were…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War Scare. An Unfounded Rumour
A rumour which gained currency is the city to-day to the effect that a cable had been received from Mr. Joseph Chamberlain. Secretary of State for the Colonies towards…
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