The occupation of Meruchak by Russian troops dispels all hope of peace, and it is believed that the Russians are now advancing on Herat. ...
Article : 427 wordsThe later news publisherd this morning shows that the Russian crisis approaches nearer and nearer. We heard yesterday that the Russians had made a further ...
Article : 3,314 wordsThe New South Wales Artillery will remain at Handoub for the present. An inspection of the force took place yesterday, before General Sir Gerald Graham, who praised the ...
Article : 230 wordsMr. Dalley received yesterday morning the following telegram from Mr. Service, the Premier of Victoria:β "Epitome of notices published in Melbourne papers this morning:βIt may be necessary for the safety of ...
Article : 159 wordsIt is reported that the Imperial Government have made arrangements for the defence of these waters by the procurement of other cruisers beside those which are now being fitted out in this harbour, and that such ...
Article : 43 wordsTHE cable intelligence which we publish this morning in reference to the situation of affairs between England and Russia includes several items of considerable importance and interest. The Russian Government ...
Article : 2,557 wordsThe following ia a copy of the report received by the Government from Colonel Richardson, respecting the voyage of the Iberia with the New South Wales Contingent as far as Aden:β ...
Article : 630 wordsMr. Dalley received yesterday the following telegram from the Agent-General, dated Wednesday evening, 6.5:β" Reported Russian advance to Meruchak, an important Afghan position, causing further anxiety. ...
Article : 38 wordsIn view of the probable declaration of war between England and Russia, and interruption and possible total suspension of the intercolonial sea traffic, the Government has purchased a large extra supply of coal, which is not to be for ...
Article : 180 wordsSir Thomas M'[?]wraith has placed his new steam launch at the disposal of the Government in connection with the defence operations so long as she may be required. A well-attended meeting was held to-night for the purpose ...
Article : 140 wordsThe Colonial Treasurer was engaged all yesterday in making a number of arrangements in connection with local naval defences, and was for some time in communication with Captain Acland and Captain ...
Article : 92 wordsIn view of the necessity to be prepared for war, the Government has decided at once to remove the coal stacked at Wallaroo to Kadina, and also the coal at Rivoli and Lacipede Bays will be taken inland. The field artillery ...
Article : 418 wordsIn relation to a telegram which appeared in the daily papers from Port Darwin as to the protection of the European cable, and in which surprise is expressed that neither the Imperial nor the Colonial ...
Article : 83 wordsA number of gentleman met at the Exchange Hotel on Tuesday afternoon to consider the question of establishing a purely volunteer corps, the members of which would devote themselves solely to skirmishing, ...
Article : 766 wordsIt is announced that Nubar Pasha, the Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, has apologised to M. Lequenx, French Charge de P Agence at Cairo, for the suppression of the ...
Article : 55 wordsThe first s[?]d of the railway from Stanthorpe to the N.S.W. border was turned this morning. The ceremony was performed by Mrs. Foxton, wife of the member for Stanthorpe. The Ministry were represented ...
Article : 205 wordsWith regard to the defence of this port, the Undersecretary has written to the Mayor, Dr. Morgan, in reply to an application on behalf of the borough council, stating that the men of the Torpedo Corps and a detachment of ...
Article : 90 wordsThere is great excitement here over the cablegrama regarding the Anglo-Russian difficulty. Six of the police [?]rce in West Maitland have volunteered for active service [?] case of being required. ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Fri 1 May 1885, Page 7
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