The Khyber Rifles, who formed part of the garrison of Fort Jamrad, near the entrance to the Khyber Pass, have been disarmed, as their loyality was suspected. ...
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Article : 55 wordsL.G.M.S. Darmstadt left Colombo for Aistralia on the 28th inst. ...
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The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Tue 31 Aug 1897, Page 5
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