Franco-Chinese War
(BBUTBB'S TBIEGBAMS.) ' Hono Kong, Oct. 4. Intelligence has been received here that Admiral Courbet is attacking Kelung on the island of Formosa with the intention of taking possession of the town. Strong resistance is being offered by the Chinese troops, and a sharp en* gagement has been fought, resulting in farour of the French, who hare occupied to positions. The French loss is reported as 18 killed and wounded. That of the Chinese amounted to 200. Waxqanui, This Pay. A smart shook of earthquake was felt here at 12 o'clock last night. Auckland, This Day. The Triumph comes nut of the dock on Wednesday, and will make an excursion trip outside the harbour next week. James Hendry has challenged Steven* son, the champion wsilkist of Auckland, to a match for LSO aside and the championship. .
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Feilding Star, Volume VI, Issue 49, 7 October 1884, Page 2
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