THE WAR IN SOUDAN.
[REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.] By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.
MIDNIGHT MARCH AGAINST TAHAKOOL. DEFEAT OF THE ENEMY WITH GREAT LOSS. SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT S. M. HERALD WOUNDED. OFFICIAL INSPECTION OF THE N.S.W. CONTINGENT. [Per Reuter's Special Correspondent.] (Received May 8, 11 a.m.) SUAKIN, May 7. A successful midnight march was made last night against Tahakool, which place was attacked by the British troops, and the enemy's forces were defeated with great loss. During the withdrawal of the English troops, Mr Lambie, special correspondent of the Sydney Morning Herald, was wounded. (Received May 8, 12.40 p.m.)
Evening. General Wolseley to-day made an official inspection of the New South Wales Artillery, and expressed himself pleased with the smart appearance of the men and condition of the horses. Lord Wolseley afterwards sent for Colonel Richardson, Commandant, and complimented him on the efficiency of his force.
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Kumara Times, Issue 2692, 8 May 1885, Page 2
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