A QUEENSLAND CONTINGENT FOR THE SOUDAN.
THE TIMES ON THE REFUSAL OF VICTORIA'S OFFER. ' ARAB REINFORCEMENTS^ *' (ELKCttro TELEGRAPH — COBYBIGHT.) (BEUTKB^S TILEGBAMS.) London, Fob. 17. The troops at Korti are delighted at the prospect of having colonial comrades with them. The Government will ask for a further vote of two millions fo& the Soudan expedition. Major-General Sir' Herbert Stewart, who was severely, wounded near El Metemneh, is dying.' t The Queensland G6verntrienl^ave*oTfered to send volunteers to join the Australian Brigade, which,is abofo? to be forwarded to the Sbtfdan. i» ItTis considered that their offer is certain to be accepted. ■,-:.: /Feb.a&r The Times states thatthe'Government ought to overrule the decision given by the War Office m refusing .assistance from Victoria, as such refusal is likely to cause disgust with the Government Five thousand Arabs are reinforcing El Metemneh.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume IX, Issue 67, 20 February 1885, Page 2
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136A QUEENSLAND CONTINGENT FOR THE SOUDAN. Manawatu Standard, Volume IX, Issue 67, 20 February 1885, Page 2
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