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- . London, Wednesday. The news.of. defeat of our troops by the Zulus .cjre£t.ed great excitement. They were surprised- by a force of -i.0,000 Zulus who were in ambush, arid a frightful butchery ensue'd,.." The troops fought brayely,. -bnt... were crushed by superior numbers. Thirty officers and 570 men were killed ; the enemy lost about 5900. Natal is believed to be in danger. The English Government have chartered "large fast . steamers to convey strong reinforcements, and offer a (subsidy for a cable to the Cape.
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Manawatu Times, Volume III, Issue 29, 15 February 1879, Page 2
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88LATEST CABLEGRAMS. Manawatu Times, Volume III, Issue 29, 15 February 1879, Page 2
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