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THE RUSSIANS ASSUMING THE DEFENSIVE IN ASIA. THEY ADMIT A DEFEAT IN EUROPE. ’ THE TURKS ACTING ON THE ; DEFENSIVE. DEFEAT OF THE RUSIANS CON- ! FIRMED, AUSTRIA MOBILISING HER TROOPS. ‘ [The following telegram was received at the New Zealand Times office at ten minutes to three o’clock this morning];— i •. Singapore, August 3, 3 p.m. Desperate, lighting has taken place for two days; at Plevna. . The Russians were completely defeated, and : lost 8000 killed and 21,000 wounded (sic). . Austria is .partially mobilising her troops. Bombay, August 2. After twenty-four hours’ continual sitting, the Africa Bill passed through committee in the House of Commons. 1 The Russians are reinforced and are advancing from Ardahan. Their advance guard is .near.Pennek. i The defeat of the Russians at Plevna is admitted. ; The Turkish forces are acting on the defensive. Their loss is relatively small. Sydney, Thursday. The Treasurer has given notice of motion for Thursday in the Assembly, .that as the contractors for the Pacific service are unable to carry out the forked service, the House approves of the modification proposed by the late Ministry. . A vote of censure has been carried against the Tasmanian Ministry, who have resigned.
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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 5106, 4 August 1877, Page 2
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