SPECIAL CABLEGRAM.
(FKojr orr. own - foR-iRsroNnESTs.) L*»S'p«>s, January 11. Candahar is occupied. Tlie Afghan Government had previously disbanded the army, which tied. General Roberts attacked the Afghan irregulars, killing and wounding r>«)0 and capturing prisoners, cattle, and grain. Marshal Esparto is dead. The Birmingham Public Library is burnt.
Svpxrv, January 14. Millers are giving 4s tn.jid for a parcel of Adelaide wheat. The Kelly gang have been seen at Condobottn, 'Lich.an~R.ver. Five police and black trackers are in pursuit of them.
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Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 858, 15 January 1879, Page 2
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81SPECIAL CABLEGRAM. Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 858, 15 January 1879, Page 2
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