WAR IN THE SOUDAN.
BY BLEPTJITO TRLEOBAPH—COPYRIGHT, (reutee's TELEGRAMS,) Sydney, February 13, In reply to the New South Wales Government, tho Imperial authorities state that the offer of troops is fully appreciated, but that operations in the Soudan are likely to be deferred owing to the lateness of the season, The offer is, however, under consideration, '
Several liberal offers of money have been made towards the oxpenaos of the proposed New South Wales contingent to the Soudan expedition. Great enthusiasm is being shown by the local volunteers at the prospect of active service. London, February 12, Lord Wolseley telegraphs that a letter written by the Governor of Berber has been found at the enemy's camp at Bulka, stating that the Mahdi captured Khartoum on the 26th of January, and that General Gordon was killed. Lord Wolseley also telegraphs that a convoy conveying those wounded in th,e battle near Bulka has arrived at Korti. General Sir D. E. Wood has been appointed to succeed General Earlo in command of the column which is proceeding to Berber.
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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VII, Issue 1915, 14 February 1885, Page 2
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175WAR IN THE SOUDAN. Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VII, Issue 1915, 14 February 1885, Page 2
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