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London, Aug. 25, 8.30 a.m. The Bedouins made a raid in the neighbourhood of Ramleh, but were routed by the Highlanders from Fort Mex. In the recent engagements the British loss was 9 privates killed and 3o wounded. The enemy suffered severely, 400 being killed and wounded. The skilful manner in which the Duke of Connanght handled the Guards is highly spoken of. Eighty railway carriages, carrying provisions, Remington rifles, and war munitions, have been captured by the British at Matisamh. The weather is extremely hot, and 50 privates of the line have suffered from sunstroke. Those who deserted from Arabi state that the total strength of the enemy at Kafradowar is 20,000 men.
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Waikato Times, Volume XIX, Issue 1584, 29 August 1882, Page 2
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118[SPECIAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Waikato Times, Volume XIX, Issue 1584, 29 August 1882, Page 2
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