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[FROM OUK OWN COR RESPONDENTS.] London, November 21. Fourton and Gambetta have fought a duel with pistols. Two shots were Mred, but both were unhurt. The seconds prevented a further conflict. (Night.) Kanflman, the Russian commander at the frontier, has forwarded to the Ameer a costly swoi'd and eulogistic address. The Mettah column has pushed the enemy back from all positions, and has occupied Kushlak unopposed. November 22. The Bi'ittish have attacked Alimuszurid. A heavy artillery engagement took place, but eventually the enemy's guns were silenced. On Thursday evening Alimuszurid was assaulted, and captured with all the arms. The force is now advancing. November 23. The coldness between Germany and Denmark causes apprehensions, and difficulties are feared. Alimusgid was gallantly stormed by Major Birch. Lieut. Fitzgerald was killed, and forty sepoys were killed and wounded. The storming was quick and decisive. Parliament is summoned to meet on the sth December. Sypnf.y, Nov. 25., The strike is unabated. Five hundred mechanics were discharged on Saturday. The total Ollt 0» styike is v.c-fu-iy 1000. A strong anti-Chinese feeling prevails in all the Australian ports.
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Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 817, 25 November 1878, Page 2
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184SPECIAL CABLEGRAM. Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 817, 25 November 1878, Page 2
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