THE SOUDAN REBELLION.
THE COLONIAL THOOPS TO TAKE PAET IN THE ADVANCE, Scakim, March 23. The transport Iberia arrived hero at noon to-day with the main portion of the Australian contingent. They landed this afternoon, and were met on the wharf by General Esvnrt. The men appeared to be in good health and spirits, and as they marched to the camp they were cheered enthusiastically by all the troops they passed en route. On the road to the camp the Australians were met by General Giaham, who reviewed the contingent, and afterwards congratulated them on their appearance, expressing his admiration at the spirit which had induced them to come to the assistance of the Mother Country. Sir Gerald Graham concluded by saying that he was proud to have such forces under his command.
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Wairarapa Standard, Volume XVIII, Issue 1683, 1 April 1885, Page 2
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133THE SOUDAN REBELLION. Wairarapa Standard, Volume XVIII, Issue 1683, 1 April 1885, Page 2
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