THE ZULU WAR.
LONDON, June 23.
Intelligence has been received that General Chelmsford moved forward into Zululand early m May m three divisions. *
Great difficulties were experienced m the trans), ort.
The advance of the forces was not opposed by the enemy, and it is believed that Letawayo has burnt his kraal at TJlundi and has retired to stronger positions further inland.
The remains of the Prince Imperial are on their way home and will be interred with considerable ceremony.
Lord Lawrence, formerly Gover-nor-General, of India, is dead. .
THE WOUL SALES.
r Wool is m fair inqury at closing rates,. The next sales aie fixed for August 12. The quantity expected to be offered is 300,000 bales.
LONDON, June 30.
Latest advices 'from the Cape report that Cetewayo is disheartened, and has .retired to the bush fastnesses.
LONDON, June 24.
Advices from Cape Town to June 10 th state that General Newdsgate has advanced to Solfe River, and taken up an entrenched position.
Major-General Crealock crosed the River Umvolosi, and established a base of operations with Port Durnford.
A fresh attempt by the Colonial troops to take Moirises stronghold was unsuccessful.
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Waikato Times, Volume XIII, Issue 1096, 3 July 1879, Page 2
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