A War for Democracy
We believe from the bottom of our heart that this is a war of democracy against oligarchy—a war of freedom against tyranny. We believe on this…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1900
2,517 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 13 of 126
Latest War News. Sydney
It is reported from a Transvaal source that Mafeking was relieved by Colonel Plumer on 23rd instant…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War Office Silent. LONDON
In face of the alarming reports the War Office remains silent as to the general casualties…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Round the World. Peace Through War
Those who most love peace welcome and promote this war as the readiest means of securing such a peace as free men can live under. -- Melbourne Age…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The War. In the Transvaal. the Relief of Ladysmith. The Seizure and Abandonment of Spion kop The British Climb to the Summit on Hands and Knees. Great Gallantry by British Soldiers. Enemy's Version of the Engagement. 1500 British Killed! The War Office Silent. Press Criticisms. LONDON
General Sir Redvers Buller has reported that Major-General Warren's position, up to Thursday, was perfectly tenable although the advance was difficult, owing to the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Australian Prisoners of War. LONDON
Sixteen Australian prisoners, presumably the New South Welshmen ambushed near Rensberg, have arrived at Pretoria, the capital of the Transvaal…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War. Kruger's No Surrender. London
President Kruger, in a message to President Steyn, urged that firmness amongst the Free Staters should be enforced. If the Republic lost its independence; he declared, it would be due to…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Letters From the Front. Lithgow Boys' Impressions. the Hardships of War
Mayor Spooner has received the following from the Lithgow boys in the first contingent: -- Enslin Camp, South Africa, Monday, December 18th, 1899…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War News. Capture of the Boers main Position. Continued British Victories. Shooting a Traitor Affairs at Kimberley. SYDNEY
General Warren captured the Boer position at Spion Kop on Tuesday night. The Boer artillery was very…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Death of Trooper R. Cox. "A Soldier of the Queen."
On Thursday word was received in Mudgee that when the troopship Surrey arrived at Adelaide Trooper Reginald Cox, of the 1st…
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The War Office officially notifies the abandonment of Spionkop. The news caused intense disappointment in Consols declined 10 s…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Exports and the War
It is estimated that during the last couple of months about 40,000 worth of war supplies have been sent from New South Wales to South Africa. These are chiefly meat and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War and the Markets. SYDNEY
The exports from Sydney to South Africa in connection with the war for the last two months amounted to nearly £40,000 consisting chiefly of wheat and war supplies. All…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Telegraphic News. The War. Indian Patriotism. Sydney
A remarkable monster meeting of Hindoos and Mahometans has been held at Calcutta, representine all India. Resolutions were carried to abide in loyalty to the British, and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Bushmen's Contingent. War Office Will Pay Cost of Transport
The Premier yesterday received, a cable from the Secretary of State for the Colonies, stating that the Imperial authorities would pay the cost of transport of the Bushmen's…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War. In the Transvaal the Position in Natal. a Momentous Decision Awaited. News of the Reverse at Spion Kop Confirmed. Profound Depression in England The War Office Operations. Causing Grave Disappointment, Incomplete List of British Casualties. Continental Critics. LONDON
The excitement in Britain consequent upon the later news received from the front, more especially concerning the critical position of Ladysmith, is still high, and as the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wounded at Spionkop. LONDON, Tuesday afternoon
Lieutenant-Colonel C. J. Blomfield, D.S.O., of the 2nd Battalion of the Lancashire Fusiliers, was severely wounded and captured by the enemy…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Transvaal War. Details From Spionkop. a Gallant Address. the Speech From the Throne. The Fight at Spionkop. Further Details. London
Detailed accounts of the battle of Spionkop on Wednesday, the 24th inst., are now being published. A light rain fell at intervals, and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Notes
A young soldier describing the battle of Elands Laagte:--"The time I felt most inclined to run away was, oddly enough, when we were nearly a mile from the Boers."…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The War
Further details of the Spion Kop battle state that much of the conflict was waged in a thick mist, and that the enemyâs guns commanded the…
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