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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1900

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Two War Correspondents Dead. LONDON

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 17 January 1900 · page 2

Mr. Mitchell, the " Standard " correspondent at Ladysmith, has died of typhoid fever. Mr. Ferrand, the " Morning Post" correspondent, was killed in the assault on…

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Telegraphic News. The War. SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 17 January 1900 · page 6

The Boer causalities at Ku[?]man on New Year’s Day were 120. General Wood occupied Zoutpass drift in the northern portion of the Transvaal, thus…

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Farewell to the Soldier’s. SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 17 January 1900 · page 6

It is expected that to-morrow’s farewell demonstration will be without a parallel in the history of Australia. The Dremier is still confined to his blouse,…

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The War. In the Transvaal. The Position in Natal. No Official News from Buller. Much Anxiety Felt. Major-General Warren's Movements. Boers Evacuate Colenso. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 17 January 1900 · page 2

No official news has been received from General Duller since the 11th instant, and profound, anxiety is felt in consequence. Unofficial intelligence is conflicting…

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Tourist Resorts for Wounded. LONDON, Tuesday afternoon

National Advocate · Thursday 18 January 1900 · page 2

A gratifying instance of friendly feeling comes from the Continent. Twenty-four of the largest hotels on the French and Italian Rivieras, the…

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The War In the Transvaal. An Engagement near Rensberg. Bayonet Charge by the York shires. Boer Casualties. 71 Killed and Wounded. LONDON

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 18 January 1900 · page 2

It is reported that the Boers on Monday triad to storm a, hill held by a company of Yorkshire and a few New Zealanders. The hill commanded their position near…

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Boer Munitions of War. LONDON

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 18 January 1900 · page 2

The London Times correspondent at Natal reports that a French steamer in December landed six Cruesot 'Long Toms' and 50 tons of shells at Delagoa Bay, under the nose of…

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Transvaal War. the Fighting at Ladysmith. the Rensberg Brush. Conciliation Committee. The Fighting at Ladysmith. LONDON

National Advocate · Thursday 18 January 1900 · page 2

Further particulars regarding the lighting at Ladysmith on the 6th inst. state that, proving the severity of the Boer losses on that date, the British…

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The Killed and Wounded. London

National Advocate · Friday 19 January 1900 · page 2

It is reported that in the recent skirmish at Rensberg Private Connell was killed; Sergeant Gourley died of his wounds. Both were New…

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War News. London

Molong Argus · Friday 19 January 1900 · page 4

Sixty New South Wales rites and 120 of R[?]'s Corps on the 12th drove the G[?]d W[?]s from Pri[?] River, [?] the river [?] the [?] from…

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Latest War News. London

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Friday 19 January 1900 · page 12

It is reported that very heavy artillery firing was heard on Monday in the direction of Springfield, which town was recently occupied…

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Sydney Squibs the War. -- Britain's Unpreparedness. -- About Soldiers' and Fighting. -- Weather Changes. -- Dress Reform. -- Modern Generalship

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 19 January 1900 · page 7

The more one hears of the war the less lie likes it, for it is very evident now that there is nothing of the nature of a " little war " about it at all. On the contrary, it is one of the biggest…

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The War. N.S.W. Laners

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 19 January 1900 · page 5

Out of sixteen New South Wales Lancers, who are under Lord Methuen, two are ambushed, one wounded, five killed, and the rest taken prisoners by…

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A War Correspondent's Letters. LONDON

National Advocate · Friday 19 January 1900 · page 2

Mr. Bennett Burloeigh's letters show that Captain Fitzpatrick behaved with conspicuous gallantry in the defence of Colonel Long's guns at the Tugela…

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To-day's Telegrams. Colonial Troops Ambushed. Five Killed and One Wounded. Sydney, Friday morning

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 19 January 1900 · page 5

A cable this morning states that a patrol of 16 New South Wales Lancers and Adelaide mounted men fell into an ambush near Rensburg. Five are reported killed and one…

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Later Intelligence. Australians Ambushed Five Killed and One Wounded. Only Two Escape. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 19 January 1900 · page 2

A patrol of sixteen New South Wales Lancers and Adelaide mounted men fell into an ambush near Rensborg. Five of them were killed and one was…

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Australian War Correspondents. An Incident of the Soudan

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Friday 19 January 1900 · page 18

A writer in the " Freeman's Journal " says:—There are four or five representatives of Australian journalism…

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The War. Cables Day by Day. the Natal Position. London

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 19 January 1900 · page 4

No official news has been received from Sir Redvers Buller since the 11th instant. The unofficial reports which have come to hand are conflicting. A censored message states that Sir…

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The Standard on the War Office. Australia As a Recruiting Ground. London

National Advocate · Friday 19 January 1900 · page 2

The "Standard " says it is strange the War Office for years has disregarded the potentialities of Australia as a recruiting ground for light cavalry…

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War News. Australians on the Move. A Good Reconnaisance. Right in the Free State. SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Friday 19 January 1900 · page 18

General Warren left Frere on Saturday in an easterly direction with a strong column to attack the Boers on Inlhawe Hill…

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