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

The wars & local soldiers, 1901

1,410 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 16 of 71

The Boer War

Leader · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 5

The report of Hertzog flogging a Kaffir to death is confirmed. The New Zealanders successfully shelled Boersnear Zeerust…

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The Boer War. New Zealanders in Action. LONDON

National Advocate · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 3

A force of New Zealanders has shelled the Boers at Zeerust and compelled them to move their laager. They also captured some cattle…

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Back from the War. Honour to Whom It Is Due

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 9

A GENERALLY representative gathering took place on Wednesday last at Mr. E. Smith's residence—whose room was kindly lent for the occasion, and nicely decorated with flags…

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The War in China. Russian Demands. Other Powers Protest. London

National Advocate · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 2

The Russians are pressing Li Hung Chang to consent to their demands concerning Manchuria. Japan, England, and another Power…

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Off to the War

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 4 March 1901 · page 2

It is understand that the first batch of the Imperial draft contingent will definitely leave on Thursday next. A full inspection of the whole force will…

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The Cost of the War. London

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 4 March 1901 · page 2

The military estimates include £58,230,000 for war services, including the cost of refitting regiments, etc. The army will be maintained at…

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The War in China. The Customs Buildings. a German Protest. London

National Advocate · Monday 4 March 1901 · page 2

The foreign Ministers have decided that Italy shall retain the Customs buildings. Germany is intimating to Li Hung…

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The Transvaal War. Chasing De Wet. British Close on his Heels. LONDON

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 4 March 1901 · page 2

Lord Kitchener, who has returned to Pretoria from Middleburg, telegraphs:—De Wet has been forced north over the Orange River. Two…

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The Boer War. De Wet Hard Pressed. Guns Captured. Commando Dispersed. De Wet Desperate. Flogging Everyone. London

National Advocate · Monday 4 March 1901 · page 2

" The Times" correspondent at Hopetown states that Colonel Plumer overtook De Wet on 17th at a depot west-ward of the railway. His supplies…

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Returned Soldiers SYDNEY

National Advocate · Monday 4 March 1901 · page 2

Sir William Lyne has received a telegram from the Victorian Premier to-day stating that the transport Ranee arrived at Melbourne yesterday, having…

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The Boer War. Australasian Soldiers. LONDON, Sunday night

National Advocate · Tuesday 5 March 1901 · page 3

The following particulars are to hand relating to Australasian soldiers on active service in South Africa:—New Zealand Forces: Trooper A. A…

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The War in China. Russia and Manchuria. Chinese Envoys Views. Foreign Advice Asked. London, Sunday night

National Advocate · Tuesday 5 March 1901 · page 3

The Chinese Peace Envoys, Li Hung Chang and Prince Ching, are afraid not to support Russia's demands in connection with Manchuria,…

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Returned Soldiers

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 5 March 1901 · page 3

The troopship Ranee, with a batch of Invalided soldiers, arrived this morning. Corporal Dodd died on the voyage and was buried at sea…

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The War in China. a Russian Explanation. LONDON

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 March 1901 · page 2

It is semi-officially announced at St. Petersburg that the special treaty between Russia and China is solely intended to settle the conditions for the…

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The Boer War. Sir H. Campbell Bannerman's View a Provision Al Government. London

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 March 1901 · page 2

Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, during an address given at Oxford, admitted it was essential that some form of provisional government, which…

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Our Soldiers' Health. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 March 1901 · page 2

The State Premier has received the following wire from the High Commissioner of South Africa :— "344, Davidson, Now South Wales…

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Death of a N. S. Wales Soldier. LONDON

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 March 1901 · page 2

Lieutenant A. S. Benson one of Kitcheners scouts, late of the N. S. Wales bushmen, was wounded near Richmond on Wednesday and died on…

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Returned Soldiers. SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 6 March 1901 · page 4

The troopship Ranee, with a batch of invalided soldiers, arrived this morning. Corporal Dodd died on the voyage and was barried at sea…

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Wounded at the War

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 7 March 1901 · page 14

A cablegram from South Africa, received on Monday, announced that Trooper E. Clements, of the Imperial Bushmen, and who is…

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Latest War News. LONDON

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 7 March 1901 · page 17

Plans for the invasion of Cape Colony have been captured by the British. Commandants De Wet, Steyn,…

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