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The wars & local soldiers, 1901

1,410 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 29 of 71

Boer War. LONDON

Leader · Saturday 18 May 1901 · page 4

Brigadier General Elliott’s column, which is sweeping the north-eastern districts of the Orange River Colony, is guided by Piet de Wet…

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Blayney Boys at the War

The Blayney Advocate and Carcoar Herald · Saturday 18 May 1901 · page 2

Trooper William H. Marshall, who left with the Federal Contingent in the troopship Custodian, for South Africa, has written to his mother in Blayney…

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Sketcher. Wells and Water in Time of War

Leader · Saturday 18 May 1901 · page 1

AGAIN and again the struggle in South Africa has illustrated the importance of water in time of war…

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The War in China. Explosion of an Arsenal. LONDON, Thursday night

National Advocate · Saturday 18 May 1901 · page 2

By an explosion at the Kalgal (?Kalgan) arsenal, seven German soldiers were killed and five injured…

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The Boer War. The Re-Invasion of Cape Colony. LONDON

National Advocate · Saturday 18 May 1901 · page 2

It is unofficially reported at Rosmead Junction, in north Cape Colony, that General Christian De Wet has arrived at Zuurberg, in the…

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News by the Mail. Boer War Items. Native Sedition in Natal. Fremantle (W.a)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 18 May 1901 · page 3

The following items are from files by the R.M.S. Ormuz, which arrived yesterday from London:— Lieutenant-General Baden Powell has…

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The Boer War. Van Reenan's Work. LONDON

National Advocate · Monday 20 May 1901 · page 3

Commandant Van Reenan, not Commandant Dewet, as previously stated, led the fresh force across the Orange River at Zuurborg, trying to…

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The War in China. Expediton against Boxers. LONDON, Friday Night

National Advocate · Monday 20 May 1901 · page 3

Dr. Morrison, the Pekin correspondent of the "Times," reports that Count von Waldersee has invited he Allies to co-operate in an expedition…

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Sir Alfred Milner. a Welcome Home. Royal Intimation. London

National Advocate · Tuesday 21 May 1901 · page 2

Sir Alfred Milner, his Majesty's High Commissioner for South Africa, is expected to arrive in England on Friday next upon a brief holiday, and…

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The Boer War. Australian News. LONDON

National Advocate · Tuesday 21 May 1901 · page 2

Captain Holmes and Lieutenant Philp, of the Imperial Bushmen, have been invalided to England. Private Robert Spencer, of the…

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The War in China. Hunting For Pirates. LONDON Sunday Afternoon

National Advocate · Tuesday 21 May 1901 · page 2

Marshal von Waldersee reports that the German cruiser Iltis is searching the Chinese coast for pirates, who have repeatedly enforced their exactions…

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Australian Soldiers. LONDON

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 21 May 1901 · page 3

The following particulars are to hand relating to Australian soldiers on active service in South Africa :— Captain T. Spencer, of the Australian…

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The Boer War. Colonel Babington's Work LONDON

National Advocate · Wednesday 22 May 1901 · page 3

Colonel Babington, as the result of a ten days patrol, brought into Klerksdorp 15,000 sheep, 1800 cattle, and also captured Klaasen's and…

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The Queensland Review. Presentation of War Medals Aboriginal Corrobboree. Brisbane

National Advocate · Wednesday 22 May 1901 · page 2

The review at Lytton this afternoon was a great success, nearly 5000 troops being present. The picturesque grounds were…

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Australasian Soldiers. LONDON

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 22 May 1901 · page 3

The following particulars are to hand relating to Australasian soldiers on active service in South Africa:— Corporal William Bollinger, of the West…

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The Boer War. The Blockhouse System. LONDON

National Advocate · Thursday 23 May 1901 · page 3

The block-house system of protection to the railway lines in Cape Colony is proving effectual and economical. Already by its aid 6000 troops have been…

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The War in China. Debate in the Commons. Lord Lansdowne's Speech London

National Advocate · Thursday 23 May 1901 · page 3

Lord Lansdowne said that though the punishment of guilty officials was insufficient, Great Britain was not prepared to keep troops indefinitely or…

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Rylstone News. the Recent Race Meeting.—welcome- to Returning Soldiers.—general Itmes

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 May 1901 · page 15

A Druids' ball comes off in the local hull on the 31st inst. when a good roll-up is expected. First olass music is assured to patrons…

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The Boer War. Prisoners in Ceylon. LONDON, Wednesday Afternoon

National Advocate · Friday 24 May 1901 · page 2

Homeless children to the number of 250, who were allowed to accompany Boer prisoners in their internment in Ceylon, are attending a Dutch school…

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The War in China. Killed by Explosion. LONDON, Wednesday Night

National Advocate · Friday 24 May 1901 · page 2

Two hundred Chinese were killed or injured in the Kalgace explosion…

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