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

The wars & local soldiers, 1902

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How Methuen Was Wounded. De La Rey's Chivalrous Conduct. London

National Advocate · Tuesday 18 March 1902 · page 3

The "Daily Mail" says that Lord Methuen was about to ride to a distance to rally the mounted troops when he was wounded; the bullet at…

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The Anti-War League Petition

National Advocate · Tuesday 18 March 1902 · page 2

At the St. Patrick's sports meeting yesterday, Mr. John Hughes, of Kelso, was seeking signatures to a petition praying for the immediate termination of the war. The…

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Selling War Secrots. LONDON

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 18 March 1902 · page 3

It is reported in Vienna that the wife of Colonel Grimm, an officer of the Russian army, has been executed for Belling war secrets, revealed to her by her husband, owing…

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Latest Particulars. Lord Roberts on the War. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 18 March 1902 · page 3

Lord Roberts, writing to a correspondent nays there is not the slightest case for uneasiness with regard to South Africa, nor is there any reason to suppose the war will be…

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The Boer War. Two Boer Laagers Captured London

Leader · Tuesday 18 March 1902 · page 3

Colonel Parks mounted infantry cap. tared two laagers to the north of Middle burg by long night marches…

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Boer War. the Recent Disaster. Lord Methuen's Report. a Gallant Defence, Full Details. London

National Advocate · Tuesday 18 March 1902 · page 3

Lord Methuen speaking of the recent disaster, reports that the rear screen of the mounted troops was rushed and overwhelmed at dawn. The ox and…

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A Welcome Home

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 19 March 1902 · page 3

The Baptist Church was filled by an enthusiastic audience last night, when a complimentary social was tendered to two old Bathurstian identities in the persons of…

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Lord Roberts on the War. London, Monday Afternoon

National Advocate · Wednesday 19 March 1902 · page 3

Lord Roberts in answer to a corrrespondent, says there is not the slightest cause for uneasiness with regard to South Africa, nor is there any reason…

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Boer War. the Disaster. the Artillery Bravery. Further Details. London

National Advocate · Wednesday 19 March 1902 · page 3

In reference to the disaster to Lord Methuen's column, further reports state that the Boers formed up in five lines and galloped straight at the…

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Boer War. the Custodian at Durban

National Advocate · Thursday 20 March 1902 · page 3

The transport Custodian, with Australian troops on board, has arrived at Durban…

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The Boer War. the Boers Re-cross the Mountains. London

Leader · Thursday 20 March 1902 · page 3

The Boers have re-crossed the mountains from Natal…

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Australasian Soldiers

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 20 March 1902 · page 2

His Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor has received a communication from the General Commanding in Chief in South Africa, intimating that the appointments…

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The War. London

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 5

Further particulars of the disaster which culminated in the capture of Lord Methuen are contained in this morning's cables. Lord Methuen, having failed to collect the mounted…

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The Countess of De[?]war. LONDON

Leader · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 3

The Countess of Defawar has obtained a decree for the restitution of conjugal [?]ghts…

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The Boer War. Views of General Emmett. London

Leader · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 3

General Cherry Emmett, the captured B[?] leader, declares that it will be impossible to star[?] the B[?]rs, and that the B[?] must capture all before the [?]…

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Boer War. Another Federal Contingent. Two Thousand Men. Asked for by Mr. Chamberlain. The Federal Government Acquiesces. MELBOURNE

National Advocate · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 3

Mr. Barton has received a communication from the Secretary of State for the Colonies, which intimates that the contingent already sent by the…

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Contraband of War. Explosion on a Wharf. London

National Advocate · Saturday 22 March 1902 · page 2

A quantity of ammunition about to be shipped to Antwerp, supposedly for the Boers, exploded owing to a fire at a steamship pier at Hoboken. A…

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Boer War. Debate on the War. Chamberlain and Dillon. Dillon Calls Chamberlain a "Damned Liar." and Is Suspended. London

National Advocate · Saturday 22 March 1902 · page 2

Mr. Chamberlain yesterday night, during a debate on the war, casually alluded to Colonel Vilonel'a services. Mr. Dillon interjected, "Traitor !"…

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The Boer War. Government of Pretoria. Military Rule Lapsed. London

Leader · Saturday 22 March 1902 · page 2

Owing to the extension of civil rule the military governorship of Pretoria has lapsed…

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The conduct of tho War. a Commission of Enquiry Asked For. London

Leader · Saturday 22 March 1902 · page 2

M. Weasels, the Boer Peace Delegate in America, has asked President Rooseveldt to appoint a commission of army officers to review the conduct of the war…

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