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The wars & local soldiers, 1902

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Boer War. Shooting of Australians. More "Times" Comments. an American View. London

National Advocate · Saturday 5 April 1902 · page 2

The "Times" referring again to the execution of officers at Pretoria, says that naturally, but quite wrongly, Australians feel the slur cast upon the good name of…

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Australian Soldiers Shot. Lieutenant Morant's Story

The Blayney Advocate and Carcoar Herald · Saturday 5 April 1902 · page 4

In connection with the shooting of the two Australian officers, Lieutenants Morant and Handcock, a conference was held in Melbourne on Saturday between the Prime…

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The Boer War. a Laager Surprised. a Severe Engagement. Timely Arrival of Reinforcements. the Enemy Driven Off with Loss. London

Leader · Saturday 5 April 1902 · page 2

The Second Dragoon Guards surprised a longer at dawn on the first inst. at Boschmanskop. The Boers were reinforced and fought…

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Boer War. Kitchener's Running Fight. Heavy Casualty Lists. London

National Advocate · Monday 7 April 1902 · page 3

The fight of March 31 was at Boschbolt, a few miles south of where Lord Methuen was defeated. The casualty lists show 3 officers…

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Me[?]huen's Defeat Avenged Big Casualty List the Enemy Admit 137 Killed and Wounded. Excellent Service by the Canadians London

Leader · Monday 7 April 1902 · page 2

The fight on the 31st took place at Roschbolt, a few miles south of where Lord Methu[?]n was defeated. The lists show that three officers…

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A War Office Statement. Five Officers Guilty of Twelve Murders. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 7 April 1902 · page 4

The War Office has made a statement concerning the execution and imprisonment of officers of the Bushveldt Carbineers. It is to the effect that the authorities…

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Particulars of the Trial War Office Statement Mutilation of Hunt Not Proven London

Leader · Monday 7 April 1902 · page 2

A War Office statement shows that in in July and August the Bushveldt Carbineers were recruited in Africa, including other colonials. They were employed in…

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The Boer War. Traffic North of the Tugela Suspended. Towns Guarded Strongly. London, Friday afternoon

Leader · Monday 7 April 1902 · page 2

The traffic north of the Tugela River is suspended. The guards at Ladysmith, Dundee, and Newcastle, are in full strength…

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Bushman's Kop Fight. Commandant Pretorius Captured. Prinsloo Wounded. London

National Advocate · Tuesday 8 April 1902 · page 2

Details received of the Bushman's Kop fight state that Beventeonj miles from East Springs three squadrons of Dragoon Guards with thirty National Scouts while…

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The War. London

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 8 April 1902 · page 3

Boer surrenders are increasing in Eastern Transvaal. The Times urges the necessity of a full and prompt disclosure by the officials of the details of the Pretoria executions. Naturally,…

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The Boer War. the Bushmanskop Encounter. Details to Hand. London

Leader · Tuesday 8 April 1902 · page 3

Details of the Bushmanskop encounter show that seventeen miles east of the Springs three squadrons of the Dragoon Guards, and thirty National Scouts while…

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Boer War. Kruger's Eldest Son. Takes the Oath of Allegiance. London

National Advocate · Tuesday 8 April 1902 · page 2

Many burghers at Pretoria have taken the oath of allegiance. The number includes Caspar Kruger, Oom Paul's eldest son…

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The Shooting of Australian Officers. an Aberdeen Soldier's Version. London, Sunday afternoon

Leader · Tuesday 8 April 1902 · page 3

An Aberdeen soldier, writing from Pretoria, says that Handcock and Morant were convict d on 30 charges, including one of shooting four Boers who…

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Boer War. Kruitzinger Acquitted. an Ordinary Prisoner of War. London

National Advocate · Wednesday 9 April 1902 · page 2

Commandant Kruitzinger's trial, on charges of murder, has been concluded. The prisoner was acquitted, and consequently will now be treated as an…

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The Boer War. the Name of the Carbineers Changed.the Pietersburg Light Horse. London

Leader · Wednesday 9 April 1902 · page 3

The name of the Bushveldt Carbineers is now changed, and the corps is called the Pietersburg Light Horse. The corps retains only one officer of the original…

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The Canadian Soldiers. Eulogised by Lord Roberts-london

Leader · Wednesday 9 April 1902 · page 3

Lord Robert has cabled the Eearl of Minto, Governor-General of Canada, his high appreciation of the Canadians, and regret at their losses…

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The Boer War Methuen's Reverse. Dutch Deserters. London

National Advocate · Thursday 10 April 1902 · page 8

It is stated that Dutchmen chiefly constituted the mounted men who deserted Lord Methuen on the occasion of his recent reverse…

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The Boer War. the Brakspruit Engagement. the Reverse and Revival. Graphic Details. the Canadians’ Splendid Stand. “Too Brave to Die.” the Capture of Fifteen Survivors. the British Surrounded. Wounded Twice and Thrice a Spirited Defence. Boers Beaten Off. London

Leader · Thursday 10 April 1902 · page 3

The “Standard” correspondent at Klerksdorp says the reverse and revival at Brabspruit on the 31st was most decisive, and will chech De La Rey’s career…

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The War in South Africa. De La Rey's Reverse. London. April 9

National Advocate · Thursday 10 April 1902 · page 7

The Standard states that the recent reverse received by General De la Rey was the most severe and decisive of his career…

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The Execution of Australian Officers. Statement by the War Office. Charges of Wholesale Murder. Sentence and Execution. London

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 10 April 1902 · page 5

The following is the text of the official statement made by the War Office in regard to the charge of shooting unarmed Boers:—…

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