If There be War
The military aspect of a war in the Transvaal is considered in an article in the August number of "Blackwood's Magazine." There is a prevalent belief that such a war would be a terrible and…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1899
211 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 3 of 11
Warlike Preparations. War Imminent
LONDON, THURSDAY. — While a British column was marching to Dundee, near the Transvaal border, two shots were fired at it. The shooters were not discovered…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Pending War in the Transvaal
The firing of shots by ambushed shooters at the British column marching upon the town of Dundee, situated close to the Transvaal borders, is an act of war that may promptly…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Transvaal. a Famous War Correspondent's Opinion
Mr. Frederic Villiers has had something to say on the Boers and their "cause," which should be read by everyone who thinks that England is unjust in demanding equality for…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Salvation Soldiers "Show."
As already intimated, the annual self-denial effort of the Salvation Army is now engrossing the attention of the officers and soldiery throughout the entire globe, and the Maclean band are…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Transvaal Crisis. Preparations for War. The Boers Confident.—An Australian Contingent. London
THE telegraph lines between Natal and Johannesburg have been interrupted. The Transvaal Government assumes control of the Netherlands Railway Company's lines in the Republic…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Transvaal. War Imminent. the Boers Aggressive
LONDON, THURSDAY.—It is affirmed at Capetown that the Boers have only 12,000 men at the front. Warlike reports in circulation are…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Military Preparations by the Colonies. Australian Military Commandants' Scheme. Important Despatch From the Imperial War Office
SYDNEY, FRIDAY.—A sensation was created at Newcastle yesterday by the receipt of a cable from Durban, South Africa, to the effect that war had…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Clarence Examiner. Published at Grafton Tuesdays and Saturdays. Saturday, October 7Th, 1889. the Coming War. the Australian Contingent
The wave of patriotism sweeping over the continent at the prospect of the old country being involved in war with the Transvaal is embarrassing the authorities by the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Declaration of War
As well as in many other matters, there is no clear conception in the public mind regarding a declaration of war, and this can scarcely be a matter for wonderment…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Large Orders for War Material
A Pretoria correspondent says that last year, in the early spring, certain large contracts were entered into on behalf of the War Department of the Transvaal…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Transvaal. War Imminent. the Boers Aggressive. London
IT is stated at Capetown that the Boers have only 12,000 men at the front. General While, Commander in-Chief in Natal, says he is confident the colony will…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Large Order for War Material
A PRETORIA correspondent says that last year, in the early Spring, certain large contracts were entered into a behalf of the War Department of the Transvaal Republic. Here are the figures…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Declared. The Transvaal Ultimatum. The Boer's Challenge. Kruger Deflant.—England Must Fight or withdraw
TWENTY-five thousand men from the British Army Reserve have been summoned to the colors. The War Office has ordered immediate…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Transvaal Crisis. War Declared. the Boers' Ultimatum. [By Cable and Telegraph.] Sydney, Thursday, 3.14 P.m
ADMIRAL PEARSON, of the Australian Squadron, has received a cable announcing that war with the Transvaal has been declared…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Clarence Examiner. Saturday, October 14Th, 1899. Declaration of War
An ultimatum having been received from the Boers, declaring that war hostilities have commenced, we may, therefore, hear of a collision at any moment, as a strong force of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A Heroic Stand. Fifteen Gallant Soldiers
A heroic defence by fifteen soldiers is reported from Kraal Pass. An armoured train was attacked by a large force of Boers. Fifteen British soldiers guarded…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War in the Transvaal. Severe Fighting. Boers Attack Ladysmith and Mafeking. Heavy Losses on Both Sides. a Gallant Stand by Fifteen Britishers. [By Cable.] London, Friday. the Boers' Ultimatum
GREAT BRITAIN has replied to the Boer ultimatum issued on Monday last. The reply states it is impossible to discuss so peremptory a document…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The First War Artist
The death of William Simpson is interesting to newspaper men throughout the world. Mr. Simpson was, as an artist, what Sir William Russell is as a writer—he was the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Transvaal. The Scene of the War
IN order that, our readers may more easily understand the reports of the progress of the war, we will endeavour to give them, as far as is possible without a map, an idea of the location of the various parts…
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