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The wars & local soldiers, 1899

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The Boer War. Another Fight Near Ladysmith. Glencoe Isolated. Junction of British Forces. Restless Natives. Boers Marching on Kimberley. the Battle Op Glencoe. Disposal of the British Wounded. London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 October 1899 · page 2

After the battle of Glencoe, the British wounded were removed, as already reported, to Dandee. Fears have arisen regarding the safety of Dandee in the…

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The follwoing appeared in our Third Edition yesterday:— the War. the Affair at Elands Laagte. the Boer Ambulance Arrangements

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 October 1899 · page 1

It is reported against the Boers that after a portion of the Boer forces at Ewands Laugte fired on the British who ceased operations upon the display of the white…

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The Boer Wounded. London

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 October 1899 · page 2

In consequence of the exodus from Johannesburg there is a great deal of accommodation there for the wounded. Tho Boers are accordingly using…

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The following appeared in our Third Edition yesterday:— the War. Another Boer Attack. at Ladysmith. Brig-general Yule's Retirement. Present British Strength. the Surrender of Vryburg. an Offer for Cecil Rhooehiead.: Impending Attack on Kimberley. [Reuter's Messages] London, Wednesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 October 1899 · page 1

Brigadier-General Yule, with, a force of 4000 British, retired from Dandee and Glencoe before a body of 12,000 Boers…

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The Boer War. Further Fightiing Near Ladysmith Severe British. Losses. Mafeking Shelled. Kimberley Hotly Pressed. a Dashing Cavalry Ride. Great Movement of Boer Troops. [Reuter's Messages.] the Battle of Glencoe. British Taken Prisoners. Cut Off By~an. Ambush. Taken To~preto Ria. a Sensational Ride. Hotly Pursued by the Enemy. London

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 October 1899 · page 2

The British lost a number of men at the battle of Glencoe, who were neither killed nor wounded. They were taken priasners by the Boers…

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Kimberley Invested by Boers Battle at Reitfontein. Several British Killed and Many Wounded. Mafeking in Danger. London, Oct. 26

Western Grazier · Saturday 28 October 1899 · page 2

The town of Kimberley is completely invested by Boers, and the streets are barricaded with barbed wire. It is estimated that 30,000…

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The Boer War. the Fight at Reitfontein. a Duel of Sharpshooters. on the Western Frontier. Boer Attacks on Armored Trains. 24 British Killed and Wounded. the Fight at Reitfontein. Storming a Hill. a Duel of Sharpshooters. Aboer Retreat

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 October 1899 · page 2

Detailed information has now been received on the engagement which took place on Tuesday afternoon at Reitfontein…

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Transvaal War. British Movement at Glencoe. Kimberley Safe on Sunday. Boers Fire on Medical Corps London, Oct. 24

Western Grazier · Saturday 28 October 1899 · page 2

Major-General Yule is withdrawing his troops from Dundee, and concentrating them at Glencoe Junction. Large Boer armies are again…

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The War. [By Telegraph.] The Victorian Contingent. The first Han Hurt, f. Thrown Froui His Horse.. MELBOBBNE, Fiiday Af tor noon. '

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 October 1899 · page 1

The Minister of Debiten (Mr. M'Culloch) has been stricken with influenza, and will be unable to take part in to-morrow's. movements of the troops…

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ThE following appeared In yesterday's Second Edition:THE War. Volunteers From Klondyke. Boers Suffering Distress. British Supplying Food Pigeon Post From

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 October 1899 · page 4

The controlling body of Dawson City, in the Klondyke, has offered 100 volunteers to the British Government for service in South Africa. The men, it is…

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The Boers Capture Dundee a Two Days' Bombardment. Capture of an Empty Position. Anxiety for the Wounded

Barrier Miner · Monday 30 October 1899 · page 2

The main body of Boer and Free State troops operating in northern Natal, before which Brigadier-General Yule retired from Glencoe to near Ladysmith,…

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The following appeared in Saturday's Second Edition:-_ the War. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Saturday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Monday 30 October 1899 · page 4

The New South wales contingent for South Africa took its departure by the transport Kent this afternoon. Torrents of rain fell all day, but failed to…

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2nd Edition Miner Office 3 30 P.M. the War. Disaffection in the Free State. President's Steyn's Position

Barrier Miner · Monday 30 October 1899 · page 4

The non-success of the Boers in the war is causing strong diasatisfaction Among the burghers resident in Bloemfontein, the Orange Free State capital…

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The Boer War. Engagement Near Kimberley. Four Hours' Fighting. British Garrison Confident. the Boers Occupy Dundee. After Two Days' Bombardment. Fighting at Kimberley. the Boers Lay Mines: Bayonets at Close Quarters

Barrier Miner · Monday 30 October 1899 · page 2

News has reached London via Cape Town from the beleaguered British garrison at Kimberley, on the western frontier of the Orange Free State…

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The Boer War

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 31 October 1899 · page 2

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The following appeared in our Third Edition yesterday;THE War. Disaffection in the Free State. President's Steyn's Position

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 31 October 1899 · page 1

The non-success of the Boers in the war is causing strong dissatisfaction among the burghers resident in Bloemfontein, the Orange Free State capital…

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Attack on Ladysmith. Boers Shelling the Town. British Facing 18,Ooo Men. Journey of a War Balloon; the Burial of General Symons. Brave Boers at Elands Laagte. the Position at Ladysmith. the Enemy Closing In. Great Battle Expected. Use Of War Balloons

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 31 October 1899 · page 2

The position of the British army under General Sir George Stewart White, now occupying northern Natal, is one of great danger. A great battle i9 expected…

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2nd Edition Miner Office. 3 30 p.m. the War. the Attack on Ladysmith. Boers Capture Live Stock. Including 1000 MULES

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 31 October 1899 · page 4

The Boers this morning shelled Ladysmith persistently until the British artillery silenced their guns and forced them to change their position. The…

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The Transvaal War

Western Grazier · Wednesday 1 November 1899 · page 2

The news from the Transvaal this week is in a manner disappointing. It appears now that too much was made of the victory at Glencoe and Elands-Lea[?]…

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The Boer War

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 1 November 1899 · page 2

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