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The wars & local soldiers, 1901

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The War. Chasing De Wet. Alleged Boer Brutality. the Negotiations with General Botha. [Reuter's Messages.] the Surrender Proposals. Botha Consulting Schalkburgher. London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 March 1901 · page 2

General Botha, the Boer Commanderm-Chief, has moved north from towards Komati Poort to consult with General Schalk-Burgher concerning the…

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The War. An Optimistic Feeling. [Reuter's Message.] London, Wednesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 March 1901 · page 4

Lord Kitchener and Sir' Alfred Milner are now both at Pretoria. An optimistic feeling prevails, both at Cape Town and Pretoria, that an early end…

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Late Cable News. [Retuer's Messages] The Army and the War Of Office. LONDON, Wednesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 March 1901 · page 4

In speaking in the House of Lords on the War office reform d[?]bate, Lord Rosebery suggested that a Secret Parliamentary Committee should be consti…

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The Soldier and the Boarder. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 March 1901 · page 2

The Divorce Court yesterday dealt with the case of Percy Huiah versus Hannah Huish, James B[?]dal co-respondent. The petitioner stated that he was married at…

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The War. How De Wet Escaped. the Possibilities of Surrender. an Attack on Aberdeen. [Reuter's Messages.] the Prospects of Surrender. London

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 March 1901 · page 2

The Boers in Pretoria freely state that the leaders are willing to surrender, with the bulk of the commandos, if assured of a personal amnesty, assisted…

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Lord Roberts and the War. What Other Leaders have Received

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 March 1901 · page 5

As a [?] to the extravagant [?]ulog[?]s that have been p[?]onounced [?] the a[?]d hero, "Finis Coronal Op[?]" in The Times says that "It is a m[?]er for serious reflection…

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2nd Edition Miner Office, 3 P.M. the War. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 March 1901 · page 8

In order to give more time to[?] the military authorities to [?]quip the [?]ixth South Australian contingent, the Government has arranged with M[?]rs George Wills and Co…

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The War. the Negotiations with Botha. De Wet Again Hard Pressed. [Reuter's Messages.] in Cape Colony. London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 March 1901 · page 4

Commandant K[?]itzi[?]ger captured 60 rifles and 20,000 ca[?]idges at Pearston. Colonel Gorriage has reoccupied…

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The War. the Surrender Negotiations. the Chase After De Wet. His Whereabouts a Question. [Reuter's Messages.] the Negotiations for Surrender. Great Britain's Terms. London

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 March 1901 · page 2

The Times' correspondent at Pretoria cabled on Wednesday that Lord Kitchener's negotiations with General Botha at Middleburg are in abeyance…

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The War. Failure of a Boer Attack. A Boer General Killed. French again Successful. Scouts Unearth Much Treasure. The Negotiations with General Botha. [Reuter's Messages.] London, Friday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 March 1901 · page 4

The Boer attack on Lichtenburg, in the western Transvaal, has failed, and the enemy have retired. The British lost 16 men killed and 20 wounded…

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The War. De Wet in Orange River Colony. Hastening North. Skirmishes in Cape Colony. [Reuter's Messages.] in Cape Colony. a Small Engagement. London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 March 1901 · page 2

Colonel De Lisle and Colonel Gorringe engaged Commandant Krnitzinger's rear guard, in the Cradock district, a day or two ago. The Boers,…

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2nd Edition Miner Office, 3 P.M. the War. Chasing De Wet. [Reuter's Message.] London, Tuesday Night

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 March 1901 · page 4

It is officially reported that General De Wet is now north of Brandfort, and that continuons heavy rains have interfered with his pursuit…

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The War. Kitchener's Escapes. the Prospects of Peace. Hopeful Feeling at Pretoria. Australians Arrive at Cape Town. [Reuter's Messages.] Boers Collecting Supplies. Mr. Steyn's Admission. London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 March 1901 · page 2

The Boers are reported to have collected large supplies at De Wet's Dorp. Mr. Steyn, speaking at Philippolis, is reported to have admitted that since the…

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New Issue of War Consols. London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 March 1901 · page 2

An early issue of £50,000,000 worth of war consols is anticipated in political and financial circles. Captain Augustus F. Cornish has been…

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The War. Chasing De Wet. [Reuter's Message.] London, Tuesday Night

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 March 1901 · page 4

It is officially reported that General De Wet is now north of Brandfort, and that continuo[?]s heavy rains have interfered with his pursuit…

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The War. Clearing the Country. The Case of General Colvile. [Reuter's Messages.] London, Tuesday Evening

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 March 1901 · page 1

The Boers in the eastern districts of the Transvaal are reported to be short of ammunition, and are burying their artillery…

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The War. a Conference of Boer Commanders. the Case of General Colvile. a Reopening Refused. [Reuter's Messages] in Orange River Colony. Administration Settling Down. London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 March 1901 · page 2

Although there are eight separat[?] guerilla commandos operating now in Orange River Colony, the Civil administration is already largely replacing the…

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Canada and the War. Loyalty in the Commons. Loddon

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 March 1901 · page 2

The Canadian Premier (Sir Wilfred Laurier), in a remarkable speech in the Domin[?]n House of Commons, declared that the Boers had appealed to the God…

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The War. In Cape Colony. Harassing the Invaders. [?] Message.] London, Wednesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 March 1901 · page 1

Commandant Scheeper has been repulsed by the British at Murraysburg, in Cape Colony, losing five men killed. Colonel De Lisle and his men at…

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The War. the Prospects of Surrender. a Hopeful Feeling. [Reuter's Message.] the Prospects of Surrender. Announcement Expected Hourly. Special Meeting of the Imperial Cabinet. London

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 March 1901 · page 2

Mr. Kruger, Dr. Leyds, and the Boer envoys in Europe had a conference at Utrecht, in Holland, yesterday, and some news that he received much npset Mr…

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