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The wars & local soldiers, 1902

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Late Cable News Kei[?] and Foreign. the Boer War. an Encounter with Dewet. London Dec, 29

Western Grazier · Wednesday 1 January 1902 · page 3

A large force under De Wet successfully rushed Colonel Firman's camp at Twosfontain on Christmas eve. It is feared the British…

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

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 January 1902 · page 4

In his attack on General Dartnell, General Do Wet covered his daring charge with the fire from high velocity guns and from a pom pom. There is…

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The War. [Reuter's Messages.] Botha and De Wet. Junction of Forces Frustrated. London

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 January 1902 · page 2

The blockhouses on the Standerton line have frustrated an attempt made by General Botha to reinforce General Be Wet in Orange River Colony…

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The War. [Reuter's Messages.] London, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 January 1902 · page 1

The International Congress of Socialists has condemned the hypocrisy shown by Russia in censuring British methods in South Africa whilst…

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The War. [Reuter's Messages.] Flour for the Troops. London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 January 1902 · page 2

The War Office has ordered in Montreal, Canad[?], 4000 tons of Manitoba floor for South Africa…

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2nd Edition Miner Office, 3.30 P.M. the War. [Reuter's Messages.] London, Friday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 January 1902 · page 4

The outrageous charges against the British anny in the Continental papers, which are based on the authority of alleged eye-witnesses,…

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The War. [Reuter's Messages.] London, Friday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 January 1902 · page 4

The outrageous charges against the British army in the Continental papers, which are based on the authority of alleged eye-witnesses,…

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The War. [Reuter's Messages] Strength of the Boer Forces. Kitchener Asks for Trackers. London

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 January 1902 · page 2

The Johannesburg Star has resumed publication. Lord Milner restarted the machinery and wished the paper a brilliant future…

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The War. [Reuter's Message.] the Prospects of Peace. Opinions of Boer Delegates. London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 January 1902 · page 2

A Daily Mail representative has interviewed the Boer delegates in Holland. He says they are willing to discuss terms of peace with Great…

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2nd Edition Miner Office, 3.30 P.M. the War. [Reuter's Messages.] London, Monday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 January 1902 · page 4

The General Erasmus captured by Major-General Bruce Hamilton is [?]mably the General Erasmus who was ordered to co-operate with…

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The War. [Reuter's Messages.] London, Monday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 January 1902 · page 4

The General Erasmus captured by Major-General Bruce Hamilton is presumably the General Erasmus who was ordered to co-operate with…

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The War. [Reuter's Messages.] London, Monday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 January 1902 · page 1

Mr. W. J. Bryan, the Democratic candidate for the U. S. Presidency, in the course of an address to 4000 proBoers at Cleveland, Ohio, said that the…

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Late Cable News British and Foreign. the Boer War. London, Jan. 5

Western Grazier · Wednesday 8 January 1902 · page 2

Calumnies against the army in South Africa are being [?]tely revived on the Continent, especially by the German newspapers, which make…

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The War. [Reuter's Messages] Allegation of Treachery Denied. Chasing De Wet. London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 January 1902 · page 2

Lord Kitchener, after making inquiries, denies that the British intelligence officers Steere and Kerr were treacherously shot, as alleged…

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2nd Edition Miner Office, 3.30 P.M. the War. [Reuter's Messages.] London, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 January 1902 · page 4

Dr. Krause, who is under committal for treason, has visited Berlin. Many of his friends have offered to subscribe the amount of his bail to enable him…

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A Returned Soldier Drowned. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 January 1902 · page 2

The decomposed body of a man has been found on the shore of Corio Bay. Deceased is supposed to be identical with Michael Lynsky, a…

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The War. [Reuter's Messages London, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 January 1902 · page 4

Dr. Krause, who is under committal for treason, has visited Berlin. Many of his friends have offered to subscribe the amount of his bail to enable him…

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The War. [Reuter's Messages.] Lord Kitchener. Offered, the Command in India. Will First Finish the War. London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 January 1902 · page 2

Lord Kitchener has been offered and has accepted the position of Commander-in-Chief of the military forces in India, but declines to…

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The War. [Reuter's Messages.] London, Wednesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 January 1902 · page 1

Lord Kitchener ia transforming the Imperial Light Horse into & truly Imperial brigade, And adding squadrons from England, Canada, and…

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Clarence River Sensation. Attempted Wife Murder. Promiscuous Street Shooting. A Police Sergeant Shot. The Would-be Murderer Wounded. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 January 1902 · page 1

A telegram from Maclean, on the Clarence River, states that James Dowling returned there from Sydney, by the steamer Kallatina. Dowling…

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