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The wars & local soldiers, 1902

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

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 March 1902 · page 4

Mr. Kruger expresses himself bitterly disappointed at the declaration of President Roosevelt to the Boer delegates that the United States…

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When the War Is Over. Number of Troops Required. London

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 March 1902 · page 2

The Hon. St. John Brodrick stated in the House of Commons last night, in answer to a question, that " after the crisis in South Africa had…

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The War. [Reuter's Messages.] Pay for the Army. Additional Gratuities. London

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 March 1902 · page 2

The House of Commons last night, by a large majority, voted a special sum of £420,000 for the army…

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British Soldiers Shot. Shooting Surrendered Boers. London

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 March 1902 · page 2

Two members of the British irregular forces in South Africa were convicted by court man[?]ial of shooting Boers who had surrendered…

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The War. [Reuter's Messages.] the Cape Constitution. a Question of Suspension, London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 11 March 1902 · page 2

Forty-five, members of the Progressive party in the Cape Legislative Assembly have signed a petition for the suspension of the…

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The British Losses. Killed, 41; WOUNDED, 77. LONDON, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 March 1902 · page 2

As far as the official despatches show, the losses to General Methuen's column were:- Officers: Killed, two; wounded,…

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The War. [Reuter's Messages.] London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 March 1902 · page 2

Columns commanded by Colonels Byng and Rimington and others are at present engaged in a sweeping movement to the westward in…

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

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 March 1902 · page 1

Mr. Steyn's official, newspaper devotes mach space to the reproduction of Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman's speech on the conduct of the war…

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Serious British Disaster. Lord Methuen Wounded and Captured. Also Many Officers and Men. LONDON, March [?]

Western Grazier · Wednesday 12 March 1902 · page 2

A great British disaster has occurred in the Western Transvaal. Lord M[?]th[?] was badly wounded and captured. Also many officers and…

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Late Cable News British and Foreign. the Boer War. London, March 9

Western Grazier · Wednesday 12 March 1902 · page 3

Three hundred thousand rounds of ammunition, hundreds of shells, a Maxim gun, and a quentity of miscellaneous stores, have been found in a…

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

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 March 1902 · page 2

Owing to the heavy supplies of hay and oats on hand in South Africa, the War Office has stopped ordering further from Australia and…

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2nd Edition Miner Office, 3 P.M. the War. [Reuter's Messages.] London, Wednesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 March 1902 · page 4

In the action at Twebo[?]ch General D[?] la Rey capturad much clothing, rifles, and artillery ammunition. Lady Methuen heard of the disaster…

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

Barrier Miner · Friday 14 March 1902 · page 4

In the action at Twebosch General De la Rey captured much clothing, rifles, and artillery ammunition. Lady Methuen heard of the disaster…

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The War. [Reuter's Messages] Movements of Boer Generals. London

Barrier Miner · Friday 14 March 1902 · page 2

The Standard's Brussels correspondent says that General Louis Botha's move southwards and his ordering General De la Rey to…

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Late Cable News British and Foreign. the Boer War. the Recent British Disaster. a Sudden Attach. Lord Methnen Dangerously Wounded, but Doing Well. LONDON, March 12

Western Grazier · Saturday 15 March 1902 · page 3

The news of Lord Methouen's dis[?]ter was brought to Maribogo by 550 mounted upon, who had been pursued by the Boers for four miles…

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General War News. London, March 12

Western Grazier · Saturday 15 March 1902 · page 3

Do Wet's cave recently discovered, continued 40 wagg on loads of amm[?] a Krupp gun, a Norden [?] and four pom poms, also half a…

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

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 March 1902 · page 1

Many mounted troops between Lichtenberg and Klerksdorp are trying to drive General De la Rey to the railway and prevent the removal of…

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2nd Edition Miner Office, 3 P.M. the War. [Reuter's Messages.] London, Friday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 March 1902 · page 4

General Louis Botha is retiring eastward before General Bruce Hamilton, after making several unsuccessful attempts to cross the…

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The War. [Reuter's Messages.] the Twebosch Disaster. General Methuen at Klerksdorp. "Presumably Released." London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 March 1902 · page 2

In the House of Commons last night the Hon. St. John Brodrick, Secretary for War, announced that the War Office had received the…

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

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 March 1902 · page 4

General Louis Botha is retiring eastward before General Bruce Hamilton, after making several unsuccessful attempts to cross the…

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