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The wars & local soldiers, 1902

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The War Loan

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 23 April 1902 · page 4

The Times says that the war loan of £32,000,000 has already been subscribed fifteen fold. The loan is quoted at a premium of ¾ (94¼)…

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The Transvaal War. Peace Negotiations

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 23 April 1902 · page 4

IT is reported at Brussels that the delegates at Pretoria have applied to the British Government for leave to cable to President Kruger…

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The Transvaal War. Lord Kitchener's Weekly List. Small Engagements. London, April 22

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 23 April 1902 · page 3

Lord Kitchener in his report to the War Office states:—"Since my last a week ago there have been 18 Boers killed, 19 wounded, 325 taken prisoners, and 10 surrendered. The enemy is much scattered…

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The Boer War. the Terms of Peace. a Probable Settlement. LONDON

Singleton Argus · Thursday 24 April 1902 · page 3

THE standard definitely confirms the statement that the Boer leaders were allowed to most Lords Kitchener and [?] for the purpose of discussing…

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The Transvaal War. Peace Negotiations. British Losses in the Orange River. a Pro-boer Professr. London, April 22

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 24 April 1902 · page 3

In the House of Commons last night, Mr. Chamberlain, in reply to a question by Mr. H. L. Harmsworth (Liberal Imperialist), stated that he was not aware, despite inquiries that had been…

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The War. LONDON, April 22

The Scone Advocate · Friday 25 April 1902 · page 3

Captain Sir T. Fowler, Captain A. T. Blackwood, and three men were killed, three officers and 16 men were wounded, and six. men were reported…

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The Transvaal War. a Good Augury. a Boer Laager Surprised. Canada and the War. the Prospects of Peace. London, April 24

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 25 April 1902 · page 3

The newspapers consider that the fact of Mr. Schalk Burger accompanying Mr. Steyn and Commandant Delarey on their visits to the western commandoes is a good augury…

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The Transvaal War

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 2

IN the House of Commons on Monday night, Mr. Chamberlain, in reply to a question by Mr. H. L. Harmsworth (Liberal Imperialist), stated that…

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Canada and the War

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 2

In the Dominion House of Commons Mr. Charlton moved a resolution recommending magnanimity and mercy in the treatment of the Boers, and a…

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The Cost of the War

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 16

Mr. H. Morgan Browne writes an article with many interesting figures on the cost or the war. Up to the present time there have been seven distinct demands for money necessary…

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Later War News. London, April 24

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 4

A debate has taken place in the Canadian Dominion House of Commons, on the position of affairs in South Africa. Mr. Charlton moved that the House recommend magnanimity and mercy…

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Does War End Every Century? Some Examples

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 10

It is at least a curious fact, however little real significance it may have, that regularly, since and including the close of the eleventh century, each cycle of a hundred years has…

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The Boer War. Another Sharp Engagement London

Singleton Argus · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 5

A SMART fight took palce between a roving Boer commendo, and a British patrol upon Commondant Olivier's [?] near Ficksburg, orange River…

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The Transvaal War. Sentence for Libel. Natal Government Consulted. London, April 25

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 3

In the House of Commons last night Mr. John Morley submitted a motion for the adjournment with a view to protesting against the detention in South Africa of Mr. Cartwright, editor of the South African…

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The Transvaal War. Australasian Casualties. Gallantry of Colonials Recognised. Peace Negotiations. Punishment of Rebels. London, April 26

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 28 April 1902 · page 3

The following are convalescent and have resumed duty:—Lieutenant W. Wilson (7th New Zealand Mounted Riffles), Lieutenant S. Symond (3rd New South Wales Mounted Rifles), Lieutenant Germain…

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The Boer War. Britain's Attitude. London

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 29 April 1902 · page 2

In the House of Commons yesterday Mr St John Brodrick, the Secretay of State for War, said the Goverment hoped for peace, but in the…

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The War. the an Impassioned Debate Mr Cartwright's Case

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 29 April 1902 · page 3

LONDON, Friday, — In the House of Commons last night Mr. John Morley moved the adjournment of the House with a view to protesting against the…

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The Boer War. Peace Negotiations. a Good Augury. London, April 24

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 29 April 1902 · page 3

The newspapers consider that the fact of Mr Schalk Burger accompanying Mr Steyn and Commandant Steyn and Commandant Delarey on their…

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The Transvaal War. Arrival of the New Zealand Troops. Encouraging Peace Prospects. London, April 28

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 April 1902 · page 3

The transport Devon, with a contingent of New Zealand troops, has arrived at Durban. Commandant Delarey, after meeting his commando, returned to Klerksdorp on Saturday. This…

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The Transvaal War. Britain's Attitude

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 30 April 1902 · page 2

IN the House of Commons on Friday, Mr St. John Brodrick, the Secretary of State for War, said the Government hoped for peace, but in the interval…

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