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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1900

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The War. London

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 19 January 1900 · page 10

The British political outlook continues stormy. All Unionist newspapers continue to assail the Government…

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The War. LONDON

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 19 January 1900 · page 7

Nothing definite has been heard from General Buller for over a week. It is Reported that heavy artillery firing was heard in his direction on…

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Transvaal War. [By Electric Telegraph.] Sydney

Western Champion · Friday 19 January 1900 · page 7

The War Office states the British casualties at the battle of Ladysmith to be 15 officers killed and 26 wounded, and 135 men killed and 244…

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Late War News. [By Electric Telegraph.] Sydney

Western Champion · Friday 19 January 1900 · page 10

It is reported that very heavy artillery fighting was heard on Monday in the direction of Springfield, recently re-captured by General Buller…

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Boer War Notes. Specially written for the "Champion." (All Rights Reserved.)

Western Champion · Friday 19 January 1900 · page 16

As the war proceeds our Generals are slowly learning that the character of their opponents requires that their methods of procedure in lighting the…

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Pathetic War Incident

Forbes Times · Saturday 20 January 1900 · page 6

A pathetic incident at Elands [?] is described (says the Daily Mail) in a letter from one of the bearer company :—“We were out looking after the wounded at night when the…

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The Transvaal War. London, Tuesday

Forbes Times · Saturday 20 January 1900 · page 3

There has been no official news from General Buller since the 11th inst., and great anxiety, is felt in consequence. The unofficial reports to hand are conflicting…

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The Truth About the War

Forbes Times · Saturday 20 January 1900 · page 5

MR. THEODORE SCHREINER, BROTHER of the Cape Premier, writes to the Cape Times, de[?]ng a [?]sation which he had with Mr. Reitz, in Btoetufontein. 17. or 18-years ago, when the…

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The War in South Africa

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 20 January 1900 · page 2

According to the Standard's correspondent at Frere prior to Saturday's battle at Ladysmith, President Kruger asked the Boor headquarters staff why the town had not been attacked. He was told it would involve…

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The War Policy of the Empire

Forbes Times · Saturday 20 January 1900 · page 2

FOR weeks past intelligence from the seat of war at the Tra[?]aal has been of the most meagre and unsatisfying character, and never were the hearts of all loyal Britishers and lovers…

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The Transvaal War. Lecture by Therev. Father Fagan

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 20 January 1900 · page 5

The Rev. Father Fagan, of Coraki, delivered able lecture on the 17th November last on the war in South Africa. As one who has lived in the country and knows the Boors by personal…

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Telegraphic Intelligence. [Per Reuter.] Latest War News. London, Jan. 18

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 20 January 1900 · page 6

On the 10th inst Lord Dundonald made a dashing movement, and occupied the hills above Potgieter’s Drift, and immediately the infantry moved on to…

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The Boer War. General, French’s Column. Golesberg Road Bridge Destroyed

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 20 January 1900 · page 2

LONDON, January, 16. 3.45 p.m.— Major-General J. D. P. French shelled and wrecked Colesberg, Road Bridge in order to embarass the retreat of the…

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The Local Boys in South Africa. Australian Soldiers of the Empire

Forbes Times · Saturday 20 January 1900 · page 2

BY the mail which readied here on Saturday last a batch of letters arrived from the local members of the Mounted Rifles who are now serving as “Soldiers of the Queen” in South Africa. Judging…

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About the Glories of War

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 23 January 1900 · page 3

"We'll send 10,000 if the old country wants them." The man who stays at home, like I do says this. He, nor I, have no intention of making one of the 10,000, but…

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The War. London, January 19

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 23 January 1900 · page 2

Reports regarding the Now South Wales Lancers' [?]ster are very conflicting. The force is variously estimated…

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The War. Sydney

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 26 January 1900 · page 2

Mr. Lyne has received a message from Sir Alfred. Milner, British High Commissioner in South Africa, saying that our men are a valuable force, and…

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The War. SYDNEY

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 26 January 1900 · page 5

It is estimated that our cost of sending the contingents to South Africa will be £125,000. LONDON, Wednesday…

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The War. London

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 26 January 1900 · page 12

Lieutenant-General Warren surprised the Boers and captured their valuable position at Spion Kop on Tuesday night…

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The War. London, January 25

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 26 January 1900 · page 2

General Warren captured a Beer position at Spion Kop on Tuesday night. The Beer artillery fire was very…

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