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The wars & local soldiers, 1902

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British-boer War

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 5 March 1902 · page 3

The correspondent of the "Standard" sends further particulars of the attempt made by the Boers to break through the blockhouse line near…

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South African War. London

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 5 March 1902 · page 3

LORD Kitchener reports that the combined operations of the columns on Thursday terminated in driving the Boers against Van Reenan's blockhouse line…

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Went Around the World. to Wed a Soldier

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 6 March 1902 · page 7

To journey around the world for the sake of becoming a soldier's bride it more than most girls would be equal to. But to make such a journey and there to…

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British-boer War

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 8 March 1902 · page 5

Particulars have now been received of the disaster to the convoy and its escort returning to Klerksdorp. The Imperial Yeomanry ware in…

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South African War News

Macleay Argus · Saturday 8 March 1902 · page 9

FOLLOWING we give summary of the principal cables received at the beginning of the week:-- Lord Kitchener says that the…

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South African War. London

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 8 March 1902 · page 4

AT the capture of the Klerksdorp convoy the Boers Charged on the British with tremendous impetus. 30 of the British were killed and 28…

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South African War. Lord Methuen Wounded and Captured. London

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 12 March 1902 · page 3

ANOTHER huge Boer drive is in progress, Lord Kitchener commanding the North Frankfort line. Particulars are censored. London, Sunday…

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British-boer War

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 12 March 1902 · page 3

Mr. Kruger is bitterly disappointed at the declaration of President Roosevelt to the Boer delegates, and that America would not and could not…

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Great British Disaster in South Africa. Lord Methuen Wounded and Captured. Sydney, "Tuesday, 9 a.m

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 12 March 1902 · page 2

LATEST news from the South African battle field briefly announces a severe reverse to British forces. The cable reads: "A groat British…

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Transvaal. British Disaster. Lord Methuen Wounded. LONDON

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 13 March 1902 · page 4

A great British disaster is reported. General Lord Methuen being badly wounded and captured, and also many officers and men with four guns, by General Delaray…

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British-boer War

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 15 March 1902 · page 4

Lord Kitchener, in a despatch dated Saturday, stated: — "With great regret I have to report the capture of Lord Methuen, his…

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South African War News

Macleay Argus · Saturday 15 March 1902 · page 12

FOLLOWING we give summary of the principal cables received at the beginning of the week:-- President Roosevelt has received…

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South African War. London

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 15 March 1902 · page 4

COMMANDANT DE la Rey, with 1500 men, nearly all of whom wore khaki, a 15 pounder and a pom-pom, made a sadden enveloping attack upon Lord Methuon's rear…

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South African War. Dr. Conan Doyle's Pamphlet

Macleay Argus · Saturday 15 March 1902 · page 13

Dr. CONAN DOYLE has performed a patriotic task for which he deserves the thanks of every Briton who is worthy of the name. He has written a long pamphlet, or rather…

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Personalities. the Soldier of the Hour

Macleay Argus · Saturday 15 March 1902 · page 3

MAJOR-GENERAL BRUCE HAMILTON, the man most prominent in South African despatches today, occupies the unique…

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British-boer War

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 19 March 1902 · page 3

In the House of Commons last night Mr. St. John Brodrick, the Secretary of State for War, read the following despatch from Lord Kitchener:—…

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South African War. Release of Lord Methuen. London

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 19 March 1902 · page 3

In the House of Commons last night, Mr. St. John. Brodrick, Secretary of State for War, read the following dispatch from Lord Kitchener :--"Pretoria, Thursday. Lord Methuen was brought to…

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Latest Boer War. London

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 20 March 1902 · page 4

General Botha is retiring eastwards before Col. Bruce Hamilton, haring made several unsuccessful efforts to cross the Heilbron-Wolverhoek line of blockhouses. Fourteen…

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Welcome Home

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 22 March 1902 · page 2

Hungry Higgins De last time I visited me old home dey ginime a public reception. Weary Watkins: Speeches?…

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War News

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 22 March 1902 · page 3

Lord Methuen was wounded by a Martini-Henry rifle bullet in the right thigh, the wound being a severe one. The moment Lord Methuen was captured, De la Rey had a…

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