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The wars & local soldiers, 1902

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Naval War of the Future

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 24 April 1902 · page 2

The war of the future is bound to become more &Dd more a war of individuals, an affair of initiative, in which doing the best thing, after a…

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Latest Boer War. London

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 24 April 1902 · page 4

Questioned in the House of Commons concerning the peace prospects, Mr. Balfour stated that Lord Milner, High Commissioner, and General Kitchener had had two…

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Welcome Home ! to Messrs. D. BAIN & P. J. O' Neill

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 2

On Friday night last a complimentary smoke concert was tendered to Messrs. D. Bain, J.P. and P. J. O'Neill, who recently attended as a deputation to the Minister for…

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British-boer War

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 5

Lord Kitchener in his report to the War Office stites:—"Since my last a week ago there have been 18 Boers killed, 19 wounded 325 taken…

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South African War News

Macleay Argus · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 8

FOLLOWING we give summary of the principal cables received at the beginning of the week:--The Daily Mail states that the Boers…

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The Boer War. Peace Likely

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 3

The "Standard" definitely confirms the statement that the Boer leaders were allowed to meet Lord Kitchener and Milner for the purpose of discussing terms of surrender…

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South African War. London

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 6

Two British officers and three men have been killed, and throe officers and sixteen men wounded, in a fight with the Boers near Ficksburg…

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Latest War News. London

Macleay Argus · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 6

In the Canadian Parliament a motion was brought forward in favor of recommending the British Government to extend a universal amnesty…

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The Boer War. London, April 18

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 6

The Boer delegates have left Pretoria to consult with the commandos in the field. The peace negotiations are to be…

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A Soldier's Love Story. Chapter Iii

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 5

In the carriage where Colonel Lyndon and Percy had seats there was very little conversation. Percy, who was tired by the rapid travelling and successive excitements of the…

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British-boer War

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 30 April 1902 · page 2

Under pretext of inquiring as to terms of surrender a party of Boers approached near to Kimberley, seized a mob of cattle, and escaped…

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South African War. London

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 30 April 1902 · page 3

THE Boer delegates are still conferring with the burghers in the field. The gallant conduct of the New Zealanders has been commented on by Lord…

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Bishop Cooper on the War

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 1 May 1902 · page 4

Bishop Cooper, addressing the Grafton and Armidale Synod, said that sanding contingents to South Africa was genuine, spontaneous, and a tribute on behalf of good…

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Latest Boer War. London, April 26

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 1 May 1902 · page 4

Under pretext of inquiring aa to terms of surrender, a party of Boers approached near to Kimberley, seised a mob of cattle, and escaped…

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War's Miracles

Macleay Argus · Saturday 3 May 1902 · page 8

SOME wonderful things occur in war, and the war in South Africa has been no exception. Here are a few set forth by "Linesman" in the current…

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British-boer War

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 3 May 1902 · page 4

The Vtrecht and Vryheid commandoes have met. General Louis Boths, the Commander-in-Chief, was present. The commandoes expressed a strong…

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South African War News

Macleay Argus · Saturday 3 May 1902 · page 5

FOLLOWING we give summary of the principal cables received at the beginning of the week:--The Dutch Government is said to be…

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South African War. London

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

PEACE prospects are considered favorable, but not granting an amnesty to rebels is still an obstacle in some quarters. The commandoes are being consulted in…

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A Soldier's Love Story. CHAPTER V.

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 3 May 1902 · page 6

General Mackenzie, as well as Lady Flora Winstanely, late son in the army. Sharing the general feeling at the neighbourhood that Miss Broake's visit should be made as…

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British-boer War

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 7 May 1902 · page 2

Mr. Bennett Burleigh (correspondent of the London "Daily Telegraph") reports that the Boer delegates are placing the issue honourably before the…

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