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The wars & local soldiers, 1900

967 stories in Murray's papers · page 10 of 49

The War. London

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Saturday 10 February 1900 · page 2

News from Capetown states that Lord roberts visited the Warrigul transport which conveyed to South Africa Battery. "A" New South Wales…

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The Transvaal War. (“Argus” Cables )

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 10 February 1900 · page 3

The French press has been trying hard to persuade Germany to take advantage of England’s difficulties in South Africa and lead a European campaign against her position in Egypt…

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The Lesson of the War

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 10 February 1900 · page 4

Every subject of the British Empire must admire the patri[?]m, mistaken though it be, which has rendered the Boer yeomanry the tools of the unscrupulous oligarchy of Pretoria, which…

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For Those Who Die in War. a Noble Utterance

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 10 February 1900 · page 4

On the general subject of war relief for widows, orphans, etc., a correspondent, “H. Br,” wrote to the “Pall Mall Gazette” from Eton as follows :—…

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The Progress of the War

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 13 February 1900 · page 2

THE news from South Africa can only be described as disappointing; but we have no doubt whatever that the generals are doing their very best, and…

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Tit Bits of War News

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 13 February 1900 · page 4

One wounded Boer, who was asked what he thought of our bayonet charge, answered in a surprised tone, 'Almighty, do you suppose I waited for…

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General Buller Withdraws. British Back Across the Tugela. Fierce Fighting. Colonials in Action. a Tasmanian Wounded. London

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 13 February 1900 · page 3

General Buller's forces, after being shelled by the enemy, has had to withdraw to the south side of the Tugela. The Boers fiercely attacked the British…

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Transvaal War. Kruger Complaining. General Joubert Inactive. Important Movements. London

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 13 February 1900 · page 3

It is reported from Pretoria that Presidents Kruger and Steyn have complained of General Joubert's inactivity. General Jouberi has replied "Come to the front…

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The War. Monday's Wires. the Advance to Ladysmith. General Buller Retires Across the Tugela. SYDNEY, Sunday, 1.30 p.m

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 13 February 1900 · page 2

The Boers report that General Buller's force, after being heavily shelled, withdrew to the south side of the Tugela. This news has since been officially confirmed…

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The War. London

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 14 February 1900 · page 2
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A report was received to-day through Boer sources to the effect that such a strong artillery attack had been brought to bear upon the British forces that Sir Red…

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How Soldiers Soale a High Wall

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 14 February 1900 · page 2

Gymnasium practice is one of the requirements of the German army, as well as special military practice in scaling walls. To test the soldier's agility and strength…

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MR. W. J. Lambie. Killed in Action Near Colesburg. London, February 12

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 February 1900 · page 27

The fate of the two war correspondents who went out with Captain Cameron's half Company of 50 on the reconnaissance near Colesburg which drew forth so strong and…

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War Items

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 16 February 1900 · page 2

On account of the difficulties experienced by the Pretoria authorities in getting rid of their own coinage, partly in consequence of the disfavor in which it is held by the…

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The Boer War Preparations

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 February 1900 · page 28

A former officer in the Boer Army, who two yours ago left the service on account of alleged sympathy with the Uitlanders, says Dr. Leyds. who until recently acted as…

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The War , Notes on the Cables

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 16 February 1900 · page 3

Monday’s news brought dejection to those who are too sanguine and those easily crushed by a check but although General Buller has had to retire back…

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A Woman's View of the War

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 February 1900 · page 29

A remarkable letter appears in the Eng-lish Methodist Times from Mrs. Lewis, sister of Mr. Schreiner, the Cape Premier. It is entitled "A Voice from South Africa: A…

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The Boer War. London, February 7

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 February 1900 · page 26

General Buller crossed the Tugela on Monday, and is now advancing towards Ladysmith. The cannonading at the drift where he…

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Transvaal War. the British Retirement. a War Correspondent's Opinion. Buller Preparing Another Advance. London

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 16 February 1900 · page 4

In connection with the retirement of the British over the Tugela it is reported that there was no facilities for the placing of artillery in effective position at…

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Some Compensations for the Calamity of War

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 16 February 1900 · page 4

The Pall Mall Gaeztte publishes the following letter:— "Sir,—The following appears to me to come under the above description:—…

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