The South African War. De Wet Advises Surrender. British Grip Tightening
The British are tightening the grip upon De Wet and Bteyn. A battle is imminent. De Wet recently advised Hertzog…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Murray · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1901
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The Boer War. Lord Methuen's Force. a Severe Engagement. Heavy Losses on Both Sides. London, February 21
The operations of Lord Methuen along the Western Transvaal border have been in the main very successful in clearing the country, but particulars of a severe…
Continued on Trove, page 26 →The Boer War. Sydney
The first batch of the Imperial contingent leaves on Saturday next. Three plague-stricken rats were found dead on the Antillion, and it is uncertain…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Boer War. London
Do Wet's invasion of Cape Colony has come to an end, the men and horses precipitately swimming the Orange River, where it widens, near Calesberg bridge…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Boer War. London
Three Beers murdered a native who was to be a principal witness against 20 prisoners indicted for treason at Waterkoof…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Cannon on a Soldier's Grave
In the churchyard of St. Margaret's Lowestoft, there is to be seen a curious memorial. A cannon taken from Sebastopol…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →South African War
De Wet is scattering his followers into groups. Six British columns are pursuing them. De Wet's escape at Lilfontcin is the result…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A New War Terror
A recent cable message stated the American Senate had discussed in secret the matter of a new gun which was able to penetrate any armour. The following brief account of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Boer War. London
Commandant Steenkawp declares that the contest is hopeless, his commando returning home. Recruiting for the yeomanry has…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Army-estimates. Militia and Volunteers Increased. Provision for the War. London, March 2
The army estimates, which have been looked forward to with special interest this year, have been placed before the House of Commons…
Continued on Trove, page 27 →The Boer War. Pursuit of De Wet. the Times Account. Utter Demoralisation. London, March 2
The Times this morning publishes a full letter from its correspondent with the British forces operating against De Wet in the Cape. It gives a complete statement…
Continued on Trove, page 26 →A Soldier's Widow
A communication has been received from the Agent-General, transmitting a despatch from the Secretary of State for War, stating the Imperial Government has awarded to…
Continued on Trove, page 29 →The Boer War. General Botha
General Louis Botha, the Boer commander-in-chief, is reported to be moving in a northe'y correction, with the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Latest by Telegraph the Boer War. London
Captain A. Fitzpatrick, of New South Wales, has been invalided to England. The Boers, who recently attacked Lichenberg, numbered 1500. They…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Boer War London
Colonels De Lisle and Gorringe engaged Commandant Kruitzinger's rear guard at Cooma Dagga, near Bushmen's River, in Cape colony. The Boers fied…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Odds on a Soldier
As is well known, the soldier's risk of death in battle is not nearly as great as of finding a grave as the result of disease. The most competent authorities state that on the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Uncertainties of war
"Yes, dear, by all means marry him before his regiment starts." "But mamnia, his regiment starts tomorrow."…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Intercolonial Items. War Against Rabbits
A report from Peak Hill runs aa follows:—Some time ago it was reported that the rabbit pest was causing the settlers in this district no end of anxiety, and all manner of contrivances…
Continued on Trove, page 28 →A Lady Keeps a War Album
"You shall see my war album; I have manufactured it myself. The first few leaves are of khaki-coloured paper, and within red ink border lines are the photographs—stamp…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →A Large War Loan. London, March 13
It is expected that at an early date the Government will issue consols to the amount of £50,000,000 for the purpose of defraying the cost of the war…
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