Women at the Seat of War
A lady writes to "Woman's Word" as follow—When the bombardment of Ladismith began, and the Boer shells were bursting about the streets, a number of…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1900
1,109 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 14 of 56
The War Causing a Paper Famine
A paper famine threatens the publishers of the English newspapers. The situation may be summed up in a few words thus :—With all the mills…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →How the War Office Buys Horses and Mules
On this subject, Mr. Allison, in the "Sportsman of January 6, wrote:—I wonder how many of the horses now figuring in the stud advertisements for…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →A Pessimist Talks Through the War-smoke on Trade
Sir Christopher Furness is the largest merchant anti steamship owner in the North of England. He is also a member of Parliament, having represented his native…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Appeal to Ex-Soldiers to Rejoin. a Surprising Success
LONDON, Thursday.—The appeal made by the British Government to ex-soldiers to rejoin the colours has already met with surprising success…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Wounded at Klipkraal. New South Wales Rifles Dangerously Injured. Another Dead
LONDON, Sunday.—Seventy-six British were wounded at Klipkraal on the 16th, including private Clive Flint, of New South Wales Mounted Rifles,…
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The "Natal Mercury," of January 26, has the following:—Trooper Gourton, of the Imperial Light Horse, killed recently, formerly…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The War Office
At the present time, the War Office in Pall Mall is of all Government buildings the one most in the public eye. It is a large rambling place, in which it is easy to…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Horrors of War
It is when the fight is over, when you go over the field and see the brave follows writhing in agony and hear them fellows out—some for their dear ones at home:…
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Private John Stoddern, of the Army Service Corps, wrote from De Aar as follows: —"If you saw the sights I have seen you woul have died. We have got a lot of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Fighting at Paardenberg. Two New South Wales Men Wounded
LONDON, Wednesday.—There were 40 rank and file casualties at Paardeberg on the 18th, including Corporal Owens, of, the New South Wales…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Wounded at Netley Hospital. Visited by the Queen. Sympathising with Their Hardships. Especially Cordial with the Colonials
LONDON, Wednesday.—The Queen visited Netley Hospital at Southampton yesterday, and told the wounded of General Cronje's surrender. Her…
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The " Standard and Diggers' News" correspondent says that the Boers in Natal are quarrelsome, cantankerous, and over-weary of waiting and the hardships of camp life…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The South African War. SYDNEY
The Premier visited the transports Atlantian and Maplemore at 1 o'clock to-day, and found all comfortable on board. The members of the contingent appeared to be…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War. Apprehended Complications. Confidential Cable Received. Sydney, Thursday Night
The Premier has received a private cable from Mr. Chamberlain, the Secretary for the Colonies, which he describes of a most serious character, and which he has…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Cronje's Surrender. His Gallant Defence. Congratulated by Lord Roberts. the Boer General's Admission. "An Uncomfortable Time." Sad State of the Boer Wounded
LONDON, Thursday.—Cronje, quiet and dignified, and attired as a civilian, rode a pony into camp, and saluted Field-Marshal Lord Roberts, who…
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LONDON, Thursday.—Lord Roberts is caring for 170 Boer wounded, who were unable to be moved with the other prisoners…
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The War Office have issued an order for the assembly of Lord Lovat's corps of highland deerstalkers, nunmbering about 250 officers and men. The local…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The War's Progress
The war in South Africa, if those who initiated it were wise, should be brought soon to a close. The Boers have made a strenuous effort to…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Casualties Among N.S.W. Men. Wounded and Missing
LONDON, Friday. — Among the wounded during the fighting at Khip[?] on the 16th ult. were Privates T. Bull and W. Tweedie, of the New South…
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