The War in South Africa. Boer Activity. Marauding Bands
LONDON, Tuesday.—Commandant Hermanus and President Steyn have occupied and looted Ficksburg, Orange River Colony, near the Basutoland…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1900
1,109 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 51 of 56
More Deadly Than War. Steam Claims More Lives Than Lyddite and Mausers
More people are killed every three years on British railways than have fallen in the present South African war. The last complete Casualty list issued…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Lord Roberts on the War. Boer Scarcity of Food and Ammunition. Mr. Steyn's Fables
LONDON, Wednesday.—Lord Roberts reports that while the Boers are unmistakably losing heart owing to scarcity of food, they are still scareer…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War in South Africa. Mr. Kruger's Mission. Official Discouragement. Action of the French Government
LONDON, Thursday.—Several Governments have notified Dr. Leyds that it, would be regrettable if any encouragement were given to Mr…
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It has been generally supposed that the largest war indemnity exacted by one nation from another which it defeated in war was £200,000,000, paid…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →The Chamberlains and War Material
In reply to questions as to the position of Mr. Chamberlain with regard to Hoskins and Sons (Limited), asked at Rutherglen, Colonel Donny said that he was aware that Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The War in South Africa. the Defence of Koffyfontein a Gallant Achievement
LONDON, Friday.—The siege of Koffyfontein, Orange River Colony, was persistent for a month. Captain Robertson was the only military man…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Wolseley on the Soldiers' Return
The following communication was issued from Lord Wolseley, Commander-in-Chief:— "The time draws near when we may hope to welcome home…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Women Command Soldiers
Although the fair sex in the United States has been frequently honoured in civil and political life, women there have yet to make an entry into the military…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The War in South Africa. a Serious Fight. Boer Force Surprised and Routed. Large Captures
LONDON, Friday.—Lord Roberts cables: Brigadier-General Le Gallais and Major-General Knox surprised and completely defeated 1000 Boers on…
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LONDON, Monday.—Commandant Prinsloo, General Fourie, and Field-Cornet Groblelaar were wounded in the recent fighting in the Eastern…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →German War Vote
LONDON, Monday.—The Reichstag has asked for a vote of £7,634,500 for the China war…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Buller on the War. Boer Advantages in Warfare
LONDON, Monday.—General Buller, in accepting the freedom of Southampton, declared that the army in South Africa had encountered…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War in South Africa. Fighting at Frederikstad. Terrible Shrapnel Fire
LONDON, Sunday.—Further details of the recent fighting at Frederikstad, a few miles north of Potchefstroom, in the Transvaal, state that 200 Boers…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →War Trophies
War trophies are now being offered to the British public through the auction-room. At Debenham's sale recently ex-President Steyn's Dutch Prayer-book, with…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →A British War Vote
LONDON, Tuesday.—It is announced that the British Parliament will meet on December 3rd, and pass a war vote and then adjourn until February…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Cost of the War. the Transvaal Must Contribute. More Taxation
LONDON, Wednesday.—Sir M. Hicks-Beach, Chancellor of the Exchequer, speaking last night at Bristol, said that he was unable to reduce taxation…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →War in South Africa. More Fighting. Many Boers Captured. N.s.w. Bushmen Engaged
LONDON, Tuesday.—Brigadier-General Settle successfully engaged the Boers in Orange River Colony southward of Kimberley, and took…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Gifts for Soldiers
LONDON, Tuesday.—One hundred tons of gifts to soldiers accumulated at Pretoria during the movements of troops, and are still undelivered by…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →War in South Africa. Boer Prisoners
LONDON, Wednesday.—Batches of Boer prisoners are arriving at, Mafeking. Among recent arrivals were 80 Boers captured near Oottoshoop, where…
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