The Spoils of War. Boer and British Losses
LONDON, Monday.—The losses inflicted to the 16th are:—282 Boers known to have been killed and wounded in action; 56 prisoners; 183…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1901
550 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 7 of 28
War in South Africa. Mail Train Attacked. Boer Spies to Be Shot
LONDON, Sunday.—An explosion on the track stopped the mail train from Natal to Johannesburg, near Heidelburg, on February 20. Three…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →War in South Africa. De Wet and Steyn Hemmed in Can Only Escape by Swimming. the Orange River in Flood. Botha Received a Crushing Blow
LONDON, Tuesday.—Mr. Bennett Burieigh, the correspondent of the London "Daily Telegraph," states that the Orange River is still flooded,…
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Trooper Farrell and Private Apthorpe, who have been accepted for service in the contingent about to leave Sydney for South Africa, were…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →War in South Africa. Botha and Roberts. More Published Dispatches
LONDON, Tuesday.—In answer the pro-Boer critics, another South Africa Blue Book has been issued. The dispatches show that General Louis…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Spoils of War. Effect of French's Successes
LONDON, Thursday.—Lord Kitchener, from Middleburg, Transvaal, reports that up to the 25th General French's additional captures were:—…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →War in South Africa. French's Success. a Surprise Party. Forty Boers Captured. Surrender of Three Hundred
LONDON, Thursday.—Forty Boers were captured near Willowmore, Three hundred surrendered to Major-General French after the fight…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The First War Correspondent
The old question has once again been asked, "Who was the first war correspondent?" and upon the assumption that the general answer would be "Russell of the Times'…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Stern Methods of War. the Teaching of History
"All war is harbarous." President Loubet is said to have remarked to Mr. Kruger, when "Oom Paul" complained to him of the conduct of the British armies…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →War in South Africa. Botha's Operations. Reported Surrender
LONDON, Thursday.—General Botha is moving towards the headquarters of General Viljoen, at Roosenkraal…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mr. A. Griffith and Our Soldiers
Sir,—Since that now memorable address of Mr. A. Griffith at Wallsend, or more correctly, Plattsburg, I have noticed that the gentleman in question appears to be…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Soldier Question
Sir,—With regard to the words made use of by Mir. Griffith at Wallsend and the abuse that is being levelled at him, I have no doubt it will surprise many to hear that I…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The War
The statement that General Louis Botha has surrendered to Lord Kitchener may be unofficial, nevertheless coming events cast their shadow before. Botha,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War in South Africa. the Pursuit of De Wet. Forced Northward of the Orange. British Scouts Captured
LONDON, Saturday.—Lord Kitchener, from Pretoria, telegraphs that De Wet has been forced North over the Orange River. Two hundred of his…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Maitland District Soldiers' Send-off Committee
A meeting of the soldiers' send-off committee was held at the Town Hall on Saturday evening: Present: The Mayor, Alderman Ribee, and Messrs. John Gillies,…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →War in South Africa. De Wet's Invasion Ended
LONDON, Sunday.—De Wet's invasion of Cape Colony has ended. His men and horses are precipitately swimming the Orange River where it…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Laman-st. Baptist Tabernacle Welcome Home
If after 12 months' absence from church and people, a crowded congregation, the heartiest of welcomes, loving recognition of past services, together with buoyant…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The First War Correspondent
Sir Edward Russell, of the "Liverpool Post," has given valid reasons for believing that Mr. Grunersen, who represented the "Morning Post" in the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War in South Africa. Botha Favours Peace. Message to Kruger. Snub From the Czar
LONDON, Monday.—The correspondent of the "Daily Express" states that Lord Kitchener allowed General Louis Botha to inform President…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War Office. Supremacy of Parliament
LONDON Wednesday.—In the House of Lords last night, the debate on the War Office was quietly concluded, in view of Mr. Brodrick's…
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