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The wars & local soldiers, 1902

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London. Thursday. the War

Manilla Express · Saturday 8 February 1902 · page 2

Lord Salisbury says that the Government will welcome, with delight any peace which, recognised the King's rights and provided for the…

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The War aud the Labour League

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Saturday 8 February 1902 · page 3

In its loading article on tho Boer war, the Melbourne " Argus" on Monday concludes as follows :—" An endeavour was made in Sydney last week to commit the Political…

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Went Around the World. to Wed a Soldier

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Saturday 8 February 1902 · page 1
Also in Manilla Express

To journey around the world for the sake of becoming a soldier's bride is more tha most girls would be equal to. But to make such a journey and then to…

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Latest Cables LONDON, Monday. the War

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 11 February 1902 · page 3

Mr. Kruger is calm, hopeful and confident that the Boer lenders and Generals are not soliciting pence. He continually exclaims that God will…

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London. Monday. the War

Manilla Express · Wednesday 12 February 1902 · page 2

The attempt to capture De Wet again failed. When the British thought they had got him hemmed in, he rushed his cattle at the wire fence, and escaped…

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The War

Manilla Express · Saturday 15 February 1902 · page 2

When the Fraserberg convoy was captured, Major Crofton was killed. Lord Kitchener gives details of 57 additional murders of natives by…

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Latest Cables LONDON, Friday the War

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Saturday 15 February 1902 · page 3

Mr. Bennett Burleigh estimates the Beer casualties in the recent drivers at one hundred, and the total "big" for the two days amounted to six hundred including many of…

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Returned Soldiers

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 18 February 1902 · page 2

The steamer Sophocles arrived yesterday with another batch of returned troops from South Africa…

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London. Monday. the War

Manilla Express · Wednesday 19 February 1902 · page 2

A stiff engagement took place between a battalion of the Malta mounted infantry and a large body of Boors. Ten British were killed and…

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The War

Manilla Express · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 2

There is an idea that Lord Kitchener is organising another big move. It is said that General Botha was…

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Latest Cables LONDON, Friday. the War

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 3

General Hamilton engaged a Boer force at Klippen but failed to dislodge them, Major Fielding and Captain Usher were captured. Two British were killed. six…

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Latest Cables. LONDON, Monday. the War. Steyn and De Wet

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 25 February 1902 · page 3

It is reported that more Transvaalers are disposed to surrender than Free Staters. Steyn's influence is exceeding that of De Wet's. Steyn is always…

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The War

Manilla Express · Wednesday 26 February 1902 · page 2

A meeting of Africanders has passed a resolution of confidence in Chamberlain and Milner…

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Welcome Home

Manilla Express · Saturday 1 March 1902 · page 3

Hungry Higgins: De last time I visited me old home doy gimme a public reception. Weary watking speeches?…

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London. Thursday. the War

Manilla Express · Saturday 1 March 1902 · page 2

Von Donop's convoy was captured by the Boers after severe fighting at Bothasberg. The New Zealanders were hotly…

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Latest Cables. LONDON, Monday. the War. Boers Surprised

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 4 March 1902 · page 3

Colleton's Constabulary surprised a Boer laager at Balleraville and captured 16 of the enemy including the Zandrost of Rodmeyer. Commandant Scheepers'…

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Soldiers of Fortune

The Moree News · Tuesday 4 March 1902 · page 5

Soldiers of fortune were a great and [?] clave in their Lime, but they have a writer in the "fall Mall Cazette." [?] upon civil days. A good many hundreds of…

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The War

Manilla Express · Wednesday 5 March 1902 · page 2

The casualty list of Von Donop's convoy was a heavy one. Eleven officers were killed or wounded, and ten are missing. Over 500 men were…

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London. Thursday. the War

Manilla Express · Saturday 8 March 1902 · page 2

De Wet again escaped under cover of oxen, when he was rushed by Kitchener's line. Steyn and De Wet are conferring…

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