War in South Africa. London
In a skirmish near Mafeking two New South Wales Bushmen have been wounded, and four Boors killed. Kent's column surprised a B[?]r laager at…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1900
347 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 17 of 18
London War Fund
A RECORD in Mansion House Funds has been achieved in connection with the Transvaal War Fund; which now exceeds the spendid sum of one million sterling. This…
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FIVE hundred thieving Boers are harressing the residents in the Orange River colony near Shaderton. The colonials are still closely chasing De…
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ON Sept. 3 it was announced the Queen had approved an amendment of the regulations governing the issue of pay to soldiers who may be made prisoners of war. It is…
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Lieut-Generals French and Mahon are clearing the country between Machadodorp and Heidelberg. Lient-General Mahon defeated the Boers after sharp lighting. The British…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →War in South Africa. London, Monday Afternoon
The attack on Fauresmith was successfully repulsed by Colonel Knox. Cape Colony has decided permanently to set apart a day for peace rejoicings…
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THE Belgian Government has hinted that Kruger's sojourn will not be welcome, and any anti-British demonstrations will not be permitted…
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AMONGST the latest causes of annoyance against our fatuous War Office has been the treatment of some of tho colonials— Canadian and Australian— who have…
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A force, of Queensland Bushmen, under Colonel Lloyd, surprised a Doer commando at Renaar's River north of Pretoria, capturing 18 Boers and many cattle and sheep…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mansion-house War Fund.—The Million Reached
ON August 21 the London Mansion-house Fund for the relief of the war sufferers amounted to £1,001,000. The fund was opened on October 21 by…
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Generals Knox and De Lisle blocked Commandant De Wet's attempt to recross the Vaal River, after severely defeating him at Rensburg drift. The darkness and…
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MARAUDING bands around Blomfontein, have compelled all British farmers and neutral Boers to take refuge in the town, which is crowded with refugees…
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IT is reported that the Boors now fighting are sworn to secure their country's independence or die in arms against Britain. Sir Michael Hicks-Beach says that the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Dutch Clergymen on the War. Strong Statements
AT the Patch Reformed Church Presbytery. held in Capetown on Oct. 4, the Rev. J. H. N[?]thling of Stellenbosh proposed the following motion:…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Trooper Thomas' Return. Welcome Home
ON Monday last Trooper H. Thomas, of Spring Hill, Coraki, who was one of the contingent despatched to England for military training prior to the Transvaal war, and who…
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THE town of Lichtenberg in the Western Transvaal has been deserted, and 500 inhabitants, with their cattle, have trekked to Mafe-king…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Boor in War. a Burgher's Testimony
THE following was sent to the "Cape. Times."—Sir,—The writer of the letter of which the following is an extract is the son of a couple who are amongst the oldest…
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THE Boers propose, to raid the Cape Colony frontier, hoping thereby that the disaffected Dutch colonists will rise. Private T. A. Fulton, of the N.S. Wales…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Roturn of District Soldiers from South Africa
THE following district men are returning from South Africa per the transport Harlech Castle, which left Capetown on 3rd November with close on 700 returning Australian troops.:—…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Northern Star. Saturday Morning, December 1, 1900. Returning District Soldiers
IT is now known definitely that on board the…
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