The War in South Africa. London, March, 19
AT Bloemfontein the proclamation by the Governor, Major- General Pretyman, calling on all burghers within a radius of 10 miles to submit and disarm is being obeyed…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1900
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Chances of a Soldier's Death
IT is certainly a crumb of comfort to a man about to fight for a country to know that in battle not more than one in every thousand projectiles of all…
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THE final parcel of hospital clothing sent from ladies of Dubbo, was forwarded to Sydney by the mail train on Thursday evening. It consisted of the following…
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WE (SYDNEY MORNING HERALD) hear that in the present war photographs have for the first time been taken at the seat of battle which can be…
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The leading English papars stigmatise President Steyn's reply to Lord Roberts' protest as an appalling piece of effrontery…
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Desperate fighting has occurred near Mafeking. After a stobborn fight the Beers were driven back at the point of the…
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The British have now succeeded in establishing rail communication form Capetown to Blcemfontein. The country, as far up as Modder…
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The Kimberley Light Horse, under Colonel Peakman, has had a brisk skirmish with 500 Boers, opposite the town of Fourteen Streams, and the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Lyddite As a Logical War Material
If the object of war be so destroy at many of the eneemy as possible then it follows that the more effective the meane of destruction employed the sooner will that…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War. Friday's News. the Orange Free State
There are indications that Lord Roberts and the British High Commissioner (Sir A. Milner), are settling the conditions for the surrender and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Great Boer Conspiracy. a Tale of the Transvaal War, 1899-1900. [All Rights Reserved.] Chapter Xix—more Guns and Ammunition
Theoverwhelming majority by which Paul Kruger was re-elected President of the Republic settled a good many Government questions. British…
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The Transvaalers have exploded three bridges on the line to Kroonstadt. It is believed that this action of the Transvaalers indicates that the defence of the Free State is to be abandoned, and a last stand…
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THERE is very little change in the position of affairs in connection with the war in South Africa, beyond the reported relief of Mafeking, which has, however, not been confirmed…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Telegraphic Intelligence. the War. London
NEWS from Lord Methmen's command states that the enemy with four guns held the ridge across the Vaal River facing Warrington in the neighbourhood of Fourteen Streams. Lord…
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The Sydney “Herald’s’ war correspondent gives the following instance of the ; manner in which the colocials show their; ability to adapt themselves to…
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Steyn denies allegations made against Boers of abuse of white flag. Commandant Delarey makes counter charges against…
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IT is unofficially reported that Mafeking has been relieved. The War Office has received a message to the effect that Colonel Plumet's force…
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Battle imminent at Masera. The indications are that Mafeking can hold out for three weeks longer. The enemy with 4 guns…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. Tuesday's News. the Campaign Near Ladybrand
Commandant Oliver, with fifteen guns, is reported to be north of Ladybrrnd. Other reports say he was being hotly pursued by General Gatacre…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Enemy at Warrenton. Lord Methuen Confident. Colonel Plumer's Force Isolated. A Battle Imminent. Mafeking Can Hold Out for Three Weeks. Earl Beauchamp's Brother Killed. The Other Officers Wounded. Schriener Again. March 25
The enemy with four guns holds a ridge across the V[?]l River facing Warrenton. Lord Methnen has secured a…
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