Remisiscences of the War? Paardeburg
Much has been written re the awful alanghter at "Cronje's Laager"; but very few know of the splendid work done, and sensational discoveries…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1901
491 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 4 of 25
The War. a Boer Attack Repulsed
The enemy violently attacked General Smith-Dorrien's outposts at Bothawell, in the Eastern Transvaal. The British suffered severely, but…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War. a Broad Front. London
REUTER'S correspondent at Capetown states that operations on a large scale against the Boers have commenced. The British troops have a front in the Orange River Colony, and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Telegraphic Intelligence. Later War News. a Severe Engagement. London
Colonel P[?]cher and Major Carew had a severe engagement with De Wet on January 31st, when some dashing feats were seen. The British lost a "pom pom," their ammunition…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Soldiers' Pay. Sydney
A number of soldiers who have returned complain that in South Africa they received the Imperial rate of 1s 2d per day, and understood they would have…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Her Soldier Lover CHAPTER XXXVI.—Continued
He paced the verandah in a fever of joy and impatience, until Ashburn remembered that there was a second letter for him. Carroll turned it over twice, and his face…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War. the Queen of Swaziland Protests
The Queen of Swaziland has informed Lord Kitchener that she desires to prevent the Boers froth entering Swaziland. CAPTURE AND DESTRUCTION…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War. Huge Convoys Threatened. London
THE Pretoria correspondent of the "Standard" reports that great consternation prevails among the Boer leaders in the Eastern Transvaal, on the confines of Swaziland…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Dissatisfied Soldiers
A NUMBER of soldiers, returned from South Africa, complain that they have been harshly treated in the matter of pay. While in South Africa they received the Imperial…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A Female Soldier
The following epitaph, in Brightoa churchyard, details a singular story:— 'In memory of Phoebe Hessel, who was born at Stepney in the year 1713. She…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Condition of the Wounded
The two patients at the Marrickville Cottage Hospital, viz., F. Foolman and A. Beattie, are both improving. On inquiry at Prince Alfred Hospital on Monday it was learnt that…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War in China
The Chinese Emperor Kwang Shu has directed has astronomers to select all auspicious day for his return to Pekin. Three Chinese officials who were included on…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. British Commander Horses
The British authorities have commandeered 1000 horses in the Harrismith districts and 2000 horses in the Standerton district as remouats for the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War. Tue British Successful. London
Colonel De Lisle was fronziedly welcomed at Calvinia, where the Boers cruel and vindictive actions, as well as their wanton destruction, recalled the worst scenes of the war…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Telegraphic Intelligence. Later War News. Wolmaran's Opinion
Mr. Wolmarans, one of the Boer envoys to Holland, declares that the Boers will not accent anything short of independence, and that Sir Edward Clarke's proposals would not be…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Bicycle in War
ONE of the lessons the war is teaching ts the use of the bicycle. Splendid work is, from all accounts, being done at the front by the cyclists. This…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The War. Horses for Africa
In the last three months, besides 13,000 horses sent from England, 30,000 have been despatched from outside parts…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War. the Wily De Wet. London
OF the drifts, or fowls, over the Orange River into Cape Colony, the Zand Drift was the only one which the British had not minded. De Wet was purposely drawn across the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Telegraphic Intelligence. Later War News. Boer Deserters. London
Leaders in General Betha's commando have deserted owing to his threat to shoot disobedient burghers…
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