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The wars & local soldiers, 1902

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The War. London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 19 March 1902 · page 3

In answer to a correspondent Lord Roberts says there is not the slightest cause for uneasiness with regard to South Africa, nor any reason to suppose that the…

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South African War. [By Cable.] London, March 16

The Western Herald · Wednesday 19 March 1902 · page 2

Sixty Boers were driven through the Kudu Pass of the Drakensberg in the direction of Cunnorsdale. Yeomanry and police are in pursuit…

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Thanks to New Zealand Soldiers

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 19 March 1902 · page 3

Cabling to Mr. Seddon Lord Kitchener says ho cannot express sufficient thanks for New Zealand's services…

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A Wellington Soldier Wounded

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 March 1902 · page 4

Mr. Henry Shaw, of Wellington, is in receipt of the following communication from the Chief Secretary's Office, Brisbane:—Sir,—I have the honor, by direction, to…

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The War

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 22 March 1902 · page 3

It is reported that British columns are now in touch with De Wet and Steyn's forces in the Hoopstad district, Orange River Colony…

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South African War. [By Cable.] London, March 20

The Western Herald · Saturday 22 March 1902 · page 2

Kruger still reckons upon divine intervention and describes the Boers as God's elect. It would be impossible to surrender their liberty without repudiating God and…

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Kruger on the War. The Boers can't Surrender Without Repudiating God! London

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 22 March 1902 · page 2

Kruger still hopes for divine interference. He describes the Boer as God's elect. He says that it is now impossible to surrender their liberty…

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The War

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 26 March 1902 · page 3

Later particulars of the Boer leaders who arrived at Pretoria under a flag of trace have, been received. After interviewing Lord Kitahener…

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The War. Block Houses

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 26 March 1902 · page 4

The blockhouses checked fifty Boers who assailed a convoy between Kroonspruit and Frankfort, Some mounted infantry repelled the…

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South African War. [By Cable.] London, March 24

The Western Herald · Wednesday 26 March 1902 · page 2

Schalk Burger, Reitz, Lucas, Mayor, Kncok, and Vandervalt arrived at Pretoria on Sunday under a flag of truce from Middleberg. After interviewing Lord…

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Naval War of the Future

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 29 March 1902 · page 2

The war of the future is bound to become more and more a war of individuals, an affair of initiative, in which doing the best thing, after a…

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South African War. [By Cable.] London, March 25

The Western Herald · Saturday 29 March 1902 · page 2

It is unofficially, though credibly stated that Sch[?]lkberger, in his interview with Lord Kitchener inquired as to the status of the Bo[?]r leaders in the event of surrender…

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Australian Soldiers Executed

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 29 March 1902 · page 4

A MELBOURNE telegram says it was not known till a fow days ago that a cable from London last week, reporting that "two members of a British irregular force, who had been tried and…

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Telegraphic Intelligence. Execution of Australian Soldiers. Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 29 March 1902 · page 5

MR. BARTON has cabled for further particulars regarding the alleged shooting of Australian officers…

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The War

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 2 April 1902 · page 3

Several prisoners have been made in the Orange River Colony, including Fieldcornet Vanschoor, of Bethlehem. The DAILY MAIL reports that Delarey…

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South African War. [By Cable.] London, March 31

The Western Herald · Wednesday 2 April 1902 · page 2

Wessels, one of the Boer delegates in Paris, considers negotiations are about to be commenced that will result in an honorable nod satisfactory, if not an ideal, peace…

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The War

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 5 April 1902 · page 3

Among the articles captured recently by Colonel Grenfell are addresses, welcoming Steyn and Da Wet, signed by Delarey and Liebenberg. The…

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The South African War. [Bt Cable.] London, April 2

The Western Herald · Saturday 5 April 1902 · page 2

The "Daily Express" states that Lieut. Witton, who has been sentenced to imprisonment for life, told passengers on the steamer Canada that the Boer murdered several…

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Lxecution of Australian Soldiers. an Orange Boy's Version

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 5 April 1902 · page 3

RELATIVE to alleged shooting of court-martialled Australian officers, the "Orange Leader" publishes the following interesting information:--Adjutant Sidney Edwards, who was…

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Dubbo Soldiers at Bathurst

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 5 April 1902 · page 4

IN describing the sham reconnaissance carried out at Bathurst on Tuesday last, in connection with the military encampment, the "Bathurst Times" makes reference to the Dubbo…

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