War News. Tuesday night
A CABLE has just been received stating that General Buller is gaining ground and capturing important positions. Brabrant's Horse inflicted a severe…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1900
1,192 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 11 of 60
The Transvaal War. London
It is unofficially stated at the War Office that the British Divisions have surrounded General Cronje forces. Unconfirmed statements are published that…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Latest War News. Terrific Fighting. Both Sides Lose Heavily. Cronje Asles for an Armistice. Futile Attack on Mafeking. SYDNEY, Friday morning
NEWS has reached London to the effect that Commandant Cronje has been surrounded for three days. Terrific fighting took place on…
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At the lecture to be delivered on Monday evening, by Mr N. B. Downing, on the "War in South Africa," the following resolution is to be moved:—"That this…
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At the lecture to be delivered on Monday evening, by Mr N. B. Downing, on the "War in South Africa," the following resolution is to be moved:—"That this…
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Further reports state that General Buller poured a heavy shrapnel and lyddite fire into the Boer trenches on Inhlawe and Green Hill, eastward of Colenso. The Scottish Fusiliers yesterday gained…
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Various statements are bring circulated to the effect that Major-General French ahs succeeded in heading Commandant Cronje and his retreating army, and is now trying…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Transvaal War. Cronje's Retreat
Various statements are being circulated to the effect that Major-General French has succeeded in heading Commandant Cronje and his retreating army, and is now trying…
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The battle near Paarderberg was very severe. The casualties among the British officers were Colonel Aldworth and eight others killed and 39 wounded, including…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Latest War Cables. Cronje Sues for a Truce. London, Thursday
News has reached London to the effect that General Cronje's Boer force was surrounded by the British forces for three days. There was terrific fighting all day Sunday…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Latest War Cables. Cronje Sues for a Truce. London, Thursday
News has reached London to the effect that General Cronje's Boer force was surrounded by the British forces for three days. There was terrific fighting all day Sunday…
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THE special war correspondent of the London Daily News reports that Commander Cronje marched 23 miles from Magersfontein without unharnessing his transport…
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THE was a goal attendance present at Mr. N. B. D[?]winig's second lecture on the War in South Africa, its history and los- sons," Mr. T. J. F. Caddon Presided and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Transvaal War Cost of Toe Campaign
The total British fossels during the campaign ship to Saturday lat were as follows;— 135 officers killed, 1273 men, total 1409, 396 officers wounded, 5263 men, total 5659;…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Latest War News. Consternation in Pretoria. Cronje's Position Hopeless. Freestaters Refuse to Fight. French Captures 540 More Prisoners. Mafeking "ALL Well." Fierce Fighting Continued Round Ladysmith. SYDNEY. Tuesday morning
GREAT consternation prevails in Pretoria Commander Cronje's position is regarded as hopeless. The Free Slaters refuse to…
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A correspondent at the front writes:—"You will see the splended game Robets is playing. We know how the master of chess by a series of comparitively…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →About the War
A correspondent at the front writes:— "You will see the splendid game Roberts is playing. We know how the master of chess by a series of comparitively…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Latest War News
The Times correspondent at Delagoa Bay states that great consternation prevails in Pretoria, where Cronje's position is regarded as hopeless…
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The British, with 50 guns, bombarded Cronje on Monday and Tuesday, adding to his loss. Cronje asked for twenty-fours' armistice to bury his dead. Lord Kitchener replied: "Not a minute ; fight or…
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Mr N. B. Downing's second lecture on the war, dealing with its history and lessons took place in the Protestant Hall on Monday evening. Mr T. J. F. Cadden again occupied…
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