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The wars & local soldiers, 1900

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Second Lecture on the War

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 28 February 1900 · page 2

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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The Transvaal War. Terrific Slaughter. Fight Till Death. Close to Ladysmith. London

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 28 February 1900 · page 2

General Cronje asked for a 24 hour's armistice in order to bury his dead. Kitchener replied "Not a minute—fight or surrender unconditionally."…

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The Transvaal War. Terrific Slaughter. Fight Till Death. Close to Ladysmith. London

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 28 February 1900 · page 2

General Crone asked for a 24 hour's armistice in order to bury his dead. Kitchener replied "Not a minute—fight or surrender unconditionally."…

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Latest War Cables. The End Coming. Free Staters Won's Fight. Urging Peace. London

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 28 February 1900 · page 2

There is great consternation in Pretoria over Cronje's position, which is regarded as hopeless. The Orange Free Staters refuse to…

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Latest War Cables. The End Coming. Free Staters Won't Fight. Urging Peace. London

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 28 February 1900 · page 2

There is great consternation in Pretoria over Cronje's position, which is regarded as hopeless. The Orange Free Staters refuse to…

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War News

The Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 2 March 1900 · page 3

It is officially announced that Commander Cronje has surrendered unconditionally with 6000 men…

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The Second War Lecture

The Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 2 March 1900 · page 2

THE following is a synopsis of the lecture delivered last Monday by Mr. Downing:-- Mr. Chairman,-- When at first you view high mountain scenery you perceive only a…

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The Transvaal War. London

The Braidwood and Araluen Express and People's Advocate · Friday 2 March 1900 · page 2

It is officially announced that General Cronje has surrendered after-desperate fighting. The surrender was unconditional. The…

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Latest War News. Officially Declared Ladysmith Relieved. Severe Fighting Heavy Losses, Cronjee's Loss. Interesting Particulars, SYDNEY. Friday, 7.45 a.m

The Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 2 March 1900 · page 2

THE War Office officially announces that Ladysmith has been relieved. 8.25 a.m. The British have occupied…

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The Transvaal War

Queanbeyan Age · Saturday 3 March 1900 · page 3

The War Office has received a confirmatery message from Field-Marshall Lord Roberts, of which the following is the text:— "Paardeberg,…

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After the War

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Saturday 3 March 1900 · page 4

The problem of what the Boers are going to do after the war is over is one that constantly presents itself to those who are acquainted with the Dutchmen of the South…

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The Transvaal War

Queanbeyan Age · Saturday 3 March 1900 · page 3

The War Office has received a confirmatery message from Field-Marshall Lord Roberts, of which the following is the text:— "Paardeberg,…

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Latest War Cables. Ladysmith Relieved

Queanbeyan Age · Saturday 3 March 1900 · page 2

London, Thursday—The War Office now officially announces that Ladysmith has been relieved…

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War News. London, February 27

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Saturday 3 March 1900 · page 2

It is announced by the War Office that General Cronje has surrendered after desperate fighting. The surrender of the Boers at Koodoearand was unconditional. The entire forces of General Cronje…

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The War in South Africa

Queanbeyan Age · Saturday 3 March 1900 · page 2

The following is the report of Mr N. B. Downing's second lecture on the above— When you view at first high mountain scenery you perceive only a general aspect,…

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The War in South Africa

Queanbeyan Age · Saturday 3 March 1900 · page 2

The following is the report of Mr N. B. Downing's second lecture on the above— When you view at first high mountain scenery you perceive only a general aspect,…

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Is it a Big War?

Queanbeyan Age · Saturday 3 March 1900 · page 3

A closely secret Cabinet meeting was held at Adelaide on Wednesday. Ministers were in communication with the Governments of the other colonies. It is understood that…

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Latest War Cables. Ladysmith Relieved

Queanbeyan Age · Saturday 3 March 1900 · page 2

London, Thursday—The War Office nova officially announces that Ladysmith has beery relieved…

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Is it a Big War?

Queanbeyan Age · Saturday 3 March 1900 · page 3

A closely secret Cabinet meeting was hold at Adelaide on Wednesday. Ministers were in communication with the Governments of the other colonies. It is understood that…

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War News by the Mail. the Ambuscaded Boers

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Saturday 3 March 1900 · page 4

The Estcourt correspondent of the Times of Natal writes on January 20 the following details of Lord Dundonald's advance, reported recently, which be has obtained from…

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