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The wars & local soldiers, 1900

1,192 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 53 of 60

The Latest War News. London

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Wednesday 31 October 1900 · page 3

In the rout which Barton inflicted on De Wet at Frederickstad the Boers were scattered in all directions. The British used their bayonets with great effect. More dead…

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The Transvaal War. The Indictment of Kruger

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 31 October 1900 · page 2

The manner in which ex-president Kruger rejected European diplomatic advice, and courted destruction, is shown by 'secret and confidential ' despatches now published at…

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The War in China. Tuan's Latest Move

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 31 October 1900 · page 2

The appointment of Tu Chang as Governor of Hupeh by Prince Tuan is creating some alarm, it being feared that this action may be a signal for the Boxers in the…

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The War in China. Tuan's Latest Move

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 31 October 1900 · page 2

The appointment of Yu Chang as Governor of Hupeh by Prince Tuan is creating some alarm, it being feared that this action may be a signal for the Boxers in the…

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The Transvaal War. The Indictment of Kruger

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 31 October 1900 · page 2

The manner in which ex-president Kruger rejected European diplomatic advice, and courted destruction, is shown by 'secret and confidential' despatches now published at…

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The Boer War. LONDON, October 30

The Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 2 November 1900 · page 3

THE houses of persons who have treacherously harboured the recent attackers on Jacob[?]dal have been burnt. The Boer commandant opposing General…

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The War in China. LONDON, October 30

The Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 2 November 1900 · page 2

THERE are frequent drumhead trials of Boxers at Pekin. Fourteen were executed in one day. Prince Su, who accompanied the court…

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Latest War Cables. South Africa

Queanbeyan Age · Saturday 3 November 1900 · page 2

London, Thursday.—A party of Boers attacked Major-General Paget's force at Pienars River. Major-General Paget vigourously replied, inflicting heavy loss and…

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Latest War Cables. South Africa

Queanbeyan Age · Saturday 3 November 1900 · page 2

London, Thursday.—A party of Boers attacked Major-General Paget's force at Pienars River. Major-General Paget vigourosely replied, inflicting heavy lose and…

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The Transvaal War. Firing on Ambulances

Queanbeyan Age · Saturday 3 November 1900 · page 3

The Boer Commandant who is opposing Lieutenant-General J. D. P. French, has announced that it is his intention to disregard the Geneva Convention, and in future…

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The Transvaal War. Firing on Ambulances

Queanbeyan Age · Saturday 3 November 1900 · page 3

The Boer Commandant who is opposing Lieutenant-General J. D. P. French, has announced that it is his intention to disregard the Geneva Convention, and in future…

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The War in China. Chinese Peace Terms

Queanbeyan Age · Saturday 3 November 1900 · page 3

It is reported from Shanghiai that Li Hung Chang and Prince Ching, the Chinese: Plonipotentiaries, propose to enter into negotiations with the, foreign Ministers at…

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The War in China. Chinese Peace Terms

Queanbeyan Age · Saturday 3 November 1900 · page 3

It is reported from Shanghai that Li Hung Chang and Prince Ching, the Chinese Plenipotentiaries, propose to enter into negotiations with the foreign Ministers at…

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The Boer War. LONDON, November 1

The Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 6 November 1900 · page 2

SOME Boers with a convey of cattle attacked General Paget at Picnaars River. The General vigorously replied, inflicting heavy loss on the enemy. He captured 26 Boers…

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The War in China. LONDON, November 2

The Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 6 November 1900 · page 2

A SENSATIONAL incident has occurred between Frenchmen and Americans at Yangtsun, on the Peiho River, about 20 miles north of Tientsin…

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Lord Roberts's Eulogy on Australian Soldiers

The Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 6 November 1900 · page 3

Lord Roberts, in a cable to Sir William Lyne, says the Australian men rendered valuable assistance to the mother country, and the can pride themselves on having…

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Returning Soldiers

The Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 6 November 1900 · page 3

Two officers and sixty-one men of the New South Wales forces are returning in the Harlock Castle…

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War News. London, November 2

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Wednesday 7 November 1900 · page 2

Lieutenant-Generul Randle, who is operating in the Bethlehem district of the Orange River Colony, has burnt the homestead of Mrs. Weasels, a sister of Commandant Botha, owing to the British having…

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The Transvaal War. Burning Homesteads

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 7 November 1900 · page 3

Lieutenant-General Rundle is engaged in subduing the turbulent Boers in the Bethlehem district. Among the homesteads which he burnt was that of Madame…

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The Transvaal War. Burning Homesteads

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 7 November 1900 · page 3

Lieutenant-General Rundle is engaged in subduing the turbulent Boors in the Bethlehem district. Among the homesteads Which he burnt was that of Madame…

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