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The wars & local soldiers, 1900

1,192 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 56 of 60

War News. London, November 16

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Wednesday 21 November 1900 · page 2

Five thousand colonial troops who have taken part in the fighting in South Africa are expected to reach London by the end of January. A committee, which includes the Duke of Abercorn as…

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The Transvaal War. British Invested

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 21 November 1900 · page 3

News from South Africa states that a Boer force of 800 men under Commandant de Beers is still investing the British position at Schweizer Reneke, in the western…

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The Transvaal War. British Invested

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 21 November 1900 · page 3

News from South Africa states that a Boer force of 800 men under Commandant de Beers is still investing the British position at Schweizer Reneke, in the western…

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Latest War Cables. South Africa

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 21 November 1900 · page 2

London, Monday—Lord Kitchenor intends to deport the bulk of the civilian burghers from the Transvaal General Erasmus, with 2000 Boers and…

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The Latest War News. London

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Wednesday 21 November 1900 · page 2

Foreign Ministers have reduced their demands from the death penalty to the severest punishment admissable under the Chinese law…

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Latest War Cables. South Africa

Queanbeyan Age · Saturday 24 November 1900 · page 2

London, Friday— On Sunday last the horse Lord Roberts was riding fell with him. Lord Roberts was slightly shaken The Boers surprised a British outpost…

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Latest War Cables. South Africa

Queanbeyan Age · Saturday 24 November 1900 · page 2

London, Friday— On Sunday last the horse Lord Roberts was riding fell with him. Lord Roberts was slightly shaken The Boers surprised a British outpost…

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War News. London, November 21

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Saturday 24 November 1900 · page 2

The Daily Express states that Mr. F. Eloff, grandson of Mr. Kruger, has arrived at Marseilles. Mr. Eloff declares that Mr. Kruger is seeking an " honourable peace" through the intervention of…

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The Latest War News. London

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Saturday 24 November 1900 · page 2

A horse fell with Lord Roberts on Sunday. Lord Roberts was slightly shaken, The Boers surprised a British outpost at Balmoral. Six soldiers were killed, five…

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The War in China. The Edict Ridiculed

Queanbeyan Age · Saturday 24 November 1900 · page 2

Dr. Morrison, the "Time" correspondent eat at Pekin, reports that Li Hung Chang has declared that the edict of the Emperor, dated November 13 — depriving Prince…

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The War in China. The Edict Ridiculed

Queanbeyan Age · Saturday 24 November 1900 · page 2

Dr. Morrison, the "Times " correspondent at Pekin, reports that Li Hung Chang has declared that the edict of the Emperor, dated November 13— depriving Prince…

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The Transvaal War. Colonel Smith of "A" Battery

Queanbeyan Age · Saturday 24 November 1900 · page 2

Colonel S C. U. Smith, who commands "A" Battery of the Royal Australian Artillery, now in South Africa, has been appointed to the command of the Prieska…

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The Transvaal War. Colonel Smith of "A" Battery

Queanbeyan Age · Saturday 24 November 1900 · page 2

Colonel S C. U. Smith, who commands "A" Battery of the Royal Australian Artillery, now in South Africa, has been appointed to the command of the Prieska…

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May Revolutionise War. a Gun That Deals Death As It Flies

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Saturday 24 November 1900 · page 1

It was inevitable that the motor principle should be adopted by military authorities, and an automobile gun which may be largely used in future wars is now being tested by…

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The Boer War. LONDON, November 25

The Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 27 November 1900 · page 3

As Great Britain has not yet notified France of the annexation of the Transvaal the French Government has decided to receive Mr. Kruger with the honours…

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War News. London, November 23

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Wednesday 28 November 1900 · page 2

Mr Kruger landed at Mareeiiles yesterday afternoon. He met with an enthusiastic reception, though there were no anti-British cries from the crowd. On landing Mr. Kruger declared that the…

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The Transvaal War. Loubet and Kruger

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 28 November 1900 · page 2

As Great Britain has not yet notified France of the annexation of the Transvaal the French Government has decided to receive Mr Kruger with the honours usually…

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The Transvaal War. Loubet and Kruger

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 28 November 1900 · page 2

As Great Britain has not yet notified France of the annexation of the Transvaal the French Government has decided to receive Mr Kruger with the honours usually…

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The Latest War News. London

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Wednesday 28 November 1900 · page 2

The Boer attack on Dewelsdorp was repulsed. Lieutenant Paxton, with four men, mistaking the road from Thaba'schn to…

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Latest War Cables. South Africa a Fatal Mistake

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 28 November 1900 · page 2

London, Monday.— Lieutenant Paxten, with four men, mistaking the road from The-bauch to Ladybrand, rode into a Boer position. They were all killed…

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