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The wars & local soldiers, 1900

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Oar Sydney Letter. War and Journalism

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 7 February 1900 · page 2

The other day the people complained that there was nothing but Federation in the papers. Many journals, not satisfied with publishing an anti-bill blast…

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Latest from the City. The War. Sydney

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 7 February 1900 · page 2

It is definitely stated in Durban that General Buller has crossed the Tugela, either for the direction of Acton Holmes or east of [?] The War [?]…

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The War Relief Fund. £661,300 SUBSCRIBED.LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 7 February 1900 · page 2

From all parts of the empire subscriptions still continue to pour in for the Lord Mayor's War Relief Fund. In Canada, the workmen employed on…

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The War. the Latest If Ladysmith Had Fallen. London

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 7 February 1900 · page 2

It is stated at Durban that General Buller's column has crossed Tugela River in the direction of Acton Holmes on the east of Potgieter's Drift…

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A Soldier's Letter

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 7 February 1900 · page 2

MR. ROBERT LUFF, of Adelong Crossing, received the following letter this week from his son William, a member of the local troop of Australian…

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Discussing the War. a Fatal Affray

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 8 February 1900 · page 2

A bill stabbing affray has occurred at Cumnock, about 17 miles from Molong. A heated argument was in progress in a hotel bar concerning the Boers and the British,…

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Conduct of the War Debate in Parliament. London, Feb. 6

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 8 February 1900 · page 2

In the House of Commons last night, the debate on the Address in Reply to the Queen's Speech was continued. Mr. George Wyndham, the…

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The War. Sir Redvers Buller. Entire Absence of News. Advance Unconfirmed. London, Feb. 6

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 8 February 1900 · page 2

THERE is again an entire absence of news from the front in Natal, and no official confirmation has yet been received of the reports that Sir Redves Buller has…

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The Imperial Parliament. Debate on the War. Lord Fitzmaurice's Amendment Negatived. Large Majority for the Government. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 8 February 1900 · page 3

In the House of Commons the debate on Lord Edward Fitzmaurice's amendment, condemnatory of the administration of the Government, was continued…

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Latest War News. Lord Roberts Visits Troopships Kruger Closes a Bank. a Generous Indian Prince. Boer Prisoners Escape. London, Feb. 6

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 8 February 1900 · page 2

Lord Roberts has visited the colonial troopships Warrigal and Euryalus, and declared that the men and horses were in excellent condition. He was pleased to hear…

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Latest War News. Arrival of Australians at the Cape. Inspected by Lord Roberts. Expresses Satisfaction. Warmly Welcomes Them. a Generous Donation. Boer Attempt at Escape. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 8 February 1900 · page 2

Newt from Capetown states that Lord Roberts visited the Warrigul transport which conveyed to South Africa Battery "A" New South Wales Permanent…

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The War "Express" Special Service. Through Reuter's Agency General Buller's Advance. Report Unconfirmed. Operations in Northern Cape Colony. Important Movement by Lieut. General French. Attempt to Seize Norvaus Pont. Cutting Off the Enemy's Retreat. London, Monday Afternoon

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 8 February 1900 · page 2

The War Office has not yet confirmed the news of General Buller's advance towards Laydsmith. The "Vossaische Zeitung," published in…

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War News. February 5

Coolamon Echo · Friday 9 February 1900 · page 6

The Ladysmith garrison heliographed on Saturday that they were hearing General Bailer’s guns actively booming The enemy was massing near and…

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War News. London, February 6

The Junee Democrat · Friday 9 February 1900 · page 1

General French has dispatched an overwhelming force to seize Nerval's Point on the Free State Border, for the purpose of cutting off the Boer…

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War News. London. February, 7th. (Evening.)

The Junee Democrat · Friday 9 February 1900 · page 2

A late cable states that the report of General Buller having crossed the Tugela has been officially confirmed. The War Office states that Buller…

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Our Boys at the War. Impressions of Trooper Priddle

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1900 · page 2

THE following letters hare been received from South Africa from Trooper Norman P[?]iddle, of the Gundagai Troop of the Australian Horse:—…

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From the War. an Interesting Letter From Trooper T. BARNES

Coolamon Echo · Friday 9 February 1900 · page 4

The following interesting letter has just been received by Mr. A. W. Stinson from Trooper T. Barnes, late of the First Australian Horse, Murrumburrah, and…

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The War. Entire Absence of News. Advance Unconfirmed. London, Feb. 6

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1900 · page 3

There is again an entire absence of news from the front in Natal, and no official confirmation has yet been received of the reports that. Sir Redvers…

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Cardinal Vaughan on the War. Circular Letter to the Roman Catholic Clergy

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1900 · page 4

BY the English mail to hand yesterday, we received a copy of a circular issued by Cardinal Vaughan to the Roman Catholic clergy of England on the…

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The Boer War. the Death of News. What Does It Mean? Tub House of Commons. Motion of Censure Lost. the Position Near Kimberley. Macdonald Holding the Roads. Stey[?] and Kruger Impatient. No Cannon Left in Pretoria. Roberts and Kitchener on the Move. Buller Advancing. London

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1900 · page 2

Major-General French, in command of the cavalry and mounted infantry operating in North Cape Colony, has despatched an overwhelming force to…

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