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The wars & local soldiers, 1900

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Notes on War Matters

The Worker · Saturday 24 February 1900 · page 2

Said that 1000 fine horses have been bought in Queensland as an anonymous gift to the Imperial Government. N.S.W. Agricultural Department is sending fruit…

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The War. Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 24 February 1900 · page 2

From a cablegram received from Sir Alfred Milner, Capetown, dated 21st, by the Victorian Defence Department, they regard the receipt of the message as…

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In Time of War

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 24 February 1900 · page 2

THE following hymn, intended to be Rung in timo of war, will be rendered by the choir of St. John's Church on Sunday evening next, in place of the anthem, or during the…

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The War. Disaster to [?]

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 24 February 1900 · page 2

A troop of 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons ans Victorians defended the kopjes to the west of Bastsard's Nek. near Colesberg, until the Boers opened fire with a…

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War News. London

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 24 February 1900 · page 5

The Boers retired prior to General French's arrival at Kimberley. Ten thousand Boers under Commander Cronje fied towards…

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Mrs. Buffin on the War

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 24 February 1900 · page 12

Know nothing abaht the wore, Mrs. 'Arris, you'll excuge me a axin' yer pardin when I siys if hi don't know…

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Oiive Schreiner on the War

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 24 February 1900 · page 2

Mr A.B. Patterson., the special war correspondent to the S.M.H. has had an interview with Olive Schreinor, sister of the Premier of Cape Colony,…

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The War and the Vote

The Worker · Saturday 24 February 1900 · page 2

Says Barrier Truth: "In its inception it was an unjust war ; but that phase has passed long since—we have a more serious question before us now. And in…

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Boer War Notes. [All rights Reserved.]

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 24 February 1900 · page 3

WITH the exception of the brilliant engagement of a small body of West Australian and Tasmanian troops with a large…

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The War. Fierce Fighting. LONDON

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 24 February 1900 · page 2

Five thousand Boers under Commandant Cronje, with Heavy gone, left Magersfontein and trekked across the British front at Klip 'Drift, on the…

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The War. The Transvaal War. Wednesday's News. Victorians Entrapped. Buller Gaining Ground. London

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 24 February 1900 · page 2

A troop of the Sixth Inniskilling Dragoons and a body of Victorians defended some kopjes west of Baastard's Nek until a 40-pounder opened fire upon…

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The Bushmen's Corps. Cable From Seat of War

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 24 February 1900 · page 7

The Premier received to-day the following cable from the Secretary of State for the Colonies:—"Will all the Australian Bushmen's Contingents be accompanied by a full…

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The War. Terrible News SYDNEY, Tuesday, 8 p.m

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 24 February 1900 · page 4

A cable has been received stating that General Buller is gaining ground and is capturing important positions. Brabant's horse inficted a severe…

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Our Briton-boer War Page Why Is the Most Progressive State in the English Speaking World the Most Jingo? Statements from the Schreiner Family For and Against the War; Barrier Truth on the war and the Vote; Etc

The Worker · Saturday 24 February 1900 · page 2

There seems to be no doubt whatever that New Zealand is the most progressive part of the English-speaking world. Industrial reforms which the Australian…

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Further Details. a War Correspondent's Report. Cronje's Escape Impossible. London, Feb. 28

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 24 February 1900 · page 2

The war correspondent of the "Daily News " reports that General Cronjo matched 33 miles without outspanning. His force, consisting of 8000 men, then lined the…

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The War. Advance on Ladysmith Its Relief Probably Accomplished. Boers Ordered to Withdraw. London, Feb. 22

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 24 February 1900 · page 2

The British troops are now so close to Ladysmith that Sir George White helio graphs that they are within view of the garrison…

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The Great Boer Conspiracy. A Tale of the Transvaal War, 1899-1900. [All Rights Reserved.] Slory Two (Continued) Chapter Ix. the Afrikander Bond

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 24 February 1900 · page 13

Every day that passed, and every mile that I travelled north of the Orange River, impressed me more and more with the change…

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THE Wagga Wagga Advertise This is true library. when tree [?] Having to address the public [?] [?] Saturday, February 24, 1900 Progress of the War

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 24 February 1900 · page 2

THE week, in the language of the immortal bard, has been one of "alarms and excursions." The fighting in South Africa has…

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Latest War News. Cronje Oornebed. in the Bed of the Modder a "Death Trap." Some Desperate Fighting. Kelly-kenny's Attack. Lord Roberts at Work. London, Feb. 23

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 24 February 1900 · page 2

General Kelly-Kenny is pursuing and enveloping Cronje's army on both banks of the Modder. He compelled the enemy's man body to hide and entrench in the river bed…

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The Boer War

Adelong Argus, Tumut and Gundagai Advertiser · Tuesday 27 February 1900 · page 4

The following letter dated January 10th was received lately by Mr. J. Beale jonr., from his Cousin H. L. Reid, who is at Inslin, South Africa:-…

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