Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← The wars & local soldiers, all years

Riverina · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1901

992 stories in Riverina's papers · page 14 of 50

Result of the War

The Junee Democrat · Tuesday 26 March 1901 · page 2

Is this the result of the South African war? A correspondent writing to a northern (N.Z) paper: Labor must be scarce in the back part of the Nelson…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Latest War News. London, March 24

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 26 March 1901 · page 2

There are indications that Botha interpreted the magnaminous terms offered by England as evidence that the latter was anxious to terminate the war…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Boer War. Peace Negotiations. London, March 22

The Junee Democrat · Tuesday 26 March 1901 · page 4

THE Blue Book just issued, detailing the negotiations between Lord Kitchener and General Louis Botha, shows that Lord Kitchener refused to…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Late Cables. Old World Doings. London, Sunday. the War

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 26 March 1901 · page 3

The Mayor of Maraisburg has been arrested on a charge of treason. A wide drove has commenced on the north and cast of the Orange River…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Cable News. the War. Peace Negotiations. the British Terms. Magnanimous Offers. London, Friday Afternoon

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 26 March 1901 · page 2

The Blue Book just issued, detailing the negotiations between Lord Kitchener and General Louis Bo[?], shows that Lord Kitchener refused to discuss…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Cable News. the War. a Severe Engagement. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 28 March 1901 · page 2

Major-General Babington and Major General Hamilton attacked Commandant Delarey and 1500 Boern south-west of Ventersdorp. The Boers were defeated, and…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The War

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 29 March 1901 · page 2

The defeat of General De L[?] Ray has dismayed the Cape Colony Dutch and other South African B[?]er sympathi[?]rs. One hundred and thirty Colonials…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Off to the War

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 29 March 1901 · page 3

Last week saw the departure of our latest Tumbarumba volunteer, in the person of Mr. Percy Barnes, whilst Mr. Ernest Adams and Mr. Harry…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Result of the War

Coolamon Echo · Friday 29 March 1901 · page 5

Is this the result of the South African war? A correspondent writing to a northern (N.Z.) paper:—Labor must be scarce in the back part of the Nelson…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Latest War News. Colonial Troops Ambushed London

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 29 March 1901 · page 2

The defeat of Delate has dismayed the Cape Dutch and other South African Boer sympathisers. One hundred and thirty Colonials were…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Boer War. Peace Negotiations. London, March 22

Coolamon Echo · Friday 29 March 1901 · page 2

THE Blue Book just issued, detailing the negotiations, between Lord Kitchener and General Louis Botha, shows that Lord Kitchener refused to…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Fracas in an Aboriginal Reserve a Blackfellow Wounded

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 30 March 1901 · page 2

A telegram from Mores states that a whiteman camped on the river bank went last evening to the aboriginal reservation and commenced p[?]lling the black women about…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Breeding War Horses

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 30 March 1901 · page 4

One of the weakest points in the South African campaign has certainly been discovered in the 'mounting" of the British forces. As the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The War in South Africa. Latest War News. London, March 28

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 30 March 1901 · page 2

It is reported that De Wet, with 400 men, crossed the Vaal River near Villiersdorp. The commandos of Kruitzinger, Scheeper, and Van Reeman, have joined, and…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

War News. South African Affairs

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 30 March 1901 · page 4

Rouxville, Smithfield, Reddersburg, and De Wetsdop were occupied without resistance. Four hundred Boers wrecked and…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Cable News. the War. the Rout of Delarey. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 30 March 1901 · page 2

Further particulars are now to hand of the detest i[?]ted on Commandant Delarey by Major-General Babington, south-west of Ventersdorp. Transvaa…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

A Welcome Home

Adelong Argus, Tumut and Gundagai Advertiser · Tuesday 2 April 1901 · page 2

On Wednesday last, it was at the eleventh hour, we learned that Trooper Wharton Smith was to return home to his parents' place. Trooper…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Latest War News. London, March 31

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 2 April 1901 · page 2

General Hamilton had a running fight with Commander Faure near Dewetedorp, but the Boers escaped before the British had completed their turning point…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

A French View of the Boer War

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 2 April 1901 · page 3

A small volume entitled "Ten Months in the Field with the Boers," just published by Mr. W. Hcinemann, is by one who describes himaelf as "an ex-lieutenant of…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The War. De La Rey Defeated. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 2 April 1901 · page 2

Further particulars are published of the severe fighting on the 22nd inst. at Hartebeestfontein, near Klerksdrop, in the Western Transvaal, where six…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →