The Boer War. a Serious Engagement. London, June 5
Particulars are now to hand relating to the serious losses sustained by a British column under Colonel H. G. Dixon, near Vlakfontein, in the…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1901
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Cable News. the Boer War. Assistance Refused. London
The German Red Cross Societies have refused a request of the Transvaal Central Committee for another ambulance, on the ground that the situation did not…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War in South Africa. Fight at Vlakfontein. Heavy Boer Losses. London, June 6
The Boers admit that they had 56 killed in the engagement at. Vlakfontein on May 29. It is believed that they had as many wounded as the British, whose casualties…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Cable News. the Boer War. Sleeping Soldiers. in Convict Prisons. London
In reply to a question in the House of Commons this evening, Mr. St. John Brodrick; the Secretary of State for War, said that then were thirty-one soldiers in convict…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Later Cables. Duel in France. Max Regis Wounded. London, Sunday Afternoon
A duel was fought in France on Friday between Max Regis, who gained considerable notoriety three years ago in connection with his attitude in Algiers,…
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TROOPER E. Fitspatrick. serving with Kitchener's Horse in South Africa, writing from Klerksdorp to Mr. J. Fitzpatrick (Erin Vale) expresses the opinion that the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Latest War News. London, June 9
General Bindon Blood's operations in the Transvaal to South Delagoa railway compelted the Boers to hide in the mountains. Several commandants owning large farms…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Late Cables. Old World Doings. the Boer War London
Commandant Vanrensburg has surrendered to Colonel Grenfell. Colonel Wilson, in the action west of Warmbaths, captured 100 prisoners. Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →District News. Warren. War Against Noxious Animals. a Hunt Club Formed
A meeting was held at Mr. James Boyton's on Tuesday night (4th inst.) for the purpose of forming a hunt club, whose object would be to systematically…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War in South Africa. Statement by Mr. Brodrick. London, June 8
In the House of Commons last night Mr. Brodrick, the Secretary of State for War, said that Lord Kitchener was free to receive and transmit to the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →District News. (From Our Correspondents.) Coolamon. Returning Soldiers
A public meeting was held on Wednesday evening at the School of Arts to discuss and decide upon the best means to receive and entertain a few of "our boys," who it is…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Asleep at Their Posts. Thirty-one Soldiers Punished. London, June 7
Mr. Brodrick stated in the House of Commons to-day that 31 soldiers had been found guilty of sleeping at their posts when on sentry duty, thus causing loss of life and…
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Privates W. Lennon and A. Campbell, of the New South Wales Mounted Infantry were killed at Mandesfontein. Captain Neill, of the New Zealand…
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The returning soldiers by the troopship Morayshire will land to-morrow morning, and will march to Victoria Barracks. They will not be officially welcomed…
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The returned soldiers by the troopship Morayshire landed this morning, "and several thousand persons in the vicinity gave them a great welcome home. As…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Probable Termination of the War
Trooper F. Fitzpatrick, serving with Kitchener's Horse in South Africa, writing from Klterksdorp to Mr. J. Fitzpatrick (Erin Vale) expresses the opinion that the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Latest War News. London, June 11
The Boer lenders in Europe are assembled at tho Hague to meet Mrs. Botha, and discuss peace suggestions from the latter's husband…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Cable News. the Boer War. Jamestown a Bait. London
The Capetown correspondent of the "Times" states that Lord Kitchener intended the capture of Jamestown by Kruitzinger's guerilla commando to be a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War in South Africa. the Cape Raiders. Jamestown a Bait. London, June 11
The Cape Town correspondent of "The Times," referring to the capture and pillage of Jamestown by Kruitzinger's commando on the 2nd inst., states that Lord…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Probable termination of the War
TROOPER E. Fitzpatrick, serving with Kitchener’s Horse in South Africa, writing from Klerkedorp to Mr. J. Fitzpatrick (Erin Vale) expresses the opinion that the…
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