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The wars & local soldiers, 1902

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

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 11 March 1902 · page 2

A further batch of Boer prisoners at Bermuda took the oath of allegiance. A party of other prisoners attempted to drown the oath-breakers, but were…

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The War in South Africa Kruger Speaks From Afar. London, March 7

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 11 March 1902 · page 2

Telegrams from Holland announce that ex-President Kruger is bitterly disappointed with the reception given by Mr. Roosevelt. President of the United States, to the Boer…

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Db Wet's Munitions of War. Great Find in a Cave. London, Mar. 5

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 11 March 1902 · page 2

Colonel Rimington's column, which took a prominent part in Lord Kitchener's recent great sweeping movement in the Orange River Colony, has made an…

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Cable News. the War in South Africa. Boer Delegates in America. Their Advice to Kruger. "Arrange the Best Terms." London, Friday Afternoon

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 11 March 1902 · page 2

The Boer envoys now in America, Messrs. C. D. Wessels and A. W. Wolmarans, have cabled to ex-President Kruger advising him to recommend the…

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The Never-ending War

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 12 March 1902 · page 2

A few minutes after entering our sanctum on Tuesday morning wo were apprised by wire of another "great disaster to the British" in South Africa…

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Cablegrams. the Boer War. London

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 12 March 1902 · page 2

Colonel Remington, in addition to capturing a lot of ammunition, &c., in the cave at Reitz, secured important Boer correspondence and 600 pom…

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Latest War News. London, March 11

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 13 March 1902 · page 2

The Boer leaders in Holland suggest the exchange of Lord Methuen for Commandant Kruitzinger, the Cape raider, who was captured early in January at Berlin…

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The War in South Alrica. Serious British Disaster. Successful Attack by De La Bey. Lord Methuen Wounded Amd Captured. Four Guns and Many Prisoners Taken. London, March 11

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 13 March 1902 · page 2

News was received yesterday of a serious reverse which befel a British force commanded by Lieut-General Lord Mothuen, in the Western Transvaal…

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Cable News. Serious British Reverse. Lord Methuen Wounded and Captured. De La Rey Again Successful. Scenes in Parliament. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 13 March 1902 · page 2

News was received yesterday of a serious reverse which betel a British force commanded by Lieutenent-General Lord Methuen, in the Western…

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Spectacles for Soldiers. London, March 7

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 13 March 1902 · page 4

The War Office authorities have issued an order, permitting both officers and soldiers to wear spectacles when the stress of campaigning operations makes protection…

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The Boer War. Serious British Reverse. Lord Methuen Wounded and Captured. London

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 14 March 1902 · page 2

A great British disaster has taken place in South Africa. Lord Methuen has been wounded and captured by De La Rey, also many officers…

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The Boer War The Latest Disaster Suggested Exchange

The Junee Democrat · Friday 14 March 1902 · page 4

London March 11 232 p.m.-- The Boor leader in Holland suggest the exchange of Land Meshnea for commandant Kraitzubger the Cape raider…

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The Boer War. British Disaster. London, March 10, 4.35 p.m

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 14 March 1902 · page 2

Commandant De la Hey baa captured Lientenant-General Lord Methuen, with several officers and men. Lord Methuen was wounded in the…

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Personalities. the Soldier of the Hour

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 14 March 1902 · page 6

MAJOR-GENERAL BRUCE HAMILTON, the man most prominent in South African despatches today, occupies the unique…

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The War in South Africa. Latest War News. London, March 13

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 15 March 1902 · page 2

There are many mounted troops between Lichtanberg and Clerksdorp trying to drive De la Rey to the railway, and thus prevent the removal of Lord Methuen to the…

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Cable News. the War in South Africa. Methuen at Klekksdorp Supposed to Have Been Released. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 15 March 1902 · page 2

Lord Kitchener telegraphed from pretoria on Thursday: "Lord Methenn was brought to Klerksdorp to-day, and is doing well."…

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The War in South Africa. Latest War News London, March 16

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 18 March 1902 · page 2

Park's Mounted Infantry captured two laagers of 25 Boers north of Middelburg by long night marches. The Natal Treason Court has completed…

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Cable News. Methuen's Reverse. Report by Lord Methuen. a Stubborn and Gallant Fight. How Methuen Was Wounded. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 18 March 1902 · page 2

A report has been received from Lord Methuen concerning the reverse sustained by his column on March 6th at the hands of General De la Rey…

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Cable News. the War in South Africa. Visit of Lord Wolseley. London, Friday Afternoon

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 18 March 1902 · page 2

Lord Wolseley, the ex-Commander-in-Chief of the army, will sail for South Africa to-morrow. It is announced that he is going on private business…

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Methuen's Reverse. Report by Lord Methuen. a Stubborn and Gallant Fight. How Methuen Was Wounded. London

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 19 March 1902 · page 2

A REPORT has been received from Lord Methuen concerning the reverse sustained by his column on March 6th at the hands of General De la Rey Lord Methuen…

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