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The wars & local soldiers, 1902

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Latest War News. London, April 28

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 29 April 1902 · page 2

Eight rebels were sentenced to various terms of imprisonment at Aliwal North, in addition to fines ranging from £250 to £500…

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The War in South Africa. Speech by Mr. Brodrick. Continued War Preparations. London. April 26

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 29 April 1902 · page 2

Mr. Brodrick, the Secretary of State for War, was the principal guest at a dinner given last night by the Broderer's Company (one of the smaller of the city companies)…

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Cable News. the War in South Africa. Brigadler-general Plumber. London, Friday Afternoon

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 29 April 1902 · page 2

Brigadter-General H.C. 0. Plumer arrived in London to-day from south Africa. He was cheered on alighting at the station…

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The War in South Africa. Further Consultations. London, April 28

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 1 May 1902 · page 2

General Lukas Meyer and Commandants Krogh and Van-Velden, who took part in peace negotations at Pretoria, having visited their commandos to consult with them on…

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Latest War News. Dr. Leyds Again at Work. London, April 30

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 1 May 1902 · page 2

A pamphlet is selling in London, purporting to contain official reports, showing that tha Boer leaders De la Rey, Smuts and Liebonburg have reiterated the falsehoods…

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Cable News. the War in South Africa. Boer Methods. Leyds' Last Hope. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 1 May 1902 · page 2

A German pamphlet is being sold in London which purports to contain official reports of Generals De la Rey, Smuts,…

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Memorials of the War

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 2 May 1902 · page 4

MEMORIALS to soldiers who fell in the war (writes a London correspondent) will in the course of the next couple of years be raised throughout the Empire…

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An Outcome of the War

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

The new Imperial taxation is expected to realise £70.250,000. and two loan of £150,400,000 will be rained…

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Late Cables. London, Wadnesday. the War

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

Nine Boers who surrendered at kierksdorp professed ignorance of the peace negotiations. The British Government estimate…

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Professor Woods and the Boer War

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 3 May 1902 · page 4

The "Sydney Morning Herald" wants the University to dispense with Professor Wood's services, because of his opinions on the Boer war. This is how the…

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Latest War News. Peace Negotiations. London, May 2

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 3 May 1902 · page 2

Mr. Bennett-Burleigh, the correspondent of the London " Daily Telegraph," cables that the peace delegates are placing the issue honorably before the commandos…

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The War in South Africa. Peace Prospects Favourable. London, May 1

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 3 May 1902 · page 2

The prospects of peace in South Africa, as a result of the recent negotiations at Pretoria, are considered favourable, but the question of the treatment of the Cape Colony and…

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The War. London

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 6 May 1902 · page 3

MR. BENNET BURLEIGH, the correspondent of the " Daily Telegraph," states that the Boer delegates are placing the issue honorably before the…

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Latest War News. London, May 4

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 6 May 1902 · page 2

The trial of Piet Do Wet is proceeding at Aliwal North. A letter sent by Mrs. Steyn to the prisoner contained a promise to the colonists…

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The War in South Africa. a Favorable Indication. London, May 4

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 6 May 1902 · page 2

A favorable indication with regard to the prospects of peace is afforded by the fact that ex-President Steyn has summoned his wife and children from Holland, and…

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Cable News. the War in South Africa. Meat From Australia. London, Friday Afternoon

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 6 May 1902 · page 2

The War Office has ordered 150,0001b. of New South Wales beef and mutton, and 800,0001b. of corned beef and mutton (chiefly beef) from Victoria…

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The Boer War The Facts About the Transvaal. (Continued from previous issues.) Manufacturing Public Opinion

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 7 May 1902 · page 4

The methods adopted by Rhodes and his millionaire partners to create a public sentiment in England and the Colonies in favour of war by means of…

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Latest War News. London, May 7

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 8 May 1902 · page 2

During a drive by a column under General Bruce Hamilton, south from Holdlesburg to Standarton, 87 Boers were captured. "The Times" correspondent at Pretoria…

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The War in South Africa. Casualties. London. May 5

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 8 May 1902 · page 2

Private A. L. Cay, of the Eighth New Zealand Contingent, has been thrown from his horse at Vaalbank, and has sustained dangerous internal injury…

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