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The wars & local soldiers, 1902

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Riverina Men for the War. Repleting Major Carrington's Column

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 8 February 1902 · page 2

A high compliment has been paid to the bush quarters of Riverina men by Major Carrington, who commando por[?] of the Third New South Wales…

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Alcohol in War Scotch Whisky as Manufactured in Egypt

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 8 February 1902 · page 5

"War's Aftermath" is the title of a paper contributed to the "Forum" by Mr. W. K. Hose, Renter's correspondent in the Soudan campaign. After…

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The War in South Africa Speech by Lord Salisbury. Heavy Boer Loses. London, Feb 6

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 8 February 1902 · page 2

In a speech at the Junior [?]titutional Club last night, the Murquis of Sulisbury referred to Dr. Kuyper's attempt to mediate between Great Britain and the Boers…

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Cable News. the War in South Africa. Boer Force Defeated De Wets Last Pum-pum Captured

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 8 February 1902 · page 2

LONDON, Wednesday Afternoon. It is officially announced that [?]utenant colones Byng commandant of the South African Light Horse, after…

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The War Developments

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

The latest word from Sooth Africa is to the effect that the great guerilla leader, CHRISTIAN DE WET, has sent his wife to a British conceutration camp…

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Labour and the War

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

The recant vote of the Political Labour League in regard to the war has caused great dissatisfaction in trade union circles…

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The Boer War. London

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 11 February 1902 · page 3

It is announced to-day from Capetown that Commandant Marais, the notorious rebel leader of Cape Colony, has been captured. He was taken by an…

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Latest War News. London, Feb. 9

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 11 February 1902 · page 2

Kruger is reported to be calm and hopeful. He feels confident the Boer leaders and the generals in the field will not solicit Great Britain for peace. He continually…

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Cable News. the War in South Africa. More British Captures. Commandant De La Rey Annoyed. London, Friday Afternoon

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 11 February 1902 · page 2

The protest of Mr. Andres [?] against the prolongation of the war, and announcing the formation of bungher corps, has annoyed Commandant…

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The War in South Africa. the Liebenbergs Vlei Fight. Gallant New Zealanders. Escape of De Wet. London, Feb. 8

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 11 February 1902 · page 2

Further details are published of the fighting neat the Liebenbergs Vlei, in the north of the Orange River Colony. According to the official report, by a…

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Aspect of the War

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 13 February 1902 · page 2

The indications that the outcry against Great Britain's conduct of the war with the Boers on the part of the European nations was the result…

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Latest War News. London, Feb. 12

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 13 February 1902 · page 2

Private A. Richards, of the Third New South Wales Contingent, was killed at Pardenkraal. Private Doon was slightly wounded at the same place…

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The War of Railway Rates. Federal Action Necessary

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 13 February 1902 · page 2

Just before the Christmas recess Sir William Lyne, as the Minister in charge of the Inter-State Commission Bill, wrote to the Ministers of Railways of the different…

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Cable News. the War in South Africa. Commandant Dutoit Killed. a Cornet Captured

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 13 February 1902 · page 2

The Farmers' Guard at Bloemfontein captured Cornet Combrmk and nine men of Dutoit's commando. Commandant Dutoit has died form his…

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The War in South Africa. Lord Kitcheners "Drive." Enemy's Losses Over 700. De Wet's Men Mutinous. London, Feb. 11

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 13 February 1902 · page 2

Some further details are published of Lord Kitchener'[?] sucessful operations against General De Wet's force of about 2,000 men in the Orange River Colony last…

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The Australian Bushman. a Born Soldier

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 13 February 1902 · page 4

The Australians have distinguished themselves in the stern reality of the war field, as they have done on all occasions in the various paths of life they have…

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The War. Dispelling the Enemy. London

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

THE Farmers' Guards at Bloemfontein have captured Field Cornet Combrink and nine of Commandent Du Tutt's men. Commendant Du Toit has died from…

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Soldiers of Fortune

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 14 February 1902 · page 6

Soldiers of fortune were a great and glorious class in their time, but they have, says a writer in the "Pall Mall Gazette," fallen upon evil days. A good many hundreds, or…

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Latest War News. London, Feb.13

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 15 February 1902 · page 2

Mr. Bennett Burleigh, the London "Daily Telegraph" coreapondent, estimates the B[?]er losses in killed during the recent drive by Lord Kitchener at 100, the total…

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The War in South Africa. Lord Kitchener's "Drive." Further Details. London, Feb. 13

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 15 February 1902 · page 2

Further details are published respecting Lord Kitchener's "drive "in tha Orange river Colony last week, which resulted in the dispersal of the Boer force under…

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