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The wars & local soldiers, 1901

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Medals for Returned Soldiers

The Mittagong Express · Tuesday 10 September 1901 · page 2

A meeting of the committee appointed at Burrawang to arrange for presenting medals to three Soldiers who have returned from South Africa…

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The Transvaal War

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 11 September 1901 · page 4

London, Sept, 6.—Natal in claiming to annex a large portion of the Transvaal and of the Orange River Colony on account of bor services in the war…

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The Transvaal War

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 11 September 1901 · page 5

Farther particulars hate been received of the capture of Lotter's commando by Lieutenant-Colonel Scobell. The horses stampeded, and the…

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A War of Endurance

Bowral and Robertson Free Press · Wednesday 11 September 1901 · page 1

A cable has it that Lord Kitchener says "that the end of the was is not near, but great progress is being made. He says it will be a matter of time and wearing the…

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Letters to the Editor. Returned Soldiers' Fund

Bowral and Robertson Free Press · Wednesday 11 September 1901 · page 3

Sir,—I would call the attention of your readers to the notice of the Gleeson Memorial Tablet, which is to be unveiled on Thursday next at the close of the council…

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Gallant Soldier in Banger

The Mittagong Express · Friday 13 September 1901 · page 4

A gallant soldier of the Empire, Sergeant McNamara, late of His Majesty’s 82[?] Regiment, has given to a reporter upon request, Some…

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The Transvaal War

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 14 September 1901 · page 2

There are indications that General Louie Botha has been receiving rifles, ammunition, and recruits overland from the neighbourhood of Delager…

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Presentation of War Medals at Burrawang

The Mittagong Express · Tuesday 17 September 1901 · page 2

A social was held in Gardiner’s Half, Burrawang, on Friday evening last, in order to present three local boys returned from the war —Troopers [?] white; and…

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The Transvaal War

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 18 September 1901 · page 5

London, Sept. 13.-The losses of Lieutenant-General Lord Methuen when he defeated Van Tender and Delaray at Great Mexico were 15 killed…

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The Transvaal War

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 21 September 1901 · page 4

London, September 18.—Colonel G. E. Benson surprised a l[?]ger on the 11th instant and captured of prisoners. Colonel Kekewish captured 36…

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Returned Soldiers for South Africa

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 21 September 1901 · page 4

The superintendent transport officer at Garden Island, Sydney states that discharged soldiers desirous of returning to South Africa for further service…

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The Transvaal War

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 25 September 1901 · page 4

London, Sept. 20.—Lord Kitchener is a telegram dated Tuesday evening, 8 o'clock, reports:—"Three companies of Mounted Infantry and three guns,…

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The Transvaal War

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 25 September 1901 · page 2

London, Sept. 22.—The Boers are raiding on the Upper Tugela, in northwestern Natal. Fighting is reported to have taken…

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The Transvaal War

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 28 September 1901 · page 2

London, Sept. 25.—Commandants Myburg and Fouche are near Lady Grey, in the north-east of Cape Colony. Colonels Gorringe, Haig, and…

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The Transvaal War

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 2 October 1901 · page 2

London, Sept. 28.—Lord Kitchener reports that Lieutenant R. H. M. C. Micro, of the Somercetshire Light Infantry, attached to the South…

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Death of Burrawang Soldier

The Mittagong Express · Friday 4 October 1901 · page 2

Mr. R Turnball, J.P., of Burrawang, has received information from the private secretary to the Lieutenant-Governor that his nephew, Lance Corporal William…

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The Transvaal War

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 5 October 1901 · page 2

London, Monday.—Particulars referring to the recent fighting on the Zululand frontier, when Generals Louis Botha and Grobelaar were repulsed in…

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The Transvaal War

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 9 October 1901 · page 2

London, Friday.—The latest particulars of the fighting which took place at Fort Itala, on the Zululand frontier, state that three companies of…

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The Transvaal War

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 12 October 1901 · page 2

London, Oct. 8—An army order has been published stating that during the present emergency in South Africa soldiers will be detained from three to…

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The Transvaal War

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 16 October 1901 · page 4

London, Oct 13— Major C.T. Mc. Kavanagh, of the 10th. Hussars, has captured 110 horses of Commandant Scheeper's force…

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