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The wars & local soldiers, 1902

2,972 stories in Sydney's papers · page 11 of 149

The War in Sourth Africa. the Amersfoort Fight.,. the Boer Losses. General Opperman Killed. London, Jan. 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 10

A Boer doctor states that in the engagement at A mersfoort, Transvaal on January 5 between Major Vallentin and Commandant Christian Botha the enemy had 42 killed and…

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Returned Soldiers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 10

The duty of medically examining soldiers returned from the war with the view of finding out bona-fides concerning claims to pensions from the Imperial authorities from those permanently disabled will in…

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Australasian Soldiers

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 7

LONDON, Tuesday.--The following particulars are to hand relating to Australasian soldiers on active service in South Africa:--Farrier-sergeant George Jennings Dickson,…

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Soldiers and Pensions

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 7

At the instance of the State Treasurer, the work of examining the soldiers that have returned from South Africa with the view of informing the British Government regarding the…

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Special Cables. From the " Herald's" London Correspondents. the London Liberal Federation. Sir Henry Campbell-bannerman on the War.. Effecting a Settlement. by Assent Not Force. London, Jan. 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 9

Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, the leader of the Opposition, speaking yesterday at the inaugural meeting of the London Liberal Federation, advocated a settlement…

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The Cape and the War. Speech by the Premier. Legislators in Gaol

The Australian Star · Thursday 16 January 1902 · page 7

At the banquet of the Caledonian Society of Capetown, in celebration of St. Andrew's Day, Sir Gordon Spring, in responding to the toast of the "Land We Live In,"referred to…

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The Boer War. Botha Nearly Caught. Chasing the Trekkers. LONDON, January 16

The Australian Star · Thursday 16 January 1902 · page 4

Major-General Bruce Hamilton wires that, while he was on the march in the Southeastern Transvaal, Major F. D. Wing reported that there was a large concentration of…

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News by Cable. [Copyright.] The Boer War. Remounts at Bloemfontein. Kitchener Preparing for a Big Effort

Evening News · Thursday 16 January 1902 · page 5

LONDON, January 15, 2.5 p.m.—Lord Kit­chener has accumulated a vast number of re­mounts at Bloemfontein, Orange River Colo­ny in readiness for reinforcements, and is pre­paring for a big effort…

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The War in South Africa. Boers Narrowly Escape Capture. Alarm Given From a Farmhouse. London, Jan. 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 January 1902 · page 5

Major-General Bruce Hamilton wires that, while he was on the march in the Southeastern Transvaal, Major F.D. Wing reported that there was a large concentration of Boors…

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Soldiers for South Africa. To the Editor of the "Evening News."

Evening News · Thursday 16 January 1902 · page 8

Sir,—In last Friday's issue of the "Evening News," Mr. R. B. Brooks (in answer to "A Man at the Corner's" suggestion that the men of the R.A.A. be given a chance of seeing a little more…

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Australasian Soldiers

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 January 1902 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday. -- The following particulars are to hand relating to Australasian soldiers on active service in South Africa: --…

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Federal Notes. Payments to Returned Soldiers. Members and the Income Tax

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 January 1902 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Wednesday. -- Mr. Bruce Smith took an early opportunity in the House of Representatives to-day to ask the Prime Minister if he had taken steps to put an end to the…

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War Cables. Returning Soldiers

Evening News · Friday 17 January 1902 · page 6

The following telegraphic dispatch sent by the General of Communications, Capetown, has been received from the Federal Premier by Mr. See: "Manchester, merchant, left Capetown, January…

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The Boe War

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 17 January 1902 · page 3

Christian de Wet's guns are now commanded by a German captain named Mueller. The "North German Gazette" states…

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News by Cable. [Copyright.] The Boer War. the Boer Aim. Expulsion of the British. Kruger " Divinely Commanded." to Declare War

Evening News · Friday 17 January 1902 · page 5

LONDON, January 16, 2.40 p.m.—A pamphlet written By Mr. Slooten, late a predikant of the Dutch Reformed Church in the Transvaal, has created a sensation in the United States…

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The Boer War. The Amersfoort Fight. Major Vallentin's Surprise. Courageous Troops. LONDON, January 16

The Australian Star · Friday 17 January 1902 · page 4

A "Daily News" special war correspondent accompanied the late Major J. M. Vallentin, of the Somersetshire Light Infantry (attached to the South African Constabulary), on the…

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Bong Picnic Race Club. First Day. Man O' War Wins the Cup. Moss Vale

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 January 1902 · page 4

The annual reunion of the Bong Bong Picnic Race Club was opened to-day on the picturesque convincing ground at Throsby Park under favourable conditions, for the genial sunshine was tempered by…

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The Prince of Wales on His Tour. the Colonies and the War. Lord Rosebery, Lord Salisbury, and Mr. Chamberlain Speak

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 January 1902 · page 7

LONDON, December 5.--The Prince and Princess of Wales made their first public appearance yesterday since the historic title was conferred on them…

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Australian Soldiers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 January 1902 · page 7

The following copy of a telegraphic despatch received by his Excellency the Deputy Lieutenany-Governor from the chief casualty officer Capetown, has been handed to the State Premier:—…

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Returning Soldiers

The Australian Star · Friday 17 January 1902 · page 6

The following telegraphic despatch has been received by the Right Honourable the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth from the General of Communications, Capetown:…

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