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  2. THE BUSHMEN. DEPARTURE OF THE CONTINGENT.

    With the departure of the Bushman's Contingent New South Wales sent a novel contribution to the scene of war in South Africa. The movement which culminated in such a ...

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  3. THE WAR. CRONJE'S SURRENDER.

    Field-Marshal Lord Roberts telegraphed from Paardo Berg:—"February 27. General Cronje with all his force capitulated unconditionally at daylight ...

    Article : 279 words
  4. HEAVY GUNS AT MAGERSFONTEIN.

    Before retreating from Magersfontein General Cronje, it is supposed, buried all his heavy guns, and that others, some of his lighter pieces of artillery, were thrown ...

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  5. AT MOORE PARK.

    The place of rendezvous was not well chosen. It was the intersection of Park-road with Fitzroystreet, Moore Park, and was remarkable for the small amount of space it affordod for the marshalling ...

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  6. GALLANTRY OF THE CANADIANS

    Lord Roberts in his despatch described the final rush of the Canadians on General Cronje's position as "a gallant deed worthy of our colonial comrades." ...

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  7. IN PARLIAMENT.

    When the despatch of Lord Roberts was read in the House of Lords and in the House of Commons both Chambers received it with prolonged cheers. ...

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  8. REJOICINGS IN LONDON.

    The news of the surrender of General Cronje has been received with great rejoicings throughout Great Britain. London is radiant. ...

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  9. ON COWPER WHARF.

    Profiting by previous experience a closer guard was maintained to hold the crowd in reasonable bounds. The assistance which the military rendered enabled the resources of the police to be more ...

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  10. THE NEWS IN CANADA.

    The announcement of the victory of Lord Roberts gave rise to great enthusiasm in Canada, and caused a remarkable outburst of patriotism through the ...

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  11. FIGHTING AT PAARDE BERG.

    In the fighting at Paarde Berg, east of Jacobsdal, on Sunday, the 18th instant, the casualties among the British rank and file were 740. ...

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  12. VISIT OF THE QUEEN TO NETLEY.

    Her Majesty the Queen visited the Military Hospital at Netley yesterday and told the wounded soldiers lying in the wards of General Cronje's surrender. ...

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  13. IN OXFORD-STREET.

    Long before the departing troops were expected to arrive in Oxford-street on route Sup-Inspector Robinson was present with a large posse of police at the intersection of Bourke, Flinders, and Oxford ...

    Article : 311 words
  14. FOREIGN FEELING.

    On the Continent the news of the surrender has been received with mixed feelings. In France and Russia the people are ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  15. NEW SOUTH WALES MEN WOUNDED.

    Among the wounded at Paarde Berg were Corporal Owens, severely, and Private G. Chesher, slightly. Both are of the New South Wales Mounted Rifles. ...

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  16. FOUR THOUSAND PRISONERS.

    The Boers who have been taken prisonors with General Cronje numbered about 4000 and included 1150 Free State burghers. ...

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  17. RELIEF OF LADYSMITH.

    On Monday the forces of LieutenantGeneral Sir G. S. White, at Ladysmith, co-operated with those of General Sir Redvers Buller. ...

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  18. THE EIGHTH DIVISION OF THE ARMY CORPS.

    The Eighth Division of the Army Corps, comprising 10,500 rank and file, sails from England for South Africa next week. ...

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  19. DEATH OF A VICTORIAN.

    Private A. E. Coulson, of the Victorian Mounted Rifles, has died of enteric fever. ...

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  20. BOURKE AND WILLIAM STREETS.

    Almost every place of vantage was availed of along Bourke-street. The numerous balconies were utilised to the utmost. Some of the more patriotic of the residents adorned the fronts of their houses with ...

    Article : 156 words
  21. THE SITUATION.

    We have new some further particulars of the operations which preceded the capture of General Cronje. An interesting circumstance is that it occurred on the anniversary of Majuba Hill. ...

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  22. FIGHTING AT GROBLER'S KLOOF.

    During the heavy fighting at Grobler's Kloof, north-west of Colenso, on Friday last, the casualties among the rank and file of the Irish Brigade numbered 252. ...

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  23. ADDRESSES TO THE TROOPS.

    The Lieutenant-Governor, Sir Frederick Darley addressing the troops, said:—Soldiers, before offering the few remarks I have to make to you I wish to read a cablegram which I received this ...

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  24. AT THE CAMP.

    The preparations at the camp at Kensington racecourse for the departure of the contingent were characterised by much regularity. Indeed, the men generally, influenced by the officers, acquitted ...

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  25. PRISONERS FORMED AS COMMANDOS.

    The whole of the prisoners who have been sent to Capetown are formed in just the same order as in their own commandos, and they proceed to the capital of Capo ...

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  26. PITT AND PARK STREETS.

    The junction of Park and Pitt streets was wellnigh impassable shortly after midday yesterday, notwithstanding the fact that the procession was not fixed to pass that point before 2 o'clock at the earliest. ...

    Article : 403 words
  27. A MENACE TO CAPETOWN.

    The " Times " states that the 5000 prisoners who have been captured are a danger to Capetown, and urges that they should be sent to the island of St. Helena ...

    Article : 56 words
  28. REMOVAL OF THE ENEMY'S STORES.

    General Joubert is removing his stores and his ammunition across the Klip River, a northern tributary of the Tugela. ...

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  29. LORD ROBERTS' STRATEGY.

    Lord Roberts explains in a despatch that the defeat of their reinforcements so demoralised the Boers that he rapidly tightened the cordon round General ...

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  30. THE ASSAULT ON SPION KOP.

    Letters which have been received from officers with the forces in Natal have revealed the fact that General Sir Redvers Buller ordered the attack on Spion Kop ...

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  31. JAMESTOWN OCCUPIED BY THE BRITISH.

    Major-General Brabant, commanding the Irregular Horse, has occupied Jamestown, 30 miles N.N.E. of Sterkstroom, He utterly surprised the enemy, ...

    Article : 70 words
  32. FREE STATE DESERTERS.

    It is believed that during General Oronje's retreat from Magersfontein to Koodoes Berg, near where he surrendered, many of the Free State burghers with his ...

    Article : 43 words
  33. BRIDGE AND MACQUARIE STREETS.

    As the procession wound into Bridge-street from Pitt-street the crowd was very dense, but the arrangements made for an unrestricted and orderly passage for the troops were as complete and ...

    Article : 523 words
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