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  2. HOW LADYSMITH WAS RELIEVED.

    The above sketch illustrates clearly (remarks the "Argus") the recent movements between the Tugela River and Ladysmith. Sir Redvers Buller first attacked Grobler's Kloof Kop. After the Boers fell back on their second position at Onderbrook Sir Redvers Buller advanced on Pieters, where for six days he fought to establish ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 229 words
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  4. OTHER ITEMS.

    It has transpired that General Cronje's men were not so anxious to hold out as it was stated. In fact, it is now alleged that the ...

    Article : 51 words
  5. CURRENT TOPICS.

    Pinafore.—A full rehearsal of "H.M.S. Pinafore" will take place in the banqueting room, Albert Hall, at 8 o'clock this evening. All concerned ...

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  6. CHILDREN ABANDONED.

    Several children were found in the trenches at Pieters Hill, from which the enemy were driven some days ago. One baby was discovered wrapped ...

    Article : 35 words
  7. TRANSVAAL OFFICIALS.

    On the eve of despatching the ultimatum from Pretoria the Transvaal Volksraad secured pensions to President Kruger and all his officials. ...

    Article : 56 words
  8. THREE BRITISH OFFICERS.

    The electric light system of Pretoria was suddenly suspended during a recent night. Profiting by the confusion which ...

    Article : 42 words
  9. BUSHMEN'S FUND IN BRITAIN.

    The bushmen's fund in Great Britain now totals £13,000. Mr. W. K. Darcy, a colonial, gave a donation of £250 to the trustees of the ...

    Article : 30 words
  10. EXPENSE OF THE WAR.

    In view of the heavy expense caused by the war and the fear that the Right Hon. Sir Michael Hicks-Beach will be compelled to resort to fresh taxation, ...

    Article : 141 words
  11. THE HARE SYSTEM.

    In view of the proximity of Friday's election the following brief instructions are published to assist city voters to exercise their privilege ...

    Article : 243 words
  12. THE BOERS IN RETREAT.

    Many of the Boers who have been operating in Natal are now in full retreat via Biggarsberg. The British are sending additional ...

    Article : 43 words
  13. GENERAL CRONJE'S SURRENDER.

    President Kruger has announced that General Cronje surrendered owing to a scarcity of ammunition and food. ...

    Article : 23 words
  14. MR. BEST IN EXPLANATION.

    Sir,—In your issue of to-day there is a report of my meeting at Caveside. I know your correspondent would not intentionally convey a wrong ...

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  15. THE BLUEJACKETS.

    The Naval Brigade under General Sir Redvers Buller did splendid service during the recent fighting for the relief of Ladysmith. ...

    Article : 51 words
  16. PATRIOTIC CANADA.

    Recently the Canadian Government offered to release the Prince of Wales's Leinster Regiment (Royal Canadians, formerly the 100th Prince of Wales's ...

    Article : 63 words
  17. RECEPTION OF THE RELIEVING ARMY.

    While Colonel (local Major-General) the Earl of Dundonald, at the head of the cavalry, was galloping towards Ladysmith on Wednesday at sunset, the outpost in a scrub at Wagon. Hill suddenly challenged him. Lord Dundonald promptly, replied that his was the relieving army. ...

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  18. BOARDS OF AGRICULTURE

    A meeting of the Chudleigh Branch Board of Agriculture was held at Caveside State-school on February 26. Present:—Messrs. A. Dalziel, S. ...

    Article : 238 words
  19. KEPT THE FLAG FLYING.

    Sir George White, addressing the citizens in semi-darkness, lauded their heroic patience. He made the following declaration with considerable feeling:— '"It hurt me terribly when I had to reduce the rations. Thank God, we ...

    Article : 147 words
  20. PURSUIT OF THE BOERS.

    Lord Dundonald's cavalry subsequently started in pursuit of the Boers, hoping to capture the "Long Tom" gun, which had been removed from Bulwhana on the same day. ...

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    A memorial service in connection with the death of Lieutenant Grieve, adjutant of the Australian Rifles, who was killed at Paardeberg, was held ...

    Article : 55 words
  22. REJOICINGS IN SOUTH AFRICA.

    Durban and Capetown have been delirious with joy at the recent successes of the British arms. ...

    Article : 21 words
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