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  2. THE WAR RELIEF OF LADYSMITH.

    Further particulars have been received of the British victory at Pieter's Hill, which led to the relief of Ladysmith. Huge boulders sheltered the trenches on ...

    Article : 464 words
  3. SPECIAL CABLES.

    Mr. A. J. Balfour, the First Lord of the Treasury and leader of the House of Commons, created a surprise on Friday night in the House by announcing that ...

    Article : 112 words
  4. LATE EDITION. HERALD OFFICE, 6.50 a.m. THE WAR.

    While Major-General the Earl of Dundonald was galloping into Ladysmith on Wednesday at sunset the outpost on the scrub at Wagon Hill suddenly ...

    Article : 209 words
  5. ENGLANDS CALL FOR MORE BUSHMEN.

    During the past few days the proposal arising out of what is understood to be Mr. Chamberlain's request for more Australian troops has taken form, Meetings have been held, and a scheme is being ...

    Article : 215 words
  6. LOSSES DURING THE SIEGE.

    Details have been received of the privations suffered by the garrison of Ladysmith during the siege. Thirty officers and 573 men were killed ...

    Article : 216 words
  7. AUSTRALIAN TROOPS PATROLLING.

    Previous to the surrender of the Boers at Modder River, Lieutenant-General French's force, with which were the New South Wales Lancers and the Queensland ...

    Article : 44 words
  8. THE BUSHMEN'S CONTINGENT.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 407 words
  9. LIEUTENANT BRASSEY KILLED.

    Lieutenant P. F. Brassey, of the 9th Lancers, son of Mr. Albert Brassey, M.P., was killed in the advance to the relief of Kimberley. ...

    Article : 32 words
  10. HOUSING THE POOR.

    The first of the houses for the occupation of the working poor built at Shoreditch by the London County Council, and prosided at a cost of £630,000, were opened ...

    Article : 70 words
  11. MR. RHODES AND LORD ROBERTS.

    Mr. Cecil Rhodes has entertained Lord Roberts at Kimberley. ...

    Article : 19 words
  12. DESPATCH OF TROOPS TO SOUTH AFRICA.

    The so-called "secret telegram " to the Premier was made public on Saturday. It concerned, as previously indicated in the "Herald," the proposed despatch of additional troops to South Africa. Mr. ...

    Article : 1,108 words
  13. CONTEMPLATED ADVANCE FROM ARUNDEL.

    The British troops at Arundel, at which place Major-General Lord Kitchener has just arrived, are preparing for a rapid advance. ...

    Article : 29 words
  14. AUSTRALIAN FEDERATION.

    In the House of Commons on Friday, in answer to a question, Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, Secretary of State for the Colonies, stated that the Commonwealth ...

    Article : 49 words
  15. FREE STATERS IN ORONJE'S LAAGER.

    The Free Staters in General Cronje's laager at Modder River nearly mutinied during, the recent engagement at that place. They were desirous that General ...

    Article : 35 words
  16. RECONNAISSANCE AT STORM BERG.

    Lieutenant-General Sir W. F. Gatacre on Friday made a reconnaissance in force at Stormberg and shelled the enemy's position. ...

    Article : 27 words
  17. TOWN'S WATER SUPPLY POLLUTED.

    The deliberate pollution by the Boers of the water supply of Ladysmith was the chief cause of disease and suffering in the town. ...

    Article : 37 words
  18. STRENGTHENING THE GOVERNMENT'S HANDS.

    With a view of strengthening the hands of the Government in its prosecution of the war many members of the House of Commons are signing a memorial setting ...

    Article : 69 words
  19. BOER BABIES IN THE TRENCHES.

    Several children were found in the trenches at Pieter's Hill after, the fighting was over. One baby was wrapped in a blanket. ...

    Article : 31 words
  20. LORD BRASSEY.

    Lord Brassey's steam yacht Sunbeam, with Lord and Lady Brassey aboard, has arrived at Colombo. ...

    Article : 20 words
  21. PATHETIC SCENES.

    The "Times " correspondent at Ladysmith says that upon the garrison being relieved many moving scenes took place. Women with children in their arms ...

    Article : 79 words
  22. THE AUSTRALIAN CHURCH.

    In the I.O.O.F. Temple last evening the Rev. George Walters, minister of the Australian Church, preached to a large congregation upon the subject— "Australia expects that avery man will do his ...

    Article : 176 words
  23. PRIVY COUNCIL APPEAL.

    Before the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council yesterday, the appeal of the defendant, W. H. Palmor, from the, decision of the late Chief Justice in Equity ...

    Article : 66 words
  24. PENSIONS FOR BOER OFFICIALS.

    It has transpired that on the eve of the sending of the ultimatum to the British Government the Volksraad secured pensions to President Kruger and all officials, ...

    Article : 45 words
  25. THE FUTURE OF THE REPUBLICS.

    The "Times" in a leading article this morning foreshadows that the Transvaal and the Orange Free State will be converted into Crown colonies after the war, ...

    Article : 63 words
  26. THE BUSHMEN'S FUND.

    The Bushmen's Fund now exceeds £13,000. Mr. W. K. Davey has given £250 to the fund. ...

    Article : 22 words
  27. ARRIVAL OF THE BUSHMEN'S CONTINGENT AT HOBART.

    The troopship Atlantian arrived about midday For 21 hours previously, Hobart was wholly given over to military excitement. On Saturday all the troops in the town and country mustered for parade, ...

    Article : 582 words
  28. THE MIOWERA AT BRISBANE.

    The steamer Miowera, from Vancouver, arrived yesterday morning, and was granted a clean bill of health. She left for Sydney this afternoon. She reports a splendid voyage. ...

    Article : 213 words
  29. ESCAPE OF BRITISH OFFICERS.

    Three British officers escaped from Pretoria during the confusion caused by the stoppage of the electric light. ...

    Article : 25 words
  30. MAJOR-GENERAL BARTON WOUNDED.

    Major-General Barton was wounded during, the fighting near Colenso on February 27. ...

    Article : 18 words
  31. PRESIDENTS STEYN AND KRUGER TO CONFER.

    President Kruger has left Pretoria to confer with President Steyn at Winburg. Many believe that the conference is a preliminary to overtures being made for ...

    Article : 42 words
  32. SIR WILLIAM MACCORMAC.

    Sir William MacCormac, the eminent surgeon, who recently went to South Africa, has sailed on his return to England. ...

    Article : 25 words
  33. THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE QUEEN.

    The message of congratulation from her Majesty the Queen to General Sir Redvers Buller and Lieutenant-General Sir G. S. White began, "I thank ...

    Article : 117 words
  34. THE BOER PRISONERS.

    It is now reported that General Cronje is at Simonstown, and in Admiral Harris's quarters, Dorsview. It will be remembered that the leader of the enemy at the Modder was said to be on the ...

    Article : 405 words
  35. FUTURE TACTICS OF THE BOERS.

    The "Ousland," a Boer journal, asserts that General Joubert commenced the withdrawal of his forces from Natal on Sunday last. ...

    Article : 44 words
  36. A MESSAGE FROM THE QUEEN.

    On Saturday the Governor sent the following cable to the Secretary of State for the Colonies:— "The Governor and Ministers, the Mayor of Adelaide, and the people of South Australia, beg to ...

    Article : 91 words
  37. RIVAL CABLE SCHEMES.

    Regarding the telegram from Mr. Lyne in consection with the proposals of the Eastern Extension Company, Mr. Philp has replied as follows:—"I cannot admit that any misapprehension exists ...

    Article : 247 words
  38. QUEENSLAND. DISCOVERY OF A TIN LODE.

    The Under-Secretary for Mines has received a wire from the warden at Croydon stating that Messrs. A. H. Yigenbine, A. J. Gardiner, and A. E. Gardner, have been registered as owners of a ...

    Article : 86 words
  39. DUTCH REJOICINGS AT THE BRITISH SUCCESSES.

    Many thousand Dutch farmers participated in the rejoicings throughout the Cape in consequence of the recent British successes. ...

    Article : 31 words
  40. BOERS ON LORD ROBERTS'S EIGHT.

    Seven thousand Boers have concentrated 10 miles from Lord Roberts's right front. Lieutenant-General J. P. D. French is in touch with the enemy. ...

    Article : 31 words
  41. GENERAL CRONJE'S QUARTERS.

    General Cronje, who lately arrived at Capetown, is now at Simonstown. He occupies the quartors of Rear-Admiral Sir R. H. Harris at Dors. ...

    Article : 30 words
  42. GENERAL BULLER'S DESPATCH.

    Sir Redvers Buller, in a despatch dated Friday, stated:—"The defeat of the Boers was more complete than 1 dared anticipate. The whole district is clear of ...

    Article : 117 words
  43. THE DEFENCE FORCES.

    The principal additions to the defence force in connection with the proposed increase, will be made as follows:—Fourteen companies of mounted infantry, representing 700 men; one ...

    Article : 109 words
  44. LORD ROBERTS AT OSFONTEIN.

    The headquarters of Field-Marshal Lord Roberts are at Osfontein, six miles east of Paarde Berg. A force of 4000 Boers is stationed four ...

    Article : 35 words
  45. THE SITUATION.

    A report by Sir Redvers Buller implies that Natal is "clear" of the enemy. The Boers are still in possession of the "top of Van Reenan's Pass," but they have been compelled to leave the British ...

    Article : 1,232 words
  46. A FIGHTING FAMILY.

    Mr. Robert M'Phee, of Mita station, Bombala, has sent a communication to the War Office praying that a commission may be conferred upon two of his sons. He has three sons who are either fighting or are ...

    Article : 232 words
  47. LORD ROBERTS COMPLIMENTS THE CANADIANS.

    Field-Marshal Lord Roberts has specially complimented the men of the Canadian Contingent who, he says, were mainly instrumental in bringing about ...

    Article : 40 words
  48. THE FORMATION OF THE CONTINGENT.

    Until the negotiations for the arrangement of details in the other colonies have reached finality, no active steps can be taken for raising the New South Wales section of the Australian Bushmen's ...

    Article : 184 words
  49. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    On Saturday a deputation of residents of Port Pirie and several members of Parliament waited on the Commissioner for Public Works to protest against the recent increase of the ...

    Article : 136 words
  50. MESSAGES FROM THE MAPLEMORE.

    The Rev. James Green, chaplain representing the Evangelical Churches other than the Presbyterian with the members of the Bush Contingent, who left in the Maplemore, has forwarded two ...

    Article : 389 words
  51. HELIOGRAPHIC MESSAGES.

    The heliographic light at Mount Kosciusko was [?]lainly visible at Nimitybelle yesterday morning. Communication will be oponed up immediately, as [?]he observer has seen the light from the Public ...

    Article : 48 words
  52. ACOMPLIS[?]MENT OF THE RELIEF.

    The Boers on Isimbulwana Hill, east of Ladysmith, opened a cannonade on Sir Redvers Buller's cavalry advancing to Ladysmith. ...

    Article : 79 words
  53. FRENCH CANADIANS TO THE FORE.

    In the Canadian contingent which made the final rush on General Cronje's laager at the Modder River' one company was composed entirely of French ...

    Article : 37 words
  54. TO-DAY.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 121 words
  55. THE LATE LIEUTENANT G. J. GRIEVE.

    An impressive military memorial service and church parade of the Scottish and Australian Rifles look place yesterday afternoon. A vast assemblage of about 6000 people met at the Town Hall, Sydney, ...

    Article : 584 words
  56. STATEMENT BY THE PREMIER OF NEW ZEALAND.

    The Premier has communicated the fallowing to the press of New Zealand:— "The Government is in close touch with the Secretary of State for the Colonies, and has had no communication of an ...

    Article : 136 words
  57. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 81 words
  58. NEW SOUTH WALES MEDICAL CORPS.

    A portion of the New South Wales Army Medical Corps accompanied the Canadians and Gordon Highlanders in the attack on General Cronje's position at ...

    Article : 93 words
  59. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 41 words
  60. VIEWS OF LORD ROBERTS.

    Lord Roberts has admitted that he thought that the task of relieving Ladysmith was hopeless. ...

    Article : 26 words
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