Estcourt, where 14,000 British troops have been concentrated under Major-General Sir Cornelius F. Clery for the relief of Ladysmith, has been isolated. ...
Article : 74 wordsLord Salisbury, the Premier, is suffering from an attack of influenza, and is incapable of attending to official business. The Premier is deeply touched by the ...
Article : 110 wordsIt is apparent from their tactics that the intention of the Boers is to rush Pietermaritzburg, the capital of [?]atal. ...
Article : 40 wordsYesterday the Legislative Council consented, on the motion of the Vice-President of the Executive Council, to sit on Tuesday, in each week for the remainder of the session, and as the resolution ...
Article : 1,662 wordsLadygrey, a settlement near Aliwal North, has been occupied by the Free State troops. The German farmers living eastward of Ladysmith are threatened with eviction from their ...
Article : 6,481 wordsThe British force under Lieutenant-General Lord Methuen, numbering 5000 men, which is advancing on Kimberley, arrived at Witteputs, about 30 miles ...
Article : 67 wordsThe Waiwera, with the New Zealand contingent, reached Port Elizabeth on Monday or Tuesday and went on to Capetown. ...
Article : 25 wordsIn the Assembly the Premier, referring to the motion of Mr. A. L. Tucker, expressing disapproval of the Attorney-General's proposed visit to England as counsel for the Tramway ...
Article : 1,033 wordsBy the mail which reached here this week we receive the Blue Book which was laid before the British Parliament on October 17. Historical importance attaches to this volume, inasmuch as it ...
Article : 1,619 wordsIt is stated that the lack of sufficient cavalry delays Major-General Sir C. F. Clery in his operations for the relief of Ladysmith. ...
Article : 31 wordsA successful sortio from Kimberley was mado on the 16th instant. Several of the Boer positions were captured, and 20 of the enemy were killed. ...
Article : 34 wordsThe Boers are over-running Barkley East, a short distance south-east of Ladygrey. Many natives are arming with rifles ...
Article : 39 wordsThe troopship Waiwera, with the New Zealand contingent aboard under Major Robin, has arrived at Port Elizabeth, Cape Colony. ...
Article : 42 wordsThe British naval attache at Washington recommends the British Admiralty authorities to imitate the action of the United States Naval Board, which ...
Article : 52 wordsSir William Gatacre will arrest Mr. Van Ransburg, a leading resident of Colesburg, on a charge of treason. ...
Article : 23 wordsPrince Louis Napoelon who it was recently stated had been refused permission by the Czar to offer his services to the Transvaal now declaros that he never ...
Article : 45 wordsThe troops under the command of Lieutenant-General Lord Methuen, who is proceeding to the relief of Kimberley, number 10,000 men, including the Guards ...
Article : 36 wordsMany French newspapers are making violent attacks upon Queen Victoria, and contain scurrilous insults against Great Britain. ...
Article : 69 wordsSix hundrod Boers have been seen west of Pietermaritzburg foraging for provisions. ...
Article : 23 wordsThe "Daily Mail" states that the Sixth Division of the Army Corps is mobilising at Aldershot. ...
Article : 25 wordsAn attempt has been made by disloyal colonists to destroy the railway bridge at South Naauw Poort. The wreckers were detected and the ...
Article : 41 wordsThere are several strong Boer commandes to the southward of Estcourt. The enemy is mounting guns to command Estcourt. ...
Article : 75 wordsSir Julian Salomons, the Agent-General for New South Wales, has forwarded to the treasurer of the War Relief Fund a chequo for £10,000, as a gift from an ...
Article : 43 wordsAt a banquet of the New York Chamber of Commerce last night Mr. Whitelaw Reid, the American journalist, made a notable speech, in the course of which he ...
Article : 94 wordsReports from Mafeking state that the garrison was safe on the 20th instant. There is, however, a lack of pure water, and fever is prevalent. ...
Article : 36 wordsThe most satisfactory item in our cables of this morning is that which contains the assurance that an important combined movement on the part of the British troops is imminent. It is indeed high time ...
Article : 710 wordsSir William Gatacre, whose forces are reported to be at Naauw Poort, 45 miles south-west of Colesburg, has reconnoitred easterly as far as Molteno, a small town ...
Article : 43 wordsThree thousand Boers shelled a stronglyposted British camp at the Mooi River, 30 miles south of Estcourt, under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel Barton. The ...
Article : 74 wordsThe Nickel Corporation, New Caledonia, has been, registered with a capital of £750,000, all of which is being issued for public subscription. The vendors ...
Article : 42 wordsPresident Kruger has forbidden the American Consul at Cape Colony to furnish Great Britain with any information regarding prisoners taken by the ...
Article : 32 wordsAn important combined British movement is imminent. ...
Article : 16 wordsBar silver is quoted at 2s 3d 5-16d per ounce standard. ...
Article : 16 wordsThe condition of Lord Salisbury, who is suffering from influenza, does not give any cause for alarm. ...
Article : 25 wordsMajor-General French, with 3000 troops, has reached Hanover-road, about 45 miles south-west of Colesberg. An attack on Colesberg, which is in the ...
Article : 44 wordsTin is quoted at £129 per ton. ...
Article : 13 wordsThe Port Denison, which left the bay on Wedenesday night for London, was reported by Cape Otway to-day as having passed at 12.30 p.m. The following telegram was received at ...
Article : 194 wordsLieutenants A. E. Neave, H. S. Williams, and C. N. Williams of New Zealand, have received commissions in the Imperial Army. ...
Article : 28 wordsMajor-General Sir William Gatacre, in command of a strong force, has arrived at Naauw Poort, 45 miles south of Colesberg. ...
Article : 32 wordsThe City of Brisbane Sailing Club has decided, owing to lack of offers of support, not to invite the Sydney boats up this year to compete in the intercolonial championships. In reply to a letter ...
Article : 181 wordsA considerable number of the Cape Dutch are joining the Boers. ...
Article : 19 wordsThe gold returns from the Auckland goldfields during the past four weeks amounted to £55,788, compared with £52,317 for the corresponding period of last year, ...
Article : 132 wordsThe Boers have looted 300 blood horses, valued at £15,000, belonging to the Natal Stud Company. ...
Article : 25 wordsThe tactics of the Opposition to-day gave rise to the suspicion that a surprise would be sprung on the Ministry, but nothing transpired, although it is believed that a motion of ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 188 wordsThe British reinforcements on their arrival at Durban were pelted with fruit and tobacco. ...
Article : 27 wordsHeavy rain fell this afternoon. It will have some slight influence on the cricket match, Victoria v. South Australia, on the oval to-morrow. This afternoon when the first few drops fell Mr. ...
Article : 117 wordsThe R.M.S. Victoria, E. Crewe commander, arrived from Colombo at 6.30 a.m. to-day. The passengers (saloon) are:- For Albany: Mr. and Mrs. Rodda. ...
Article : 100 wordsThe American Consul at Capetown, finding that the Boer prisoners at the Cape wore living in a state of luxury, authorised his colleague at Pretoria to ...
Article : 42 wordsGipps Wa[?]d: Meeting, Supporters of Mr. G. J. Water[?]ouse, Bechive Hotel, 9 p.m. Political Labour League: Schoolroom, Devonshire-street, Addressed by Messrs. J. S. M'Gowen, Jas. Wilson, ...
Article : 133 wordsThe postsl authorities state that letters not exceeding half an once in weight, addressed to noncommissioned officers and men of the colonial troops now serving, or on their way to serve, with ...
Article : 90 wordsWherever the Maxim gun is afforded an opportunity of demonstrating its merits as an invaluable co-partner with infantry fire it has won the highest o[?]comiums, and there is very little doub[?] ...
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Advertising : 145 wordsThe secretary of the local cricket association received a letter to-day from Sydney asking that a conference with regard to the pooling of receipts in intercolonial matches be held in Sydney in January, ...
Article : 81 wordsThe German farmers living eastward of Ladysmith are threatened with eviction for refusing to swear allegiance to the Boers. ...
Article : 26 wordsAt a meeting of the Albury Federal Capital Association to-night the reports containing statistical and other information sought for by Mr. Oliver were adopted, and it was decided to invite that ...
Article : 79 wordsThe Cape newspapers report that Ladygrey, a settlement south of Aliwal North and 35 miles distant, has been occupied by Free State troops. ...
Article : 35 wordsThe question of insuring the members of the Queensland South African Contingent against disablement is still in abeyance. It is understood that the manager of one of the insurance companies has ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Fri 24 Nov 1899, Page 5
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