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  2. GABLE MESSAGES.

    The army estimates for 1900-1901 have been introduced in the House of Commons by Mr. George Wyndham, the Under Secretary of State for War. ...

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  3. RELIEF OF LADYSMITH.

    Despatches from General Buller show that he had no difficulty in entering Lady smith after haying fought his way to Nelthorp, and the Earl of Dundonald had ...

    Article : 199 words
  4. IN CAPE COLONY.

    Major-General Clements has now occupied Coleasberg, the advance having been cleared by Colonel Price, with the Inniskilling Dragoons and Australians. The ...

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  5. A PERFECT CHARNEL HOUSE.

    Lord Roberts found the laager itself was like a charnel house. All kinds of food, except meat, had been exhausted, but there was plenty of ammunition. The trenches ...

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  6. COMFORTS FOR THE TROOPS.

    A statement has been published that the Victorian ladies, who for some time have been engaged in preparing and collecting comforts for the troops in South Africa, ...

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  7. A COLLINS-STREET PROCESSION.

    When the afternoon meeting was over the open Exchange floor was cleared and the forms, which ordinarily act as ramparts between the brokers and the public, ...

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  8. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    Sir Alexander Cockburn, Agent-General for South Autsralia, who received the honor of K.C.M.G. at the new year, has been invested by the Queen with the insignia of the ...

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  9. THE LEAVE TAKING.

    It was originally intended that members of the Bushmen's contingent should take leave of their friends and relatives at Langwarrin on the day preceding their ...

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  10. WAR JUBILATIONS.

    The telegraph wires, which early yesterday morning flashed to every township in the colony the auxiously anticipated news of the relief of Ladysmith, kindled a ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  11. THE QUEENSLAND DEFENCES.

    The Premier informed a deputation today that a definite scheme of Australian defence would probably be one of the first subjects to engage the attention of the ...

    Article : 176 words
  12. BOER LOSSES AT JAMESTOWN.

    In the engagement which preceded the British occupation of Jamestown, about half way between Dordrecht and Aliwal North, the Boer losses amounted to -- killed, ...

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  13. THE LONDON MARKETS.

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  14. THE REMAINING BOER FORCE.

    General Albrecht, who was the chief director of the Free State Artillery, and commanded the Boer artillery at Magers fontein. expressed his opinions freely. ...

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  15. LORD KITCHENER AT ARUNDEL

    Lord Kitchener has arrived at Arundel from Paardeberg, evidently with a view to directing the pursuit of the flying Boers, who, after the occupation of Colesberg by ...

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  16. THE ADELAIDE CELEBRATIONS.

    There were general rejoicings in Adelaide to-day over the relief of Ladysmith. Flags were flying from most of the larger buildings. The town hall bells were rung for an ...

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  17. AN INCIDENT OF THE SPION KOP MOVE.

    Private letters from soldiers with General Sir Redvers Buffer's force throw some light on a point which has hitherto been somewhat obscure. It was a matter for surprise ...

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  18. AUSTRALIAN CASUALTIES.

    The following is the return of the losses incurred by the Australians : -- At Klip Kraal, on 16th February: Wounded -- Privates T. Bule, W. Tweedie, New ...

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  19. OUR SOLDIERS' CLOTHING.

    Writing to a friend in Ballarat regarding the equipment of the second contingent, of which he is a member, Captain Theo. Serjeant says: -- "There will be a deuce of a ...

    Article : 281 words
  20. NEW ZEALAND TROOPS AT ALBANY.

    The steamer Knight Templar, with the New Zealand Contingent of Mounted Rifles, arrived at Albany this afternoon. The men are in splendid form. One horse was lost. ...

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  21. PUBLIC REJOICING.

    The feelings of delight experienced throughout the Empire at the news that Ladysmith has been successfully relieved by General Sir Redvers Buller have caused an ...

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  22. STATE OF THE TROOPS.

    He further reports that owing to the hard work and privations, and want of food, the garrison will require a little rest and nursing before it is again fit to take the ...

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  23. MESSAGE FROM SIR ALFRED MILNER.

    The Lieutenant-Governor received a cablegram from Sir Alfred Milner yesterday announcing: -- "Ladysmith relieved." Sir John Madden replied: -- "Convey to ...

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  24. IN TASMANIA.

    When the news of the relief of Ladysmith arrived here at an early hour this morning the greatest possible excitement prevailed. Guns were fired from the Queen's Battery, ...

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  25. THE BOERS' RETREAT.

    The Boer army which has been besieging Ladysmith since the end of October is now in retreat. In retiring their guns and munitions the Boers are using the loop, railway ...

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  26. THE EURYALUS PIANO.

    Sir, -- We have been much gratified to learn from Captain M'Donald that the Brinsmead piano, which we sent by the steamer Euryalus, for the use of the second ...

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  27. MAYORAL MESSAGES.

    The Mayor of Melbourne, Sir Malcolm M'Eacharn, yesterday despatched the following telegrams of congratulation on the British successes in South Africa: -- ...

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  28. SHIPPING NEWS.

    Arrived. -- Friedrich der Grosse, steamer, from Sydney 13th January; Devon, steamer, from Brisbane 8th December; Jumna, steamer, from Brisbane 23rd December; ...

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  29. BUSHMEN'S SADDLES.

    Sir, -- In your report of the deputation of saddlers to the Minister of Defence some days ago re saddles for the Bush Contingent, the Minister is reported to have said that ...

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  30. DEMONSTRATION AT BALLARAT.

    At the municipal and other buildings in Ballarat and district to-day flags were flying to celebrate the relief of Ladysmith. Members of the Ballarat Stock Exchange ...

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  31. BRITISH REINFORCEMENTS.

    In addition to the troops now in the field, reinforcements to the extent of 38,870 are due to arrive in South Africa during March. During April 18,000 more men are ...

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  32. THE CASE OF MARGARET HEFFERNAN.

    The following is the text of the petition on behalf of Maggie He[?]an, which is to be presented to the Executive: -- To his Excellency the Lieutenant Governor and ...

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  33. PAARDEBERG POSITION.

    News from Paardeberg states that the British now hold all the kopjes for miles around Paardeberg. Supplies are plentiful, and owing to the heavy rains; the veldt is ...

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  34. SIEGE OF MAFEKING.

    Colonel Baden Powell reports from Mafeking that on 18th February a fierce assault was delivered, but was repulsed with a loss to the enemy of 40, while the British loss ...

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  35. HORSES WANTED.

    Information received from Paardeberg says that the great want is more horses, this confirming the opinion cabled to England by the war correspondents that large ...

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  36. COMFORTS FOR OUR TROOPS.

    Sir, -- As mittens of various sorts are wanted for our troops in Africa, we are converting old woollen socks and stockings into them by cutting off the feet and making ...

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  37. THE BUSH FIRES.

    Two Paynesville fishermen, James Robinson and Archibald M'Taggart, had a terrible experience on Tuesday during the bush fires which were raging around Lake ...

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  38. THE PRESENT POSITION.

    Lord Roberts's force, which has settled accounts with General Cronje and his men. is enjoying a short spell of well-earned rest, but it will not be long before it will once ...

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  39. CRONJE'S SURRENDER.

    When the Boer laager was examined after the capitulation, a shocking scene was presented. The shallows in the River Modder were choked by the carcases of cattle and ...

    Article : 151 words
  40. THE BUSHMEN'S CORPS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 28 words
  41. IN THE OTHER COLONIES.

    The Premier to-day received a cable from Sir Alfred Milner to the effect that Ladysmith had been relieved. Mr. Lyne cabled to the High Commissioner as follows: -- ...

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  42. BOER CONCENTRATION AT WINBURG.

    According to information received from Brussels, it is stated that General Joubert is now engaged in concentrating 50,000 men at Winburg, where the Free State ...

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  43. THE QUEEN'S CONGRATULATIONS.

    The Queen and the Prince of Wales have telegraphed their congratulations to General Sir Redvers Buller upon his successful operations which led to the relief of ...

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  44. THE MAYOR'S LIST.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 183 words
  45. THE STOCK EXCHANGE.

    It was apparent from an early hour on Friday morning that the atmosphere of Change was electrical with patriotic feeling and loyal gratification at the news of the relief ...

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  46. DEPARTURE OF A TROOP SHIP.

    The troopship Maplemore, with the bushmen on board, left her moorings at 7 a.m. to-day. Notwithstanding the early hour there were many people out in boats to give ...

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  47. THE STORMING OF PIETER'S HILL.

    The war correspondents with General Buller's force have telegraphed graphic descriptions of the fierce and stubborn fighting by which he forced his way through the ...

    Article : 137 words
  48. CONTINENTAL OPINION.

    The Continental press has given a clear proof of public opinion on the situation in South Africa. The newspapers of Paris, St. Petersburg, Berlin and Vienna are ...

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  49. SUSPECTED INCENDIARISM.

    At Briagolong on Monday last, whilst the fires were raging, a new fire suddenly started in Scott and Gray's paddock, and burnt right through towards Marathon, 10 miles ...

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  50. FRENCH SYMPATHY FOR CRONJE.

    M. Rochefort, the well known French Anglophobist, and owner and editor of the "Lanterne," has opened a fund to present a ...

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  51. THE MARCH FROM CAMP.

    The mayor of Prahran has requested the Minister of Defence to arrange for the Bushmen's Corps to ride through Chapel-street, Prahran, on its way from Cheltenham to ...

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