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  2. THE BOER WAR.

    Despatches from Ladysmith show that General White has been successful in repelling the further advance of the Free Staters, who retreated 7 miles north of Ladysmith. It is ...

    Article : 127 words
  3. MOVEMENTS OF BRITISH TROOPS.

    The transport Zayathla, from England, has landed at Caoetown one and a half batteries of field artillery. The battalion of Border Rifles that recently arrived at Capetown from ...

    Article : 36 words
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  5. THE ELANDS LAAGTE FIGHT.

    The Maxim guns which were used by Dr. Jameson have been recovered from the Boers in the recent engagement at Elands Laagte. General White reports that the Boer ...

    Article : 95 words
  6. GENERAL WAR NEWS.

    It is reported that the bine jackets have seized the Durban Branch of the Transvaal National Bank. The Boers have occupied Windsorton and ...

    Article : 97 words
  7. FRANCE AND RUSSIA.

    The French and Russian press are taking advantage of the embroilment of Great Britain in the Transvaal to persistently urge the extension of Russian interests in the Persian ...

    Article : 50 words
  8. TO-DAYS MARCH IN MELBOURNE.

    Large preparations arc being made for the march to-morrow. ...

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  9. THE POSITION AT KIMBERLEY.

    The latest news from Kimberley states that the town is now completely invested by the Boers, and that the streets have been barricaded and blocked with strong barricades ...

    Article : 43 words
  10. ADDRESS BY COLONEL PRICE.

    The Mounted Rifles were addresed on parade by Colonel Price, who exhorted them to beware of carelessness and impetuosity, and expresed his full belief in their discipline and ...

    Article : 46 words
  11. TRANSVAAL STATE ATTORNEY KILLED.

    Among the killed at Elands Laagte was Mr. Coster, a Transvaal barrister, who was formerly State Attorney. Mr. Coster was very popular, and he only resigned his position ...

    Article : 42 words
  12. ACCIDENT TO AN ARARAT VOLUNTEER

    Private Bloye, of Ararat, was thrown from his horse outside toe show grounds, through his saddle slipping, and he was badly bruised. He was taken to the Melbourne hospital, but ...

    Article : 48 words
  13. BRITISH NAVAL ACTIVITY.

    Following on the announcement that Russia contemplates extending her interests in the Persian Gulf, it is now stated that the British East India squadron is concentrated near the ...

    Article : 87 words
  14. BOERS CONCENTRATING BOUND KIMBERLEY.

    News of a fierce Boer attack at Kimberley is expected hourly. Reports from the British outposts show that the Free Staters are moving large bodies ...

    Article : 72 words
  15. GREAT EXCITEMENT IN MELBOURNE.

    The streets have been lined all night in the neighbourhood of the town hall with enthusiastic crowds, who cheered heartily every one wearing a uniform. The town ball was ...

    Article : 231 words
  16. BURYING THE DEAD.

    After the fight at Elands Laagte parties of the British were despatched to the vicinity of the Boer lines, for the purpose of burying the killed. The Boers treated the parties with ...

    Article : 74 words
  17. THE EVACUATION OF VRYBURG.

    From information received it appears that the evacuation of Vryburg was a pre-arranged plot on the part of a number of Boer residents of the town, prominent members of the ...

    Article : 47 words
  18. A STARTLING PROCLAMATION.

    A proclamation of a surprising nature has been issued by President Kruger. It announces that the property of British subjects in the Transvaal will be safeguarded during ...

    Article : 40 words
  19. CAPTURE OF BOER ARTILLERY DENIED.

    The recent report that the British captured six pieces of artillery during the battle of Glencoe is denied, as the Boers are reported to have removed all the guns from the place in ...

    Article : 47 words
  20. MAFEKING STILL SAFE.

    Reports concerning Colonel Baden-Powell's victory at Mafeking show that he has only 600 men, but with this force be will be able to hold the place in safety. ...

    Article : 32 words
  21. A PLUCKY ADELAIDE DOCTOR.

    Dr. Hornbrook, son of a well-known Adelaide resident, who is attached to the British forces, is reported to have advanced alone at Elands Laagte. After the fighting was over ...

    Article : 72 words
  22. VISITORS FROM HAMILTON.

    Free passes have been granted to members of the defence force to proceed to Melbourne yesterday, for the purpose of witnessing the embarkation of toe Victorian contingent for ...

    Article : 106 words
  23. BRILLIANT RUSE BY COLONEL POWELL.

    A Capetown paper, the South African News states that on the 13th inst Colonel Powell despatched an engine with two trucks from Mafeking, loaded with dynamite, in charge of ...

    Article : 77 words
  24. A RIDE FOR LIFE.

    Further intelligence has been received concerning tho perilous ride of the Hussars. It appears that immediately on receipt of the news of the victory at Elands Laagte ...

    Article : 70 words
  25. THURSDAY'S CABLES.

    The British War Office has received information from an unofficial source that a squadron of the 18th Hussars, commanded by Colonel Moller, and two other officers, were ...

    Article : 84 words
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  27. FREESTATERS MASSING AT ELANDS LAAGTE.

    The Freestaters are again masting at Elands Laagte, and several thousand Boers at Beaters. ...

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  28. SITUATION AT MAFEKING.

    Despatches received at Cape Colony from Boer sources state thai the Transvaal fumes are shelling Mafeking and several houses are in flames. Lord Cecil is in Mafeking ...

    Article : 40 words
  29. POSITION AT LADYSMITH.

    With regard to Lieutenant-Colonel Yules retirement from Glencoe, and the junction of his body under Sir George White, at Ladysmith, it appears that the Boer force ...

    Article : 159 words
  30. APPEAL TO NATAL BOERS.

    President Steyn, of the Free State, has issued a proclamation summoning the Boer settlers of Natal and Cape Colony to help their brethren. ...

    Article : 27 words
  31. OFFER FROM DAWSON CITY.

    The War Office has received an offer from the people of Dawson City, Klondyke, to send 100 men and pay expenses, in connection with' the force of several hundreds who have ...

    Article : 43 words
  32. FRIDAY'S CABLES

    The leading newspapers to-day, in articles on affairs in connection with the Transvaal crisis, endorse the gratification and satisfaction expressed by the Government at the ...

    Article : 85 words
  33. GENERAL SYMONS CONDITION.

    Satisfactory reports have been received regarding the condition of General Symons, who was seriously wounded at Glencoe. The latest report states that the bullet has been extracted, ...

    Article : 39 words
  34. A SHARP SKIRMISH.

    The engagement which took place on Tuesday at Kleinfontein, to the north of Ladysmith, was a serins one,in which Colonel Wilford, of the Gloncestershire Regiment, was ...

    Article : 10 words
  35. SUGGESTED ACTION BY FRANCE.

    Le Matin, the French newspaper, states that France is prepared to favourably consider any proposition it made by Germany, for collective European action in maintaining the balance of ...

    Article : 8 words
  36. THE FIGHTING AT MAFEKING.

    In the recent fighting with the Boers at Mafeking several Australian members of Colonel Baden-Powells [?] forces were wounded one of then being Sergeant Phillips. ...

    Article : 12 words
  37. MR. CHAMBERLAIN SUPPORTED.

    Sir Edward Grey, member of the Home of Commons for Berwick on Tweed, speaking at Glasgow last night, strongly supported the policy of MR. Chamberlain relative to South ...

    Article : 2 words
  38. BRITISH REINFORCEMENTS.

    A battalion of Border Rifles has arrived at Capetown, [?] strong have brigade which has been [?] at Capetown, has cow been sent to the frontier of Cape Co[?] ...

    Article : 10 words
  39. THE REITFONTEIN RATTLE.

    [?] regarding the recent fighting at Reltion[?] state the 6000 Boers occupied [?] ridge of bills which [?] When their[?] ...

    Article : 14 words
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