Lieutenant-Colonel Parrott writes from the transport Surrey this afternoon:-— "To the Editor of the 'Australian Star.' "Sir,—The O.C. troops, on the s.s., Surrey, ...
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Advertising : 97 wordsThe intense anxiety which has prevailed in London in consequence of the absence of news regarding General Buller's movements in Natal has been relieved by the receipt of ...
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Article : 660 wordsThe Jewish merchants and storekeepers of the colony were overlooked from one important aspect when the Early Closing Bill was passed by the Legislature, and to-day their ...
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Article : 779 wordsParticulars of further important movements by the Br[?] forces in Natal are to hand. Colonel [?] Hon. Neville G. Lyttelton's Brigade crossed the Tugela River on Tuesday, ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 72 wordsThe Bishops have recommended that Septuagesima Sunday should be set apart as a day for special intercession on behalf of the troops of the British Empire. ...
Article : 38 wordsA pleasing incident in connection with the Mounted Infantry has so far escaped notice, namely, the presentation of a silver bugle by the patrons of the Fortune of War Hotel. ...
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Article : 78 wordsIn consequence of the conspicuous success of the Australasian troops in South Africa, the "Standard" today has a leading article commenting upon the manner in which the ...
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The Australian Star (Sydney, NSW : 1887 - 1909), Thu 18 Jan 1900, Page 6
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