Mr. Wolmarans, who was lately arrested at Hatherley, near Pretoria, was one of the Boer peace emissaries, who lately visited Europe and America. ...
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The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954), Mon 23 Jul 1900, Page 5
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