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Newspaper
Armidale Chronicle
Location
Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1900
Page
5
Fragmentary dispatches recount heavy action near Ladysmith and Durban with British casualties, losses of several officers, and rapid troop movements toward the front. Reports describe entrenched defenses, reinforcements from New South Wales and other colonies, and preparations for a formal parade as contingents concentrate for further operations.
A garbled account describes the Baxh Contingent and a fete at Clovelly with references to Gordon, Crown Land, and various attendees. It mentions band performances, donations, and hopes for unity, noting the event drew support from local figures and a crowd, but many details remain unclear due to text corruption.
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