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Troops Leave Toronto for South Africa Aboard Armoured Train
Canadian forces assembled in Toronto prepare for service in the South African War. Col W D Otter leads as first in command with Col Buchan second in command aboard the armoured train sortie from Ladysmith. Scenes feature the Gordon Highlanders, Durban landmarks, Natal Zulu police, and military balloons in operation.
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South Africa
Cape
Toronto
Canada
W. D. Otter
Buchan
Ladysmith
Gordon Highlanders
Town Hall
Durban
Kruger’s Waterfall
Johannesburg
Wego
Port Natal
Battle of
Natal