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Russell Banner in Russell, Manitoba

17 Mar 1900

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Russell Banner

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Russell, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Mar 17, 1900

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2

War News Briefs From Ottawa to Dreifontein Front

Reports from Ottawa note Strathcona units sailing for Halifax with the first 190 man contingent. Lord Roberts dispatches detail Dreifontein fighting near Bloemfontein as British forces press forward. Generals French and Kelly-Kenny push advances while Mafeking and Barkly East show relief and hardship amid ongoing bombardments. The war loan drive continues, with substantial subscriptions from the States and colonies.

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Peep Krager Suemeenind Geo. Wyndham Balfour Strathcona Ottawa Halifax War Office Lord Roberts Dreifontein Elfontein Bloemfontein Kelly-Kenny Roberts Bethune Lowan
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Roberts Enters Bloemfontein Amid Public Office Handover

Lord Roberts enters Bloemfontein as public offices are handed over in the Free State capital. He is met two miles out by the mayor and officials amid a cordial reception from residents and troops. Royal troops receive a warm welcome from the city.

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Lord Roberts Bloemfontein Free State Roberts
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Boer War Dispatches Stir Cape Town and London Jubilations

Reports say the Boers are clustered in northern Natal with Ladysmith relief forces advancing in strong condition. Col. Plumer moves within 40 miles of Mafeking as Simons Town prisoners head to St Helena. Britain’s reply to Kreuger and Steyn is praised, and Laurier’s imperial war speeches gain acclaim.

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