Imperial plans and front-line updates amid Boer War reports
The text notes gradual Canasian tactics for weakening the enemy, a plan to offer 270 army commissions to Romans, and signals from Roberts, Buller, and Transvaal leaders. It mentions skirmishes near Wash-idian, Van Wyksviel, and Jacobsdale, floods delaying outposts, and river conditions hindering advances. A Transvaal executive worry and Jubovort’s death are cited with Canada trip history.
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Idian Mounted Rifles
van Wyksviel
Victoria
West District
Olivier
Jacobsdale
M Tampart
Montreal
Paardeberg
Kimberley
Roberts
Free
Canadians march from Belmont and Paardeberg action report
Dispatch dated March 26 notes Royal action in the Free State with British cordon at Ladybrand. Mentions Canadians at Netley hospital Southampton and publishes a list. Col Otter’s report covers the march from Belmont to Modder and the Paardeberg engagement.
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Free State
Ladybrand
Arcing
Netley Hospital
Southampton
Otter
Belmont
Modder
Paardeberg
Stray cattle law needs practical reform in Manitoba
The present stray cattle rules are unsatisfactory. Advertising in the Manitoba Gazette reaches few farmers, making notices useless. Impounding on premises imposes costs on farmers and often unnecessary when animals cause no harm. A practical solution is needed to resolve this tanglesome issue.
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Manitoba Gazette
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Buller
Wash
Nee
Jouvert
Transvaal
Pretoria
Canada
Natal
Oteirs Grobler
Sod Larner
Mer
Sur