METHUEN'S OPERATIONS.
Boers worsted after Stubborn fighting.
LONDON, February 25. T.ord Methuen has captured Brak-P-in; also 1300 cattle and 1000 sheep. The Boers stubbornly defended for six hours a strongly fortified position at Hartebeesfontein, extending over j W miles. There was much fighting at close range. The Boers only retired ,^'hen both their flanks were turned.. All their cattle were captured.
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Auckland Star, Volume XXXII, Issue 48, 26 February 1901, Page 5
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