PRIVATE CABLE MESSAGES.
The following private cable messages havebeen received by a gentleman in Christohurch from his Mends in Natal: — October 21k 1 , 10 a.m. "Two Natal camps attacked this morning. Fighting is now proceeding, and the battle is general There are no details." October 21st, 10 a.m. Yesterday's fight was a brilliant victory. The Boers were in full retreat, being pursued. Their losses are estimated at nearly 1000, and their quo» were captured. The British losses are reported to be seven officers and fifty-eight men killed.
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Press, Volume LVI, Issue 10483, 23 October 1899, Page 5
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