THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA.
A SURPRISE FROM A BLOCK-HOUSE.
REPORTED BATTLE NEAR BARBERTON.
DEATH OF A ROUGH-RIDER.
United Presa Association—By Eleotrio Tel (graph—Copyright. (Reoei-red May 24th, 9.26 a.m.) LONDON, May 23. A blockhouse opened fire, causing a panic among forty Boers "who -were attempting to cross the line to the westward of Pan. A loaded waggon waa captured. Viljoen's oommando has crossed northwards, going from Rhenoster Kop to the bush veld, where food is plentiful. (Received May 25th, 1.16 a.m.) LONDON, May 24. ■ It is reported at Delagoa that a big fight took place on the 16th near Barberton. The British had 61 casualties and the Boers suffered heavily. The news is not confirmed. The Boers killed Private Archibald Wookey, of tbe New Zealand Rough-Riders, while he was attempting to escape. (PBES& ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) WELLINGTON, May 24. The Premier has received advice that Private of, the Canterbury section of tha Filth Contingent, was killed at Boornbult.
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP19010525.2.23.18
Bibliographic details
Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 10974, 25 May 1901, Page 7
Word Count
157THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA. Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 10974, 25 May 1901, Page 7
Using This Item
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.
Acknowledgements
This newspaper was digitised in partnership with Christchurch City Libraries.
Log in