FOEAGERS AT THE CAPITAL OP NATAL.
LOOTING IN THE SUBURBS. THE GARRISON~"sTRENGTHENED. DURBAN, 23rd November. The Boer commandos who are spread out iv foraging companies in different directions suddenly made au nppearauce to tub west of Maritzburg. The stables and bfeeditig grounds of the Natal Stud Company, which are situated in the vicinity of the township, were looted and 300 blood horses driven off. The captured animals were valued at £15,600. The foragers have spread over au enormous area of country, and several strong commandos are now raiding farms and villages within thirty miles of Maritzburg. In consequence of this new development in the enemy's tactics, the garrison at the capital has been increased by 10,000 men.
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Evening Post, Volume LVIII, Issue 126, 24 November 1899, Page 5
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117FOEAGERS AT THE CAPITAL OP NATAL. Evening Post, Volume LVIII, Issue 126, 24 November 1899, Page 5
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