THE BATTLE AT BOTHAVILLE.
FLIGHT OF DE WET AND STEYN. SPLENDID WORK BY AUSTRALIANS. LONDON, 10th November. It is stated that in the engagement near Bothaville De Wet and ex - President Steyn fled when the first shot was fired. Mr. Steyn's secretary was taken prisoner. A Boer doctor, with the Red Cross badge on his arm, rifle in hand, and a half-emptied bandolier across his shoulder, was found among the dead. The British guns engaged the enemy at 400 yards range. The engagement lasted five hours. The Australian Bushmen did -.'.splendid work. Colonel Dc Lisle ably handled, the firing line after General Le Gallais and Colonel Ross were disabled. The British guns were magnificently served. The Boors who were captured were sent to prison, as they had explosive bullets in their possession.. The enemy's laagers were found to bo full of provisions.
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Evening Post, Volume LX, Issue 115, 12 November 1900, Page 5
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142THE BATTLE AT BOTHAVILLE. Evening Post, Volume LX, Issue 115, 12 November 1900, Page 5
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