IN NATAL.
message from buller. enemTretire. DRIVEN PROM THEIR STRONGHOLD, BULLER HOLDS COMMANDING POSITION. Bcceivcd June 12, 12.20 a.m. London, June 11. General Buller telegraphed on Sunday concerning Friday's engagement :— "I find that the enemy, 2000 strong, abandoned a carefully prepared position, and retired 26 miles north-west. The British supplies, baggage, and waggons having arrived safe, after arduous work through the mountains up Botha pas 3, we are advancing to-day. Some opposition is shown, but I am putting the enemy to flight. " The African Light Horse drove the Boers from a strong position. The troops fought bravely, and hold positions commanding the junction of Gansvlei and Hip rivers." The Boers refused General Buller's proffered chance of returning to their farms if they surendered their artillery.
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Hawke's Bay Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 11559, 12 June 1900, Page 3
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125IN NATAL. Hawke's Bay Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 11559, 12 June 1900, Page 3
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