NATIVE REBELS.
-J-r—. ♦- : SHARP SKIRMISH IN SCHJTH AFRICA. BT< CABI.B—PBESS ASSOCIATION—COPYEIGET Received May 29, 8.55 a.m. CAPETOWN, May 28. A mesage from the Administrator of Windhoek, the South-Wi_t Protectorate, states that while forces were successfully occupying strategical position near Kolkfonteih, j necessary for cooperation with the air forces, rebel Bondelswartz natives were encountered in strong numbefs and well arched. The enemy oplened fire, and after a sharp skirmish four were killed and nine were taken prisoner. The Govern, ment forces lost one killed. It is believed that the rebels are making towards Orange River.
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Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XLI, Issue XLI, 29 May 1922, Page 8
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94NATIVE REBELS. Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XLI, Issue XLI, 29 May 1922, Page 8
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