BRITISH CASUALTIES.
London, April 12. The British casualties to April V total 17,701, exclusive of those Test at Recldersburg. Details show • . killed' IN ACTION. Officers 211 Men ... 1963 DIED FROM VO^ND* Officers ... 48 Men ... 465 DIED FROM DISEASE. 1532. . INVALIDED HOME. 5222. BOER LOSSES HEAVY. London, April 12. Lord Roberts in his despatches makes mention of the enemy's heavy losses.
I OLIVIER'S COMMANDO. London, April 12. It is reported that the horses belonging to Olivier's commando, which recently fled before General Gatacre's advance, are much exhausted. THE NAVAL HEROES OF , LADYSMITH. London, April 12. The Queen and Duke of York have congratulated the men of H.M.B. Powerful on their splendid services ashore in South Africa. Theso men, with ono of the big guns from tlio Powerful, readied Ladysmith a few hours boforo tho town was invested, and rendered invaluablo aid during tho siege.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 11346, 14 April 1900, Page 5
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