A SMALL GARRISON CAPTURED.
A BOER ATTACK REPULSED,
MARTIAL LAW PROCLAIMED. LONDON, December 21, (Received Dee. 22, at 0,45 a.m.)
It is estimated that the Boers who crossed the Sanddrift numbered 2000. Their attempt to reach Colesberg was foiled. The invaders, diverging, then occupied Phillipstown. Portion of the commando occupied Houlkraal, cutting the rail-
The British at Steynsburg forestalled the Boers, but at Venterstaad the garrison, numbering 20, was captured.
The garrison at Mmnalfontein, after a five hours' fight, repelled the attack, inflicting heavy loss on the Boers.
Strong garrisons are stationed at Burgersdorp, Stormberg, and Naauwpoort to checkmate the invaders, while the swollen river blocks their return.
Martial law has been proclaimed in various districts in Cape Colony.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 11923, 22 December 1900, Page 7
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