THE ENGAGEMENT AT MODDER RIYER.
TERRIFIC FIGHTING-. I Capetown, December 4. | Further particulars regarding the ; recent battle show that the Boers \ were very strongly entrenched on j both- banks of the Modder River, j and also on an island in the middle of the river. The .enemy were especially strong j on the northern hank, being con- i cealed in mimosa trees. , I. The fighting was terrific, es- ;. pecially during the afternoon.- ■, The British drove the Boersrf across the river, and cleared. the j northern side, compelling them to retreat.
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Ohinemuri Gazette, Volume VIII, Issue 653, 6 December 1899, Page 2
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