THE OCCUPATION OF JOHANNESBURG.
GREAT FLIGHT OF FOREIGNERSLORD ROBERTS CONGRATULATED. (Received 31, 8.55 a m.) London, May 30. Refugees report that the Boers generally looted private houses in Johannesburg. The sanitation of the city has been completely neglected during the war. A great flight of foreigners took place on the approach of the British. Thousands of Outlanders are registering their names as desirous to return to Johannesburgdirectly military passes are granted.
Sydney, May 31. All the colonies showed great enthusiasm over the capture of Johannesburg. Melbourne, May 31, The Premier has cabled to Lird Roberts congratulating him on his magnificently sustained strategy and his triumphal entry into Johannesburg, Brisbane, May 31. The Premier has wired congratulations to Lord Roberts upon the capture of Johannesburg. THE COMMANDANT WHO MADE THE SUIUIENDEK. (Received 1,1.30 a.m.) London, May 31. The surrender of Jah inneJuurg was mala by Couimaudant Kruise. 1
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXII, Issue 100, 1 June 1900, Page 2
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