THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA
The week has not been marked by any very exciting event in South Africa. On the 13th inst. Lord Roberts reported that he had taken possession of Bloemfontein, the Free State capital. There was no opposition, and the British commander was met by Mr. Fraser, a member of the late executive, the Mayor of the town, and other officials, and presented with the keys of the public offices. The inhabitants gave the troops a cordial welcome. The Boer f orceß have withdrawn to a considerable distance from the town.
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New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXVIII, Issue 12, 22 March 1900, Page 20
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94THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXVIII, Issue 12, 22 March 1900, Page 20
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