THE BOER WAR.
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London, April 11, A member of the New South Wales Sixth Contingent, which recently arrived at Capetown, has contracted plague.
Van Keenan's and Luther's commandos 1000 strong, crossed over the river at Mudefontein Drift by means of rafts. Twelve were drowned in crossing. Corporal Borwick (Victorian) and Privates Andel and Thomas (Australian Bushmen) were severely* wounded in recent engagements. Eeuters Capetown correspondent states that Commandant Botha is prepared to re-open peace negotiations on behalf of the entire Boer forces. His recent visit has convinced Botha that De Wet is mentally irresponsible and his influence is diminishing. Bennett Burleigh reports that it is semi-officially stated at Capetown that Botha had a further interview with Lord Kitchener.
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Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 12 April 1901, Page 4
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125THE BOER WAR. Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 12 April 1901, Page 4
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