THE BOER WAR.
(PBB PRESS ASSOCIATION—COPYRIGH r).
London, October 30.
On the 25th Byng surprised Stanneberg’s commando and captured 22 including Field-Cornet Stanneberg and Outshuizen.
Acceding to E. G. Jellicoe’s petition, tbe King will release on January 11th Trooper Tasker, a New Zealander, sentenced to three years in July for sleeping at his post.
Portescue encountered Miller’s commando on the 27th north of Balmoral, and there was a running fight all day. Four Boers were killed and 54 taken prisoners.
Two Yryburg rebels were executed and 19 sentenced to heavy terms of imprisonment.
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Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 1 November 1901, Page 4
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