THE BOER WAR.

Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 23 November 1901, Page 3

THE BOER WAR.

General Elliot Killed

[per press association—copyright.]

Received this day at 10 a.m. London, November 25.

The Constabulary captured seven Boers at Leeuwkop. Two after surrendering, severely wounded two British, and were handed over to the Provost Marshal for trial. In the recent encounters at Heilbron, the Boers made a desperate effort to recover 15,000 cattle. The fighting lasted for four hours, the scouts eventually rushing the Boers’ position with the bayonet, wounding fifteen. Steyn and De Wet were spectators of the fight.

Elliot’s patrol of the Griqualand Volunteers was attacked by Bozinadenhout’s commando at Gathergnek, killing six and capturing numerous horses.

Elliot was killed and three officers severely wounded.

Wellington, Nov 22

A cable message received by the Government makes it clear that Nathanill Paters an of the Seventh Contingent whose death was announced earlier in the week, was formerly a resident of Inglewood, where he held a Lieutenant’s commiision in the local rifle corps. Received this day at 9 52 a m. ' London, November 22. In the fights at Caledon River, Pongola Bush, Villiersdorp and Pietretf, 32 Boers were captured.

Many Boers are volunteering for service, and are eager to attack the irreconcilables and end the struggle. General Andres Cronje, the brother of the Paardeburg Cronje, commands a corps of ex-burghers, and General Colliers another corps. The bulk of Morley’s Scouts consist of Boers, who were recently fighting against the British. They are all rendering valuable service and are trusted. Wellington, This Day.

The Premier has received advice of the following casualties under date 21st: — Sergt. Frank Tittingal of the Seventh Contingent was dangerously wounded at Tondivano on the 19ch October; Coiporal John Denny of Gisborne was severely wounded; E. G. W. Parker of Gisborne was slightly wounded.