TASMANIANS AND CANADIANS.
By Telegraph—Pre6s Association—Copyright London, April 7. The Tasmanians turned the flank of 150 Boers belonging to Malan’s commando at Taboschpoort, compelling them to retreat. The Boers occupying a kopje checked the pursuers. The Tasmanians again threatened to outflank the Boers, who withdrew, the artillery shelling them. Commandant Rudorph and six othors were wounded. Captain Ross, of the Canadian Scouts, captured twelve Boers at South Frankport. Mr Chamberlain congratulated Canada on the heroism displayed by the Rifles, and expressed grief at the losses and hoartfelt sympathy with the relatives.
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Gisborne Times, Volume VII, Issue 384, 8 April 1902, Page 2
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