GERMAN COLONIAL RAID
IN SOUTH-WEST AFRICA
Reeoivecl this day, 10.53 a.m. London, Tuesday
Renter's agent has confirmed tha statement that the Germans of South West Africa raided Union territory. They had been making preparations for some time. A foreß from Windhoek of unknown strength crossed the Orange -river and entered Namaqusland. On the way the Germans came into conflict with the Boer farmers who had settled in German territory. A few Germans were killed 'The invaders are now in a sandy, waterless region unabl9 to move far from the river
. The raid was not dangerous, but the Union Government has taken forcible measures to prevent its repetition
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King Country Chronicle, Volume VIII, Issue 698, 26 August 1914, Page 5
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107GERMAN COLONIAL RAID King Country Chronicle, Volume VIII, Issue 698, 26 August 1914, Page 5
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