KIMBERLEY.
A trick was played by the Orange Free State force which is advancing upon Kimberley, its object being to gain such information as would enable the garrison of the town to be taken by surprise. Having secured the Modder river railway station, 24 miles south of Kimberley, the Boers made use of the telephone from there to the diamond field town to send fictitious messages to the commander of the British troops. It was hoped by this means to obtain information as to the disposition of the defending forces, so that the assailants might ascertain which were the most vulnerable points. Fortunately, the receiver of the messages detected the fraud, and no information was given.
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Manawatu Herald, 21 October 1899, Page 2
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116KIMBERLEY. Manawatu Herald, 21 October 1899, Page 2
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