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LORD ROBERTS' ADVANCE. Assured of the loyalty of those who surrendered and the absolute security of rear communications, Lord Roberts has commenced his advance from Bloemfontein. N KIMBERLEY. A force of 400 Boers have occupied Paapkuil, 40 miles northwest of Kimberley, and are recruiting from the rebels of the Herbert DistrictTHE RETREAT. Commandant Oilivier's column, with 800 wagons, by forced marches, reached Cloeolan prostrated. They rested two days, and it is feared that many have escapedUSEFUL ALLIES. The Basutos are repairing the rail* way north of Bloemfontein. THE CLIMATE. Heavy rain is prevalent throughout South Africa. Many camps have consequently been converted into swamps. MAFEKING, Colonel Baden- PoweH, on the 13th, captured one of the enemy's trenches, and killed twelve Boers.
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Manawatu Herald, 29 March 1900, Page 2
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