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OCCUPATION OF PRETORIA
DETAILS OF THE BATTLE.
It was officially announced at noon that the Guards Brigade were close to the southernmost fort at Pretoria, while Major-Generals French and Hutton were on the Hills, north of the city. General Broadwood commanded the western position, while Genera." Gordon was at Irene, in readiness to support the Guards' Brigade. The details of the movement leading up to the investment, show that on Monday morning Lord Roberts marched ro miles to a six miles Spruit, botb banks of which were occupied
The Mounted Infantry and Yeoman ry cleared the south bank, pursuing the enemy for a mile, when they met with a heavy/ artillery fire. The Royal Artillery and Naval guns hurried to the front, and with a tew rounds dispersed the enemy. The Boers next attempted to turn the left flank, but failed, being checkmated by the Mounted Infantry and Yeomanry. Major-General Hamilton, advancing three miles on the left, was directed to incline his forces inwards. Tbis movement drove the enemy towards Pretoria. The British, after twelve hours marching and fighting, bivouacked on rHe battle ground, the Guards and ither commands surrounding Pretoria in the positions stated. At two o'clock to-day, Lord Roberts ceremonially entered Pretoria. AGENT-GENERAL'S WIRE.
The Agent-General wires :— " Pretoria occupied by Roberts on the fifth."
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Manawatu Herald, 7 June 1900, Page 2
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