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Lord Roberts believes that Coin* maudant De Wet, having buried the majority of his guns, has crossed the Magliesberg hills towards the Free State with only 8000 followers. Commandant Steyn, with a small bodyguard, is trying to reach Jlixlki.dadorp. I/^uto^ant-General Bschn-Powell f r :.?.">* Commandant Gzobe'oar's 3u.vgua.rd at Hannan's Kraal through)it Tuesday, driving eastward to I'iaaar's River. During the fight Lieut. -General Baden-Powell's and the enemy's rearguard galloped into each other. The Rhodesian force engaged had five killed, including Colonel Spreekley, and seven wounded. The Boers suffered heavily. Colonel Plumer and General Hickman are pursuing the enemy towards the Plat River.
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Manawatu Herald, 25 August 1900, Page 2
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