FIGHTING IN AFRICA.
SIR GEORGE COLLEY’S DISASTER
[By Cable]
Lo xdon, Jan. 28
Sir George Colley, with a force at his command, advanced from Ingoe to Lainprck at 0 o’clock in the morning. He sent forward ids artillery, and they shelled the heights to the rigid of his position. The 58th Begimcnt, under Colonel Bond, then attempted to storm the heights held by the enemy in force. The Boors seeing this manceuvro outlie part of the British, rapidly brought up reinforcements and enfiladed the regiment, inflicting severe loss. The British colors, which had fallen into the hands of the enemy, were recaptured at the point of the bayonet. Colonel B. Deane, Deputy-Adjutant and Quarter-Master General on the staff, and Captain Inman were amongst the killed. The Boers butchered the wounded who fell into their hands. Sir George Colley is now entrenched in a safer position, pending the arrival of reinforcements.
Jan. 31. Sir George Colley, who is now encamped at Lainprek, reports hopefully of the state of affairs. Those who were the worst wounded, he says, arc doing well, but the loss of officers in the recent engagement was serious.
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South Canterbury Times, Issue 2462, 8 February 1881, Page 2
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190FIGHTING IN AFRICA. South Canterbury Times, Issue 2462, 8 February 1881, Page 2
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