THE BOER WAR.
[By Cable]
SIGNAL DEFEAT OF THE BRITISH FORCES.
DEATH OF SIR GEORGE COLLEY
DESTRUCTION OF SIX COMPANIES,
Capetown, Feb. 26,
Intelligence has been received here from Natal that a severe disaster has occurred in the Transvaal to a portion of the force under Sir George Colley. The news to hand states that he advanced from Ingogo with six companies of infantry and occupied Opitskook. The Boers, in great force, made a strong attack on his position and desperate fighting ensued, lasting all the morning. The British troops suffered immense loss, and finally were driven from the place. Sir George Colley and a number of officers were killed, and of the whole six companies only 100 officers and men escaped.
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South Canterbury Times, Issue 2479, 1 March 1881, Page 2
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122THE BOER WAR. South Canterbury Times, Issue 2479, 1 March 1881, Page 2
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