IN THE ORANGE RIVER COLONY.
GALLANTRY OF THE YORKSHIRES. Received 19, 9.G0 a.m. London, July 18. When a picket of Yorkshires were surprised ngar Lindlev they fought till only six men remained able to defend themselves. These, with their bayonets, alono held the enemy at bay until j relieved.
THE RECENT FIGHTING NEAR IJETH!,IUIEM. COLONIALS CONSPICUOUS. A BOEa GUN CAPiURED, (Received 19, 4 p.m ) Lo.'JDOK, July 18. Three hundred of the South Austral an and Western Australian Bushmen brilliantly participated in the recent fighting round Bethlehem, which resulted in the capture of the town. The Yorkshire Light Infantry, Munster Fusiliers, and Royal Irish Regiment were also conspicuous with bayonet feats. The Royal Irish carried the main position and captured the Boers' fifteenpounder. BOERS ATTACK BETHLEHEM. DRIVEN OFF AND PURSUED. (Received 20, 1.83 a.m.l London, July 19. Lord Roberts reportß that 1500 Boers, with five guns, broke through General Hunter's and Rundle's cordon at Bethlehem. Generals Broadwood and Ridley are pursuing them closely in the direction of Lindley. _
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXII, Issue 182, 20 July 1900, Page 3
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167IN THE ORANGE RIVER COLONY. Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXII, Issue 182, 20 July 1900, Page 3
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