SOUTH AFRICAN UNION.
BRITISH TROOPS WITHDRAWN. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Received 17, 5.5 p.m. London, November 16. The British troops in Africa, with the exception of 6500 will shortly be withdrawn. /It is stated that this is due to the Union having enacted a defence scheme. General Beyers, the South African Commandant, at present in London, is surprised at the Imperial Government's sudden announcement, especially as the local defence is only infantrv.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 155, 18 November 1912, Page 5
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71SOUTH AFRICAN UNION. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 155, 18 November 1912, Page 5
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