SOUTH AFRICA
(j 1511 MAN RAIDING FORCK. London, August 24. Router conlirms the statement that the Germans in South-West /Africa have raided the Union territory. They Imvo been making preparations for some time. A force from Windhoek, of strength unknown, crossed tlie Orange River and entered Mamaqualand. f)n tho way the (ioniums had a conflict with Boer farmers, who liave settled in German territory. A few Germans were killed. The invaders are now in a sandy and waterless region, and are unable to move far from the river. Tlie raid is not considered dangii-oiis, hut the Union Government is taking I'oiviklc measures to prevent its repetition.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 80, 27 August 1914, Page 8
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106SOUTH AFRICA Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 80, 27 August 1914, Page 8
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