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DE WET'S TRIAL THE PRISONER BORED. Times and Sydney Sun Services. London, February 22. Interest in the trial of De Wet is flagging, owing to the absence of sensations. De AA'et is of a quiet and serious •demeanour. Portions of the evidence appear to amuse him, judging by his occasional broad smiles. He seems bored and frequently looks at his watch. Evidence shows that he miscalculated the situation to an appalling degree. MIXES AT SAA'AKOPMUND. Times and Sydney Sun Services. London, February 22. AA'hen the Union forces landed at Swakopinund three mines were fired by a German, who hid in a packing case buried on the beach. The cases contained a mattress, food, wine, and a telephone communicating with the town. A\ hen the first mine exploded a borse threw a trooper, who fell on the wire, which was instantlv cut, and thus saved the rest of the troops. The hidden German escaped.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 220, 24 February 1915, Page 5
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154Africa Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 220, 24 February 1915, Page 5
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