NATAL.
THE NATIVE DISTURBANCE.
THE BUNKINYONI FIGHT,
FURTHER DETAILS.
Eeoeived June 1, 7.42 a.m.
PIETERMARIT.ZI3U.RU, May 31. Some of the rebel natives who took part in the fighting were armed with battle-axes. , Uolonel Leuohars crossed the border, seized some cattle, and entrenched bis forces in a rnealie garden. Sibindi's followers were in the centre. The next morning a thousand rebels made a sudden and desperate attack. They shot conJJ tinuoualy at Sibindi's followers kill ing three and wounding twelve. The rebels were repulsed after having displayed the greatest bravery. Some were killed within a few yards of their opponents' lines.
CLEARING THE OAVES.
TWENTY-ONE KEIiELS KILLED.
Received June 1, 10.30 p.m.
PIETERMAEITZBURU, Juno 1
Troops operatiug at the scoue of Tuesday's fight, cleared the caves and killed 21.
There were no British casualties. Another of Kula's brothers has been arrested.
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXIX, Issue 8154, 2 June 1906, Page 5
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140NATAL. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXIX, Issue 8154, 2 June 1906, Page 5
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