The Transvaal.
London, December I^.
The Standard's. Brussels correspondent states that in Boer 'circles it is considered that Kruitzinger's capture is the greatest loss since Oronje's surrender. •Sydney, December 22. Mr Barton -has received -a cablegram from Mr Chamberlain, stating that in'view of the prolongation of hostilities in South Africa, the Imperial government will be glad to accept the Bervioes of a Commonwealth Contingent to the number of 1000. Preference will be given tD men who have -previously aervid in South Africa. The'Commolwealth is to aaaajery, ' >.* ~" * *"..'* '? ' '.?- fa, , " '.ffiWti* '"• "" '^
and uniforms, the Imperial Government repaying the cost. Tha transport will be arranged by the War office. The period of service is to be for one year, or tho duration of: the war. Mr Barton replied that the Commonwealth would gladly provide a contingent, and that the' States would have been prepared to meet ! the demand of a larger number of men if asked.
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Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume III, Issue 145, 24 December 1901, Page 3
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152The Transvaal. Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume III, Issue 145, 24 December 1901, Page 3
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