Coal-Miners' Disturbances. London, January 22.
Owing to the disturbances which are aecurring through the strike of the coalminers, considerable bodie* of troops have been ordered to Lancashire, but it is oonsidered probable that their ultimate destination will be Ireland, whence troops are being daily despatched.
Capetown, January 22. Intelligence has been received from the Transkei that the rebellion in that province is rapidly being quelled. The Pondomise chief Umdithur with 800 followers has surrendered to the Cape Forces, and other bodies of rebels are expected shortly to submit.
Capktowx, January 22. News comes to hand from the Transvaal that the Boers recently attacked the town of Bydenberg, where there was a small British garrison, and the latter have been compelled to surrender.
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Waikato Times, Volume XVI, Issue 1337, 25 January 1881, Page 3
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122Coal-Miners' Disturbances. London, January 22. Waikato Times, Volume XVI, Issue 1337, 25 January 1881, Page 3
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