Anglo-Boer War 2: Britain annexes the Orange Free State. Lord Roberts changes the name to Orange River Colony.

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Last updated · 30 Sep 2019

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South African History Online. (2012, May 18). Anglo-Boer War 2: Britain annexes the Orange Free State. Lord Roberts changes the name to Orange River Colony.. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0083439

South African History Online (2012) 'Anglo-Boer War 2: Britain annexes the Orange Free State. Lord Roberts changes the name to Orange River Colony.', South African History Online, 18 May. Available at: https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0083439 (Accessed: 21 July 2026).

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"Anglo-Boer War 2: Britain annexes the Orange Free State. Lord Roberts changes the name to Orange River Colony.." South African History Online, 18 May 2012, https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0083439. Accessed 21 July 2026.

South African History Online. "Anglo-Boer War 2: Britain annexes the Orange Free State. Lord Roberts changes the name to Orange River Colony.." South African History Online. May 18, 2012. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0083439.