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The New Zealand Mounted Rifles leave Wellington for the South African War

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… Contingent at Langverwacht (or Bothasberg) in February 1902. A total of 65 troop casualties were sustained … confrontation with the Afrikanner guerillas. In April 1902, sixteen New Zealand troops were killed when their train … History of New Zealand and the South African War  1899-1902, (Wellington),  pp 53, 93&99 New Zealand Embassy,  New …

Union of South Africa is inaugurated

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… to 6, to accept the British proposals for peace on 31 May 1902, the Treaty of Vereeniging was finally signed by … to 6, to accept the British proposals for peace on 31 May 1902, the Treaty of Vereeniging was finally signed by …

Louis Botha

Biography
… of the Transvaal army in the Second Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902) from March 1900, and he was one of the architects of … of sixty representatives of the commandos met on 15 May 1902 at Vereeniging to ascertain the views of the burghers. … of Parliament at Pretoria by Lord Selborne on 21 March 1902 and heard him announce the decision to cease employment …

Indian education in Natal

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… refused Indian boys admission to European schools. 1902 According to the Colonial Indians News (14/02/1902 - A New Hindu School), owing to the deep seated … refused Indian boys admission to European schools. 1902 According to the Colonial Indians News (14/02/1902 - A …

South Africa in the 1900s (1900-1917)

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… as March 1900, nothing significant was achieved until 1902. It was only on 31 May that a truce (the Peace Treaty of … to the formation and growth of new political bodies. In 1902 Coloureds in Cape Town formed the African People's … as March 1900, nothing significant was achieved until 1902. It was only on 31 May that a truce (the Peace Treaty of …

Jane Gool

Biography
… 22/03/2024 Personal Information Jane Gool Born: 19/03/1902 in Cape Town, Cape Province, South Africa Died: … Jane Gool – Tabata was born in Cape Town on 19 March 1902 to Yusuf and Wageda Gool, the sixth of nine children. … Jane Gool – Tabata was born in Cape Town on 19 March 1902 to Yusuf and Wageda Gool, the sixth of nine children. …

General De la Rey releases General Lord Methuen after his wounds are treated

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… Updated September 30, 2019 This Day in History: March 8, 1902 Towards the end of the Second South African War … was defeated and captured by General De La Rey on 7 March 1902 in the Battle of Tweebosch (or De Klipdrift), Western … was defeated and captured by General De La Rey on 7 March 1902 in the Battle of Tweebosch (or De Klipdrift), Western …

General Lord Roberts marches on Pretoria

This day in history
… Raid and the Uitlander franchise. The war ended on 31 May, 1902 following the signing of the Peace Treaty of … South African History Online, ‘South African War 1899-1902 Second Anglo-Boer War’ , [online], available at … Raid and the Uitlander franchise. The war ended on 31 May, 1902 following the signing of the Peace Treaty of …

Dr. Jan Bouws, Dutch composer, is born

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… Updated September 30, 2019 This Day in History: July 28, 1902 On 28 July 1902 Jan Bouws was born in Purmerend, Holland. He trained in … [Accessed: 20 July 2011] … On 28 July 1902 Jan Bouws was born in Purmerend, Holland. He trained in …

The last conventional battle of the South African War ends

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… last conventional battle of the South African War (1899-1902), the battle of Dalmanutha (Bergendal) ended. The battle … last conventional battle of the South African War (1899-1902), the battle of Dalmanutha (Bergendal) ended. The battle …

European missionaries in southern Africa: the role of the missionaries

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… in 1857 spurred others to follow their example. By 1902 fifteen such institutions had opened their doors in … seven of the latter having been founded after 1880 (Dennis 1902). Livingstone's children had laid aside the Bible and … in 1883 and Blythswood in 1884 were but a few (Dennis 1902). The report for Leloaleng in 1910 stated that: …

A Society for the “Advancement of Art”

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… that SASA was established first in 1897 and revived in 1902, alongside the South African Drawing Club (SADC), … National Gallery, received a relatively warm response.' In 1902 and 1903, SASA combined with the SADC to mount its first … This "advance" corresponds with the revival of SASA in 1902, and the founding of the NSA in Durban in 1905. Francois …

The Union of South Africa: Movement towards Republic

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… Free State (OFS). This however was short-lived, and by 1902 at the end of the Anglo-Boer or South African War, the … vote because of an inferior educational status. On 31 May 1902, Representatives of the Boer Republics and the British … British crown Death of Cecil Rhodes, Treaty of Vereeniging 1902 Colonial Conference Death of Paul Kruger, introduction …

The battle of Donkerhoek (Diamond Hill) marks the continuation of the South African War

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… two years before a treaty was signed in Vereeniging in 1902, paving the way for the establishment of the Union of … two years before a treaty was signed in Vereeniging in 1902, paving the way for the establishment of the Union of …

ZAR’s last Cruesot ‘Long Tom’ is dynamited

This day in history
… widely used. The war lasted three years,  between 1899 and 1902. The  British claimed victory  and annexed both ZAR and … of South Africa. References  SAHO South African War 1899-1902  Second Anglo-Boer War [online] Available at: … The Weapons and Battles of the Second Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902) from Heligraphic Inc. [Online] Available at: …

Birth of Paul Kruger

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… British during the South African / Second Boer War (1899-1902).The Kruger National Park as well as the Krugerrand coin … British during the South African / Second Boer War (1899-1902).The Kruger National Park as well as the Krugerrand coin …

General Sir Redvers Henry Buller’s troops relieve British forces at Ladysmith

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… for equally long periods. At the end of the war on 31 May 1902, shortly before midnight, the two parties (English and …  [Accessed: 11 January 2013] SAHO, ‘South African War 1899-1902 / Second Anglo-Boer War’ , from  South African History … for equally long periods. At the end of the war on 31 May 1902, shortly before midnight, the two parties (English and …

Edward Roworth, SA landscape painter, dies in Somerset West

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… born South African artist. Roworth came to South Africa in 1902 with the British forces during the Anglo-Boer war. At … born South African artist. Roworth came to South Africa in 1902 with the British forces during the Anglo-Boer war. At …

Boers and the British clash in the battle of Dalmanutha

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… last conventional battle of the South African War (1899-1902). The climax of the battle of Dalmanutha came on the … last conventional battle of the South African War (1899-1902). The climax of the battle of Dalmanutha came on the …

South Africa begins occupation of South-West Africa

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… after the Second Anglo-Boer War  (11 Oct 1899 – 31 May 1902), the European continent got embroiled in hostilities, … after the Second Anglo-Boer War  (11 Oct 1899 – 31 May 1902), the European continent got embroiled in hostilities, …

General Christiaan de Wet attacks Rooiwal railway station during the South African War

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… in History: June 7, 1900 During the South African War 1899-1902, General Christiaan de Wet attacked Rooiwal railway … 04 May 2012) … During the South African War 1899-1902, General Christiaan de Wet attacked Rooiwal railway …

Lord Roberts crosses the Vaal River en route to Pretoria

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… In May 1900, at the height of the South African War (1899-1902), Field Marshall Lord Roberts and his forces crossed the … In May 1900, at the height of the South African War (1899-1902), Field Marshall Lord Roberts and his forces crossed the …

Abyssinian fortress of Dessie is captured by South African troops during World War II

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… the Germans going back to the South African War of 1899 to 1902 were opposed to what they perceived as fighting a … the Germans going back to the South African War of 1899 to 1902 were opposed to what they perceived as fighting a …

Captured Gen. Cronje and his wife are shipped to St Helena

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… Helena as prisoners of war during Anglo-Boer War 2 (1899-1902). Cronje surrendered his commando of 4 000 men to … Helena as prisoners of war during Anglo-Boer War 2 (1899-1902). Cronje surrendered his commando of 4 000 men to …

Zulu assault at Holkrantz

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… 16, 2011 Updated May 5, 2020 This Day in History: May 6, 1902 On 6 March 1902 in the district of Vryheid, a Zulu Chief,  Sikobobo, … at: docstoc.com [Accessed 26 April 2010] … On 6 March 1902 in the district of Vryheid, a Zulu Chief,  Sikobobo, …

Cecil John Rhodes is buried in the Matopos

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… 2011 Updated April 6, 2020 This Day in History: April 7, 1902 Empire-builder and former prime minister of the Cape … ill on his return to Cape Town in the early months of 1902 and died soon afterwards at his seaside cottage in … ill on his return to Cape Town in the early months of 1902 and died soon afterwards at his seaside cottage in …

Cecil John Rhodes, South African statesman, is born

This day in history
… that would rule all of Africa. Rhodes died on 26 March 1902. References Britannica Cecil John Rhodes [online] … that would rule all of Africa. Rhodes died on 26 March 1902. … Britannica Cecil John Rhodes [online] Available at: …

Hunting is prohibited in the area that is now the Kruger National Park

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… This task was given to Major James Stevenson-Hamilton in 1902, in order to protect the animals against hunters, ivory … This task was given to Major James Stevenson-Hamilton in 1902, in order to protect the animals against hunters, ivory …

Gen. Louis Botha, soldier, statesman and first prime minister of the Union of South Africa, is born.

This day in history
… of the Transvaal army in the Second Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902) from March 1900, and he was one of the architects of … of the Transvaal army in the Second Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902) from March 1900, and he was one of the architects of …

December 16 and the Construction of Afrikaner Nationalism

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… concentration camps. They were forced to accept defeat in 1902. Union, 1910 After the war, Afrikaners were divided … the most remarkable features of the public debate between 1902 and 1934 was the public silence about the Anglo-Boer … concentration camps. They were forced to accept defeat in 1902. Union, 1910 After the war, Afrikaners were divided …

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