28 Feb 1900 - Bushmen's Contingent departed
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28 Feb 1900 - Bushmen's Contingent departed
#OnThisDay 28 February 1900 the NSW Bushmen's Contingent departed Sydney to fight in the Boer War in South Africa.
The war between the British and the two Dutch South African republics – the Boer War – began on 11 October 1899 when the Boers declared war on the British. It lasted until 31 May 1902 when Lord Kitchener and General Botha signed the peace treaty, the Peace of Vereeniging, ending the war.
Source: Australian Boer War Memorial AND Australian War Memorial
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- War and Australia - Boer War Gallery (including the encampment at Kensington Racecourse, Sydney and the departure of the troops)
- Boer War Records Guide
- Military and War resources
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The transport 'Maplemore' on the eve of departure of the Bushmen's contingent, c.1900. Digital ID 1254_a011_a011000009r
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Mounted (uniformed) Bushmen, c.1900. Digital ID 1254_a011_a011000004r
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Dinner time, camp of Bushmen's contingent at Kensington, c.1900. Digital ID1254_a011_a011000006r
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NSW Government employees granted military leaveNominal Roll of the First Railway Section (AIF)
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Boer War Records GuideMilitary Personnel GuideSoldier Settlement Guide
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The war between the British and the two Dutch South African republics – the Boer War – began on 11 October 1899 when the Boers declared war on the British. It lasted until 31 May 1902 when Lord Kitchener and General Botha signed a treaty, the Peace of Vereeniging. Australia, as part of the British Empire, offered troops from the six separate colonies and from 1901, the new Australian Commonwealth.
War and Australia – Boer War
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