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Citation: New South Wales Imperial Bushmen, War Diary, 27 June 1900

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Wednesday, 26 June 2002

New South Wales Imperial Bushmen, War Diary, 26 June 1900
Topic: BW - NSW - NSWIB

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New South Wales Imperial Bushmen

War Diary, 26 June 1900

An interesting observation that the men had to march 7 miles in full pack to the next campsite before breakfast. The march time was between 3 am to 6.30 am. Afterwards, the oxen were turned out to graze for the rest of the day.

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Citation: New South Wales Imperial Bushmen, War Diary, 26 June 1900

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Tuesday, 25 June 2002

New South Wales Imperial Bushmen, War Diary, 25 June 1900
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New South Wales Imperial Bushmen

War Diary, 25 June 1900

It is interesting to note the conditions of the camping area in which they arrived. Dead horses left to rot on the ground. The problems of loading and unloading the GS wagons was also highlighted. Without careful loading, items would not become available when required. There were strict regulations regarding the order in which a wagon should be loaded and if not adhered to or understood, problems would surely follow. As to the unloading wagons, the complaint related to the lack of candles to illuminate the unloading area of the camp, something which caused an additional difficulty to the drivers of the wagons.

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Citation: New South Wales Imperial Bushmen, War Diary, 25 June 1900

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Monday, 24 June 2002

New South Wales Imperial Bushmen, War Diary, 24 June 1900
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New South Wales Imperial Bushmen

War Diary, 24 June 1900

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Citation: New South Wales Imperial Bushmen, War Diary, 24 June 1900

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Saturday, 22 June 2002

New South Wales Imperial Bushmen, War Diary, Letter 22 June 1900
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New South Wales Imperial Bushmen

Letter 22 June 1900

Above is a letter written by Major David Miller to Colonel Taunton describing the circumstances of the Imperial Bushmen after departing Biera, Mozambique, and travelling to Marandella (modern day Marondera) in Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) as the New South Wales Imperial Bushmen contingent move to South Africa to see action during the Second Anglo-Boer War.

It is of some interest to witness Miller run out of ink whilst writing his letter and commence using an indelible pencil to finish off the letter. It says a great deal about the state of the supply situation at Marandella at the time. We also witness the complaint about lack of promotion by Miller who believes that he is the only fellow not to be promoted despite being a Major for 6 years. These are fascinating personal insights that add depth to an ordinary military report.

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Citation: New South Wales Imperial Bushmen, War Diary, Letter 22 June 1900

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Updated: Sunday, 13 June 2010 7:29 PM EADT