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	Podcast:		The History Network
	Episode:		3404 Bushmen against the Boers – Australians in the Boer War
	Category:		Society & Culture
	Duration:		00:35:09
	Publish Date:		2023-09-03 07:00:00
	Description:		When the Second Boer War was declared on October 11th, 1899, governments of colonies from around the British Empire offered to send troops to contribute to the British war effort. This included the governments of the six colonies of Australia (Australia would not be confederated into a Commonwealth until January 1st, 1901). Among the troops sent were the 1st Tasmanian Imperial Bushmens’ Contingent, a unit whose members would be awarded two Victoria Crosses. Most of the troops the colonies of Australia contributed were mounted units, formed before departure. This was despite a decree requesting infantry contingents as being of most service and cavalry of the least. Dur: 36mins File: .mp3
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