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DescriptionTHE GALLANT CHARGE OF THE NEW ZEALANDERS AT RHENOSTER KOP, NEAR RIETFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA, NOVEMBER 29, 1900. The battle of Rhenoster Kop took place between the forces of General Paget and the Boers under Viljoen and Erasmus. It was signalised by the splendid charge made by the New Zealanders who rushed the enemy's positions, and carried them. Lord Roberts, in his dispatch, said that New Zealand might well be proud of such men. [Drawn by our special artist]. Taken from the supplement to the Auckland Weekly News 01 February 1901 p010. Sir George Grey Special Collections,Auckland Libraries, AWNS-19010201-10-1

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