| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | MSS0859 |
| Collection type | Manuscript |
| Measurement | 1 folder |
| Object type | Document, Photograph |
| Maker |
Watson, Reg |
| Date made | 1852-1905 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM315 419/111/013 |
| Conflict |
South Africa, 1899-1902 (Boer War) |
| Copying Provisions | Copyright restrictions apply. Only personal, non-commercial, research and study use permitted. Permission of copyright holder required for any commercial use and/or reproduction. |
Watson, Reg
Description
Photocopy of article "A Tasmanian's participation in the 'Forgotten War' (The Boer War)" plus two photograph copies from "The Tasmanian Mail" used to illustrate the article. Provides a background to the war, the context in Tasmania, an account of the war from Trooper J. Robert's viewpoint including battle of Magersfontein. Mentions Captain Cameron and the war correspondent Mr. Lambie. Robert's diary was used as a source.