'Guide to manuscripts in the Mitchell Library relating to the Boer War', 1899-1902, compiled 1981 by Sally B. Irvine

MLMSS 3976

fonds

1981

914054

1 volume of textual material

Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Diploma in Information Management - Archives Administration in the University of New South Wales.

The South African, or Boer War began 12 October, 1899, between the Dutch settlers of the Transvaal and Orange Free State and the British who had interceded ostensibly on behalf of the Uitlanders, foreigners, but in reality to gain control of these two mineral-rich areas. Australian troops saw action for the first time in this war. Contingents were sent to South Africa from Australia in 1898/99, 1899/1900, and April/May, 1900, the Australian Bushmen and the Imperial Bushmen, making 6,600 troops in all. The first battalions of the Australian Commonwealth Horse arrived in 1902 but the war was almost over, ending in the Peace Treaty signed at Vereeniging on 31 May, 1902

Mainly covers the Australian involvement and includes historical note, description sheets, index and subject bibliography

Research & study copies allowed

Information transferred from Manuscripts Leaf Catalogue No. 1 (7-1181C) as part of the eRecords Project, 2010-2011