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Re: Boer War, Help needed
« Reply #9 on: Wednesday 09 November 05 04:54 GMT (UK) »

Hi Alf!

Here's a good site ! I'm hoping there is something on here that will help you!

http://members.tripod.com/~Glosters/RGH.html

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Re: Boer War, Help needed
« Reply #10 on: Wednesday 09 November 05 06:19 GMT (UK) »
hiya alf,during the boer war many boer prisoners were sent to st.helena,thats probably the island your looking for,mack
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Re: Boer War, Help needed
« Reply #11 on: Wednesday 09 November 05 06:30 GMT (UK) »
Hi Mack

Yes that is correct, now you have mentioned it. My (living) uncle did mentioned that island, but I could not remember it

Alf
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