24 May 1900
Rule of Orange River Colonylony
British forces occupy the Orange Free State and rename it the Orange River Colony.
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British forces occupy the Orange Free State and rename it the Orange River Colony.
Intensifies clearance of farms and supplies intended to deny support to Boer commandos.
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