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russellr50: This photo probably dates from 1899 -1902. The Newcastle West Post & Telegraph Office opened in 1899, and the banner indicates the parade was associated with the 2nd Boer War (1899-1902). The column of soldiers is turning right into Hunter Street. Another Snowball photo of a Boer War contingent in Union Street, in the NCC Hunter Photo Bank. "REMEMBER MAJUBA" from Wikipedia - The Battle of Majuba Hill (near Volksrust, South Africa) on 27 February 1881 was the main battle of the First Boer War. It was a resounding victory for the Boers.... Although small in scope, the battle is historically significant for three reasons: - It led to the signing of a peace treaty and later the Pretoria Convention, between the British and the newly created South African Republic, ending the First Boer War. - The fire and movement ("vuur en beweeg" in Afrikaans) tactics employed by the Boers, especially Commandant Smit in his final assault on the hill, were years ahead of their time. - Coupled with the defeats at Laing's Nek and Schuinshoogte, this third crushing defeat at the hands of the Boers ratified the strength of the Boers in the minds of the British, arguably to have consequences in the Second Anglo-Boer War. "Remember Majuba" became a rallying cry.