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Hello Brett,
I don't think those that were shot would be in any position to sue anyone, so I hope they were indeed guilty.
Regards Frank

Brett Hendey wrote: Frank

Perhaps the culture of suing all and sundry started in the Colonies and the Editor of the 'Mercury' decided it was easier and cheaper to apologise and so avoid a court battle with Boers on the British side of the Tugela front.

Regards
Brett