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The arrival of General Sir Redvers Buller in Cape Town.

On 31st October 1899 arrived in Cape Town. He was welcomed by General Forestier Walker and staff. A detachment of Cape Mounted Police preceded the carriage which was accompanied by Cape Mounted Volunteers.

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The departure of the South African Light Horse from Cape Town.

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The Household Brigade camp at Maitland. The above is a view of the Camp Kitchen, where active preparations are going on for dinner.

Maitland is admirably suitable as a camping ground, and commands a fine view of Table Mountain. During the short stay of this regiment in Cape Town they were extremely popular.

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Royal Canadian Regiment marching up Adderley Street

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Review of Volunteers at Cape Town
Prior to their departure for service on the border