A test for fun.

Subject: A test for fun. Mon Nov 11, 2019 3:02 pm

Some random questions:
Start easily
1. When did the 3rd Column break camp at the Buffalo.
2. Who was Private Dillon
3. Where did Trooper Dixon NMR die?
4. Who won the VC at Hlobane?
5. Who said, "We stood up face to face, white men and black, blazed away at each over till......."
6. How much was Otto Witt paid in damages, carefull with this one.
7. "I hope he will leave my defences alone this time." Who said this about whom?
8. Who killed George Shepstone?
Hopefully our silent majority will have a go.

Subject: Re: A test for fun. Tue Nov 12, 2019 7:38 pm

OK Frank

Without benefit of the internet, I'll make a fool of my self.....

1.20th January
2.Dunno
3.Isandlwana
4.Buller
5.Hitch maybe
6.Nothing, though he tried.....
7.Queen Victoria about John Brown
8.Supposedly umswetnos (OK I spelt it wrong) brother who rushed him while reloading.....

Ta

Sime

Posts : 1862 Join date : 2009-03-25

1) 20th Jan
2) 57th Regment of foot died of dysentery
3) Isandlwana
4)Colonel Buller
5) Surgeon, Reynold
6) £42.00 He received nothing more, as the army told him the Zulu's has caused the damage.
7) Either Bromhead about Chard! or Pulliene about Durnford ?
8)Umtweni

Subject: A Test For Fun Wed Nov 13, 2019 3:06 am

I won't answer all the questions but a little hint for those who have , there are multiple V.C's awarded at Hlobane , not Buller alone .
Will answer Quest 4 think this is a toughie ! . Dixon Drowned in the Buffalo River while he and some of his Unit were bathing , not sure of the date , but it was after the Skirmish at Sihayo's Kraal ? . Dixon couldn't swim , from memory his body was never found .
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Subject: Re: A test for fun. Wed Nov 13, 2019 4:56 am

Simon 1/8
24th 3/8
90th Hot as usual mate

Subject: A Test For Fun Wed Nov 13, 2019 5:02 am

Hi Frank , hahahahaha not to sure about being ' Hot ' , in the looks department probably ! , you still popping over to KZN ? , it's going to more June , than May now .
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Subject: Re: A test for fun. Wed Nov 13, 2019 6:06 am

Morning Gary.
From what i see on the news the whole SE Australia seems to be Hot. Hope Melbourne is well out of it.
Im in Natal next week, usual meetings in Ulundi then a pop up to RD for the weekend. Few drinks on the deck with Charles.
Whats happened with the may trip?

Subject: Re: A test for fun. Wed Nov 13, 2019 6:26 am

Ok so I got #7 right - I must know more about Queen Victoria and John Brown than the Zulu War.

Gary: I know there were multiple VCs at Hlobane but I couldn't be bothered to think of the other 4.....I was hoping for 0.2 of a point

Cheers

Sime

Subject: Re: A test for fun. Wed Nov 13, 2019 6:28 am

90th wrote:: Will answer Quest 4 think this is a toughie ! . Dixon Drowned in the Buffalo River while he and some of his Unit were bathing , not sure of the date , but it was after the Skirmish at Sihayo's Kraal ? . Dixon couldn't swim , from memory his body was never found .
90th

Hmmmm....so technically he could have deserted.......John Stonehouse....Lord Lucan......

Subject: Re: A test for fun. Wed Nov 13, 2019 7:25 am

Simon,

The other four Victoria Crosses at Hlobane? I thought that number was dispelled some time ago.

JY

Subject: Re: A test for fun. Wed Nov 13, 2019 7:31 am

1. 20th January
2. Dillon was a miss identification of Private Wilson from the Rocket Battery
3. As Gary says, drowned in the Buffalo
4. Buller, Knox Leet, Lysons and Fowler
5. James Henry Reynolds
6. Witt was paid 200 pounds for personal loss and 450 for structural damages to the mission
7. Evelyn Wood about Alan Gardner
8. Umtweni

Subject: Re: A test for fun. Wed Nov 13, 2019 5:37 pm

John Young wrote:: Simon,

The other four Victoria Crosses at Hlobane? I thought that number was dispelled some time ago.

JY

Ok so I should have .25 of a point.....ah I see the problem - I thought Knox Leet was two people.......

Subject: Re: A test for fun. Wed Nov 13, 2019 5:44 pm

Frank Allewell wrote:: Simon 1/8
24th 3/8
90th Hot as usual mate

I demand a recount.......I got the first one right.....I should have .25 of a point for Buller (besides when you said "who'" I thought it was name anyone from the 3 or 4 - you did not say name them all) and finally I should get something for 8 because even though I didn't remember the guys name - I knew who his brother was.......

So that's 2.25 points - lets round it up to 3........

Subject: Re: A test for fun. Wed Nov 13, 2019 6:05 pm

Simon,

You are back-pedalling there...

JY

Subject: Re: A test for fun. Wed Nov 13, 2019 7:50 pm

John,

There's no back peddling about it - just good old fashioned stoopidity......

Cheers

Sime

Subject: A Test For Fun Thu Nov 14, 2019 1:29 am

Hi Frank
Yes Melbourne is well out of the fire danger , it's in New South Wales and Queensland , seems several have been deliberately lit , although they've had some hot weather , we down in Victoria have had very mild weather . One of the guys who's coming in May can't be there before very late May , so I've moved my trip to coincide with that , now looking at being at Isandlwana at the start of June , will visit some other places before then for a few days .
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Subject: Re: A test for fun. Thu Nov 14, 2019 5:58 am

Weathers good in June, pretty mild. Good for walking around.

Subject: A Test For Fun Thu Nov 14, 2019 6:09 am

Hi Frank
Yes agreed , I think May and June are the best months to be over there .
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