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Ladysmith

[ley-dee-smith]

noun

  1. a city in W Natal, in the E Republic of South Africa: besieged by Boers 1889–1900.



Ladysmith

/ ˈleɪdɪˌsmɪθ /

noun

  1. a city in E South Africa: besieged by Boers for four months (1899–1900) during the Boer War. Pop: 41 427 (2001)

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Jamie Kadolski, of Ladysmith Road, Norwich, was found guilty of committing nine sexual offences against three women in the space of 13 months.

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Kadolski, of Ladysmith Road, Norwich, was described by police as "predatory and remorseless".

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Jamie Kadolski, 24, of Ladysmith Road, Norwich, was found guilty of committing nine sexual offences over an 18-month period.

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Tragedy hit one family in Ladysmith set to bury seven of its members who were killed when floods swept their vehicle into the river.

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“Example: Ladysmith Black Mambazo almost sold out but a relatively unknown virtuoso pianist barely drew 25% attendance.”

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