The Transvaal War Developments Reported
London reports 1200 Boers surrender to General Hater with 4000 expected to lay down arms including three commandants. Olivier leads five men toward Harrismith while a derailed Drilah supply train near Frederikstad kills thirteen and wounds 30. Machadodorp cited as evaluated. currency ruin fuels Kruger anger. Kruger’s fabrications of British disaster cited. war cost reaches 42 million. hospital inquiry evidence fails to support complaints. Burdelis Coutte minimizes accusation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hater
Olivier
Harriamith
Drillah
Prederickstad
Lydesburg
Machadodorp
Kruger
Middleberg
Boer War Memoir of a Lieutenant Surgeon Narrative
A wartime letter from Lieut. Burgeon Samuelson of the A M C describes an ambush near a kopje north of Johannesburg on 4th Tone, a dramatic retreat under fire, later capture of British prisoners, and a brief camp relief scene with wounded and grateful guards. The tex reveals wartime conditions, camaraderie, and harsh experiences of Boer War engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgeon Samuelson
A.M.C
Wigan
Armidale
Johannrsburg
Pretoria
Paree
Lancers
Dr. Ramuelgoer
Dolagon
Aunset
St Paul
Siz Milra
Gras
Kitty
Ihem
Donn
Dostor
Chamere
Jentifal
Tommy
Peta
Lewet
Gine Slamp
Busslen
Bia
I Was a Doctor in the Boer War Frontline Memoir
A vivid extract recounts a surgeon colonel’s chaotic camp life during the Boer War. He describes shootings, organizing patrols, policing, and provisioning, including stockpiling brandy and champagne, while detailing names, ranks, and improvised hospital duties amid prisoners and Kaffirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Offete
England
Hochheim
Ans Krapp
Ander Victoria
Nein
Bluse
Williama
Biliah
Waterval
Manilia
Atrikander
S Gmbham
le Clean Boy
Lash
Ephraim
Dioner
Delvy
Beoderebust
Bimon
Bimon II
Nick
Welcome Home Trooper M Millan Inspires Uralla Celebration
A hearty homecoming for Trooper A W MMillan, son of Alex MMillan of Big Ridge, sparked a large Uralla gathering. Local officials presented a gold souvenir, amid cheers and dancing, as residents praised his recovery from enteric illness and his service in distant campaigns. The event, led by Mayor Ald Bardsley, drew many Armidale and Uralla Reservists, with attendees in festive dress and floral decorations throughout the crowded hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teale
A. W. M'Millan
Alex Mi‘Millan
Big Ridge
Minhap
New South Wales
Sydney
Uralla
Ihs Voice
M'Millon
Ald
Bardsley
M'Millan
Uralia
Wesvennings
Armidale
Rede
Weaver
A. Fai
B. E
Company
Geldard
Muneie
Uraila Reservista
Giarr
Uralle
Asquith
Hillgrove
Alex. W. M'Millan
Ion
Urauline
Bround
Éifcern
J Company
M‘millan
Privateo M'Millan
Arine
Hilliard
India
M'Donald
Oliver
Ashton
Gilmour
Grey
Dale
Wall
Mire
Buchanan
Braund
Mr. Piddington
Piddington
M.millen
J. Piddington
Ueon
Troo M'Millan
Australia
New South Walea
Bial Braund
South Africa
Ure
M'Millam
Draund
A. Tits
CW. H. Crepp
Uralla Reservists Welcome Trooper M Millan at Home
The Uralla Reservists hosted a welcome address to Trooper M Millan at their hall. The speech lauded Australian valor, the Empire’s unity, and urged support for veterans, with the audience toasting the troop and hearing replies from Mr Piddington and Captain Braund.
Hillgrove Borough Council Meeting and Local Events
Hillgrove news records a dull borough council meeting with poor public attendance and adjournment to Friday. A School of Arts Hall dance, organized by J Tomis, featured a well-ordered armoire and generous refreshments. Court reports include suspension of labor for six months for Eleanora Gold Mining Co and disputes with Garibaldi Gold and Antimony Co over water and encroachment. Several cases adjourned to August 6 and August 1, with minor debts heard and a Crown lumber trespass case fined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Arts
J. Tomis
James
M‘phernon
Mira
J. Connelly
Mies M'Phorsom
Wanpar
W. F. Parkearden
Eleanora Gold Mining Co
Kearney
Eleanora Co
M' Donald
Garabaldi Gold and Antimony Co
M'Donald
Eleanore Co
Carabaldi Co
Ihea
Garibaldi Company
Eleanore Board of Management of
Adelaide
Stepford
Miiasin
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Transvaal
London
Thoraday
Burdelis -Coutte
Samuelson
Geldand
W. J. Dale, Jr. Gray
Private W. Allan
Trooper M'Millan
Renin
Mana
Tran Son
Fusta
Lord Robert
Britain
Howpital
United
Bahalf
Cerltos
Armidale School
Miller
Siddina
Giles
Masniz
Lamb
Bevit
Hirschberg
Borlach
Mulligan
Gallagher
Norris
Kickham
Lynob
Hillgrove News
Wyre
Bell
Ofc M Dillon
Central Hotel
Cannan
Rooma Ani
Office of Thin Paper
Asia
B. Weaver
Godby
Beardy- Street
Godbt
Heardy
Sheldale
A. F. C. Rogerson
Goatwyck
RW. Maxwell
Ae I Biliman
Maxwell
Arthuror
Rasdan-Street
Allan M‘arthur
Cxsgmnats Offles
Fuk J. Richardson & Co
Aes
W.A. Tattersall
J. Charnes
Monster
Perth
Wua
Metropolitan
Caulfield
Melbourne
Otober
Novamboe
Mu. C. Fitzgerald
Hoardy-atreat
ELF
Sen
Vingland
Rafinis
Armetdale
Adul
A. Otabs
J, Stevenson, Hem
Town Hall
M‘adoo
Gaitzn
Milo
Dazalia Underwood
Aati Ny de
Mallawa
Dude Wil Nott
A.H.C. Guild
Guill Manner
Ickets
Dewalle
Blingle
Laly
Dunelow Feo Fill
Ololock
Pr. W
New. G Railways
Anmilale
Pydney
Desa H. M'Lachlan
Peet
J. Richardson & Co
Mallam
Listighren
Airim
Richardson’s
Pandhilis
Tme Bowen
Cmkusiere
Orr
Central HotTel
Rusden Awn
Jessie Streets
M. Dillon
Lees
Aly
Mallam and Co
Pablic
Yourg-Street
Aydney
Lvee
Public Service
Parsons
Eatbon
Perwns
Treasury
J. W. Holliman
de la Gall
Youngstrear
Bydney
Yurive
J. W. Holloman
Choice City
Wilson & CO
Lave
H. M‘shane
Drilget M’bhane
Tome
Armida’s
Jo'eleek
Beelinn Qo
Aileieo Ale Ha
Mra
M'shane
Eitom
Temp
Grand
Llanegothiin
Wilkon & CO
Hora
Kooma
Arnddals
Orhorne Farm
Linugethlin Railway Station
Aewidale
Wola
Saumarce
Harben
Bougabati
Inverell
Bickham Rama
Taster J. Hawke and Company
Obemiat
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