Inverell War Notes and Local Patriotism Echoes
An Inverell citizen defends wartime loyalty amid protests and a £5 donation to the local Patriotic Fund. Bishop Green preached at Innes Town Hall with a khaki clad band, praising queen and country to a crowded crowd. A Sydney volunteering tale, Boer War judgments, and a camp rescue accompany news from the front with grave casualties including Sergeant Major Griffin and Corporal Kilpatrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoulation
League
Parep Green
Innes Town Hall
Ever
Anod Ha
God Sarve
Bia Lordehip
Patriotic Fund
Inverell
Sage
Sydny
Africa
South Africa
Tim
Patriotion
Trelone
London
Times
Arthur Wallesley
Court of Common Council
Wellington
Common Council
Anya
Australian Troops in Battle at Blingersfontein
Sydney war correspondent reports the engagement at Blingersfontein where Lieutenant Dowling led 22 Mc. W. Lancers and Australian Horse troopers. Ambushed under fire from kopjes, the party dismounted and fought left, then mounted and escaped under heavy fire. Trooper Artlett was wounded and later rescued. several Australians were captured, with the rest failing to reach safety.
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Blingersfontein
F.W. Wilkinson
Sydney
Dowling
Mc. W. Lancers
Bachbolts
Blinger
Rimington
Artlett
Kopjes
Youdar
Goer Attack on Ladysmith Sees Ten Hours of Fierce Battle
A correspondent reports on the Ladysmith siege action with 10 hours of continuous fighting on Wagon Hill. Boers were repelled after a dawn challenge by Imperial Light Horse and Devons bayoneted forward, while artillery supported from NNB Wagon Hill. Many wounded were evacuated only after long delays as night gave way to dawn and heavy rain and hailstorm battered the lines.
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Saya
Lady Emith
Ladgemith
Osc
Amon
Imperial Light Horse
Erstrems
Vanny Wee
Ktem
Bluett
N.N
Middle Hill
Middle-hill
Wilt
Lis
Desperate Boer Stand On Ridge Testifies to Courage
The battle on Waggoobill ridgeline showed the Boers fighting with determined resolve as Royal Engineers and the Imperial Light Horse endured heavy losses. Commandant De Villiers leader’s papers indicated preplanned attack, while Lieutenants Digby Jones and Deonla fell defending a breastwork. Ambulance teams faced hostile fire as wounded were carried from field amid ghastly scenes. The Boers reportedly lost about 270 men with around 900 wounded, while British forces endured significant casualties but held the line.
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Tugela Heights
Commandant de Villiers
10 Ie
Royal Englearre
Digby Jones
Wonis
Thie
Digby
V.C
Marule
Aoross
Ila Comrads
Lieut
Deonla
Alec
Bie
Gorton
Speech by MB Reid at Volunteer Movement event
Mr G H Reid MP spoke in a buoyant mood at the luncheon by Robert Reid and Co celebrating enlarged premises. He praised British and Australian loyalty, warned against war yet stood with Allies, and praised Job Bell for facing tough times and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Volunteer Movement
Mb, Reid
G. H. Reid
M.P
Robert Reld and Co
New Zealand
New Zaaland
Australia
Jobo Bell
Africa
Effusive Praise For NSW Flag Service Member
A veteran praised for his service under the Federated Australia banner, he publicly commends Nir Hee for the efficient manner in which he completed a difficult task. The remarks highlight dedication to national symbols and teamwork.
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New South Wales
Federated Australia
Nir
The Grafton Tragedy Inquest Opens Over Melon Patch Death
An inquest at Grafton before Coroner J A Creagh examined the death of Cyprus M Farlane who died at a porch end after a night ordeal. Thomas Young, a horse trainer, testified about a 6 90 p m Sunday body disposition and a melon patch confrontation. A boy named J Murphy gave key evidence about a pursuit and alleged confession, with disputes over who attacked whom and whether Murphy was involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
J. A. Creagh
Cyprus M'Farlans
Thomas Young
Turner
J Duggee
J. Murphy
M’farlane
Murphy
Poreusi
Maurphy
Ashnowlad
Nature's remedy and pain from medical claims
An article recounts Dr Abarnethy discussing patient pain as a moral duty to treat, detailing Emma Elwen's tale of chronic illness and endurance. It notes critiques of medical claims, mentions Mother Saigel's Hyrap as a claimed cure, and cites February income figures related to correspondence.
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Abarnethy
Emma Elwen
Eppatite
Haying
Mr. Knight
Libertas
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Australas Hores
Major Lea
Thoman
W. C. Duncan
Griffin
Kilpatrick
Kilpatelok
Goer
Ladysmith
Notick
Nehal
Wollomombiroa
Roderick M'Rae
Fairbaen
White Bros. , Sammures
Eid
T. Ibrerson
Hillgrove
Une
Cooper
Allingham & Col
Fison
Atlanta
New
Er Nerina
Jan Peneon
Ad Oo
Aguinet
F. Braund
New England
Leemyi
Helliress
Pinton Vula
Plamathorp
Milshongowrie
Gowwaehoumon
Kia
Honuyon
Glooden
Clarkness
Mishalago
Woodlanda
Kimw Greek
Jaephrde Brubre
Byth
Wood
Timor
Harban Vale
Trunkes
FRICE
Lionel H. Burrell
Armidale
Armidale Show
Aunt Mary
Ghaw Committee
OEDAY
Marsh and
Raadem Streets
la’ Var
Hillard
Janamry
Saunders
W. Drew
Brardy-Street
Auley Harness
Bos
Alan
Oakey Creek
Coola
Teda
Ugra
Sobraru
Laura
J. Hawke &Co
G. Aillingham & Ga
F. Graued & Co
Pricge— Faia
Wm Cooper & Nephews
Connell Et
Wlliam«t
Melbourne
Lord Roberts
Kandahar
Cape
Bobs
Rudyard Kipling
T. Lambert’s
T. Lambert
Rusden Street
Uralla
al Tha
George Lonsdale
Neive Fletcher
Fletcher, Keardy Street
Tre
Beardy Street
Drowers
Yootman
Shep
S. Hargrave
Generel
Walcha
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