The Transvaal War Update from London
London reports British forces press the Boer line near Spion Kop and Belmont as Warren and Buller coordinate moves. Casualties rise, with officers wounded, while Boer trenches and artillery face steady pressure. News notes include reinforcements, Cape Colony advances, and New Zealand sending a third contingent.
War notes and volunteers in Armidale contingent
War notes describe local youths Albert Ayres and G Champion joining the Hashmens Corps and others volunteering for Armidale’s Bush Contingent. Corporal H J Dale injured briefly on the Surrey voyage but recovering. Donations to Patriotic Fund rise to 14908 and Bush Contingent Fund to 21807 as costs of the South Africa transport are estimated at 12540. A Daily Telegraph note mentions a naval artillery group and New Zealand contingent preparing to embark in February.
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John Orton
Bruh
Norton
Harmo Hneotina
Armidaliana
Parkiee Hao
Ich Mitchell
Belby Hyan
Hehan
St Danger
G. Burrow
South Africa
New Zealand
Daily Telegraph
Perea Ookiad
Hillarows
Patriotic Demonstration in Armidale an Immense Success
A local Patriotic Demonstration in Armidale drew a large crowd to raise funds for Khaki boys serving at the front. The procession featured bands, cadets, guild banners, temperance groups, and dramatic displays, with a wheelbarrow race mishap and a darktown comedy act amid varied events. The event, organized by S. S. Kearney, benefited the town’s fund. Mrs. Mary Jones, a Welsh celebrity, had died at 87, mother of 33 children.
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South Africa
Armidale Vesterday
Ateve O'Clork
St. Peter's Cathedral
Beardy-strest
Sam Burnett
Jock M'Millen
Lachlan Steward
Archdale Hepervista
Lieut Johnstone
Cadeta
J. Dennis
AC Guild
MU. U. F. Lodge
Hunde Adrora
John Bull
Manly
Australia
Loldey Association
Lone
Temperance
Joral
Soother
Darktown
Phil Wright
Sheldon
Beker
Chaffey
Thibault
Tamworth
Darktown Brigade
Faint
Hece
P. Wright
Ring
Ring—Bailey and P. Wright Divided. High Semgarongeeee. Marue
G. Moran
Kearney
Mary Jones
Valtot
Chinere 'i
Burkitt
Goloonda
Malta
Disgraceful advances in the French Chamber of Deputies
The report cites chaotic proceedings during a trial involving the Assumptionists. It notes insults aimed at ministers, mentions Sir Julian Balomons and H.R. Winn as figures in London appointments, and references disputes over colonial figures and local cricket incidents in Australia. It also covers accidents, drownings, hospitalizations, and a range of minor legal matters from Melbourne and Ballarat.
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H.R. Winn
Julian Balomons
New Bouth Wales
London
New Bouth Wale
George Heid
Alkuse
Banderra
Tomaemum
Sillse
New England
Forest
P. Clarence
Newfold
Grafton
Wodden
Robert Hampton
Ballarat (Vic
Enen
Frederick Taylor
Lachlan
Condobolin
Michael Gill
Melbourne
Winchester
Malbourne Board of Health
Adelaide
James Charles Gilbert
Exkasour
Sydney
Booeda
Frederick Gros
Broken Hill
John Beett
Tt Bv
Higuer
Honda
Thomes Aiken
Londos
Edinburgh
Milena
Edibank Ifaniry
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Capetown
Maine
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French
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Howekeejer
J. C. M. Taylor
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Minister of Public Instruction
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Star Public
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Town Hall
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Royal Pantomime and Opera Company
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Araidale and District
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Armidale Show
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MiIning Agency
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James
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Cinolay Municipal
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James Dewhurst
Burden Street
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