Proclamation Annexes Orange Free State as War Wagons Advance
London dispatches report a formal annexation proclamation at Bloemfontein and Lord Roberts advancing toward Johannesburg after a night march. Casualties total 24 in the Mataking siege with 17 officers and 660 men. refugees note looting in Johannesburg and heavy fighting near multiple rail junctions. A letter from Armidale describes hardships, food concerns, and personal losses as troops press toward Pretoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kruger
Mataking
Errth
Zeeruet
Mafeking
Lichenburg
Transvaal
Lord Roberta
Halisbury Apauking
Hogland
South Africa
Onslow
New South Wales
W. Freeman
Bloomfontein
Orange Free State
Pretoria
Kipling
Clery
Laing
Nok
Hongwane
Johanneeburg
Letter from the War from Bloemfontein Apr 1
Private Jack Gray writes home about harsh marching and hunger in Bloemfontein. He notes scarce food, sour bread and coffee, mud, and the camp’s discomfort. Despite hunger there is humor, with a tale of a promised chess match that ends with beer instead. The enemy’s bombardment wakes the camp at dawn as orders shout amid chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iisten
Boomfontein
Allem M'Donald
Armidale
Let
Phil Wickerson
Alg Murray
Arthur Concorn
Blosmfontein
Jack Gray
Bloemfontein
Hosh
Mock
Sporting Notes and Racing Results From Various Tracks
A wide round of horse racing results and notes from Australia and abroad. Worboys won the chief event at Corskrogatts with Peter Kemp second. Diamond Jubilas took the Epsom Derby with Simondsley God and Disgalee close behind. Melbourne Cup Caulfield Cup Epcom Handicap and Metropolitan Stakes entries due Monday. Mick Doolay and Bill Doherty boxed for Australia at Fremennie. Doolay won in eight rounds. Qurringdrases results featured Popgus Hook Race Walter Handicap and Birthday Handicap. Reeolute, once owned by W F Wilson, won a one mile race at Birmingham on Easter Monday. A Nelson NZ Jockey Club meeting saw a preacher with a large banner. stewards held an indigestion meeting as starter faced protests. Melbourne death of Moras owner Ei H Knight noted. Carbine’s daughter connected to Adelaide Birthday Cup aftermath. Tradition’s bid at Caulfield and Melbourne Cups marked a sale loss. Royal King incident at Nowlee Handicap noted with stewards reviewing. Trenton Polly Eccles 2-year-old won Sted Prodoos Stakes at Sandown Park on April 20. 17 runners, Trenton favored and won by a length and a half over Gloucester. Maitland MP Gillies plans a parliamentary bill on rights to use and lease horse-related facilities for a native arbus to regulate harness racing property and related matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Oxenbem
Borsss
Lygon
Gouloom
Worboys
Corskrogatts
Peter Kemp
Simondsley God
Disgalee
Mick Doolay
Bill Doherty
Malbourne
W. H. Wilean
le Carabboe
Carbine
Ronolog
Ovgent
Melbou
Tradition
Bydmey
Nowlee Hamdloap
Gaturdey
Oliphant
J. Walker
Royal King
Wilfred Wilson
Trenton
Polly Eccles
England
Sandown Park
Broan
Darling
etZtcol
Jeff
Aad
Competaby
Gloucester
Maitland
Gillies
Gomt
Gareteet
USA
Racing Turmoil and Deaths Darken Melbourne Turf
The report covers a tumultuous racing day with a fatal fall in the Manchester Jubilee Handicao Hurdle Race and a series of accidents. It notes The Grafter’s victory by three-quarters of a length over Innocence, amid a dramatic spill involving Faecination and Strike-n-Light. It also records the death of prominent Australian turf figure W. K. Wilson, a longtime breeder and racing officer, and the passing of Donald Wallace, owner of multiple Cup-winning horses.
Late Cablegrams From The Relief Column In China
A period fragment reports Lieutenant Blater of the Constabulary killed by rebels during the relief march to Pekin. The eclipse helped determine the green ray position. Boxers destroyed rail work near Fengtal eight miles from Pakis. Belgian engineers besieged, French and German forces aid them. De Galliffet resigns as French War Minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemaal
Lischenant
Blater
Heoeas
Rey
Fengtal
Pakis
Pakin
Pekin
General de Galliffet
General Andre Appointed to 10th Army Division
Fragmentary report notes General Andre took office as commander of the 10th Army Division Paria amid cool nationalist reception. In other items Sir Robert Peel faces libel trial. an exchange with Mr. Woodyardt details insults used. Wheat cargo from Adelaide was shelved at 28a and quarter, and Argentine grain shipments to Liverpool rose with 14 ships bringing 40,000 tons since January. A Klondike gold nugget is reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andre
10Th
Paria
Andrea
Henry Copeland
New South Wales
Lowes
Robert Peel
Woo der Haydt
Sod
Liverpool
Klondike
Grafton Tragedy Trial at Central Court
In Grafton on Thursday morning James Murphy faced murder charges over the February 10 death of Cyrus M'Farlane. Crown and defense clashed on evidence including a melon patch, a rail, and bloodstained clothing as witnesses described the scene and alibi details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Criminal Court
Aedway
G. 8. Simpson
James Murphy
Cyron M'Farlane
Grafton
C. C
Comie
C. P. Bawden
Gratton
M‘farlane
Hande Ofeome
Wade
Cyrus M'Farlans
Dsey
Richards
Tia
M'Farlane
Bawdon
de Vi
A. J. Smith
Fla
John Joseph Duggan
Prince-street
Bia
Marthe Ann Eaton
Dugean
Wilhem
Court Adjourns Leaving Case Unresolved
A court adjourned on Thursday with the case still unresolved. The details of the actions taken remain unclear as the record ends with the session halting before a conclusion.
Resignation of Mr Paddington Shocks Walcha Supporters
Walcha News reports Mr Paddington resigned his seat citing business needs, drawing regret from supporters and opponents alike who praise his district service. He spoke Tuesday night of offering himself for re election amid broad confidence in his prior tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paddington
Piddington
Murphy
P M
W. F. Both
A. Blaly
Hardaker
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Advertised Relief
An Australian advertisement extols Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a cure for back pain and urinary troubles. Testimonial claims describe rapid improvement after using the pills from Weaver's Pharmacy, with praise for the product and directions for purchase from Fower-M'Clellan Co. at 70 Pitt Street Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armidale
Score
Marchant
Weaver
All Chemiste
Akerkeepers
Fower-M'Clellan Co
Pitt-atreot
Bydmay
Doan
Also Mentioned on This Page
London
Loni Roberta
Jooskey Club
Tur
Crick
Battalion Tl
Manchester
Battalion
Brewer
Striken Light
Syerle
Baling
Favorlia
Innocence
Maluma
Geblet
Poson
Byerle
Stoite-a-Light Elerh
Rees
Atert
Suike-n-Light
Carral
Hearwood
Guidwire
Ornamanta
Albena Fa
Wee Reid
Heoken Hill
Broken Hil Proprietary Company
Wilson
Strathmore
Bobadil
Wallaee
Boora
Strathmera
Carnage
Wallace
Eleusive
Symmoatry
Challenger
Auram
Bobadi
la Carbine
Walla
le Carabine
Randwick
Mentor
Walcha News
Dean
Fanger
G. Castleden
Sydney
Gastleder
Falconer-Street
Raham Bros
Armidunte
New England
House For the People
Graham Bros
Epps’s
Amurtahand
Wes
Allan M'Arthur, Neomcun Offlon
H. T
Berrson
J Hilger
Fison
Gostwyck
F. Braund and Co., Soents
Soller
Dinton
Vala
Rvayhuaer
Goenco Gounoo
Sugopam
Glenulvon
Glendon
Clerknens
Oodlands
Brau Creske
Cran Brubre
Wrood
Truskey
Frice
Lionel H. Kurrell
A. J. Waters
Dumareng St. Armidale
Avatar Commorir Mfien Ie
Dillhead
THE
Golden Walla Tea
Beardy-Street
Me. C. H. Ingoldry
Ingoldbyt
Psidothia Privet Addrem
Timora
Palemer-Hiresi
Reardy
S'Millan
Amidale
Guinea
Sydiig
Staed
Dawoos
Uralla
Bie
F, Braund and Co
NEW Stores
Ele
Alleine Fletcher
Bardy-Street
G. T. Mitchell
Lake Macquarie
Hootas
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!