Transvaal War Dispatches From Osfontein and Pretoria
Reports from London detail British actions at Osfontein and Natal with General French and Kitchener cited. Boer positions retreat and mines, while Typhoid and dysentery afflict garrisons. an Australian Mounted Infantry inspection is noted and war correspondents describe the perilous front life and extreme journalism conditions.
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London
Berta Bes Turant
Te Boore
Osfontein
French
Yabruary
Natal
Prandergast
Transvaal
Ladyemith
Biggareborg
Bloemfontein
War Notes and Public Opinion on South African War
A long excerpt reports on global war history from 1406 to 1861 and notes 227 years of peace versus 4130 years of war, citing 13 years of war for every year of peace. It mentions John Andrew in Capetown hospital, the Victorian Bushmen voyage, Barnham’s appointment to Lord Roberts, and American support for England. It notes Alaska volunteers, North-West Mounted Police roluateering, and criticism of generals without battlefield context. An Adelaide wire covers the South District Council turmoil over Mr A Roth and Mr Both amid loyalty questions and resignations.
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M. Bloch
John Andrew
Beep
Capetown
F. R. Barnham
Lord Roberts
America
Burnham
England
Moing Campain
Alaska
North-West Mounted Police
Flo
Pretoria
Adelaide
Mudla Wirre South District Council
A. Roth
Both
Siege of Ladysmith through Steevens notes Long Tom description
Excerpts from G W Steevens on the Ladysmith siege describe Long Tom artillery action on November 7. The passage details firing, smoke, and shell fragments, and conveys the bombardment from a soldier’s perspective including fear and survival tactics.
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Daily Mail
G. W. Steevens
Ladyemith
Theo
Long Tom
Tom
Letter from the War Converts News From Naasuepoort Front
Corporal Fallick of the N.8.W. Lancers writes from Naasaupoort to his brother in the city. He reports detachments with General Kelly Meany and hopes for moves toward the Orange River as British forces pursue the Boers. He describes casualties, including Kilpatrick and Griffin, and notes New Zealanders praised for bravery and some for Distinguished Service Medal recommendations. He mentions mounted Australian infantry and contemplates the war’s length and Britain’s ultimate victory.
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Fallick
N.8.w. Lancers
OP. Fallick
Thie City
Orange River
Orange Free State
Lord Methven
Cond Methun
French
Magersfontein
Kimberley
Uolenberg
Sydney
Parrol
Kipatrick
Sargeant- Major Griffin
Griffin
Kilpatrick
Andy
Clive
Britain
Armidale Post Office Complaint Letter and Local News
A letter to the editor from Green Hide of Armidale requests action over post office delays and shortages mirroring issues at Glen Innes and Inverell offices. The page also notes unrelated items including parliamentary results, shipping values, drought impacts, and a British government wartime loan plan of £95 million with £30 million for war purposes.
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Armidale
Glen Tones
Inverell Pool
Green Hide
Huorglone Hurngby Creek Cricketer Makes Historic Century
A Huorglone from Hrunby Creek, A Chisholm, scored the first century for his club against Guyra at Gympie. In separate action, C T Turner blasted 157 in another Gympie match as Brashy Crook defeated Guyra H. Town vs Corwray looms for Armidale selections. a pistol range accident at Gisborne, Vic, and typhoid cases in Maitland follow. A Balclutha fire ban and Bathurst gaol incident round out reports.
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A. A. Chisholm
Guyra
Huorglone
Hrunby Creek
Gympie
C. T
Turner
Brashy Crook
Goyra H
Hazardey Br
Winsore
Wickate
Fanings
A Chisholu
Jon Chicholm
Donald Jackson
H Paranen
Herb Chisholm
Goyre
Jas
Stare
FF. Woodger
Rovers
Wileon
Wilton
A. Beaster
Starr
Jackwan
Chisholm
Hrosby Creek
Town
Corwray
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Tata
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Europe
Lynman
Kitchener
Australian Mounted Infantry
Luchmen
von Boot
Bia
Butt
Tf Mir
Amarion
Borre Nt
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Victoria
Graph
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Guvners
Mac
Anes
Corporal Fallick
New South Wales
Wren
Kelk
Chandler
M' Kay
Copar
Lonedals
Quinlin
Bratley
Croneman
Bartlett
Pollack
Armitage
Skuse
Phillips
Anderson
PF Graham
John Morrisey
Gisborne
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Amy
Olab Fred
Jacob Trunk
Grete
Maitland Hospital
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Typhald
Haris Adem Curry
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Wiesesa
James Christie
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Warler
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Peliinis
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Hamplen
Clifton Station
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Cadell Station
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Garten
Bn Generall
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Marsh Street
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Rusden Atrort
Armidale Enat
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Price
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Armidut
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Thos. Jones
Armidale and
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Armidale Biand
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Supreme Court of New South ,Wales
James Miller
Tate
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Oldbek
T. W. Garrett
Roylatrar
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Shicly Harton Vale
Kear Inverell
Inverell
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Guok
J. Wilson
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City of Armidale
Eday
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Mourdy-street
Hokey Co
Joseph Monree
Ada
Dight & Blaxland
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Bell
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George Haker
Laura Stathan
Jamie
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R. Moore
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