British ambush at Klerkedorp halts Boer raiders
An account describes De la Rey’s convoy attack near Klerkedorp. Boers struck at dawn, overwhelming waggons and machines. Northumberland Fusiliers fought fiercely before guns and drivers faltered. Thirty Boers died and twenty eight wounded as loot was burned or seized.
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Northumberland Fusiliers
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Concentration Camps Report From Steyndorp Skirmish
March 5 report from Loupon says Captains Howgate and Stemacher captured fifteen Boers near Steyndorp including Cooper, Botha’s chief telegraphist. Prisoners at Umballe are stubborn and refuse parole if moved to Simla. Mr Chamberlain engages forty teachers in Canada for work in South Africa camps.
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Avonmouth docks to host UK's largest cold storage depots
March 6 ceremony with the Prince of Wales and the Princess marked the start of Avonmouth docks construction. The project, costing £2,000,000, aims to house the United Kingdoms largest cold storage depots. A cable system is already in use for messages to and from Britain, delivering the first prose message yesterday.
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Adelaide
Britain
Breach of Gaming Act led to fine for Ashburton Standard owners
Baxter and Higgins proprietors faced a breach charge for advertising a lottery under the Gaming and Lotteries Act. Defendants pleaded guilty to publication after a Melbourne firm allegedly sent the ad. A fine of 10 shillings was imposed. In a separate case, Alexander Spring was charged for cattle wandering in the riverbed on Feb 21. Evidence showed cattle owned by Spring appeared near the traffic bridge, with one paddock in the riverbed. Spring previously convicted in September for a similar offence. The court noted lack of sanctioned grazing by the County Council and fined Spring 10s per head.
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Melbourne
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Racing at Wanganui Delivers Close Finish
Wanganui crowds witness a tight finish as Queen's Guard beats Halberdier by a head after a late surge. Races include Guard, Takatea, Waiwera with mixed dividends noted. scratched horses and a NZ record time are reported amid brisk betting action.
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Ali
Grant pleads guilty in poll tax court case
Peter Grant pleads guilty in the Pollsa Court to five informations for tote betting and is fined £20 with coats in each case. remaining informations are withdrawn ending prosecutions that initially totaled fifty five. North Canterbury Farmers Union official G W Leadley reports concerns over grain market reporting and presses for accurate farmer information.
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Peter Grant
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Nuwscater Grain Berorys
G W Leadley
North Canterbury District Farmers’ Union
Christchurch
Frees
Ashburton
Keadley
Inquest Finds John Crimmins Found Drowned at Opotiki
An Opotiki inquest returns a verdict of found drowned for John Crimmins who was found in the river. He was impoverished and on charitable aid, which had recently been reduced, and may have taken his own life in a low mood.
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Peeming
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Ebleoi
Auckland
Opotiki
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Daniel Lindsay
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Jackson
Tepapa
Wellington
Send-off Limits for Ninth Contingent at Port Chalmers
The Ninth Contingent will be sent off with minimal remarks at Port Chalmers. No speeches are planned except a Saturday address by the Governor to review the battalion.
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United Press Association
Electric Telegraph
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Chalmers
Fire on the Jessie Osborne Barque Sparks Devastation at Wool Jetty
A fire that smouldered in the forehold of the Jessie Osborne broke out at Wellington’s wool jetty, engulfing cargo of wool and tow. Firefighters battled flames overnight as the vessel settled lower in the water and sank risk grew. Eleven feet forward and ten feet aft were waterlogged, with crew and Captain Hugo needing medical attention. The ship, built 28 years ago, carried 400 bales of tow and 100 tons of kauri gum, valued around £40,000. A second report notes the blaze was tamed by morning with crew remaining on standby.
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Barique
Jeanie Osborne
London
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Ibse
Westinetox
March
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Vovsshan
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Liverpool
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Prime Salted Salmon and Preserved Goods Price List
A detailed price list showing multiple canned fishes and preserved foods with per tin, per jar, and per pound pricing. Items include Prime Salted Salmon, Red Oregon Salmon, Preserved Haddocks, Fresh Herrings, Sardines, Bacon, Jam, Marmalade, and Jelly Powders. Prices are given in tins, jars, and pounds with numerous unit variations.
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Harring
Colonial Essences and Candles Offered in Various Bottles
Ad listing details Colonial Essences with lemon vanilla almond flavors and Cochiness pepperment herbs, plus lox bottles and wax candles offered plain or fitted by the box or by the pound. Prices listed for national sale and by box or weight.
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Crocs & Blackwell
Mixed Household Goods and Oils Listing From Local Sale
A fragmented advert lists raw linseed oil per drum Nesta foot oil per gallon and turpentine per gallon, plus Valvoline in four gallon tins, raddle per pound and nails per pound. Staples and molasses for cattle are priced, with tumblers and wine glasses offered.
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