British Squadron in the Mediterranean Reported
The message notes a British naval squadron operating in the Mediterranean. Details are sparse in the fragment, but the report confirms Royal Navy activity in the region during the period referenced.
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 26, 1902
Page
3
The message notes a British naval squadron operating in the Mediterranean. Details are sparse in the fragment, but the report confirms Royal Navy activity in the region during the period referenced.
From Lonpos and Malan reports on March 25 28 9 26 amos the pursuit of Boer forces grows difficult in Candedaon midchains. Colonel Dixon captures sixteen Boers at Lijbenbergelei and three Krupps from a water hole. Fischer in Amsterdam says Burghers hold provisions ammunition horses and arms with no winter dread. Steyn remains bold. Six staff officers including Hatchaner's aide travel with Schalk Barger's force to Kroonstad amid surrender rumors.
A narrative reaches General Hotton and Mr Barton about an irregular Australian corps operating in South Africa. Two officers, one Victorian and one from New South Wales, were executed for firing on unarmed Boers. another officer received life servitude and a fourth three months for related acts. Eleven Boers were reportedly killed, with details sparse and secrecy maintained.
The Daily Telegraph argues Mr Seddon usurps imperial leadership in Australasia while the Standard decries imperial federation in his latest proposal. A note claims Mr Barton disowns Seddon naval policy yet the Federal Government seems to play second fiddle to New Zealand.
A noisy catalog of canned seafood and preserved items includes Prime Salted Salmon prices, Preservation Haddocks and Sardines, Lobster tins, Herring varieties, Mullet, and kippered herring. Also listed are jams, marmalades, bacon, and assorted flavor essences for bottle use.
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