Reinforcements Reach Namaqualand Ports and Peace Talks Fray
Reports from Port Nolloth and Steyn and Schalk Burger despatches tied to Utrecht fuel peace talks. Natal Premier Hime proposes annexing new territories for terms but faces broad newspaper opposition. Lord Wolseley leaves South Africa pessimistic over Boer stubbornness. May 6 dispatch notes over one hundred Seventh Contingent members left behind at Derben heath transport Cornwall sails to New Zealand.
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Utrecht
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Albert Hime
Natal
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South Africa
Boera
Wantincton
Masterton Naws
Ab Derben
Heatha Transport Cornwall
New Zealand
Piratical stronghold taken in Malaya action during Moros conflict
The Aldericans with four guns and 470 rifles assaulted a fort of the Moros on Mahammedan Malaya near Nandanar. In fierce fighting the Sultana of Baljan and Pandopaten and a hundred Dattas were killed and 84 survivors surrendered. The Americans reported 51 casualties. The Times notes Senator Lodge sugarcoats Filipino torture claims. wartime tensions rise as Mr Long critiques Navy funding and advocates stronger anti-German naval posture.
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Mahammedan Malaya
Nandanar
Sultana of
Baljan
Pandopaten
London County Club Faces Australians in Delayed Match
London opened against the Australians in wet conditions with play postponed to 4 30 pm. Tramble, Jones, and Carter did not bat as the Australian side won the toss and batted, reaching 33 for three wickets with Duff dismissals noted and a misty scoreline due to weather.
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Jessop
Beldam
Wood
W Smith
Llewellyn
Branad
Lonvor
Otter Creek Bridge Project Delayed by Weather
Construction officials said the Otter Creek bridge project will face delays due to persistent rain and high winds. Engineers reassess schedules and weather forecasts to resume work next week.
Plague and drink woes prompt temperance plea in colonies
A correspondent laments plague in Sydney and Auckland while urging action against alcohol abuse in the colony. He links drunkenness to ruined homes and deteriorating citizens, calling for pledges and community effort before year’s end.
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Auckland
New Zealand
Smedley
Wocla
Ibia
Australian officials reshuffle and naval notes from May
May reports list D Msclachlan named Federal Public Service Commissioner for New South Wales at 21200 a year. Bisley team in NSW will not be represented as selected men refuse the assignment. Mayor Barton hosts farewell for Menzovran. Imperial Conference warned on scaling a future Australian party. Steamer Beverie missing after 45 days at sea toward Durban. Penarth steamer passes Thursday Island. Manila notes quote Woodruff on treatment of natives and hysteria in American public.
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Miner
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Plague Patient Move To Smallpox Hospital
Dr Symes the District Medical Officer states no plague characteristics in the Lyttelton patient. He attributes the illness to blood poisoning and plans removal to the smallpox hospital for isolation and care, likely today.
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Cuniastononon
Symes
Realto
Lyttelton
Smallpox Hospital
Pro-Boer Views Spark Temperance Paper Debate
A letter from Canada highlights pro-Boer views of prohibition lecturer J G Woolley. The New Voice in Chicago is cited as his platform. A United Temperance Reform Council meeting resolved to disavow pro-Boer sympathy and seek NZ Alliance confirmation, threatening to cancel his engagement if facts hold.
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Doncorn
Canada
J G Woolley
New Voice
Chicago
New Zealand
United Temperance Reform Council
New Zealand Alliance
Woolley
Ashburton County Stakes Scratches at Autumn Meeting
At the Ashburton County Racing Club autumn meeting to be held May 15 and 16, several fillies in the Ashburton County Stakes were scratched after foul forfeits were declared. Names listed include Golden Vein Tsrostet Rose mère Callver Walbeck Firebrand Merry Miker Cruciform Lady Lillian Pallas Panama Glensindale.
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Glensindale
Ashburton
Clab
Inpey’s May Apple Tonic Promised Cure
An old advertisement touts Inpey’s May Apple as ideal family medicine to relieve indigestion headaches irritability and nervous exhaustion by gentle bowel movement liver stimulation and digestion support. It claims permanent health restoration and lists price and supplier details.
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