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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 08, 1900
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR text describes a discussion involving Baller and a troop line. Mentions Meg aid a reprisal, Ladyamith, and a camp that Gens. Baller is said to be along another line. The context remains unclear due to broken phrases.
London reports indicate the Eee abate es oe Sears to care for itself as if the division is at Thebus with no other force available. General Brabant hosts mounted colonials and arrives at Sterk OTE. Kelly-Kenny’s column has occupied Thebus about ninety miles by rail from Colenbarg where French operates, with no word of any detachment to Natal, suggesting the column may be identical with the division.
Telegraphic despatch reports British troops abandoned the heights at Spearman's Camp after deeming them untenable. Morning found no forces on the hill, with rumors of defeat denied. The retreat moved troops back to Speiman’s camp in a flank maneuver, heavy losses noted though exact figures unknown.
The garrison reports Kimberley receiving severe treatment from the enemy with indiscriminate firing.Heliograms indicate hospital bombardment and ongoing shelling affecting medical facilities and wounded.
A despatch from Belmont Cape Colony reports colonial troops, Canadians and Australians, clearing northern Cape Colony lines of communication and engaging rebels near the Tredear district. A party of Australians and Canadians conducted reconnaissance, with a battle at Ba the Rist River where several men were wounded. reports say all is well despite some disappointment.
Fragmentary report describes a failed parley during a Boer field encounter where a cautious commander withdrew, a volley was fired, and one party escaped injury while others faced danger amid tense negotiations.
Despatches from Lorenzo Marques report Transvaal sources claim Boers intend to flood Ladysmith and target Klip town, driving inhabitants from Recaeaenohen caves. Troops estimate hundreds of carriers and large timber shipments have been dispatched from Johannesburg and Pretoria to support shelling and sabotage.
A fragmentary report notes British forces at Mafeking locating strong enemy guns and trenches. It states January 26 saw a pounder gun position abandoned and allied troops retiring briefly, then pushing the enemy on three sides to create a grazing ground for cattle. Remaining enemy positions on the east side are to be shifted with dynamite.
Refugees with families entered a camp near Modder River carrying fourteen horses and twenty mules in good condition. Norton and Coulter described the Transvaal and Free States conditions, noting Republican forces strengthening the field. They claimed western frontier men across Bechuanaland and Griqualand had been commandeered and sent elsewhere between here and Kim.
A fragmentary note mentions a runner tied to Stexkstroom and Cape Casa with unclear context about supplies and movement. The incomplete text omits dates, places, and outcomes, preventing a fuller summary.
An unreadable text fragment discusses health concerns and symptoms such as weakness and bowel irregularities. The garbled content mentions doctors, sleep, and possible illness but omits clear names, dates, or locations.
A brief note cites daily common sense and nature helping routines, mentioning half a teaspoonful as a suggested measure. The item frames a simple, practical habit for well being.
A partial OCR snippet shows pricing language with four daily occurrences and a drugstore label. Names like SBOWNE and Chemists appear unclear. The fragment mentions druggists and a generic daily gain claim, but lacks full details to determine a complete item or event.
A fragmented note from Ali in the North reports the reopening of the line and acknowledges supply shortages. The message mentions theoppers and tes heradorp in unclear terms, indicating continued distribution issues and the need to resume shipments.
A despatch describes Mrs Joubere accompanying General Joubert at the front. She insists on personally providing for his table and attends with him everywhere.
A first authentic statement from London to the House of Commons by Mrs George Wyndham reveals that British troops and heavy guns are now deployed toward South Africa. The document cites the 8th division mobilized and the fourth cavalry brigade under orders, detailing their front-line readiness and intended operations.
A despatch from Gaberones describes Boer forces and a reconnaissance by Col Plumer's outpost. A small party advanced toward hills near a Boer fortress, misidentifying a kopje and engaging before withdrawing to Gaberones.
Fragmentary dispatch from Cape Town notes a distant incident during a military drill. A tent site was attacked and all structures reportedly remained intact, with unclear attribution to anti-British forces in the southwestern region. Further details are not provided in the readable text.
Fragmentary OCR text references Sergt. Russell of Gg Company in the Canadian contingent. It mentions not expected to recover and notes a Royal Canadian Art unit. Details are incomplete and unclear due to damaged text.
A Chronicle correspondent reports Boer reinforcements reaching Stormberg February 1. The enemy repaired the railway between Aliwal North and Burghersdorp, which they had destroyed on crossing the frontier, and trains are now running over it. Mistrustful whispers claim Commandant Steyn has been compelled to Natalia to defend the south eastern border.
London dispatch reports General Baller crossing the Tugela River and marching on Ladysmith. Unclear where exactly the ford was but reports note two fords possibly used by Buller. Walton of Spionkop farm, staying in Durban, supplied word of these movements days ago.
Reported despatch claims Boer forces acknowledge a serious misstep at Ladysmith and that General Joubert is gravely injured and likely unable to command again. The Boers insist the attack failed due to his absence and threaten to shoot if pursued by British forces.
From Hendon The Standard prints a Christmas Day notice about John McLachlan of Wandsworth aged 80, elder son of John McLachlan, and grandfather of John McLachlan of Lambeth. The statement condemns treachery to countrymen and urges English speaking worlds to set an example, noting the claim’s truth.
Fragmentary report notes gunfire near Ladysmith with reference to a garrison and statements from a source labeled By Boars. Remaining text is garbled but mentions directions south and west and the hearth of the garrison.
A distorted despatch from London notes receipt of a report from Cape Town. It states that 40 soldiers have been killed in action during a siege and that some were returned or imprisoned.
An unclear London despatch notes Boer forces retreating from a border position while scouting activity increases in Zululand. The report mentions uneasy movements and a push toward an advance, with limited official confirmation and scattered details.
A fragmentary report notes the Leinsters moving toward a noted amount from Eliza Sage and mentions authorities. The readable text hints at a morning development tied to the event.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions troops and embarkation near ports in Africa. Exact identities, dates, and locations are unreadable, but implies a military movement or planning tied to African ports.
Mr John McDonald of Le Bienes Heat, Halifax, recalls thirteen years of back pain from a spinal condition. After six doctors and costly electric treatment failed, he tried Pink Pills and regained strength, walking unaided and resuming work behind a counter.
Sylvia Gemoli was handed over to her father at Constantinople yesterday by the cuckolded cert who had placed her in his employ, ending a dispute referenced in the strained note.
The readable text provides no coherent event or names to summarize. It appears to be an incomplete fragment referencing a single financial or personal interest without context, participants, dates, or locations.
A fragmented notice discusses a tonic sold as a liver and stomach remedy. The text references Bitfoesness and symptoms like gripe or sickness, with scant details and no clear official action. The readable portion implies a product warning or recall but lacks concrete dates or organizations.
The fragmentary notes discuss new measures and amendments to regulate rates and payments on judgments. It mentions planning for a better arrangement and possible district arrangements, but the text is unreadable and lacks concrete details or entities.
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