Australian Bushmen Push Boers Near Nitral Nek
London dispatch reports Australian Bushmen severely harassing Boers on the 13th. Sergeant Ryan wounded. Food shortages drive Boer prisoners at Nitral's Nek to escape. Kruger discouraged by Botha retreat as Hamilton and French press toward Middleburg. Buller advances from Standerton north east. Three hundred Boers and West Austrians helped capture Bethlehem.
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Ryan
Nitral
Nek
Escapa
Kruger
Auste
Hamilton
French
Columne
Botha
Middleburg
Buller
Standerton
Booth
Weat Austriiana
Bethelehem
Massacre and Siege of Pekin and Tianjin Amid War Turmoil
Reports recount the Pekin massacre where 200 Chinese were killed as Lagallona sorties failed. The Boxers mutilated dead, Chinese forces retook Tianjin citadel, allies suffered 225 killed, and a broader war mobilization with 100,000 Chinese troops near Shanghai. Viceroys deny the massacres while acknowledging European protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Lagallona
Tientsin
Seymour
Taku
Ago Jal
China
Manghuria
Shanghai
Peking
Tattersalls Hotel Blayney sells stock to John Jets
Our Own Correspondent reports Tom Fogarty of Tattersalls Hotel Blayney has sold out his stock and goodwill to John Jets. He plans a four month fishing trip from Sydney aboard a hired boat, stepping away from discussing Derwin's beer and the wheat market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Fogarty
Tattersalls Hotel Blayney
John Jets Ie
Choutikee
Lom
Sydney
Derwin
Miserable Sunday brings crowd to Canon Shedden talk
A large congregation gathered at the School of Arts on a rainy Sunday to hear Canon Shedden preach despite a cold and wet journey home for him and Mrs Shedden. The Milburn Creek copper mine advances machinery to soon employ many men. John Fagan suffered losses from the storm including fencing and stock. Indian Relief collection proceeds. Storm damaged town buildings, schools worst hit. Bennett nears completion of new premises an architectural improvement by H Winterbottom adjacent to the Railway Station, adding travel convenience.
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School of Arts
Canon Shedden
Bennett
H. Winterbottom
Miss Annie May Abbott Performs in Bathurst
Miss Annie May Abbott known as the Little Georgia Magnet appeared for a two night season at the School of Arts Hall. Attendees witnessed a dramatic display as eleven committee members could not move against her, and she lifted ten men atop a chair with apparent ease, defying simple physical explanation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie May Abbott
Little Georgia
School of Arts Hall
Miss Abbott
Dr. Dmunds
Miss Abbate
Miners Thrive After Floods as Quartz Works Grow
The article notes alluvial miners prospering after floods, with parties sluicing new ground and Oliver's reef as the sole active quartz claim. Eight to ten men work the battery, expect good returns, and more labor is planned. The Nottingham and Derby Claim is re-taken by Tennant and Styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver's Reef
Notingham
Derby
Tennant
Styles
Process Committee Meeting at School of Arts
A local process committee met last night at the School of Arts with Cannon Shedden presiding. Minutes from the prior meeting were read. Discussion covered General Cemetery Trustees at Carcoar, denominational grounds, and a planned ecumenical burial area. Reports noted delays on petitions from Forest Reefs and Showeroada and road work on Mount Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Arta
Cannon Shedden
Measra
Tucker
Biddulph
J. Links
Short
Davison
J. G Derwin
Bee
R. Waddell
Carcoar
Mosere B Stimpson
J. A.cKillop
W. Clark
Blayney
Meee
Shaw
Ible
Belubula Street
City Bank
Wachell
Waddall
Selecting the Capital Says Sydney Papers
Sydney papers report Mr Oliver the Special Commissioner has not finished his report and has been given a two month extension by Sir William Lyne. The conclusions may cover only a few towns and the final decision rests with the Commonwealth Parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bays
Sydney Daily Telegraph
Oliver
William Lyne
Vitadatio cures three-year toe infection in Sydney notice
A letter from Jane Schweer describes chronic toe pain from blood poisoning, extended hospital treatment, and repeated nail removal. After trying Vitadatio, her foot heals, she walks six miles pain free, and praises the remedy with a request for inquiries from interested readers. The ad lists Vitadatio price details and distributor contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawes Point
George-Street
Mr. Palmer
Sydney
Hans
Jane Schweer
Mining notes on Blayney and Hill End mines
Mining report covers Blayney copper mine resuming after heavy snow with boilers and machinery overhauled and output expected to rise. Water-boring plant at 153 ft under Mr Win Reao. gold specimens found at various depths. Hill End Carver’s party crushed 60 tons of stone, Buzaenti applies for lease at Essington, Mascotte battery to run three shifts, main shaft down 300 ft amid hard diorit. Burrondong pontoon swept away. timber strewn along banks.
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Blayney
Ulaynov
Gopper
Win, Reao
Harbors and Rivers Department
Dawi
Mascotte
Burrondong Pontoon
Wheat Market Outlook The Australian Trade Report
W H Cawren a Wheat Broker reports a quiet week with little trading and dull demand. Holders, millers, and wholesalers show little interest as political events loom. In Melbourne cargoes firm slightly at 3d to ship, while Adelaide demand remains subdued with prices around 9d to 11d.
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W. H. Cawren
Melbourne
Darling Harbour
Lowson
Percela
Adelaide
Periodicals and weekly order offers listed at the Crromenk Office
J Charles Davison at the Crromenk Office will take orders in advance for any single periodical monthly or weekly. A list of titles available includes The Windsor Girls Own Paper Pearson's Royal Review of Box Views World Myra and more with varied prices. Regular weekly supplies of comic Snap Shots Ally Sloper and novelettes are mentioned.
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J. Charles Davison
Chnontenn
Orfers
Sreciunye
Crromenk
Windsor
Royal
Myra
Weigela Journal
Ansel
Landal
Apderaliane Journal
Ally Slopgr
Harald
Oto
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Mandurana
Bathurst
Tuena
Vane
Bydnay
Queensland
South Australia
Blue Mountains
Assembly
Orange
South Australis
Australia
Victorian
New South Wales
Procress Committee
Webber
Livia
A. Patmen
Asii
Pitois
Jydey W
Weng
Tlanceston
Taamanis
MuLuau
Hill End
Carver
Peak Hill
Buzaenti
Essington
Baring
Mandurama
Gallymont Wine Company
Vale
Sanguinea
Stuart Town
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