WAR NEWS FROM SOUTH AFRICA REPORTS ADVANCE AND PANIC
May 28 dispatches describe Roberts vanguard closing the Vaal near Parge and the advance to Boschbock and Lindlique Lift. British forces push toward Viljoons Drift while Pretoria panics. Mafeking casualties tallied with 924 total, 6 white officers killed, 15 wounded, 103 missing. refugees report looting and foreigners fleeing. Roberts arrives at JOHAN SELBERG area with minimal opposition. Johannesburg rail junction secured. Kruger urged capitulation as British declare quiet in Johannesburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lond Roberts
Vanguard
Vaal
Parge
Lient
Geo
Len Hamilton
Boschbock
Oem Lindlique
Viljoon
Parys
Mafer Lpg
Mafeking
Roberts
Johan Selberg
Germiston
Johanneenburg
Johannesburg
Natal
Pretoria
Kierksdrop
Johannesbergia
Noen
Relief of Mafeking Kites Joy at School Tonight
Weather dampened public rejoicing for Mafeking relief yet the town saw a lively display at the Public School. Dogs roamed about the fence as rockets and fireworks lit the night, with children delivering supplies and aided by Mr. Page and others to mark Baden Powell’s gallantry. A local vendor touts a medicine claiming eye relief after inflammation. The day’s tally records 20 new cases and 89 deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mafeking
Baden
Our Boys at Queen's Birthright Impresses Carcoor Audience
A reader praises the Academy of Music production Our Boys, commends the Links family for their performance, and urges broader opportunities for local talent. The letter highlights genuine acting that moved the audience and supported a noble charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Boys
Queen
Academy of Music
Eame
Links
Carcour
Av Prencr
Death of Mrs Ging oton Good Singleton
The early death of Mrs Singleton known as Mrs Good follows a long illness. She left a large family after the death of her first husband Edward Good, landlord of the Australian Army hotel in High Street. She later married Mr Singleton and ran the hotel before illness forced her to Lyndhurst. She died on Wednesday November 16 at age 42 and was buried at Hookwood Cemetery beside her first husband. Born in Carcoar, she lived there for years before moving to Penrith with her second husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Singleton
Mra. Good
Edward Good
High-street
Good
Singleton
Lyndhurst
Carcoar
Hookwood
Theas
Penrith
Nepean Times
Tennis results from Carcoar and Bathurst matches May 2
Downes and partners led Carcoar to a 93 77 win over Bathurst in a dense set of doubles and singles. Players Howell Slade Neal Turner Hammond Derwin MacDermott Watson Shedden and Canon Shedden appear in numerous 6 1 to 6 5 outcomes across both venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Short and Shedden
Howell
MacDermott
Watson
Slade and
Neal
Hammond
Derwin
Turner and Baldwin
Mesure
Mesars
Deen
Meyers
Slade
Short
Whedden
Measra Hammond
Dlewsra MacDermott
Turner
Baldwin
Short and
Shedden
Bikuits
RL. Turner
F. Howell
QO. Howell
Wataon
Haldwin
Canon Shedden
C. Howell
Erwin
Nass
Carvour
Bathurst
Carcour
Uathuret
Tennis Dinner After Queens Birthday Match at Bathurst
After a Bathurst CacOGAe match on Queens Birthday players dined at the Victoria Hotel with Miss Keworth providing a generous dinner. Mayor J. E. Watson presided as Canon Shadden and Mr. Neal spoke for visitors and Bathurst Team respectively. Mr. W. H. Short, secretary, and Mr. W. B. MacDermott offered toasts, praising General Braden Powell and the Army and Navy. The company sang the National Anthem and all departed with wishes for another gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queens
Bathurst
Victoria Hotel
Keworth
J. E. Watson
Canon Shadden
Neal
Baldwin
Carcunr
W. H. Short
WB. MacDermott
Brden Powel
J G. Derwin
Lord Roberts
Lord Nelson
England
Draw Between Blayney and Carcoar in Football Club Match
On Saturday last a good crowd witnessed a game between Blayney and Carcoar Clubs on Carcoar ground. The draw reflected credit on Carcoar against a heavier side while Blayney players, though strong, had some discreditable conduct. Notable players included Links, G Stammera, M Callen, D and R Williams, Walkam, W Fox, and A Curtis who excelled as captain and player. For Blayney, A Marsh, Patterson and Hardie stood out. Usher refereed the first half and P Tankey the second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blayney
Carcoar
W. Fox
A. Curtis
A. Marsh
Patterson
Hardie
Mr. Usher
P. Tankey
Bathurst Meeting Presents Paul With Gift Before Departure
A Bathurst town meeting in the Town Hall honored Mr. W. H. Paul as he leaves for Orange after 46 years in Bathurst. The Mayor chaired as John Meagher lauded Paul, recounting anecdotes about his Orangeman honesty, and the crowd presented a purse of 70 sovereigns. Paul thanked the group, wished no enemies behind, and the event closed amid cheers. The Alpha Ball drew over 60 couples, with music by local artists. The Juvenile Ball followed as a success, and E Golaby spoke to electors about the East Ward vacancy from Moore’s Nugget and The Plough and Harrows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waas
W. H Paul
Orange
Bathurst
Ald
Gilmour
John Meagher
Paul
Mr. Paul
Jeitizens
H. Nicholls
Maddy
Maling
Fuller
Sul
E. Golaby
East Ward
Moore
Local Meet Results Mixed in OCR Fragments
OCR fragment shows Crosslake in second and third place behind Bind Ge, indicating a small athletics or club meet with incomplete details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosslake
Mining reports from Queen of Hangus to Peak Hill mines
Reported rich lode on Queen of Hangus line with notices on the post office board. descriptions of mining blasts, dips, and ore with gold content. Peak Hill bullion shipment to Sydney and strong silver lead results from Flinders Range. Mentions Dream reef in Gilgunnia and May Day lode activity. Scottish-era tone notes local mining leadership and oldfield tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen of Hangus
Dolly
South Australia
Flinders Range
Sydney
Gilgus Nia
Hining Sun
Igo
Periodicals for advance orders at Cunowick Office
J Charles Davison at the Cunowick Office accepts advance orders for any single periodical Monthly or weekly. The Windsor 14 shillings per year Girls Own Paper 11 shillings Pearson’s 12 shillings Woman at Home 12 shillings Scribner 18 shillings Royal 8 shillings Review of Reviews 9 shillings Wide World 12 shillings Myra 12 shillings Weigela Journal 41 shillings Leacha Fancy Dress 7 shillings Austral Home Girl 4 shillings Tsobal’s Dress 4 shillings Australian Journal 6 shillings 6 pence He also stocks Comic Snap-Shots Ally Bloper and Novelettes Family Herald and other weeklys/periodicals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Charles Davison
Cunoxtcun
Esrecimene
Cunowick
The
Windsor
Pearson
Wide World
Myra
Weigela Journal
Leacha
Tsobal
Australian Journal
Ally Bloper
Family Herald
Australian ship lands in good condition after perilous voyage
A ship named Australian Apesey arrived safely after a rough voyage. Crew reported no injuries and cargo intact. Authorities began standard post arrival checks and noted favorable weather during the transit.
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Lospon
Change Free States
Orange Free State
Phetoria Panto
Bothaan
Steyn
Kruger
Kroger
Wharf
Atreata
Victoria Barracks
Pretaris
Kruger Ia
Waterval Bowen
Delaga Bay
J. C. L. Firapateick
D. Nelson
M.P
Rose
Carcoat Chronicle
Carcoar Y. Bathurst
Downes
Canowindra
Cooree
Miba
Peak Hill
Cockle Wker
Queule Creek
Lundin Beanch
West Australian Goldfielda League
Sir John Forrest
Oldfields
A. J. Graces
A.J.C
Bertie
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