Boers Contemplate Surrender as British Occupy Town
War dispatches report Boer fighters near Nolapenit looting and discontent over Kruger’s flight with gold. British forces seize the eastern rail town 72 miles from the Portuguese border while Steyn retreats toward Feedoraproit. Telegraph repair party attacked. 19 escorting soldiers missing amid ongoing South Africa conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolapenit
Kruger
Transvaal Eastern
Pydageon
Tigrentirh
Croemiie
Canetown
Standard
Great Britain
South Africa
Europe
Nowspapera
Lord Roberta
The Row in China Reported Movements and Conflicts
About 4000 allied troops move west from Tientsin toward Paoting fu to confront a large Chinese force. The Japanese arrest and hand over the agsansin off Baron von Ketteler to German authorities. Americans attack 30 Imperialists at the Temple of Shaho, killing 30. Russians defeat 400 Boxers at Machipo, with the leader and 200 men killed. The Japanese land 600 marines at Shanghai as Hoxera mass along the Grand Canal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonpox
Tientsin
Paoting-fu
Baron, von Ketteler
Shaho
Machipo
Shanghai
Hoxera
Grand Canal
Bridge funding delay over Helbula crossing to Mandurama road
The Minister told Mr Waddell the bridge over Helbula on the Mandurama to Burnt Yards road does not yet warrant £1400 investment. If mining industry develops the area, the decision may be reconsidered. Meantime, efforts will keep the approaches in good order. The Public Works Department confirmed receipt of Mr T Waddell’s request to rebuild the Limestone Creek bridge on the Yeanwin road, Darour to Cowra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helbula
Mandurama
Waddell
Dept.of Public Works
T. Waddell
Limestone Creek
Ieanwin Road
Uarour
Cowra
The Cowra Show Delayed by Weather Yet Praised
Cowra residents missed part of this year’s show due to splendid weather and excellent stock. Show ground conditions were perfect and more than sixty persons attended on the second day. A thunderstorm arrived late, making the return trip unpleasant. Glasson and Glasson along with J Fo Glasson dominated the sheep exhibits. full award details to follow next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Si Persens
Messrs
Glasson
J Fo Glasson
Local items note Buckley departure and church drive
Arthur Buckley leaves MabEL Howards after years as storeman praising his conduct and town spirit. Canon Sheddlea urges immediate action to build a new church while many will help. Tennis club trains daily and may shine soon. A bridge over Belubula River near Fagan’s wool-shed will have tenders soon. Clarination Works at Burnt Yards moving to Junction mine with many workers. Prince of Wales shaft sinking gradual. Football season waning though public interest may shift if Sunday games end, cricket welcomed. Rev T Parker preached at Wesleyan Church to a large audience.
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Arthur Buckley
Mabel Howards
Canon Sheddlea
School of Arts
Therr
Belubula
Fagan
Junction
Prince of Wales
T. Parker
Severe hailstorm hits Carcoar after afternoon rain
A thunderstorm warned by Mr Bunsell reached Carcoar about 3 p.m. bringing heavy rain then clearing, returning at 10 p.m. with showers and a tremendous hailstorm that caused severe damage to fruit trees and crops.
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Bunsell
Carcoar
Man’s garden walk leads to health swing and remedy
Mr Wilson a Paddington carpenter suffered heart and digestion decline after years of labor. A six month failed recovery followed. walking in his garden proved unsteady until he tried Mother Seigel's Syrup in 1899, restoring vigor. The note cites a letter from H Wilson praising the remedy's impact on digestion and overall strength.
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Ienhe Bir
Wilson
Given Vorrace
Paddington
Kreenkland
Koch
Wanda
Droge
Ale Wilson
Frank Percival Peacock
Manning Street
South Beishano
Seigel
Sam
Mother Seigel
H. Wilson
Change at Carcoar Post Office Assistant Relieves Captain
Mr C Higgs assistant at Carcoar Post Office is relieving the Post Master at Cargo for a few days in a temporary arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. C. Higgs
Carcoar P.O
Welcome Home Return of Mr W J Derwin from Europe
Mr W J Derwin has just returned from a European tour and looks well and hearty. He visited Paris and was impressed by its noble avenues and wealth centers. He traveled through France noting agriculture, and enjoyed England and Ireland with their harbors and lakes. He brought back booklets and photos for the newspaper to view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Derwin
Europe
Paria
France
England
Ireland
Derwin
Obituary: Henry William of Caceoar Dies at 74
Longtime Caceoar resident Henry William died last Monday afternoon at the age of 74. He leaves a wife, three children, and twelve grandchildren. A large gathering of relatives and friends accompanied the remains to the final resting place on Tuesday.
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Caceoar
Henry William
Carcoar Tennis Club Ball Set For Friday Night
The Carcoar Tennis Club will hold its annual ball next Friday at the Academy of Music in the capable hands of Messrs J. G. Derwin and Links. A good evening is anticipated as the ladies prepare refreshments and invitations go to neighbouring clubs. Tickets are 5 shillings for double and 3 shillings for single.
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Carcoar Tennis Club
Academy of Music
Princes of Ball
Messra
J. G. Derwin
Dhs
Old Age Pension Plan Details Change Payouts
The government measure proposes weekly pensions of 10s for men and 7s for women over 65 with 4s added to a couple living together. A property worth 10s weekly adds 6s, and maximum combined pension for a couple sits at 20s weekly. If joint property reaches 20s to 25s weekly, pensions adjust to 10s or 5s respectively.
Three King Daughters Pass Examinations in Music
The three daughters of Mr. O B King Stock Inspector of Carcoar have passed examinations in music theory and practice. Carrie King holds Senior Honors, Ada King Intermediate Honors, with Neva, Carrie, and Ada noted for practical violin and piano at Sydney institutions including Rosebank College and Trinity College Exama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. B. King
Ander
Rosebank College
Sydony
Trinity College
Carrie King
Ada King
Sydney Musical Union
Neva King
Federal Bites Report On Site Selection For Capital
Country and city officials anxiously await Mr Oliver’s report on the federal site as whispers spread about the favored district. The piece notes sympathy for a poor land speculator and recalls past railway land deals where the public paid vast sums above what original owners received, amid broader doubts and anxieties.
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Oliver
Mont Anitable
Sydney
Melbourne
Gortland
Royal Commission
Mining notes from region outline copper and iron developments
The article reports on mining activity across several districts. The Lord Salisbury battery has started crushing, with re sults awaited. a new shaft is being sunk on Carbine Extension. Fallon and Party on Old Lumpy lead report 70m depth and water. Copper ore and flat gold findings near Condoblin show eight percent copper and a portion of gold per ton. Blayney copper mine processes iron castings and copper dispatches. Mouin Boppy district details new residence and upcoming machinery deliveries. Bombala notes limited gold work and rich finds in nearby trenches with approximately ten pounds of gold recovered. Also includes an ad-like note about Dr Nicholson ear drums and local business promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Keeps
Lord Salisbury
Fallon
Party
Blayney
Sydney
Periodicals listed at Curomidua Office pricing
J Charles Davison at the Curowids Office offers advance rates for singles monthly or weekly periodicals. Packages include Wide World 9d, "Hye" 1, "Woigs A Journal" 1d, Lateal House GL 4d, Dreas 4d, Australian Journal with various prices.
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J. Charles Davison
Curomidua
Sraciueis
Mas Geen
Curowids
Wide World
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China
Allied
Operations
the Careoar Chronicle
Arduratia
Broauyvett Eyrnact
Hoapitsla
Globe
Italy
Amsterion
the Lyndhurst Bullock
Young Af Garland
Goo. Stammers
Harry Leabheater
Old Age Pensiona
Condoblin
Melrons
Moucni Boppy
Wale
Cobar
Baird
Wright, Heaton and Co
Gallimont
Bombala
Brown's
Scandisan
Bchinfeld
Crawford
Billy Rutherford
Carcoar Chronicle
Periodicals
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