Old Soldier Area's Only Boer War Vet
Larry Smith profiles Robert Mosley 87, formerly of the First Manchester Regiment, as Fremont's surviving Boer War veteran. He recalls the 1899-1902 campaign, hunger, dysentery, and looting, describes khaki development, and notes his long life across Britain, Australia, New York, Pennsylvania mines, and finally California.
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Rememers
Robert
Bobby) Mosley
First Manchester Regiment
Her Majesty's Army
Fremont
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Manchester
Australia
U.S
New York State
Pennsylvania
California
Pismo Beach
Highty
Fremonter
Robert Mosley
Overacker Ave
Rico
Steve Rubiola
Union City Budget Up For Hearing
Union City will hear and adopt the 1968-66 budget totaling 623,607 with a 1 per 100 assessed valuation tax rate. The council will also consider a Dumbarton Bridge widening resolution and Shell Oil Co underground pipeline easement proposal. Meeting at 7:30 p.m. in room 2, James Logan High School, Union City.
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Union City
Dumbarton Bridge
Shell Oil Co
James Logan High School
H St
Hayward Benefit Hearings Target City Employee Rules
Hayward Personnel Board plans two hearings tomorrow night at City Hall to discuss fringe benefits. Proposals include adding one day yearly vacation after six years for up to 20 days after 20, expanding family sick leave to five days within 12 annual days, and increasing the maximum accumulated sick days from 120 to 160, with City Manager Raymond Floran backing the changes during summer budget sessions.
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Hayward
City Mgr
Raymond Floran
Hayward City Employe Association
Real City Hall
Parking Ban Being Sought in San Leandro
SAN LEANDRO Merchants Assn seeks to reduce a parking ban on East 14th Street. The proposal would cut the ban from 3 to 6 p.m. daily to 4 to 6 p.m. The association, led by Ed Voorhees, says the change will not hinder traffic flow and urges frequent meter checks to ensure turnover.
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San Leandro
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Her Majesty’s Army
Charles Aflas
Tim
Great Britain
Kopjes
Dongas
Jenkins
Foothill
Southland
Ninvitz & Winton
Peta Re
Newkins Enterprises
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Eli MW
Harder RD
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