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Newspaper

Geelong Advertiser

Location

Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Date

Aug 06, 1900

Page

3

Boers Derail and Burn Tram Near Hoaing Spruit

Fragmentary report notes Boer forces derail and burn a tram near Hoaing Spruit while a passenger train runs under starry night. America’s Consul General James Browe aboard, with 40 soldiers reported in action. Proclamations discuss compensation for burghers and prison camps tied to armistice terms.

Lunuon Angnat Stb Hoaing Spruit Starsaait James Browe South Africa Larsr

Sale of Portuguese Officials Collapse in Dalagua Case

A damaged notice reports the Paluguees government dismissed all customs and railway officials at Dalagua Bey over permits facilitating contraband transit of or from the Dronsraat. The fragment indicates political purge linked to smuggling controls.

Dalagua Bey

Schreiner and Loundo Address Assembly On Amorty Wish

In a fragmented report Schreiner and Ludo spoke to the assembly last night. Schreiner urged timely appeasement to win Govship approval in the coming years, framing it as part of the growth and Parliament’s sanction.

Loudo Angel

Discreet English Politicians Reportedly Cautious on War Boots

Documents found in Pretoria government offices show pleas from English politicians to the Beis of Commons and other leaders urging discreet actions regarding the war. Mr Chamberlain told the House that several letters from MPs were discovered before the conference, proposing temporary concessions and awaiting reaction in Parliament.

Smeabara Beis of Commons Trantvaal House of Commons Chamberisin House of Commone Pretoria

Ambiguous World War I skirmish report from Evelerivbstad

An unclear dispatch from August 2 describes repeated treachery and flag signals near a British position. General Smith Durie conducts operations as Boor forces threaten surrender terms and launch heavy fire, with British casualties reported.

Edadon Evelerivbstad Smith Durie Toniemadane Lishobar Smith-Dorrien de

Capture of Boer forces in Basutoland and surrender details

Fragmentary wartime report notes Boer general Péodoo'sury and Basutoland forces retreating toward ranges after Peindlow’s ambush. Mentions surrender of coal, cattle, and sheep supplies to General aoter, plus remounts and reinforcements for General Hunter. References Royal Commission findings and calls for tighter stove regulation and contractor oversight.

Péodoo Basutoland Bamfer Peindlow Aoter Theron Babas Bores Hunter

Military actions noted in De Wet era near Vro Turk hills

Fragmentary report describes Orange Rizer Colony forces steadily progressing under De Wet and Brezn with Broadwood and Ridley era tightening troop records. Loyd Kitchewsr directs operations from Rhenostar against General Dover west of Vro Turk.

Hardh Orange Rizer Broadwood Ridley de Wet Sad

Crisis in China reports liberal ministers executed

August reports from Poking state that Tiswebing Chiang, president of the Chinese lantern railway, and a former minister at St. Petersburg, were executed for advocating conciliation. General Laping instigated the executions as tensions rise over Shanghai and Tentin area. British troops land for Shanghai defense and German forces reinforce. Britain offers financial aid to Japan refused. Canton and Pekin discuss postponement of advance on Pekin with Li Mang Suamy asserting foreign coals of Tivolsin and ministers at Bolin communicate divisively.

Losdun Palking Tiswebing-Chiang Chinese Lantern Railway Obiniee Ministrr SE. Petersburg Poune Xumna Laping Liang Shanghai Canton Goverten Bekin Eliie Zorers Pukinia Bolin

Russian successes in Manchuria and fortresses fall to Russians

The Russians reportedly captured Hunchun fortress and Gube, with the coaiana barn saeco taking the fortress of mehus. Chinese outposts at Pestsung near Tisatsin allegedly fallen. Russians stormed San Sin and Guus with several casualties on both sides, including fourteen Hotchliss type and ten Chinese wounded.

Coaiana Saeco Mehus Nvnibera Mwebusia

Japanese Troop Movements Reported Near Great Wall

Secretive arrangement details describe Japanese forces and allied units maneuvering along the Great Wall region toward Palen as allied troops advance along the Tientsin railway. The report notes anticipated advances and coordinated movements in the area.

Regan Bnee Sloan Cuiou Allie Tientain

Viceroy of Nanking Repels Admiral Seymour Visit Plan

A faulty report states Admiral Seymour pressed for a visit to Nanking but the Viceroy declined. Seymour, accompanied by Kvrager, persisted, sending three Chinese escorts to TLALS, Alscraty, while the Admiral traveled in what is described as the mon of the rungise Kiang.

Seymour Nanking Kvrager

Unclear OCR item on Indian troops and German volunteers

Fragmentary report notes Indian troops for Obina and Acapatel relations with China. Mentions German volunteers in Olina with great enthusiasm and lists numbers of officers and soldiers, but text is garbled and unreadable.

Olina

Australian at Woorang in escape report

Fragmented notes detail an Australian escape and conferral among foreign ministers about a journey to Tientsin. The Taung-L-Yaisen report ministers are safe, while officials discuss the path and status of travelers amid unclear statements.

Taung-L-Yaisen

Naval officers debate leadership aboard gunboat The Protector

Captain Clare of the Naval Forces proposed appointing Captain Creawell of Queensland to command the gunboat The Protector after agreeing with Clare. The move, discussed amid tensions with the Amant, aimed to stabilize command aboard during the Royal Navy political standoff.

Clare Chiat Brera Royal Naval Creawell Queensland South Australia

Pringe Alfreds Funeral Stirs London Headlines

A fragmentary London article notes the Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha funeral rites and the Prince of Wales route to Coburg being rearranged amid fears of an attempt on his life, signaling a tense royal event.

London Sexe-Coburg Gotha Prince of Wales Cobing

The Shah Abandons Visit Amid Attempt on Life

An assassination attempt forces the Shah to abandon plans for a royal visit to England. Authorities heightened security as propaganda and political tensions ripple through diplomatic circles.

England Shah

Shahs Assault Case Involving Proncois Salsog

An OCR fragment reports a Persian attack suspect named Proncois Salsog charged with murder. The wounded Mr. asimor Poreier was shot with a revolver. the attacker hinted at following a target route. The garbled text mentions intentions and gear but lacks clear chronology or corroborating details.

Lontoy Persia Proncois Salsog Ax Susie Asimor Poreier

The Late King Humbert and the Anorea Dawes Ledger

A fragmented 208 August entry notes plans and plans the gales of Monceal with a vague reference to King Humbert in conversation with his gaalers. It mentions a belief that within two months all men would be free and squat and references deeds including the Ozar of Raseio.

Arbitration Courts Hear Trade Disputes In Zealand

Between May and August the Arbitration Courts settled no fewer than nine trade disputes. Reports note Aboriginal murders and rising tension among passers by. The scene in Wellington reflects despondency spreading among the more affluent groups.

Rewen Wellington Sundar

Fragmented court case details from a chaotic report

A garbled OCR page reports a court case with claims of burglary and property damage. It mentions doors, rope, and attempts at theft, with references to witnesses and suspects, alongside unrelated notes on species counts and institutional locations.

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