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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1900
Page
3
Reported evacuations and withdrawals as British forces push toward Pretoria and Barberton. Boers claim recaptured towns and fortifications while Kruger seeks to defend Johannesburg. Conflicting lines describe movements around Kعد, Machadodorp, and surrounding districts.
News from the Gold Coast Colony reports a military engagement entailing 103 killed and 38 missing with 680 wounded out of 5000 combatants. Objects of relief and safety measures are noted as ongoing in London on Aug. 14.
London reports Lord Salisbury is ill and has travelled to the Vosges Mountains for treatment. The adventure to split government action will continue via telegraph as he rests.
Unclear OCR fragment mentions chess, a passing OF, and multiple garbled names. It references individuals and entities in a fragmentary way with no clear event, date, or location to establish a coherent report.
From Sir Chinde MacDonald, British ambassador in Pekin, says the Chinese situation is desperate. In ten days dead supplies may be exhausted unless relief arrives. A general massacre is likely.
An unsigned American note from Shanghai signals Le Aung Chang seeks a cessation of hostilities through peace talks with the Powers. The proposal would allow allied forces to enter Pekin to escort Chinese and European residents to safety and determine the allied strength by the generals.
A cable from General Chaffsy, commander of the Allied forces in China, notes troops reached Hustissu on the Poito River between Theassic and Pekin. Subsequent dispatches confirm the occupation by the allies as Chinese officials claim. Chong Yin Ware, a Teing-te Yamen representative, was executed by imperial orders amid anti foreign actions in Polis.
A fragmented report notes Cun Ere ngh contingent for Cun delivering a farewell address under Colonel Way son, President Lauber, and General embarkation, signaling hopes for the advance on Pelt and a response by the Royal Engineers who have taken Gapland for Chin.
The weather in Northern China is extremely hot and allied troops were compelled to rest for ten days after a defeat of Chinese forces at Kangtsiin. Waters are subsiding in the dykes, easing marches and making an advance more feasible.
A fragmented sporting note covers Box Terrier coursing results with names like Ballarat, Striekiuod, and Gomer Faivuat. It mentions captains and players, match timing around 3 years, and various clubs including Ballarat and Cambridge. The piece reflects era language and partial OCR clarity, recording outcomes and player mentions without full coherent structure.
Fragmentary OCR text references a Friday evening event and a game involving Sewane West wind players. Details are incomplete, with garbled phrasing and missing names, dates, and locations, making precise summary challenging.
Fragmented OCR item shows garbled text with names and places such as Geelong and Sydney style fragments. Indicates a local notice or brief item but many words are unreadable leaving unclear actions and dates.
In a Sydney hearing, Harbury responds to Hogan about delays in Australian mail from Naples to London. officials note revised sailing schedules and ongoing efforts to avoid further postponements amid naval traffic and riverine delays, with officials stressing continuous monitoring and accountability to minimize future disruption.
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