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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 07, 1900
Page
3
Telegraph dispatches show Boer forces under siege at Mafeking and Stormberg falling to General Gatacre as British troops advance toward Bouktoon and the Modder. Reports note 4900 Boers dispersed, with 4000 encamped to the south and imperial corps recruitment underway in Auckland and other colonies.
Latest despatches report five thousand Buove withdrawn from the Tady exith our Qulesbare command and used at Abramad Kranl under General Joubert. Troubest anticipated by Whar Gensent. some articles to be shipped to Abralam'd Kranl.
A garbled OCR note reports large forces under Lord Roberts with nominal counts around 40 000 at Lis Gieposnt and 68 000 men in various positions. Mentions General Doubler with 40 000 and ongoing coverages, but text is severely unclear.
Fragmentary dispatch describes Boer withdrawal from Ladysmith with ammunition abandoned and a bridge destroyed to hinder pursuit. Mount Bulwan position noted with a detachment attempting to block Royal forces before a railway line near Alder Spruit. No confirmed sightings within 30 miles of Ladysmith.
A fragmentary 19th century report notes President Kruger urging the burghers in Blomfontein to stand firm during the Transvaal crisis. The text hints at faith and resolve amid mounting tensions and calls for loyalty to the Voortrekkers.
A bustling farewell demonstration filled the streets as the steamer Mup lomory and the Bushmen’s contingent arrived. People thronged the decorated streets, with flags, emblems, and banners as a respectful crowd observed the procession led by Youth Jury Jerome.
London report on the budget proposal shows Chancellor Hickesfield presenting a total of £39,000,000 for 280,000,000 to the crown. The debate touched on tobacco duties and regal taxation waivers asTreasury ministers argued support. No strong opposition appears, with the House reportedly receptive to the plan.
An unreadable OCR fragment discusses Anglophobia in France and responses by officials including Portugal’s minister and Ribot. It references the Prince of Wales visit, the opening of an exhibition, and tensions in press and public opinion, noting reactions in a broad European context and mentions of British distress over the Continent.
The British Ambassador in Washington, Crider, is nearing retirement at the end of 1860 after a term extended to 12 months and possible renewal if the Senate delays ratification of the treaty. The envoy’s duties have included negotiating with Great Britain and the United States on matters related to the Nivameuin Ciel project and ongoing negotiations.
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