Memoir of a British Gunner at Majuba and Ulundi
The teller recalls munitions and battles from Zulu War days. He describes Ulundi skirmishes with Cetewayo’s impis, the role of Gatlings and 16 pounders, and notable moments like Lord Beresford's V C and Majuba. He recounts a later Boer War action keeping a Hotchkiss gun and his escape from Majuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Zuiuland
Tsandilwana
Ulundi
Dinizotti
Ant
Dimaulu
Jilea
Kamagarwa
Te Umvolosi
Cetewayo
Charles Beresford
V.C
Cotewayo
Anil
Pomeroy Colley
Gummer
Mount Pleasant
Majuba
Geneva
Colley
Archibald Forbes
Feaven
Toronto Seance Raid Over Throw of False Ministers
A Toronto police raid exposed a spiritualist group led by two self styled ministers. A scantily clad woman posed as a spirit child entered a cabinet and clothing was removed during the séance. Officers intervened after a scuffle as the two defendants were taken to the station and charged with fraud, later released on bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Elizglets Howland
Rev
Claroner
Wowland
Samuel Rynen
Hayhurst Street
Brisbane
Tipgue
Luar
Bealty
Dole
Lowe
Vozue Lad
Priser Aint
Nannine News Skimps of Town Affairs and Local Happenings
Nannine notes a planned ten mile communication branch to Burnnkurra to aid miners and medical relief, led by Mr. Bentley, with completion in about three weeks. A race meeting is slated for April with 75 prize money, elections loom for the Upper House, and Mr B O'Brien is a candidate. The Anglican minister Rev. C Milwant was farewelled. Perth-bound, many friends attended. Local health, subscriptions, ward and quarters at Meekatharra, railway activity, and busy post office with staff increases are reported amid a growing trade and the Perth through train often full.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrambie
Nannine
O'Brien
C. Milwant
Perth
R. Taylor
Ain
Melting
Meckering
Sid
Neighbor Recovers After Remedy Doses
Mr W J Fuller J P Storekeeper Rendelsham reports aiding a neighbor with severe cramps using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Three doses as directed brought a rapid improvement and recovery within hours.
Untitled fragmentary text with scattered names and phrases
Fragmentary OCR text shows a collage of names, places, and terms without a coherent narrative. The readable bits include scattered personal names such as Tarik and Shy, places like Santiago, and phrases that resemble speech or captions but lack clear context or events to summarize into a coherent news item.
Disordered Stomach Relief Promised by Chamberlain Tablets
An elderly ad copy notes a bad taste in the mouth from a disordered stomach and promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy. It claims the tablets cleanse the stomach, improve digestion, and restore a relish for food, available from chemists and stores.
Cabinet Communication Bureau Would Aid City Editors
A colonial-era essay argues for a centralized Cabinet secretary to answer media questions directly. It envisions a Queensland style official serving city editors, mayors, road boards, and hospital secretaries, cutting through red tape and saving ministers time. The piece urges The West Australian government to adopt such a direct press liaison before London departure.
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Perth
Australia
Alice
Caxton
Queensland
London
The Gause of Gnarity Desmond Case In Perth Aid Plea
Readers seek aid for Henry Desmond of Geraldton who is blind and aged and unable to travel to Perth for treatment. The note asks for charitable contributions directed to assist the man, with any forwarded funds to be acknowledged in these columns.
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Henry Desmond
Geraldton
Alten Ido
Desmond
Perth
Mining Revenue and Gem Specimens Sale Report
A mining report notes a 9 ton parcel cleaned up last Friday yielding 12du2 to the tow and a parcel of one specimen sold for £400 for exhibition. J Slate sold his interest to Roddy Consaughton and Co for £1300. Fifty-four specimens yielded 3407 of melted gold from Mul Wr in Parve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Slate
Ball Uke Mime
Messra
Roddy, Consaughton and Co
Parve
Peak Uill Government State battery crushing update
The Government State battery has nearly finished crushing with minor parcels remaining. Reported totals include Mount Fraser 58 tons for 6204 Brilliant, 70 tons for Lode Chain IP, 74 tons for THz Ldwt, Under sight 80 tons for Gioz 1etwt, Over Leight 78 tons for S204 tadwl, May King and others contributing smaller amounts, with several entries partially legible.
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Lode Clain PA
Fraser
Uie
Mount Fraser
Brilliant
Lode Chain IP
Muhitee
Secretary to the Cabinet in the States Press View
A lenting article in the Perth Morning Mercury urges appointing Yon He appainment of Mesbothnian Cook to a Cabinet post. It argues a journalist should hold the Secretary in the Cabinet, linking the leader with the country by reporting concerns from the press and conveying local urgency to Ministers.
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Cook
Perth
Uae
Wilttin
Sien
Nik
Hite
Eleelim
Uke Brad
Goverment
Evening Journal
Mining motive at Nan tne Island battery prospect
Nanntne reports high hopes for a new battery on Nan tne Island with nine prospects including Catmtoning and Sage Lan. Prospects employ many miners but gas issues hinder returns, necessitating quick treatment of stone from multiple outside sites like Metkatharra and Burnakurra while plans shift to Uda. machinery and linings are being arranged to advance operations.
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Champion
Sage Lan
Chipper
Metkatharra
Yeltogindat
Burnakurra
Baryumabie
Uda
Merricton Express Subscription Rates
The Merricton Express offers a twelve month subscription at 12.64 in advance. Rates apply to all readers. the notice appears in a period paper with recurring Monday Wednesday and Friday editions.
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Merricton Express
James Service and Co Proprietors Year Ends
The year winds down as James Service and Co Proprietors conclude operations. Details remain limited in the readable text.
Morphy Propriets and Rly the West Bevels noted
Fragmentary OCR text mentions L. P. Morphy and property references with vague phrases about liquor regulation and private rights. No clear event, date, or place is identifiable.
Train schedules and medical ad copy from early 20th century paper
Fragmented timetable notes show trains Geraldton to Perth and Walkaway with varied days and departure times plus marketing for Chamberlain’s Cutie Remedy and Hepa tonic. The mixed text mixes transit details with home remedy advertising and postal offers.
Fragmented OCR Text From Unknown Pine Al Era
Fragmented OCR text resembles garbled script with scattered names and places. It includes odd phrases like 4h bol and Ast air is te ye Vera sare not ee rating se Re Se Wesenty and references to Tevet mae vee tarde Ml ae Gots lane de altel ies. The passage appears as corrupted newspaper text with no clear event or cohesive narrative.
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Herman
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M.H.R
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Melbourn
Nannine News
TetTay
Robert Byrne
Santiago
Mtr
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East Seagullers
Isin
Ty Eau
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Sprehyarientar
Ashe Wien
Salanges
Lee
Wyatt Dieter
Mullers
Siuneos
Evan
Aisiord
Pelitly
Alana
Victoria Hotel
Er Tite
L Grimish
Northam
Grimish
Moderae
Diamond Jubilee Hotel
MT Macnet
Black Range
J. H. Quinlan
F. C. Towler
Commercial and General Printer
EDS
Geraldon Express Co., Ltd
Liv
Las
Express Co
Eno's
WOREE
C. Eos Pasans
Eee
Atharra
Cabinet
Nanntne
Janes Oates
Thorfall
Robur
Robur" Tea Co
P.S
Nice
Geraldton Coffee Palace
Mane Trance
Gknstictox
Ularke
Efar Tyr
C. Slokes & CO
Baddlers
Harness and Goln
Wrolpers
Ax Retail
Manis
Tremere
Reais
la Cane
J. Johnson
Archit Ctpubst
Offile
Champdii
Marine Terrace
Louis Erkell
Coline Hines
Visto
AY Vonde
W. J. Rich
Cheapet Hons Fyaoen
L. P.morphy
Krale
Journntim
Dun
Daly
Atamn
Noehampton
Manto
Willie
Ny Pine
Thiet Pee Ites
Pat
Hee
Tsim Bay
Bounty Eye
Tony Rites
Plana
Eid Niger
Wits
Ren
Walon
Ghana
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