Disaster in Somaliland leaves British force shattered
In Somaliland a force of 160 native levies and 50 Indian Sikhs fought a Mad Mullah force seven miles west of Gamburra. Major Plunkett and Captain Olivey led a relief mission but the square was overwhelmed. 37 Yaos escaped. Major Plunkett and many officers were killed. two Maxim guns were captured. Casualties on the British side were heavy, while the enemy suffered large losses. Colonel Cobbe was relieved, and General Manning reportedly engaged the Mad Mullah’s forces with further losses claimed.
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Somaliland
Cobbe
Olivay Wis
Plunkett
African Rifles
Olivey
Plunket
Gamburra
Mallah
Jonel Cobbe
General Manning
Seenge
Manning
Big Flood at Cootamundra Records Severe Weather
Phenomenal rains caused a major flood in Cootamundra on Thursday afternoon. Water rose two feet above the 1885 flood height, flooding stores hotels and offices while footpaths and fences were washed away. Four feet of water filled the main street and darkness followed as gas works failed. Several narrow escapes occurred and many residents lost everything in the poorer area known as The Fiat. It is a record flood for the district with the only comparable prior event being in 1885.
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Cootamundra
Guyra Club Meeting Hopes For Strong Turnout
Mr Jim Sweenes the Guyra Football Club secretary calls a meeting for Saturday May 9 to drum up support and a good roll up for the game. T.C. Smith of Rockvale acts as a major buyer visiting Guyra, inviting disposal of small parcels until his arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ador
Jim Sweenes
Guyra
T.C. Smith
Rockvale
New England
Guyra i 'Y
Glenreagh
Sureyo
Kennsty
Dorrigo
Stephenson
West Australia
George Turner
Mudgee
Liberal and
Panyor
Wogga
Armidale
Leisure night at Leander's Billiard Room
Visit W. R. Leander's Billiard Room for a first-class Alcock table and hairdresser services. Enjoy cool drinks, fruit, and lollies in a well regarded venue run by Gaундers.
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Pleasang
W. R. Leander
Hamonxssino
Trespass Notice from Tuhrll Brothers Paddock Prohibition
All persons found trespassing camping hunting or shooting or otherwise interfering will be prosecuted after this date in our paddocks according to Tuhrll Brothers authority and warning.
Argue office relocated near McMullen's Store
The Argue office has been rebuilt higher up next to McMullen's Store and is located opposite Marshall's Batchery, signaling a new street position.
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Argue
McMullen
Marshall
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Barttox Force
Destrorkp- Gattawt Derkner
Scanlo Theelwright
Buck Mevrray
Angeriot
Armidale Speedwell
CTCLE
Lister
R, Gaunders
Tuhrll Bros
Lotige
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