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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 03, 1900
Page
5
A private letter from Krontedad dated May 13, 1900 describes brutal firefights near Kroonstad and Bloemfontein, heavy use of fences and wires for defense, scarce rations, and harsh marching conditions. The writer laments long service, notes Australian troops, and mentions fellow soldiers, Col Price, and various officers amid ongoing reconnaissance and skirmishes.
The piece notes travel by ox wagon toward Pretoria with scarce provisions, mentions hospital crowding in Bloemfontein, and reports a local football match ending Dunkeld five behind Hamilton two goals. Players Beady Brady Walashe Mo Leo Whitehew Nicholson Patterson Cornes Swrettam Steele Pome Bishop and umpire Nicholson are named amid a compact sportsy account.
The Flamilton Football Club convened at the Prince of Wales Hotel on a Saturday evening with President Mie F.C Lowery in the chair. Directors reviewed a heavy debit from old Football Association obligations, but a determined effort reestablished the club and led to a decision to continue, despite mixed member enthusiasm and calls for reform. The meeting elected officers, set a 2s subscription, debated club colors red and blue, and approved printed members tickets before adjourning with thanks to the chair.
Hamilton hosted Dunkeld in a season opener played at a delayed 3 pm start. Dunkeld built a strong lead before half time, then Hamilton improved in the third, closing the gap as the match ended with Dunkeld ahead.
The Balmoral correspondent reports cold wet and windy conditions with over 34 inches of rain in two weeks. Snow briefings occurred this week. locals discuss proclaiming Pent Fiainay and preparations for a potential visit by Major Roy to lecture on the South African war.
RS. M. Stewart and RR Ro Welsh announce they have taken the Caledonian Hotel in Hamilton Warrnambool Garros area. They promise comfortable rooms on the ground floor with two tours access, airiness and ventilation, first class meals not speciality, and best brands of wines spirits and cigars. Bowling office for Lyall's committees.
Star of the West Hotel Port Fairy occupies a central position near trains steamers botanical gardens Moyne river and beaches noted for comfort. A first class living station is attached to the hotel and wines spirits of high quality. A coach leaves for Port Fairy on Hamilton arrival. Proprietor Craig's Royal Hotel Lydiard Street Ballarat offers first class accommodation. Daniel Clarendon appears among references to other hotels and services.
Cobb & Co. Livery and Coaching Ales offers first class horses and modern vehicles for hire with reliable drivers. Stage services run from Hamilton to Macarthur and back, with departures at 6 am and 1:15 am, stopping at Byaduk North and South. Parcels conveyance, vehicle sales, and materials supplied. report driver irregularities to Thomaensree, Hamilton.
Lyall's Royal Mail Coaches announce Hamilton and Apsley line daily departures from Welsh's Prince of Wales Hotel via multiple stops to Spike and Essenhope with returning services to Apaley and Haanikom. Edenhove and Goroke line runs Mondays and Fridays to Lioroke with return Toreday and Saturdays. Parcel service offered at lowest hire rates. Agents listed including Harreland Welsh, Prince of Wales Hotel, Cavendish and others.
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