Boer War Dispatches and Imperial Court Accounts
Fragmented report recounts Boer forces advancing into winter theatre, British convoy clashes at dawn with 95 Victoria troops aiding retreat and waggon burnings. It notes Boer strength around 20 000, Lord Kitchener tightening measures, and casualties including 15 dead and 24 wounded. Victoria soldiers are listed with a death and wounded count, while recovery of Lieut Surgeon Horne is mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretoria
Rasfenburg
da la Be
Merteocmyg
Tas Bern
Francis
Victoria
Elands
Drift
Morley Trust
Horne
Trarulton
Cameron
Cape Town
Australia
Boer War clashes and political turmoil unfold in Cape colony
Reports from Cape Town describe Boer War hostilities rising as forces clash near Cape Lean and Woper. Liberals, led by Bannerman, urge moderation while defence ministries debate strategy amid intense artillery exchanges and mounting civilian impact.
Kruger in Europe arrival at the Hague intrigue
Reported arrival of Mr Kruger in Europe at The Hague amid a grand reception with crowds and singing. Officials from the Netherlands discuss his hotel visit, and the Italian sovereigns controversy stirs diplomatic tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR Kruger
Europe
Fire at Cordei Overwhelms Town in Morning Blaze
A large fire swept through Cordee destroying several buildings and triggering evacuations. Fire crews battled flames for hours, with limited access hampering containment. No injuries reported. investigators will probe cause as residents return to damaged homes.
Fragmented Gazette Extract With Numerous Obscurities
Scattered OCR text presents a garbled ledger style list with personal names places and possible dates. Readable fragments mention Wel llores i cowl 1h CI and several near illegible place names. The passage resembles damaged notices or directory items rather than a cohesive article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaimnetinny
Feria Biombentries
Wheat storage policy prompts new grain storage rules
Fragmented report discusses wheat storage measures, handling terms, and price impacts. It notes delivery to farm doors, storage space allocations, and the push for standardized tares and weights to protect farmers from losses. It highlights concerns over theft, price declines, and regulatory steps to ensure fair distribution.
Buggy Collision Injures Robins at Wall
Mr and Mrs Joseph Robins of Wall suffer painful injuries after their buggy overturns near their son in law J Harber's residence during a drive to Dimbo ola. Witnesses report prompt help and medical care but Mrs Robins sustains severe facial and head bruises while Mr Robins escapes with minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Robins
Wail
Dimboola
J. Harber
Pronira
Tima
Mes
Iebtins
Barker
Hin
Wediewald
Kutine
Epidemic of beer poisoning prompts public health warnings
Contested claims describe a widespread beer poisoning epidemic traced to breweries in London. Officials warned of tainted alcohol and linked it to a spate of illnesses over the past two years. The report mentions attempts at regulation and the authorities considering action to prevent further harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bern
London
Bush Leopard Report From Tangled Bush Mystery
A garbled OCR record describes a bush leopard sighting amid confusion and misprints. It mentions Tamapools tiga and a tracker named Winstum Stare, with locals including farmer Mr To Clivke and references to Neill and Purprinn. The text notes fragile evidence and unclear conclusions about the leopard and possible tiger links in Soar dale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Setunday
Clivke
Unclear Sporting Meeting With Mixed Marginal Details
Fragmented report covers multiple matches and players across clubs. It notes a decisive win by The Mores over Lor Tyrgdaie by a narrow margin, mentions standout performances, and lists numerous players including Stewart and Williams. Weather described as mild, with a trophy photo group and club members’ event following the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
McUbe
Mudiern
King
Lewitt
Bonnett
Newcastle
Pimpin
Janine
M Butler
Ache Poe
Epottenantibey
Sironaghes
Tragic Mother and Son Die in Wooden Tenement Fire
A dreaddul tragydy aeewret this morubeyg when a teeeformed wooden tenement accupied by Mrs. Matthewe aged 70 years and her vom Hector aged 36 caught fire. Neighbors and firemen found Hector dead beside his bed and Mrs Matthewe dead in the room. The fire appears to have suffocated the mother while attempting to awaken her son in a one room unit. The case follows reports of filth at Shepparty Butter Factory’s Creamery in Boosey bin Soon codenned se inssnibery and health officer calls for action.
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Matthewe
Hrtor
Accra
Shepparty
Boosey
Joes
Fire at Kommheim Farm Spurs Yard Blaze
A Wednesday fire at AL Mlougel's Kornheim farm started when a worker raked rubbish into a heap and accidentally ignited it. The blaze spread to two straw stacks and threatened newly built haystacks before assistance arrived and halted further damage.
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AL Mlougel
Kornheim
Endurance of a Bailor in Disaster Rescuers Save Crew
A battered account reports Whiteway, a fireman aboard the French steamer Bosegull wrecked off Jersey. Most of the Peremyers were waved but the captain and crew survived. a rescuer clung to a spar after hours in the water and was finally saved.
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Lavoun
Whiteway
Atul
Bosegull
Jersey
Peremyers
Obituary from Mire Tennett Oiee Dowbtuoy
Sunday morning obituaries report Mire Tennett Oiee of Dowbtuoy age 35 with multiple family losses including five daughters and her husband Z Mossman. The piece notes long residence locally, service details, and a string of deaths within the extended family and community, painting a portrait of grief and parish life.
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Dowbtuoy
Thiertan Fleteboring
Stawell
Moaman
Moasgiel
Coleraine
Z. Mossman
Horsham
Shawes
Albion
Tahara
Aleewan
Porente
Pupilei
Newy
Pilige
Wimmera
Martin
Noth Giton
O'Brien
Stewell
Matthew J Scott
Thorne Scott
Piotivinia
Senday
Rey
B S Merpey
Cat Souweell
Mem Cawne
Ray
Thomas Woodland
Anelion
Ani
Mwnimoral
Death of a child under inquest in Tafabiti Act case
A Deputy Coroner and jury held an inquest into the death of an illegitimate child, Ago Wilson, at Botwoleal trardess. Evidence showed the child suffered internal inflammation linked to feeding issues, with no blame assigned to anyone. care arrangements and feeding directives were examined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Brown
Coronet Heeking
Mesera
Wright
M. Maird
W. Woolard
Thm Young
Ube Droometsners
Ago Wilson
Phonan Keown
Gore
Web Pook
Leuise Molter
Mire
Macemillan
Brown
Kennealy
Presentations to Rev M D Williams at Smythdale
The Smythdale club hosted a gathering on a Wednesday to honor Rev M D Williams and Mrs Williams for their service. Captain Lynch and many guests attended a short ceremony after a review of the club’s work since Mr Williams left Horsham. A framed group photo was presented with an inscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rere
Salita
Roager
Verday
Pallony
Borgewaster
Anoteur
Horsham Teswis
Dawn
Lecher Tours
Sharety
Harper
Trivinis
Wee Willan
Borsham
Seythesdale
He Himer
Williams
Williaan
Vietor
Bert Williams
Mer
Willie
Courier
Wei
Smythoedale
Willianson
Hebel
Lot
Lar
Naylor
Aley
Merc Williams
Repeated Claims Prompt Kidney Pain Cure Ad
The text presents a testimonial-like notice from Mr A Matheson of Henry Street Tow n describing severe back pain over the kidneys and sleepless nights. He endorses Dan s Backache Kidney Pills and claims his condition improved, with various references to available remedies and distributors urging readers to buy DOAN S pills through listed firms in Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsham
Dean
A. Matheson
A. Matheson (of Drippe Hout
Henry-street
Thin Town
Cape
Irons
Matheson
Fuster, McClellan Ua
Rocke, Tompant and Co
Den-Atcest
Melbourne
Doan
View of the New South Wales Elevator Proposal
Chief Railay Commissioner Oliver, returning from Europe, says introducing elevators for bulk wheat handling in New South Wales needs careful consideration. A proper grading system could enable overseas trade, though it would require a full change from current methods and may affect speed and storage practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Oliver
Railay
Jont
Europe
Tuberculosis fears and public health notes in early reports
A historical Australian public health snippet discusses death and disease burdens from preventable illnesses, focusing on tuberculosis and other infections. It includes anecdotes from a veteran in the South Firsts brigade and references to Mother Seigel's Syrup as a favored remedy, with local notices on commerce and civic announcements interspersed.
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Chiba
Wong
Losnos
Jose
Wa la Kun Yi
Souveg
Imperial Court
House of Commons
Mr. Chamberlain
Lord Kitchener
Isrven
Cistt Lownes
Hell
Uolong
Lielemtal
Cape Lean
Weno
Menelay
Wamberlaen
Iter
Cuowe
Haat
Henry Camplel
I the
Liberal Party
Anders
Lowe
Aiti
Pencel
Che Gues
38Th Battery
Elon
Mbonaters
DR LA Rey
Uattelapoort
the Hague
VISIR
Dretater
The
Netherlands
Minieuer
Str Kroger
Hie
Hagme
Lity
Italy
Keown
Vinens Piritaan
Ahkrat
Toraen
Tielson
Pertegel
Libor
Upem
Portugal
Hague
Cordee
Deana
Gazette Extracts
Veemes
Chalgery
Marerm
Poly
Colon
Ainbeadheed
Crurwetyes
Oman
Aeckiilly
Vayttl Wetiall
Serauana
Faulares
Fataare
Grruatt Mrities
Uae
Avether
Biveyen
Amrel
Alwards
William Hotlen
Waried
Melachlan
P. Flack
Tate Fisher
Youor MeoLras
Stewane Do USA
Sewart
Steweart
Cme Saneliries
Twial
Willvanee
LY Minwig
Wee Te Veung
Wey
Wewar TiLs
Crowe
Bathor
Oliver Tutt
Aline Honantt
Curran
Hitler
Kitty Ange
Toad Hawling
McMenus
Finder
Gia
McLewn
Sie
HIF LE Serooten
Maewre
Wo Sith
Bennison
T. J
Ko Twroree
J. Smith
A Siah Kied
Db Wanhart
AL Saiith
T M'Ging
H Younw
HL. Crouch
HO Boustiekt
A. F. Weight
J. Ai. Roan T Young
H. Th Catheart
Wo Duncan
Av BE. Heard
Jun
Fe Mi Igde
WS Welland
KC Jory
Cathcart
Burnel
Kommheim
M.D Williams
Anya
Alexander Hill
Downing Collenr
Cambridge
Eoghan
Wiles
Thas
Kirthwein
Soweh Brietemr
Mother Seige
Tk Roberte
Cavendieh
FL Roberts
Atrial
Ruthern
TL Green
Firebrace Street
Hornham
Ace Lerhane Bes
Aml Harkness Maker
Leehane
Firebracy Street
Paublic Notices
Mary Millar
Victorian Farmers’ Lawn & Agency Co. Limited
Court of Insolvency
Luh J
Weldon Power & Bennett
Rutherglan
Irvine
Great Western Champagne
Rowland 'S
J. Langlands & Co
M'Donald
Cua
the Wimmera
Entlemen
Naratives— Dan
Demboola
Nhill
Malabow Dam
Warracknabeal & Hopstons
Demald
Womelang Dan
Charloon
Sea Lake
Quiobatook
Aline
Seee Hill District
Midore
Robinson
Longerenong College
T. Rominson & CO
Ypotilawoode
Shire of
UTICE
James Carroll
Othees
Teo
A. Parrot
Perrot
Mel
Neleman
Andrew Street
Gardena
Crouch, Kce
Fagioecer
Town Hall
Deebi
Tah
Wikmarate
Poentong
Manning’ Holding
Stawell Road
Midplaillan
Vraine
Berereen Wiles
Hupulely
Bolliggen
Jasles E. Rroll
Shire Othwer
Horrhim
Orough
Horsham Water
Ste. Tiewond
Pamping Atellon
Porn
H. (. Crouch
Koe
Horwnar
Boros H OF
Fenders
Hota Towe
Petders
Jestaw
Pam Hi
Crouch
BCE
Hersham
Bowes OF
Veaders
Ece
Lana
T. J. Noske
Fister Milla
J. Meton Ald
Jobo Atregt
Fann
Jong Jung
Whip
A. P. Young
Perish of Arapiles
Baty
Bungalally
Darragan
Downeete Jalal
Mallen
Berriwillock
Hay Riskeor
Leython
Sicklon
Wnality
W. Sinclair & CO
Ballurn
Messrs, K Tunbridge & Sons
Median
Priond
Horshans
Piatric Bart
Sule
Lima Baer
Mercer
Wilton Tile Corprete
Teathers
Shannon Waites
Kavari
Iramaq
Ube
Aio
Traly
Henry Williams
Kerang
Fl Particulara
Mutual Trading Association
Bourke
Welbourne
Brent & Co
R. Tunbridge & Sons
Fries
Lydiard Street
Ballarat
Education Department
Botory
James Wage
Oto
Thureday
Sind
Fenry
Dhe Sietione
Sworsrary
Tener Board
Treasury
Ificor i Chanpi
Ahem
Teriders
Teribere
Ollie
Treakstry
Tendliieted
Treangey
Melteeprine
Gokorga Turner
Treanor
Melieterne
2Hie Wormerle
Ava
Rowell
Wariah
Minimay
Boedigg Enbodt
Westaral
Ryurst Crefk
Rorsham
Ani Kalrer
Diveslons
Vvery
Divieien
Heenan
Dr. Ritchie
Mayte
OD Lenera
Engler
Gaillie Street
WMS AM
J.G. Macmillan
M.B
University of Edinburgh
Laillip Street
Om, Lp
R. M'Mullin
Wilson-St
Mom
Dr. Scott
Gongulting Sargetin
Hamilton
Prevate Hospital
A. R. Brent
Pharmacero and Dispensing
Wermaceutical Society of
Real Heitain
Chemie
Firebrace-streat
Horst
M. Ryan
Ararat
Sinwell
Plana
Specificatiany
Horsham Times
Orkin
Edward Fraser
W. Garstin-Lugas
BK. Horsham
T. A. Burrage
G.M.V.C
Lata
Kitchener's Wore
South Africa
Worsham
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