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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 31, 1901
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR recalls heavy fighting, Boer aspects, and British operations near a river. Mentions Majr Betchtord, Calawet Damant, and Commodant commands with losses and retreat, along with references to Cape Colony forces and Canmaainat theater.
Fragmented telegraph style report describes a severe engagement near a South African colony involving forces from multiple nations. The text mentions high casualties, air and ground combat, and chaotic movements as troops clash at a distant front with heavy weaponry and strategic shifts observed by observers.
In December 24 reporting from Laspan a vivid field by field account details movements of troops, engagements, and command names. The report notes front line actions around a central town, with mentions of divisions, battalions, and shifting positions as weather and terrain affected operations.
A damaged OCR fragment describes Boer War actions near Lang Fee and the Lang River area. It mentions Major General Campbell and General Dartnell in pursuit of Boer forces, with heavy fighting, casualties, and near failures during a British assault and defense sequence.
The report notes the block in recruiting for the Common wea and a slow pace in Victoria with 1400 men proposed for squad duty. It cites directives from colonial secretary and remarks by Major Downes and Governor to avoid acting beyond instructions while Sydneysiders refrain from concrete action. A separate item mentions bankruptcy related to a government loan plan and a domestic crime report about a Chinese gardener attacked by a thief.
An elderly inmate described confusing events in a late night incident. A primary male figure appeared unsettled and a brief confrontation led to an unclear outcome. The record notes erratic actions and a tense mood without clear injuries or formal charges.
A garbled account describes a racing incident on a Friday at Prummnure with riders including Avram and Williams Malla. It mentions horses, a wheel, a fall near a Goalie stone, and a rider injured with unclear names and outcomes while others move forward in the event.
A damaged obituary note records the funeral cortege for Mr James Loughtie aged 68. It mentions a long illness and marks the local family, friends, and addresses affected by the death in Wertonk and nearby areas.
An unreadable OCR fragment appears to describe a person named Serelgssety making a plea or statement. The text is heavily garbled and lacks coherent context, making identification of event, place, or outcome impossible. Further readable details are not present.
A partially legible 19th century OCR note describes a boy from Laoiutta being bitten by a shake and deteriorating as witnesses recall symptoms. The text references a Mr Charles Sutchelson and local figures, with unclear details about medical response and the child's condition.
The garbled draft mentions Brno and McMullin, with stray names and places like Hortus and Jak web later. It hints at a local scene or notice, but readable facts are scarce, leaving only scattered fragments and potential names without a clear event or outcome.
The text recounts several tragic events including drownings near Warrnvalyla and the Yarra, a fatal accident at Peres Young involving an explosion, and a man near Adelaide who drowned after an attempt to jump overboard. It mentions a boy of nine, a shooting accident, and a blast in Skipton with injuries and deaths reported the next day.
A chaotic early report describes a wheat fields tragedy near Port Melbourne. The body of a girl was found under a town pier amid a crowd, with a bereaved father identifying the corpse after a quiet funeral.
The note requests Kawwa and Dishes with unclear phrasing and scattered terms. It mentions a tote and locations or items but provides no coherent event, date, or identifiable entities to summarize into a proper news item.
Fragmented OCR text lists various names such as Lue Kur dale and My ME Laan with scattered phrases about for sale and colonial references. The garbled lines mention gallery, Presider Lalo, and TAPreil Hurt, creating a disjointed local notice style without coherent events.
A杂 fragmented public notice describes assorted items including shop openings, property concerns, and community events. It mentions Ready-Murle Boots & Shoes, local vendors, refreshments, and a summer event lineup with various place names and figures interspersed.
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