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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 20, 1900
Page
10
Fragmented OCR text references a defense act, political figures, and locations such as Bethlehem and York. It mentions various names, places, and events without a coherent narrative. The readable content hints at a wartime policy discussion, with scattered nouns and dates, but lacks a clear, singular news item.
A fragmentary report describes wartime focus on China, with mentions of foreign powers, territorial stakes, and shifting influence. References to Hong Kong, Canton, and Meiji era style notes appear amid era terminology, detailing diplomatic pressure and strategic moves by major nations.
An imperial report describes Allied forces at Tientsin enduring heavy fighting and a sharp Chinese counteroffensive. The text details Japanese and Western troops assaulting and capturing portions of the city while Chinese forces mobilize northward to expel foreigners. Casualty figures and transport movements are noted, with reports of a costly bombardment and widespread upheaval in multiple provinces.
Roberts reports forces clearing the country between Keruyerdvorp and Kuaten as General Smith-Duren coordinates operations. Hopetoun receives appointments and travels from Muesnilles with the British dispatches naming the Governor General of Australia and changes in command as distant flotilla sails toward EMS Victoria.
Readable fragments describe a monthly meeting of the Matoal Loment Society held at Menilay Hall. The program featured musical items, recitations, and games, with a charitable tea and prize cup. A later event at Kalket Wesleyae Church included a conduct of a concert and supper, raising funds for local causes. a car accident injury to Mr. George Smith is noted with his progress described as favorable.
A fragmentary diary from Mount William describes the camp setups near Majube Hill Capella Valley and Spion Kop. It notes arrivals and departures, rough living conditions, prices, and local meetings about land damages and payments, with miners from diverse regions converging and provisional arrangements formed.
Large stock of horse rugs saddles and riding gear offered by A Amstrong Sannoen and Impowten with a note of general saddlery items. A Mexican war veteran endorses Chamberlain’s Diarrhoea Remedy claiming pension continuity and quick relief. Also notices seeking an energetic agent for Horse Aber District with address Lotten 22 Sturt Street Hallaret.
A Horsham notice records testimonials from M A Van Horsham and M A Wattis about an Indian eye doctor Dahoor Deen treating a child and another case, claiming significant improvement after brief treatment. An Open Court in Horsham will revise voters lists on Friday July 1900 at 2 pm, Frederick Gross presiding. Public receipts and expenses show July 1504 to June 1000 totals.
An old testimonial recounts a two year old with severe digestive issues improving after Scott's Emulsion. The letter claims benefits for digestion and general health, noting ease of use for children and practicality as a remedy for various ailments.
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