Lord Methuen Recalls Battle in Western Transvaal Prisoner Capture
Lord Methuen gives a full account of a dawn battle in the Western Transvaal. His force including 900 mounted men and 300 infantry faced a Boer attack that clashed with the rear convoy near Lichtenberg. Despite heavy losses, 38th Battery held fire until surrender. The Boer force pressed hard but Methuen’s men and Cape Police recovered, with several units earning distinction.
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Lord Methuen
Klerksdorp
Western Transvaal
Hrinsh Ocomm
Lord Methuen Kimen
A. Paris
Royal Marine Artillery
Vryberg
Lichtenberg
Liela Key
T. P. W. Nesham
Royal Field Artillery
Gelant
Methuen
Cape Mucetes
Kaffir Kres
Lea Methees
Howeert
Amd
Batentires
Imperial Yeomanry
Cape Police
Lord Methuen Wounded Rallying His Troops in Battle
Lord Methuen was shot while rallying his troops as mounted forces fell back. His horse was killed by the bullet and he narrowly escaped capture yet was later moved toward Klerksdorp. General De La Rey resisted but ultimately consented to his release after persistent pressure.
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Lord Methuen
Methuen
Klerksdorp
de la Rey
Armasion
Beechen
Clements
Abel Ely
Robert Goldingsmith
Riennalistresk
Bert Melbourne
Clements Tomie
Alan
Brim Races Offer Busy Day at Brim
The Brim race meeting on Monday drew strong crowds with multiple events and placings. Highlights include H J Hotwell's Lady Lock winning a trial and J Agnew's Murndall placing second, plus Tornado and Delusion among two year olds.
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H. J. Hotwell
Lady Lock
W Hapkin
Princes
Pony Peor
Rossiter
Bloomer
G Lyons
Mallee Ben
A Edwards Maggie Moore
Kim
Jean Heath
J Agnew
Murndall
E C. Chatterios
F. Conway
Tornado
Connor
Delusion
R. Bt
Hoonab
Dewdrop
Joe Fisterr
Hetty
Boatman
Farm
Wild Mary
Jack
Pady J. Heck Keer
Eedeood Dek
Drought Intensifies Fear of Water Shortage in Mallee
Warracknabeal Herald reports continued dry weather in the mallee heightening anxiety over water famine. Residents in Warracknabeal and nearby areas struggle as stock and crops suffer, with water restrictions threatened if rain does not come soon.
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Mallee
Morep
Bangerang
Goyure
Lana
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