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Newspaper
Mackay Mercury
Location
Mackay, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 05, 1900
Page
1
Fragmentary text mentions merchants like APPELT & McLEAN and VETIMD SPATE and a truck, with scattered references to orders, produce, and general merchants. Place and event details are garbled and unspecified.
Wartime dispatches describe Lord Roberts advancing to push back the enemy with efforts centered on Mafeking. The narrative notes leaders and troops in action, detailing maneuvers and near-term strategic aims amid the South African conflict.
The report discusses the Hant Nek battle and Roberts's advance amid tensions. It mentions Australian involvement, Boer forces, and British reactions with references to commanders and military positions during the engagement.
Wartime dispatches discuss Australian and British prisoners, colonial troops, and political support for national liberty. The article references Boer prisoners, Sanaa events, and the role of colonial forces in the broader war effort with emphasis on leadership and policy.
The article reports General Hamilton defeating the Boers and notes foreigners refusing to fight. It mentions a peace delegate in America and discusses tensions around the Witwatersrand conflict, including reports from Mafeking and Beira. It references political figures and parliamentary reactions in Britain related to the peace process and war news.
A blasting accident during extensive operations near Me State Utah area caused damage and injuries. A car detonated explosives, leading to casualties and material losses as crews continued work amid debris and dust in a hazardous site.
The notice lists church events at Moly Trinity Church and nearby stations, with service times including 7 00 pam and 1 a.m. Krrameng, plus 7 po 'meer I and Mey oh Nobo sad Station. It notes a meeting led by Roman A Trine and J Been Commenhon at 7ame e ld, plus references to Brent cing Coontry and a sale by CHann and W. H ELREU.
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