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Newspaper
Menzies Miner
Location
Menzies, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1900
Page
4
Private Enderby of New Zealand died of enteric fever at Pretoria. The terse notice records his death amid broader casualty reports, noting his service and the location of his passing.
The following commissions have been free to Australians Corporal Kirkpatrick, Australian Horse, and Private B. Armytage, Victoria in the Carabiniers and Infantry units. Corporal Mills, New South Wales, is noted in the Fifth Dragoons.
The Imperial Government proposes to ask Parliament to vote pension for all widows and orphans of soldiers who die from wounds disease or exposure.
Captain Conwyn Manuel Jones receives the Victoria Cross for conspicuous valor at Pogela River as reported from Lesnox with note that he is only 20 years old. The award honors extraordinary courage shown by Jones in action.
A magistrate at Vredefort, installed by the British, has been sentenced to five years' imprisonment for aiding Commandant du Wet's raids. His conviction underscores judicial involvement in colonial era raids and marks a rare high profile punishment within the region.
In a mountain engagement near Fontiesburg General Hunter surrounds six thousand Boers with waggons and stores. Hunter frees a hundred British prisoners once held at Pouriesburg. The action centers on efforts to control the rugged passes and secure escape routes.
Geners report hunter units captured Commandant Piet De Wet as his party fled through hills. Vases river logistics hindered pursuit. guards and wagons escaped.
General Prinsloo surrenders with 6000 Boers unconditionally to General Hunter at Fouriesburg. Lord Roberts moves to Pretoria. Reported British attack on Honing Sprait claimed two trains captured, but only one was seized. The force captured comprises 100 Welsh Fusiliers, not the Highlanders.
Byprey July 30. Invalided soldiers arrived by the Oonah this morning and were warmly greeted, drawing an enthusiastic reception from spectators and officials.
Augland July 80 reports Pri A R Tate wounded at Beinkchoutboom and Trooper H wounded. later telegram states Tate killed and H wounded, then 16 killed at Palmorataately. Scientist judges confirm Wolfe's Comnapps as unrivaled.
Afn Italian anarchist Angelo Breesi shot King Humbert I in Naples as he and the royal party returned from a Levant yachting trip. The king died from a pierced heart after three revolver shots and a near-lynching followed. Earlier attempts against Humbert are recalled from 1878 and 1807 with unnamed actors.
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In Lownox on July 28 Lord Wemyy warned that British military attacks required England to be in a strong, united position by November next. Marquis of Salisbury condemned the anonymous alarmist view, while Lord Rosebery urged clear assurances on the Beacon state. Lord Lansdowne noted 500000 more men in England beyond barracks despite the South African war.
Neuralgia is blamed on shattered merges, overwork, worry, debility, and anemia. Cold and damp awaken pain causing prostration and loss of appetite. A nerve tonic and blood builder is advertised, with Liamms' Pink Pills claimed to cure neuralgia and strengthen the body against winter.
A Thursday evening meeting urged immediate action by the Water Supply Department. The motion pressed the necessity of prosecution against officials and noted public concern over water service and restoration, calling for firm accountability and prompt measures.
In July 27 telegrams from Liverpool the Sporting section reports on the Fire Liverpool Cup with results listed for the day. Names appear garbled but indicate multiple races or matchups and scores or placements for competitors.
Toxpay reports musician Maluma sustained an injury during the July 24 Tavera Cup event held in Avil. Details are unclear as reports describe a racing career setback and a slowing of recent performances.
Incomprehensible OCR text shows a fragmented list of names and terms from a Moonee Valley racing meet. The legible items include races and likely horse names, but the passage is garbled with many misreads and lacks coherent narratives or outcomes to extract a clear event summary.
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