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Newspaper
Menzies Miner
Location
Menzies, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1899
Page
14
Dispatches recount the Moddry River engagement with Boer retreat and British occupation. Casualties include dead Highlanders and wounded, as Free Staters allegedly fled, drawing condemnation from Transvaal forces. Cronje reportedly warned against contagious cowardice.
Reports from Natal describe General Gort Molen wounded at Modder River remaining on duty while Boer forces evacuate Weenen. Information notes prison conditions at Trotoria, Basutos reassured amid Boer fears, and a Natal Town Council member charged with treason related offenses.
Fragmentary OCR note discusses Towra at Entcaurt and an appeal to authorities. Mentions Burr moni, Lady annichs ani, and General sloaberh. Reference to Goaveal Ceonjo and Tefen worka Hawn up by the Boer. Notes rapid appearance by the British and questions about defense.
A garbled report notes a group of women visiting Winder Tower for a ceremony related to the ward. Her Majesty commented on the occasion and praised efforts, while observers described the scene as tense and puzzling amid a display of ceremonial duties.
The Agent General for New South Wales read a telegram from Queen Elizabeth thanking the colony for its loyal service to the Empire. The speech emphasized imperial unity and celebrated the dedication of colonial representatives to imperial duties.
While tending the combat at Modve Tver Captain the Earl de la Warr narrowly escaped being killed. The article notes his role under Lord Brassey and mentions Vintoria and Jarrowly in the same ongoing action.
A shaky OCR fragment reports altered morale for Boer forces and British gains. It mentions a Burts at Modder River and a correspondent noting Boer losses at Lou. The text is garbled with misspellings and unclear dates or names.
Local forces, the Lancers as Scouts, press to extend a lead as they hold a firm position six miles from Modder Town. Wy Cweltth Levers push to attack, seeking a breakthrough to force a decisive outcome.
Sir Henry Tate dies at Bie Hi Tao, Haweth. He was a well known artist and founder of the Tasry Gallery.
Readable fragments recount training in England and Cape incidents involving NSW Lancers, Captain Cox, and volunteers. Letters and official notes show indecision, with War Office and Lord Carrington influence amid public indignation over accepted volunteers and unanswered requests for service.
A fragmentary account describes a clash at the Armenian village of Keatur near Waly We Keawhy. Reports mention damage and fatalities amid an outlook of ongoing unrest.
Haomtos and Meltysen attended the Filiaridee performance. Aivelin and Bauperae joined, while Hhak neon baiing was reportedly errowtesd with aeeth sani.
The United States seeks a neutral path in global entanglements while considering a government cable to Manila and relations with Great Britain. The President warns of the risk to American citizens and emphasizes caution in extending communications with distant territories.
Fragmentary OCR yields a corrupt notice about an agent abroad and a request for Hindlets tory assistance. Names listed include Bir Malenton Brunen and Mocare A. Waddington among others, with a signature line from BoM Warressom. The readable fragment hints at colonial dispatches and allied wishes but lacks clear actions or dates.
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