Menzies Council Debates Commonwealth Celebrations Grants
Menzies Municipal Council met Tuesday with Mayor J. W. Rayfield and six members present. Topics included street lamp deliveries, plans for Commonwealth celebrations in Sydney and Kalgoorlie, and securing a £1000 government grant. Kimber moved for £100 for celebrations. Mundie questioned rates. committee appointments and a timber purchase return were noted. accounts approved subject to Finance Committee.
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Menzies Municipal
J. W. Rayfield
Cre Kennedy
Kimber
Wasson
Mundie
Henderson
Manton
J. C. Hennessy
Sydney
Staniforth Smith
Kalgoorlie
Menzies
Er Kimber
Meyer
H. J. Saunders
MLC
Dr Mundie
Health Board Hears Dam Camp Inquiry and Epidemic Update
Health Board discussed a claim that a government camera camped near Menzies dam. Inspector M Curry denied any animals were camped inside the fence. Dr Corrie asked for one month’s leave to visit the Eastern colonies. Epidemic of whooping cough subsiding, two fever cases in hospital. Sanitary inspector reported five horses and one camel bursed and two dogs destroyed. Two court summonses for driving on footpaths were struck out due to absence. Four Afghans named for leading camels were not served. Meeting adjourned.
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Cyr Kimber
Menzies Dam
M.curry
Corrie
Corlis
Scientific judges confess Wolfes CuNAPPs has no equal
Scientific judges affirm Wolfs CuNAPPs rank unmatched in quality and performance, praising its precision and reliability across trials and demonstrations.
War Vote in Commons for 16 Million Pounds
London reports the government secured a 16 million pound war vote in the House of Commons by a 284 to 8 division. St John Brodrick outlined allocations including 0.5 million for China, 1 million for Transvaal police, 1 million for railway repairs, with the rest for South African war needs. Sir Michael Hicks Beach signaled plans to borrow 11 million pounds in February and March.
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St John Brodrick
China
Transvaal
Michael Hicks-Brach
Exchequer
Lord Roberts at Cape Town presented with a sword
Lord Roberts arrived at Capetown to a fervent reception and was presented with a sword of honor before sailing for England. He praised colonial contingents, lauded Empire unity forged by the war, and spoke of optimistic prospects for the campaign’s end while noting refugees facing famine fears.
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Lord Roberts
Capetown
Lord
Lady Roberts
Roberts
England
Lord Roberts Rules on Boer Farm Burnings Memorandum
In a War Office memorandum Lord Roberts explains British actions burning farms in the Boer conflict. He notes houses were set alight only after strict enquiry into the owners guilt or innocence.
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War Office
Lord Roberts
Knox and De Wet No Further News Reported
No further news from Major General Knox in pursuit of General De Wet. London reports the silence due to the absence of war correspondents in the locality at present.
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Knox
de Wet
London
Netherlands refuses arbitration on Kroger stay at The Hague
The Times reports Mr Kroger remains in the Netherlands with government opposition to tacit consent. Advices from The Hague say the Netherlands Government has firmly declined to propose arbitration.
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The
Times
Worcester Congress Deputation to Sir Alfred Milner
Sir Alfred Milner agreed to forward the Worcester Congress resolutions to England but doubted any result. He stated the annexation of the Boer Slaves was irrevocable and had wide empire support. He criticized exaggerations about the war and alleged mistreatment of women and urged that further resistance was not morally justifiable.
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Worcester
Alfred Milner
England
Empire
Dewetsdorp Garrison Surrender Details Revealed
New details show the Dewetsdorp garrison surrendered after the Boera cut water to the town. Soldiers endured severe thirst as tongues swelled and fighting ability waned while snipers attacked at close range. The British suffered 16 killed or wounded from a 15-man gun detachment. General De Wet praised the defenders and Steyn conceded Boer bases outweighed British.
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Dewetsdorp
de Wet
Steyn
British Repulse Boer Attack Near Barberton
A Boer force under dense mist attacked British infantry at a post near Barberton. The defense held at first but Boers broke through to close quarters before being routed. British losses: 3 killed, 5 wounded, 13 missing. Colonel Settle advances in Edenburgh district and occupies the town with captures of 20,000 sheep, 200 cattle, 800 horses, vehicles, and 30 prisoners.
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Barberton
Desely
Settle
Edenburgh
Boers Murder Highlanders Reported in Rustenborg
Reports from Rustenborg district recount two unarmed Highlanders killed by Boers while cutting wood. The men, out with axes, were surprised by a large Boer party and shot after surrendering. The incident underscores ongoing violence in the region and prompts calls for inquiry.
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Rustenborg
Hoerr
Returning Officials Signal Boer Resistance Winding Down
Families of government officers at Pretoria will soon return to the city indicating an early end to Boer resistance. The development suggests progress toward political stabilization as Pretoria regains normalcy and officials resume duties.
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Pretoria
Colonial Forces Debates Return to South Africa
In Apgoing Dec 12, General Gordon the Commandant of the A. Forces raised a point about whether members of the Im- would return to South Africa and how that move would affect ongoing arrangements and duties.
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Gordon
South African Contingent to Return on Recovery
The Imperial South African contingent to be discharged on recovery or sent back to the seat of war. Lord Kitchener advised that all recovered personnel should return to South Africa and medically fit British troops be ordered to report to the Chief Staff Officer. The order surprised the troops who expected discharge upon invalidation.
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Perial
Howe
South Africa
Lord Kitchener
Bashoren
War Office gratuities announced for South Africa service
The Government approves gratuities proposed by the War Office for soldiers in South Africa. Privat es receive £5 and non commissioned officers £7 10s to £15. Warrant officers £20, second lieutenants £30, lieutenants £87 104, captains £60, majors £80, colonels £160 and higher ranks in proportion. Total distributed amounting to one and a half million pounds.
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WAR Office
Loupon
South Africa
Lords debate wounded colonial soldiers transport to London
In the House of Lords last evening Lord Warrington lamented War Office policy sending wounded colonial troops from Cape Town to London, packed in steerage. Lord Lansdowne said better third class accommodation was provided and care was adequate, with invalids in separate bunks and special cases in second class. Other peers noted mixed satisfaction and potential discontent, with Lord Carrington to move a motion Friday night.
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House of Lords
Lord Uarrington
War Office
Cape Town
London
Lord Lansdowne
Lord Strathcona
Lord Stanmore
Lord Tweedmouth
Lord Aberdeen
Lord Carrington
Mr Kroger in Holland and European Reactions
The report notes Mr Kroger abandoning plans to visit Berlin and St Petersburg. In The Hague Queen Wilhelmina delays replying to his audience request after disapproval of Dr Leyds. Germany's Reichstag reiterates neutrality and mediation urged before the war, criticizing futile press or Berlin visits.
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First Chamber
Kroger
Reichstag
Baron von Bolow
Germany
Holland
Great Britain
Baron von Balow
Paris
Berlin
Lord Roberts Return Reception Planned in London
An elaborate reception to Lord Roberts is organized in London with the Prince of Wales meeting the returning General at Paddington and accompanying him to St Pauls Cathedral for a thanksgiving service.
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Lord Roberts
London
Prince of Wales
Paddington
St Paul's Cathedral
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Menzies Municipal Council
Geo. P. Harris
Scarfe
House of Commons
Knox and
Worcester Congress
A. Milner
Dewetsdorp Garrison
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