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Newspaper
Menzies Miner
Location
Menzies, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1900
Page
4
Cablegrams from Brostella state the Roalan government has urged Mr Eggruger to stop the war in the Tranavest region and prevent further seed. By accepting Great Britain’s condition at the present moment, further concessions could be obtained.
Fragmentary OCR notes claim a semi official Berlin statement about an agreed future of Delegos Tih and a railway reference. Mentions Croat Britain and Transveal seating, but details are garbled and unclear.
WUHT reports De Wet maneuvers toward the Ladybrand district while Major General Knox leads a mounted infantry force. A Boer detachment under De Wet captures the Bishop of Galeland and seizes his carriage and horses before allowing him to return.
Eight hundred Australians and 1000 Canadians left Capetown for their colonies, farewelled by the town. Citizens and officials praised the departures as Capetown aided the soldiers departing for overseas duties.
A. Moran of the New South Wales Hook men is reported missing after the recent skirmish at Olmarin's Drift. G. Dodds of the Quesnn and Mounted was slightly wounded at Baittontein. F. W. Mohr also noted as missing.
Thirteen British belsaves released following a Barberton incident. Authorities reported the action as part of a broader effort to reduce tensions and restore order, with officials noting ongoing supervision and follow up measures.
Fragmented report shows heated discussion in the Commons on war expenses. Attacks on Sir Alfred Milner by Sir Robert Reid and Jas Brive sparked a row as Brodrick suggested ministers pressed for support to allies. Chambers and Birchamlin speeches were cited, with claims Britain weary of war and willing to concede.
Sir Michael Hick Beach spoke and reiterated hope that a sizable share of the war costs would be born by the Transvaal. He indicated the Government planned to send Sir David Barbour to assess assets of the Transvaal and Orange Free State for Great Britain.
The Russian government hinted to Mr Kruger that his Petersburg visit would not be acceptable now. Hert von Heanfort told Kruger arbitration was a matter for the Great Powers. Baron von Bulowhan said Kruger was warned in Paris that the Kaiser would not rest in Berlin, yet he pressed ahead with German plans. Germany and Bots von Bulow aimed to project strength, relying on their own might rather than Britain.
Major General Kn reports Bas van in at preventing a movement near Behe ibe Booreevee De Well She, later at Helvetia, evidently seeking Reddersburg where a force of Bitlet troopers waits for reinforcements.
A mounted commando of Beers men armed with two guns destroyed a railway line near Helprarity and cut off communication with Barberton, severing ties and disrupting transport and supply routes amid ongoing conflict.
Beveral Australians returning from South Africa travel aboard the R.M.S. Artona which arrived at Bremantis from London. On board were Corporal Messer of the West Australian Contingent Sergeant Williama of the Second NSW First Australian Horse Troopers Freeman and another from the Second Contingent, plus Be Sea Rifles Troopers Byun Inge field, Bugler Skibbards and Queensland Mounted Infantry. Except for Lance Corporal Messéz wounded in the limb and Trooper Beynmoor gunned near the end bend, the rest were discharged from service.
A French Chamber of Deputies debate centers on a proposed total prohibition of absinthe. A lax approach or enforcement could shape policy as lawmakers weigh public health and social impact.
A bequest under a will sections a large sum of £250,000 to a named estate. The text records a quarter share and mentions the Taw Rober Arling forenteman of Teed. The wording is garbled, but indicates a significant inheritance action and the involvement of named parties in a century-old legal matter.
An advertisement fragment shows Caris Bros Jewnlters offering watch repairs and balance adjustments, mentioning a Waltham watch and latest improvements. It references contact methods and pricing in old style terms.
The Britannia reached Fremantle at midnight with 60 officers and 969 men aboard for Sydney celebrations. Lord Falconer and Lt Col Wyden lead Imperial forces aboard the Star Lancers and other units. Troops marched through Fremantle and Perth to cheering crowds, with a drill ball in the afternoon and a promise of resuming duties tonight.
The steamer Britannia carrying the Second Brigade Highland Light Infantry reached the river at dawn to a vast crowd. Troops were to land at Avon and march to Perth, while citizens prepared a grand reception with bands playing Rate Britannia and Sone of the Brave as the crew and locals cheered.
Telegrams describe a warm Perth reception as imperial troops led by the Highland Light Infantry and other regiments disembarked from the Britannia. Crowds lined streets from Kadina to the oval, with bands playing and officials praising English and Australian fellowship and sacrifice during the South African war.
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