Belgium and the Boers rally amid anti British sentiment
A November novitiation at Glout advocates support for the Transvaal with university addresses denouncing British policy. A Belgian ambulance drive and a regiment to the Transvaal are discussed, while international figures warn of conscription and military escalation as the Boer cause gains sympathy.
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Glout
Transvaal
Belgium
Weekly
Military Review
South Africa
United Kingdom
India
After the Fight at Elands Laagte
A Melbourne Argus correspondent reports the battlefield after the clash at Elands Laagte. British wounded, notably Gordons, were carried in through the night as rain fell on the ridge. Boers reportedly treated blue uniformed soldiers poorly, while Red Cross workers aided both sides amid grim scenes and mass casualties.
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Pou
Simmita
Red Cross
Ledserith
Yain
Tor Hy
Koch
Wight
Nsa
Zepplein
Himzelf
Coloust Bebiel
Mathletield
With ThE Light Horse. A LATE RESIDENT OF MENZIES
A brief obituary note reports the death of a longtime resident linked to Menzies who was active in the community and remembered for his front line presence at Brands. The notice highlights service and local ties.
Prrekeeng Letter from Llyoube Soldier in Africa
An unnamed correspondent recounts letters from Mr Hillhouse, a veteran of the Tapper Light Horse, describing battles in South Africa. He notes casualties including Colonel Chisholm, wounded officers, and bayonet charges on Dutch forces, with vivid battlefield scenes and personal losses.
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A. E. Roberts Han
Menaies
Hillhouw
Blonds Laat
South Africa
Fr Batcourt
Gordon Highlanders
Dargai
India
Chisholm
Johan
Fragmented wartime account from a confused field diary
A garbled report presents soldiers and events in a turmoil of names and actions. It describes light horse units, inlanders, and a perilous night march with mortars and boats, predicting heavy fighting ahead and questioning enemy strength.
Public Battery Proposed by Mining Deputation Near Gual Wardie
A 20 member mining deputation south of Gual Wardie urged Waren to back a 10 head Government battery. They pledged to supply power and water for deep shafting, argued cost of carting and crushing raised ore to about one sovereign per ton, and sought a prompt inspector to visit the locality.
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Noone Annie
Lemnes
Vitymtel
Gualwardie
Thuy
Coolgarlin
Orden
Epatl
Anid
Goodgardie Norseman Railway Bill Rejected
Residents of guldfinlda react as the Norsewan Railway Bill is rejected by the Upper House. The decision, seen as disappointing, prompts criticism of the chamber and raises tensions in the local community about the project status and regional plans.
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Norsewan
Uppee
Guldfinlda
West Aubthalia balcony fall ends in tragedy
A report from Perth describes a man named Haris who fell from a balcony in By Boatsies Cou Palas. He was found by a bystander and died from injuries. Nearby cottages were damaged by the incident and another occupant was briefly unsteady. The cause remains unclear.
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Pata
Haris
Ata
Cou Palas
Perth
Owlock
Jane Toelaw
Petigaann Uni
Brooktaan
Enginedrivers Set Strike Amid Mining Labor Tensions
Unclear text reports Enginedrivers on strike after a union council meeting held in Baytohawk. Drivers threaten to walk off jobs outside 42 mines and halt work at midnight. Industry sources note miners below ground to continue, while depot teams plan action.
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Baytohawk Todas
Ab Voulige Nes
Lave
Taro Uu
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Capes
Kcugor Xan
Fontpanaborg
Pretoria
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Gotgally
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Umny
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