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Newspaper
Menzies Miner
Location
Menzies, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1899
Page
2
A garbled passage extols Methuen as tall and athletic, a capable judge of fence, noting a brilliant London bout and his role with the First Brigade of the First Army Corps. It highlights his strong presence and reputation among officers and peers during a notable contest.
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A fragmentary Cablegram describes Transvaal fighting with General Wanelope leading Marine units toward the trenches. It notes a light infantry advance into Boer trenches and mentions wounded troops, with terse references to the battle near Magurefiwhtein talon and ongoing action as forces push forward and retire.
Fragmentary dispatch reports Methuen's force pressing a difficult water supply as British artillery and infantry confront the besieged position. Orders prompt a nighttime withdrawal by the attackers while allied units press forward and claim casualty figures and troop movements.
The readable text is fragmented describing a signal event with a group of 39 Bors and a reference to Traesvant Vidkrewads, but no coherent actions, outcomes, or identifiable entities. Due to the garbled OCR, a precise summary cannot be derived.
Fragmentary OCR note hints at a large sale tied to wartime funding and prisoner estimates. Details are unclear, but the fragment references a significant base or fund drive and mentions cornalties amid conflict.
Several militia regiments respond to calls for South Africa service with offers to join regular corps. Volunteers discuss terms and readiness as viewings and discussions continue for deployment opportunities in the regimental chain.
Fragmentary report records a clash at Colenso involving Major General Norton and forces on Walles day. The text references Boer artillery and a bombardment, but specifics are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Unclear OCR text mentions General Buller actions at Colenso with references to 12 000 and 30 000 figures. Fragmentary lines suggest a report on forces in an engagement or maneuver around Colenso with mentions of Nagad and Chivyeloy. Entities are uncertain due to damaged text.
Fragmentary report notes great activity at a cited location with mentions of arrival of a Carol Clery Vie burly and a Roore ope sits playing. Readable elements point to a public or community event at a place called Citable Kloet and Bpring fehl with expected arrival.
The report notes a Boer reverse near the Orminge River with British shelling and a counterattack by a Boer faction near Zowtpar’s Unite. Lt Col Kekewich led a mortar action at the Roors Position, causing Boer losses and a British advantage in the north. A parliamentary leader, tied to opportunist politics, plans a return from trouble.
A fragmentary report notes concerns over water availability and potential shortfalls. Officials are urged to outline authoritative sources and timelines for delivering clean water, with attention to unserved areas and the impact on public health. The piece highlights railway authorities’ stance and possible penalties or actions if supply remains inadequate.
An obscure, fragmentary summary notes a Perth event involving men and silver ware with references to a watcher and balance. It mentions a three year guarantee and a late compliance concept.
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