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Newspaper
Menzies Miner
Location
Menzies, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1900
Page
5
Cablegrams report Bosryean conflicts moving weekly to Delagos and proceeding to Pretoria, where Boer armies are seen to be on service.
Reports from Delagon Bay allege Tranavaal Forces and officers ship war munitions secretly. A recent arrival at Iretorie via Delagos included Verge calibre artillery shells and 18 cards of ammunition, claimed to be agricultural implements. Corruption tied to the Portuguese Columns at Amazon Bay bribes alleged to facilitate contraband of war.
Reports from Lady Smith recount grim irony as shells fired into the town on Christmas Day. Messages allegedly praise the town's compliment and extend holiday goodwill despite the bombardment.
British cavalry repulsed a reconnoitring troop near North Dordrecht in a six hour engagement. Reinforcements arrived with artillery to aid the Loow as the clash continued into night.
Reports claim French fortifications have been crested along the line between Colenso and Springfield while American newspapers warn of extravagant Fenian preparations in Canada. The exact purpose—possible invasion or defensive buildup—remains unclear.
Cablegram reports General Frowch ordered a rapid night march to Colesburg. Infantry attacked at dawn with ten guns, striking the Boer right flank. Boers fled eastward leaving Colesberg to French’s troops aided by New South Wales and New Zealand forces.
The last portion of the siege train intended to reinforce Usnerul Baller has left Cape Town for the front.
The Kinberley garrison graphed a New Year greeting and thanks the Queen for her message of congratulation and sympathy. The item notes the royal congratulatory tone and the garrison's response to the monarch's address.
The Cape DuRhon and Tamparong railway line reports several attempts to tamper with Yas railway lines near De Aar. Police investigate the incidents as threats to railway safety and transport operations.
During a Dordresht reconnaissance patrol, 40 Montgomery scouts were forced to take refuge in a donga after being attacked by a Boer force of about 800. They held out all night, repelled repeated assaults, and were relieved in the morning by a mounted troop of 11% men with four guns. The Boers retreated. The scouts had two wounded and all horses were killed, leaving them in a perilous position.
A regiment of 1200 eniiway pioneers has been embodied at the Cape, most of the wien being mechanics from dabaus , neabarge.
A fragmentary report describes RSTO BU and Tin Coens taking a route to Dadyeuth, followed by a complete trial or test event. The readable text records a journey and a subsequent testing phase, with unclear specifics about persons or places.
Fragmentary OCR notes report a cable from Canada mentioning Fein preparations and a Dutch move. A New Zealand trooper is listed as dead with a death at Bloemfontien, tied to a New Zealand contingent and a fighting act.
Fragmentary dispatches indicate General Joubert's headquarters visible in the lull near Springfield during Syrian operations. An allied gun line is said to have followed the army, with uncertain details and spelling errors in the source.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Australian troops in West Australia with unclear details. It references sufficiency of men for work and vigorous effort, but readable content is limited and lacks concrete facts or names. The item resembles a brief military update with no distinct events or dates.
TLGA reports Major Gebers French led a tactical operation to dislodge Horrs from Beene district. French artillery and infantry struck after initial bombardment, forcing retreat of opposing forces from Colebong area. Russian forces, along with supporting units, are in pursuit to contain the retreating troops.
A chaotic wartime dispatch reports Colonial troops to wear helmets due to Boer advances near Colenan and surrounding areas. It notes reinforcements, a new commander, and possible British counteractions as Boer movements threaten river regions and key lines of defense.
A garbled World War I era text references the Stork Exchange supplying horses and batteries arriving in a troubled theatre. It notes Captain Westertay dispatching units to Durban and efforts to press a pro British line, with Mustapha Kamil and other figures tied to nationalist agitation and calls for a large volunteer force in support of a temperate leadership amid colonial tensions.
In Lospos on January 2 the American liner Talotai reported damage and grounding after a collision or snag. The ship ran aground but was later refloated with the help of tugs and salvage teams.
In Loxnow on January 2 the Toansimikel section of the Siterian sulway is finished enabling stirwet communication between St. Petersburg and the Pacific.
A chaotic afternoon in Coolgardia features a severe storm across the city and a distraction at the Daria E exhibition. A convoy carries twelve boxes of vismal and six of spweinivts while travel to Port h after the event. The gold and epeminnnt originate from Salzportiv and Coulgardie, with traversers aboard the train.
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