The Boer Forces A Much Vexed Question
A long discussion analyzes Boer strength and dispositions across Cape Colony fronts. Estimates range from 2,000 to 14,000 beyond Mafeking Kimberley and Stormberg, with total Boer and allied forces debated and imperial implications weighed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iim
Melbourne
Angus
Opuje
Qronje
Kim Wray
Ans
Cape Colony
Mafeking
Ik Ant
Bade Howell
Pomber South
Kinberley Anne
Colerberg
Stormberg
Aliwal Noth
Buints
Elboether
The Somrein er Family and Cape Town War Attitude
A fragmented account describes the Sehrainer family with Dutch and Boote heritage, Olive Sehrainer in Cape Town, and ongoing war anxieties. It notes the Premier’s power balance among parties, references Rhodesite ties, and hints at a civil divide affecting the family lineage and city politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Colony
Republic
Schreiner
Rama
Ivae
Altent Milner Himsel
Behrather
Wesker
Krnger
Rink
Empire Rhines
Tiinn
Sehrainer
Olive Sehrainer
Cape Town
Ruth
Oradle
Boers Threaten Annexation of Natal and Cape Colonies
Reports from Arvtenliann describe Boer plans to annex large parts of Natal Resbownaland and the Cape Colony. The Dutch authorities argue for wartime control. postwar, Boers may press for annexations, with fears of property forfeiture and reprisals against supporters of the Republican government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natal
Cape Culany
Buera
Sitizena
Traneway
Orange Rree
Tay
The Boer White Flag and the Captured Hussars
The article discusses unexplained actions after a skirmish at Glencos. It notes rumors of the Boers using false flag signaling and reports from E. H. L. Bayford of the 18th Hussars about their fate. Bayford describes movements around Dundee and mentions commanders Colonel Mollor Captain Pollok and Major Greville as part of the Hussars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glencos
Bayford
Haan
Dadsamith
Dandee
Dundee
Larryamith
Om Paul
Mollor
Pollok
Greville
Fivar
Fragmented Civil War Diary Entry of a Troop Engagement
A soldier recounts marching with a troop to encounter enemy forces and capture attempts. He describes sending prisoners, pursuing a rival unit, and a brief exchange that left many wounded or dead. Nighttime retreat, shelling, and a dawn withdrawal with prisoners afterwards.
Executive Committee Meeting of Reform League
The executive committee met to propose travel concessions for federal and state officials, seeking permission to enjoy railway travel at half fares during long journeys. The minister, Me UH. M. Fackian, announced delays in petition signatures due to legal and related matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawi
Thy Reform League
Coane Ghurobora
Como
M.fackian
Tegal
Thor
Parth Electric Trams Open West to Subiaco Line
An extension of the Parth electric tram system opened on a Saturday. The new line runs west to Subiaco and marks a formal inauguration of the tram extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parth
Pentru
Subiaco
Ewaning
Ont
Also Mentioned on This Page
Boars
Uber
Lasqauith
Pocewno
Kimberley
Colesberg
Vos
Aliwal
Vouimandos
Hoytitoland Bower
Pretoria
Rn Free State
Free State
Sime Gi Hollander
Australion
Rae Awellerown
Galdfelde
Southfrica
Cape
Ronnie Strange
Mr Schreiner
Altrastoyaliste
Aling Jingoos
Pormier Schreiner
Krogerim
Rhodesium
Capetown
Ape Times
Ty City
Maitlend
Thes Somreiner
BORK
Hussars
Camp Town
Drag
Oallal
Caihe Fay
Cieay Marlwolfan
Sporting
Moorefield Park
Ms ‘Cavalier
Shion
Tetting
Brenmanny
Gail Hoy
Wwheren
Koebiton Hi ‘Stellerine Mton
Wath Ap Mitte
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