Cablegrams See Brutal Hand to Hand Fighting
Fragmentary report says cablegrams allowed a foothold and were punished with bayonets in close combat. The battlefield is described as thick with slain in the account.
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Newspaper
Menzies Miner
Location
Menzies, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 20, 1900
Page
2
Brassey's Brigade Formed for South Africa Mission
Mr Thomas Brassey is raising a body of yeomanry which he intends to accompany to South Africa. The project signals a private effort to contribute forces abroad during the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Brassey
South Africa
The Queen’s Gift For War Relief Fund Sale
The Queen donates two paintings for sale to raise funds for the Artia War Relief Fund. One work is by her own hand and the other is by the late Prince Consort. Proceeds will aid relief efforts and support those affected by the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artiata’ War Relief Fund
Prince Consort
Canadian government seeks to bear full cost of second contingent
The Canadian Government has requested permission to cover the entire expense of raising and deploying the second contingent. The move aims to ensure sufficient manpower without burdening soldiers or families.
Portuguese Authorities Tighten Entry Rules for Transvaal
Portuguese authorities impose a strict measure requiring a passport and consular guaranty that entrants will not fight, effectively barring entry to the Transvaal without these documents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transvaal
Losses at Ladysmith Revealed in Daily Mail dispatch
London based correspondent reports British casualties at Ladysmith with 14 officers killed 34 wounded and 800 ranks killed or wounded. He estimates about 20 000 Boers in the assault and Boer losses around 2500 according to the count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Mail
Ladysmith
Generous Offer Feeds South Africa Relief Plan
Lord Strathcona the High Commissioner for Canada proposed to equip and maintain in South Africa a force of 400 Northwestern rough riders at a cost of one million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Strathcona
Canada
Mainain
South Africa
Rough Riders
Mr Brodrick Urges Free Hand to South Africa Command
Mr Brodrick spoke at Marylebone urging generals in South Africa should be allowed a free hand. He said the nation should await the facts before judging the Government and that ministers or individuals in the face of a national emergency mattered little. The key issue is whether Britain can field an army strong enough to serve the Empire’s ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brodrick
Marylebone
South Africa
Britain
Enda
Norra encircled near Colenso report by Waller force
A reconnaissance party under General Waller reports Norra forces encamped in large numbers five miles east of Colenso. The patrol, sent to verify positions near Alolenso, confirms a substantial enemy presence and ongoing operations in the region.
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Waller
Norra
Colenso
Paris acquits vendor over Queen caricatures case
In January authorities seized a vendor after obscene caricatures of the Queen circulated in Paris. He was tried and acquitted. The government avoided prosecuting the caricaturists for insulting a foreign sovereign, indicating fear of pursuing charges.
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Paris
The Fight at Ladysmith News Delay Tightens Silence
Reports from the Ladysmith fight remain scarce as telegraphic dispatches miss details. The Golenso pros wait anxiously for Buller’s army updates, sending heliographs seeking more information on last Saturday’s engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladysmith
Golenso
Buller
Railway Strike Ends as Trains Resume in Penn
Telegram reports Moh satisfaction as railway strikers return to work in Penn. Trains move again though late, with greased rails causing some delays. Rail department aims to clear accumulated traffic in a few days. Perishable goods now en route to destinations. In Cooiearpit the coast express arrived five hours late at 4 pm, freight for Fremantle left on time with the gold escort from Lawlers led by Inspector Ord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn
Cooiearpit
Fremantle
Lawlers
Ord
Remarkable statement on Kruger and Joubert at Ladysmith
The London Standard correspondent claims Kruger sent a message to Joubert asking why Ladysmith was not attacked. Joubert allegedly replied that attacking would cost many lives. Kruger then urged a frontal assault, placing Free State troops in front. Heavy losses followed as Free State troops held positions until bayonets entered. Dutch and Transvaalers retreated sooner, while Free State troops jeered them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Standard
Kruger
Jonbert
Ladysmith
Joubert
Free State
Free Statera
Laat
Federation prospects hinge on Eastern States response
Sir John Forrest, in Brisbane, says Western Australia will not join the Commonwealth unless Eastern States consider WA wishes. He cites isolation by sea or land as a barrier and notes WA’s industries are in infancy with imports dominant and exports small. A special session may be possible if Eastern States show disposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Australia
Federation
Sir John
Eastern
Anatralis
General Methuen Wounded In Horse Fall
General Methuen was wounded when he was thrown from his horse, causing an injury to his spine.
Railway to darkest Africa reach Khartoum dispatches arrive
The train from Cairo has arrived at Khartoum bringing despatches and supplies of all kinds. The London report dated January 11 notes the Cairo Khartoum service delivers communications and cargo as it continues into the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cairo
Khartoum
Plingat Committed for Trial After Croydon Flooding
In Barstane Queensland on January 12, the old man Plingat charged with murdering his wife at Goodhwinds was brought before the court and committed for trial at the Criminal Court after the evidence was heard. Croydon received seven inches of rain causing partial flooding the same day.
Weather cools as heat casualties rise in West Australia
The Western Australian Patriotic Fund reached £895. Elderly Mia Semmens died today from the heat efforts. James Fraser, kicked by a horse, died of chest and throat injuries. The inquest into Henry Holman the accountant, who harmed himself yesterday, is adjourned until Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penta
Dan
Western Australian Patriotic Fund
Mia Semmens
James Fraser
Henry Holman
Gordon's and Pier Hotels Brnbury Advi
Weary prospectors seeking rest from dust heat and dirt on the goldfields are advised to visit Tod A Leslie's Gordon's and Pier Hotels Brnbury late of Grand Menzies Fiching rowing sailing rooms overlooking the ocean electric light and more as advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tod
A. Leslie
Gordon's
Pier
Brnbury
Westralian Finances December Returns Deficit Reduced
December returns show receipts of £246,939 and expenditure of £215,114, yielding a £31,825 surplus and reducing the deficit to £87,518. Officials anticipate wiping out the deficit by year end. The prior quarter contributed £84,095 to the profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prium
Holman Found Dead After South Africa Send Off
Jan 11 Penta reports Henry A. Holman accountant and insurance agent was found shot in the head at his Perth home. He had attended a send off for Lt Manters headed to South Africa, was cheerful earlier, and died before the doctor arrived. An inquest was opened and adjourned.
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Penta
Henry A. Holman
Holman
Perth
Adelaide
Coal workers strike settled in Albany with wage rise
Albany January 11 The coal jampers strike in Albany was resolved today as shipping firms concede the workers demand for a threepence per ton increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Gwalia Assault Case Convicts Bell for Four Months
Malcolm January report states Marthe Bell faced Malcolm police court before J.P. Dr Watere charged with assaulting Mary Thomas at the Gwalia. Bell pleaded guilty and received a four months' imprisonment sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm
Marthe Bell
Watere
Strike at Albany Coal Lumpera Increase Sought
Auary Jan 10 Mesera Mcllwraith McEacharn and Co s coal lumpera struck work at Albany today seeking an increase of 8d per ton The Tagliaferra and Cloncurry are awaiting discharge as a result
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auary
Mesera Mcllwraith, McEacharn and Co
Albany
Tagliaferra
Cloncurry
The Alluvialists in Kapoonzin Court
Eleven more alluvialists appeared in Kapoonzin court today and were committed for trial. The proceedings add to a growing tally in a case tied to local mining disputes and land claims.
New Minister of Mines Appointed in New Zealand
J McGowan the Thames MP joins the Seddon Government as Minister of Mines in place of former minister A J Cadwan. Mesars Wach and Co announce stock clearance with steep discounts as they plan to relocate to Boulder, highlighting crockery and men’s clothing deals and a broad summer stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weeluinaton
J. McGowan
Thames
Ronee of Representatives
Seddon
A. J. Cadwan
Mesars Wach and Co
Boulder
Mine parcel cleaned up at Mt Ida public battery
A parcel amounting to 81 tons from the above mine was cleaned at the Mt Ida public battery for a return of roughly dwt per ton. The exact figures are not to hand.
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Mt Ida Public Battery
Also Mentioned on This Page
Brassey's Brigade
THE
Relief Fund
Patriotic Canada
MR Brodrick
Boek Laagers
Alolenso
Sir John Forrest
General Methuen
Africa
Queensland
Westralian Finances
Henry A Holman
New Zealand
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