First Post Captured Boers Abandon Positions
A military dispatch reports that first post in the area has fallen as Boer forces abandon positions under unclear orders. Allied patrols confirm the retreat and ongoing pursuit in the region.
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Newspaper
Menzies Miner
Location
Menzies, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 20, 1900
Page
6
Where is Buller No News for Days Grave Anxiety Caused
District editor reports on the storming and capture of Kure, the chief town of British Beolant fand, on New Year's Day. The Boers won a decisive victory after a defenders’ force of twelve officers and 108 men from the Bechuanaland Miauted Paline faced overwhelming attack. Severe fighting continued, surrender came in the evening, and casualties rose beyond 120.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Londow
Kureman
Beolant
Fand
Bechuanaland
Wee
Holean
Knruman
British Occupy Zoutpans Drift in Boer Country
British forces under General Wood occupy Zoutpans Drift, marking the first advance into the enemy’s countryside. The maneuver signals a new phase of operations as Boer positions come under control near the drift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
tHeneral Wood
Zoutpans Drift
Coomuttey
Boers Observe Motion Near Modder River clash report
Spies in British territory have obtained information on General Methuen’s forces near the Modder River. A number of towns were visited by those in Highlander dress seeking tidings of British movements. The discovery comes amid general Crunjee reports and medcine uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
To Securs
Methuen
Modder River
Crunjee Pies
Highlanders
Goer Reverse at Rensburg Ends Boer Attempt
The Boers tried to seize a position threatening General French’s line near Rensburg. New Zealanders moved quickly, hauled their fieldpieces to Kalea Kopje, delivering rapid fire. Boer forces retreated, and the Uhwie camp three miles away was cleared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French
Rensburg
Gener Pronch
Rensbreg
Uhwie
Cablegrams reveal New Zealanders lack of T-pounders in sasession
Fragmentary note questions how mounted New Zealanders can possess T-pounders in their sasession, with no explanation provided. The odd phrasing suggests OCR issues or slang terms obscuring a clearer military or logistics point. Further details are unreadable in the fragment.
Indian Assistance Deploys Guns to the Transvaal
In a dispatch, India moves three heavy field batteries with guns and equipment for three batteries, plus mule transport and volunteers. The plan includes despatching anether reine forements to the Transvaal as part of support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Anyt
Spanish Offer Draws Three Thousand Troops
Report says three thousand Spanish soldiers switched allegiance to Lord Ruberta with uncertain outcome and not yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Ruberta
Typhoid Claim Ttm Reporter Dies in Action
The Standard's war correspondent Myr Mitchell died of typhoid at Bady Smith during the recent sta us on Lailysmith in the GU inet. The Morning Post notes his death and the wartime danger faced by reporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ttm
Myr Mitchell
Badysmith
Alan
Lailysmith
Tugela Bridge Aided By New Coastline Project In England
A fragmented report notes the Tugela bridge in England will be rebuilt in three sections after a three week delay. The project, tied to Wednesbury milestones, aims to complete the bridge by Notul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wednesbury
No News on General Buller Operations Explain Delay
General Lord Roberts explains lack of public views on General Sir Redvers Buller’s operations. He says information is at present insufficient and unclear for assessing key actions. A cautious approach follows pending fuller reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Roberts
Sir Redvers Buller
Grobler's Kloof Abandoned by Boers
Report states Grobler's Kloof has been abandoned by the Boers. The location known as Grobler's Kloof is no longer in Boer hands according to the latest dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grobler
Kloof
Movement of Boer Forces Reported Near Ladysmith
The Times war special notes a notable Boer movement in Natal Bechaton after the Ladysmith battle. Boers have begun withdrawing and shifting forces south of the town, signaling a strategic redeployment as the conflict continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Times
Natal
Bechateon
Ladymith
Forces mobilising ready if required for British foray
Farther British forays are mobilising soon to be ready for service if required. These include the Brigade Guards battalions and several infantry units gearing for potential deployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braond Hattalion Fregadier Guards
Chldattram Guards
Treason at Dordrecht Charges Attorney
An attorney named Vermoutin was arrested and charged with treason for inducing British subjects at Dordrecht to attack and to seek neutrality on behalf of the Orange Free State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dordrecht
Nawed Vermoutin
Treasion
Orange Free State
Banking Trouble Tied to War Effect and Lloyd Case
The Pretoria branch of the Tranawag National Bank began legal proceedings involving Lloyd, the branch manager at Lorenso Marques. Lloyd, an Australian, faced actions linked to decisions by the London Board of Directors amid wartime pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretoria Bown
Tranawag National Bank
Lloyd
Lorenso Marques
London Board of Directors
Bushmen Contingent Meeting in London
An influential meeting of Australiana residents in London gathered all Agent Generals to form the equipment for a Bushmen contingent. McL Aarons contributed £600 via the Stock Exchange. Sir Henry Norway, ex Governor of Queensland, chaired the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mbunhmen
Aarons
Stock Exchange
Henry Norway
Qorenr
Inactivity and Boer retreat report amid war rumors
Unofficial notices claim General Sir Red vor Bulior remains inactive as a censored press warns of anxiety. Reports also say General Sir Charles Warren with 14,000 men holds a northern position near the Tagela River and that the Boers evacuated Colenso, aiming to regroup and threaten Buller before Charles Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redvor Bulior
Charles Warren
Tagela
Colenso
Buller
Olaries Wureen Enn
Colonial force drives Boers from Priotks Drift
A 60 member New Boath Walea Mounted Rs unit and 120 Hemington's Tigers drove Boer forces from Priotks Drift across the Orange River. They pursued to kkopje and kapje before nightfall, capturing a large quantity of munitions and force and preventing further Boer commando gathering in the district. The colonial tactics were noted as nonplussed by the Boers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boath Walea
Hemington
Tigers
Grigarland West Rebale
Priotks Drift
Orange River
Drift
Kkopje
Kapje
Plutinnnd
de Bours
Mafeking Bombardment Resumed Amid Watchful Interest
The Mafeking position continues under close scrutiny as bombardment resumes after a report the town was under siege on the 6th, though the attack was seen as renewed by enemy forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mafeking
Hoorn
General Carrington Ordered to South Africa
War Office officials have announced that General Frederick Carrington is to be sent to South Africa. The move follows Britain’s ongoing military operations in the region and tallies with the broader deployment of field command staff during the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tt i
War Office
Frederick Carrington
South Africa
Australian contingents at a convent in Adelalor incident
Report from Amarin and Jan Ah describes Leith Napier undergoing medical attention after a mounted accident during a camp at a convent site. He sustained a fracture at the base of the skull and remains in a critical condition, with later reports suggesting slight improvement and cautious optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarin
Jan Ah
Leith Napier
von Wting
Plague Telegrams From Avgtame Hospital
Telegrams report no fever cases of the plague at Avgtame Hospital. Mean says 74 patients on Tuerons Island are recovering. Specifics on dates or authorities are not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avgtame
Jan
Tuerons Island
Death in North Adelaide Site Reveals Revolver Suicide
An inquest held today on the body of FR. Leo found dead in North Adelaide yesterday returned a verdict of suicide by revolver. The deceased was described as of unsound mind and circumstances point to a personal crisis surrounding his death. The inquiry concluded there was no third party involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avera
Canary
Leo
North Adelaide
Himwell
Woman Found Dead in Front Room After Fire
A woman was found dead in the front room of a home after a fire. Police reported the body was positioned on its right side with the right arm under the body and the left leg drawn up. Officers found £2 5s 6d on the deceased and an inquest was ordered to determine the cause of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geeavoros
Jon
Jobin Stone
Tod
Howe
Southgate
Elliott
Severe Heat Described With Record Temperatures
The day brought extreme heat with temperatures near 102 degrees in the area yesterday and forecast to climb to around 106 today. Affected residents report high anxiety about the heat wave and its impact on daily routines.
Pentu and Vale Club haw vided to rit conantations
Mr Tou leaves for the gold fields to arrange carrying out conductulations. Tarquin for the Mewmariet Handisey 000 to 20 is being laid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pentu
Hotene Vale
Ita
Tou. Dull
December Returns Reveals Gold Output and Production Totals
The department reports December gold auction results with yield figures. Alluvial ore treated totals 128,809 units yielding 104,831. Total December production reaches 1,015,836 units for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pravit
Deipmbar
Railway fatality and court notice in Bohemia inquiry
A report from West Australia notes a 16 year old Prxrn Jay Latriske Callaghan was run over at William Street crossing by a hunting engine and died 4 hours later. The Chamberal Commerct Prine capital inquiry mentions ponds samples and Forestry reports. Gaastgo Anderson was charged with carnally knowing two girls aged 12 and 9, committed for trial after bail refused. Tenders invited for the new Supreme Court buildings with March return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay
Latriske Callaghan
William-street
Oatay
Prine
Bohemia
Forestry Department
Kendsing Womplen
Wxxls
Thin
Gaatgo Anderson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Transvaal
Britain
Roberts
Keuruman
Goer
Indian Assistance
Tugela Bridge
Baily
England
Rum Buller
Ladysmith
Action TN
Ller
Adelalor
AvkRan
Sporting
West Australia
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