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Newspaper
Menzies Miner
Location
Menzies, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 14, 1900
Page
4
Sospon July 7. Boers launch a midnight assault on Ficksburg in a determined hour long engagement. Despite numbers, they are repulsed and fail to regain the town.
Mr Chamberlain cabled from New Zealand expressing regret over temporary hospital difficulties in South Africa and promising ample supplies for troops. He also says inquiries will be made into Colonial complaints and that Imperial authorities should bear hospital costs. Mr Balfour announced a Commons commission to probe alleged negligence toward sick and wounded at the front.
President Kruger told a Daily Telegraph interviewer he will continue the fight while 500 burghers remain by his side. The statement signals sustained resistance amid ongoing conflict and dwindling forces.
General Clery joined forces with General Hart at Brakfontein to block Free State forces, tightening movements in the region. The action reflects coordinated imperial efforts to curb rebel resistance and secure key routes.
Major Bagley of New South Wales was captured by Boer forces while foraging near Kroonstad, according to reports. The incident adds to ongoing fighting as Boer and British forces operate around the town.
Sergeant W Ruseell and Troopers Smith Keeman and Anret all of New Zealand are prisoners at Nooitgedacht. Sergeant RB Kelly of New South Wales has succumbed to enteric fever at Marandellas. Trooper W E Clark was killed at Pirespoort.
Lieutenant Rundle and a Carbineers patrol have been captured by Boers near Pretoria. The Natal to Pretoria railway line is being rapidly rebuilt where damaged. Trains now run to Greylingstad from Natal. Mr A d Balfour answered a House of Commons question.
Cablegrams report Britain has no plan to alter its stance on South Africa in response to recent happenings in China. The assertion underscores London's commitment to existing policy amid international developments.
Colonel Arthur Paget defeated a Boer force at Plesserfontein and chased the enemy to Blaan Kopje. Mr Breyn escaped to Bethlehem and into the mountains.
Railway service fully restored enabling travel from Natal to Pretoria after latest advices confirm completion. This restoration ends disruption with trains operating along the full route.
In the Standerton district small raiding parties hinder General Buller's communications while Buller travels to Pretoria. Eight hundred Imperial Yeomanry and Derbyshire Militia prisoners have been moved from Reitz to Natal border. no officers are among them. Victoria Crosses awarded to Captain Fitzclarence, Sergeant Martineau, Trooper H Ramaden for Mafeking. Captain Towse for Mt Thaba. Sir John Milbanke for Coleaberg.
Telegrams report that Mr Cham berlain proposes a conference of Postmasters General to resolve the port of call issue. Premier urges immediate action and discussions to share costs, with Western Australia possibly bearing a large share for special mail trains. A through Adelaide to Sydney mail train is also contemplated to avoid Melbourne delays.
Mexuoraye July 8 The Premier replying to Sir William Lyne says he is ready at any time the New South Wales Government wishes to take part in the proposed conference.
Prera July 8 Sir John Forrest responds to Lyne inquiry on a postal conference date. He asks what topics will be discussed and doubts whether reducing mail delays between Adelaide Melbourne Sydney Hobart and Brisbane concerns the colony. He seeks a clear agenda before replying.
Vice-Corporal Stewart of the Australian Horse has received a commission in the 4th Dragoons. He is newly commissioned, marking a notable advancement for an Australian trooper within the British cavalry.
The Boers urge Portugal to permit their trek to Gazaland. A cable from General Carrington reported by Peern notes the death of Trooper P J McPhee of the third Western Australian contingent at Bulawayo on the 2nd during anaesthetic administration.
A miner from the goldfields, unnamed, told police today he was robbed of 2500 pounds at a residence. Detectives learned the money had been hidden in a pillow-slip where the owner had forgotten it.
From Loscow on July 5 the Osor issues a ulase that largely ends the banishment of prisoners to Siberia, signaling a major shift in punitive policy and prison transfers.
A wholesale resignation of Finnish Senators and officials occurred due to perceived predominance of Insaian influence in the country’s affairs. The move signals a major political shift as ministers depart and the government seeks new leadership amid ongoing tensions with Russia.
In the House of Lords last night the Australian Commonwealth Constitution was read a third time and passed. Commonwealth Bill, Loxnow, July 7.
In a high scoring cricket match at Cambridge University, Oxford posted 505 runs in their opening innings, with play wrapping up yesterday after a lengthy innings.
Harold M'Cormack broke his leg during a lacrosse match on Saturday. The injury occurred in play, and the incident was reported by the game officials. Expected recovery not disclosed.
At Mutuoonne on July 7 the V R C Grand National meeting began with a large crowd enjoying fine weather and exciting racing. The highlight was the Grand National Hurdle with Waits-Bit Delusion and Oh? among the leading runners. Odds favored Waits-Bit Delusion at even money, with Delusion 5 to 1 and Surprise 8 to 1 as contenders. Time recorded as minutes for the hurdles.
In a rugged three mile chase over varied fields, Aquarius led early but Arcadia and Beau Brommel disputed the straight. A late surge by Aquarius secured victory by half a length ahead of Rackstraw and Goldfinder, time 3m 52s. Other runners included Borderer Arcadia Mort Avis and The Sheik with betting ranging from 5 to 1 for Goldfinder to 33 to 1 for Aquarius.
Leonora July 7 The Leonora races attracted a good attendance and proceeded satisfactorily. The program included the Mardle Race won by Pierre with Vlying Wand and Nabob close behind. In the Wandicap Nero took a leading spot with Brayleigh Nabob and Nabob placing as show. The Handicaps saw Rosebud win with Bones a close second. Nabob also performed well in the Ladies Bracelet with Carbonate placing third. Beware of imitations Call for Wolfe's Schnapps.
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