New Zealand and Australian Units Aid Rustenburg Defense
Cablegram reports Lord Roberta refusing to permit signers to return to Johannesberg before September. Corporal Edwin Arthur Fitzgerald of the New Zealand Mounted Infantry receives a commission in the 16th Dragoon. Defence of Rustenburg follows a Boer attempt to capture the town with heavy casualties on the British side. Australian Bushmen arrive after a strenuous march to aid in live defense.
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Edeanl Arthur Pitsgerald
New Zealand
Dragoon
Yeomanry and Militia Return in Starved Condition
Imperial Yeomanry and Derby Militia captured in the Free State were said to have crossed the Natal border. They rejoined British ranks in misery, starving and with uniforms stolen, wearing filthy clothes supplied by the Boers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Yeomanry
Derby
Free State
Natal
Bourn
Dutch Prisoners Convicted Over Boer Information Theft
Several Dutch prisoners serving with the Boer ambulances at Pretoria were convicted of carrying information and ammunition to the enemy and sent to Cape Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretoria
Cape Town
Natal Governor Hely to confer with Milner on compensation
The Hon. Bit W. F. Hely, Governor of Natal, met with Sir Alfred Milner to discuss compensation for losses endured during the Boer invasion. Natal proposed retaining Wakkerstroom and Vreheic districts in the southeastern corner of the Transvaal as part of the settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bit W. F. Hely Bntehinson
Natal
Alfred Milner
Ther Ashe
Land Grants to Soldiers in South Africa
The Government has appointed a small commission of experts to investigate locally the question of land grants to soldiers in South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanal
South Afrca
Democratic Convention Nominates Bryan for President
The Democratic Convention has debated platforms and declared support for tariff policy and silver coinage. It formally nominated Mr W Bryan for the presidency and Mr Breveninn for the vice presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxnasy
W. Bryan
Breveninn
Irish landlords vote to investigate landlord injuries
In July in the House of Luke, Lord Tropiston carried a motion by a large majority to examine the injury suffered by Irish landlords under recent legislation. Lord Templeton secured the appointment of a commission to inquire into the extent of the injury, with the landlord E noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxnox
Lord Tropiston Tn
Luke
Zere
Fire destroys Standard Oil store in New Jersey blaze
A lightning strike hit the Standard Oil Company's store in New Jersey, touching off a fierce fire that swept through the building and caused extensive damage. Officials estimate losses around 1,000,000 pounds, with flames raging and widespread destruction reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Standard Oil Company
New Sorey
Governor's Escape From Eumabsi Reported
A carried report by Governor Sir W. Hudgron dated June 20 details a march from Kamanni with 600 native soldiers toward Oxps Coast Castle. He notes leaving behind 100 native troops to hold the garrison and provisions for Ramessi up to the 15th.
A Victorian Singer Arrives in England Debuts in London
Mies Lonie Morrell, a gifted Malbourne vocalist, recently arrived in England, made a successful appearance at a London concert on Saturday evening in Loxnox, July 8. The report notes her strong vocal talent and promising debut in the capital.
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Loxnox
Mies Lonie Morrell
Malbourne
England
London
Mr Mathieson in England to Inspect Bulk Wheat Handling
London July 6 Mr John Mathieson General Manager of the Victorian Tailwayy whose mission is to study bulk wheat handling has arrived in London. He will shortly proceed to America. Mathieson is currently inspecting the bulk handling system in operation at the London docks.
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London
John Mathiewn
America
Mathieson
Fondon Docke
Queensland loan tenders open with 14s 0d average price
Tenders for the new Queensland loan of 21,400,000 were opened. The amount offered was £1411 000 with tenders at £94 the minimum price fixed, receiving 99 percent of the total loan. The average price of the successful tenders was £14 0s 1d, just one penny above the minimum.
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Loxses
Queensland
Lownay
Daly
The Ashanti Rising at Compasei and Konkotu
Colonel Willcocks and Major Bur she advance to Komasai and conduct operations at Compasei On the Bed inst Prior attempt by Major Burrongha to seize Konkotu ends in failure with six men killed and 88 wounded The report notes limited success and ongoing clashes in the Ashanti campaign on June 10 from Losoon.
Explosion at Lighthouse Prompts Immediate Repairs
The head lighthouse keeper at Seal Rocks reports an explosion caused by lightning this afternoon. The oil-room was damaged and needs urgent repairs to restore lighting and prevent further danger.
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Swanky
Taly
Seal Rocks
Speculation on Australian Commonwealth Inception Date
The London Standard suggests a 1901 proclamation will mark the Commonwealth of Australia as arising. Possible first Governor General candidates include the Duke of Argyle, the Earl of Belborne, the Earl of Serney, and the Earl of Hopetown. Lord Hopetown formerly governed Victoria. Lord Jersey held vice-regal NSW. Lord Selborne is under-secretary for the colonies. The Duke of Argyll, aged 77, has held several high offices.
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Lonon
London “ Standard
Commonwealth of Australia
Anatrolia
Duke of Argale
Earl of Belborne
Earl of Serney
Earl of Hopetown
Lord Hopetown
Victoria
Lord Jersey
New South Wales
Lort Selborna
Salisbury
Duke of Argyll
Lydia
Council of
Indie
Hei
Wid Bevider
Federal Situation. Quotations on Elections and Governor General
The article discusses the Federal elections and the Bill to prevent meshbera of the local Parliament sitting in the Federal Legi. Sir Wm Lyne argues for clarifying knowledge before proceeding and notes the bill’s practical operation may delay the election until March if not issued by January 1. He says he does not have the list of eligibles for Governor-General and has received a communication about his proposed residence, which is being considered.
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Byovry
Wm. Lyne
Wattern
Wim. Lyne
Aidoutin
Grenville seat race sees candidate withdrawal
Victoria reports in Meoronnxn July 10 that Mr G D Mendell has withdrawn the motion against the return of Mr J T Bedlerat for the Grenville seat in the Assembly, shaping local politics.
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G. D. Mendell
J.T. Bedlerat
Assembly
Grenville
The Confidence Trick and the Sydney to West Australia Journey
Aldernis Amos Firth was approached by a supposed fellow passenger while travelling from Sydney to West Australia on the Crabs. He was deceived by a third party who extracted £8 10s from him. Police arranged a case and arrested the two men involved, both known to be confidence men.
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Aldernis
Amos Firth
Sydney
West Australia
Pacaenger
Firth
Mani
Death by own action by poisoning in Ballarto
An old Ballarto resident, Wm 8. Cookson, committed suicide today by poisoning himself. The local coroner is notified and an inquest is expected to follow.
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Cookson
Ballarto
Himvell
Betting Prosecutions Reported in July Case
A July 10 report notes prosecutions over illegal betting. The case involves alleged permit violations and a defendant charged with allowing betting on premises. The article details the actions of authorities and the premises involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regally
Parliament Debates Tramway Nationalisation Plan
In the Legislative Assembly Avxparim on July 10 the Premier declared a ministerial decision regarding the tramways. The government intends to seek a proposal for nationalisation of the tramways, subject to reasonable time for local studies and inquiries.
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Tocal Tiudies
Wolpe's Kohnaeas Bottle Wrapper Restriction
A locality notice states that Wolpe’s Kohnaeas products are sold by bottle only when wrappers remain intact. The restriction emphasizes preserving wrapper integrity for purchase eligibility.
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Wolpe
Floods in New South Wales reach deadly extent
Telegrams report Binya districts and Katoomba telegraph lines restored after floods in New South Wales. Searches locate a dead brother beside a snowbound tent, while a second missing man prompts a broader rescue effort. Heavy rain totals approach 12 inches with up to 9.88 inches recorded and snow to six inches. Cattle and stock driven to escape rising floodwaters. several tenements on Fundagei flat washed away. a tramp’s body found drifting near shore.
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Katoomba
Hame
Owo Brothers
George Thomas Barton
Fundagei
Ton
Three Bartons Reported in Fatal Expedition
The body of Jan Barton, who with his brother went on a shooting expedition, was found near Hartley railway station. His brother Thomas Barton was found the same day. A third death, Patrick O Neill, was found in the snow at Stuarttown.
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Byoney
Jan Barton
Hartley
Thomas
Vic
Patrick O'Neill
Hady
Stuarttown
Uncertain Postmasters Conference and Mail Steamer Plans
Fragmented notes report a pending conference of Postmasters General officials in Australia to discuss uniform telegraphic and poster practices before Federation. Sir Chon Todd doubts rapid approval, while executives plan to align rules across postal departments prior to federation.
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Apgtaron
Fremantle
Chon Todd
Australia
Borgvant Major Weaver Promoted to New Office Post
Borgvant Major Weaver has been appointed to a new post as DLL instructor to Ch Ynrione galunteer enrps tedauty Lerma on the field. He was to have Jolt Devt for the folds of Monday to take up his new office, which will include Lim drilling of 400 recruits.
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Borgvant
Major Weaver
Ch Ynrione Galunteer
Tedauty Lerma
Naw
Lim
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Johatmesbneg
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Ashanti
Lighthouss
The
Commonwealth
Grenville Seat
South Australian
Parliament
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Maxsovars
Fonda
Yall
Joseph Lidicka
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Balwyn
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Asa
Ufigmubaling
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