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Newspaper
Menzies Miner
Location
Menzies, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1900
Page
5
Very meagre particulars of Thursday’s Roodeval fighting emerge as Boers destroyed railway and telegraph lines. British casualties are reported heavy with 16 killed and 76 wounded. among the fallen are Colonel Bund-Douglas and Colonel Wilkinson. Lord Methuen operated ten miles south of Heilbron on Friday.
The press harshly criticises General Buller for granting a three day armistice to consult with General Botha. The decision, reports say, allowed Boer forces surrounded by British to break containment and depart with their spoils, reversing the enemy’s position.
British troops turned the Boars from a Drakensberg defense and forced a retreat toward Standerton on the Pretoria line about 50 miles northwest of Laing’s Nek. On Sunday night they seized a junction near Klip and Gane Viel rivers, with 8000 Doers expected to arrive. Heavy guns dispersed the enemy. six British killed and seven wounded.
Sixty chiefs representing Natal and Zululand met at Pietermaritzburg to express loyalty to the Queen and admiration for Mr Chamberlain's policy. Chief Amangwani gave £219 for the relief of wounded British soldiers.
An earlier cablegram notes casualties suffered by the 4th Battalion of Derbyshire Militia at Roodeval and states the remaining Derbyshires, about 700 strong, captured 250 Doers in the engagement.
A brief report notes Ventersdorp surrendered to British troops while Sir Archibald Sunter was said to be advancing. Rustenburg and Potchefstroom are said to be ready to submit.
British prisoners at Pretoria have been released. The officers and men are now at liberty, with the total count following in the report.
Fragmentary report notes dissension within the Bond party as the Cape Assembly faces division. Only ten Bondites backed Mr Schreinern's bill on disentrancement, while about 0 opposed, suggesting three-fourths remain united. The article questions reliability and the term Bond in context.
In Peking, no improvement in affairs reported as embassies remain ringed by a dangerous Chinese crowd. A third relief train carrying British, German, and French signals started toward Peking with latest intelligence.
The Boxer uprising forces abandon the American Missionary College at Tung-Chan after two chapels burned and a dreadful massacre of Chinese converts reported. Converts were said to have been burnt alive as Boxers attacked. Tsung-li-Yamen ordered action against the Boxers to quell the rising violence.
Mr W P Schreiner introduces bill in the Cape Legislative Assembly to disenfranchise Cape Rebele for five years. The proposal aims to curb political rights for the targeted individual for a set term under the law pending further debate.
A renter's despatch states that 1500 of the Free State Boers surrendered to General Brabent at Fickeburg yesterday.
June 12 reports James Cunningham, a West Australian soldier wounded in action, reached Melbourne by Moravian route but missed the return passage by Coolgardie. He rode in a car that arrived this morning after a mêlée with the Room of Stingers group. He was wounded in two places, with a second assailant striking near the hip and knee before leaving.
Lownow June 12 reports preparations for a campaign to suppress the Boxers if needed. About 6000 Russian troops at Port Arthur stand ready to embark, while London orders 1000 Marines from Manila. The Belgian Secretary at Peking is badly treated by Chinese troops, dragged through streets amid the turmoil.
Tenders will close soon at Public Works office Porth for erecting post offices at Wilana Lake Way and Mt Sir Samuels station Wileas. Submissions must be in writing and marked tender for Wilane one Way office and Wilana police at a Mt Sir Saowel post office. Drawings and conditions available at multiple offices starting June 19.
The Chinese Emperor appeals to major powers to depose Bates and place Ye Tix in control at Nanjing while seeking a united stand to preserve the empire. Weng-Tung-ha, trusted adviser, in exile at Shanghai, with three Chinese dignitaries backing the appeal.
The Peking Times reports replacement of a Chinese Trangli amem member with reactionary anti European Stanc and the Grown Prince's Father Prince To. Ah Ching becomes powerful supporter of Boxera policy. The Times warns foreign powers may bend to intervene, risking war.
A Lord's game between Middlesex and Somersetshire opened yesterday as Hearne’s benefit. A. E. Broddart starred with a splendid 221 for Middlesex, then selflessly let himself be stumped. The match featured fine strokes and a notable personal milestone.
The Berlin Correspondent notes that Britain and its ambassador in Berlin challenged the German meat inspection system as detrimental to Asiatic interests. It urges resisting any attempt to influence the inspection regime and to avoid foreign interference in German affairs.
The Imperial Parliament and Sir WH Walrond, a Conservative member for Tiverton, stated there is no prospect of an early dissolution of Parliament despite ongoing tensions as he pecks at Tiverton.
Australian shooter Loxnox on June 10 at Amlinghaw wins the principal event and a £50 prize amid a list of triump hs. Donald Macintosh noted in the report as part of the competition.
Private S N Myers of the New South Wales Rifles was killed in a fall from a railway vehicle while accompanying a march. The incident occurred near a station gate as troops were moving, with official details limited.
A fragmented note from Tarcoola Goldfield mentions Arsutive and Vichy imaging. The Ministre of Miss returns from an unclear mission as details remain garbled. The record reflects a period tone with uncertain references to Iprosperta and a live future before now.
Howaro of Htattat Lon markets Wolfe's Schnapps, a regional favorite, highlighting its bold flavor and local appeal. The promotion stresses availability in nearby shops and suggests pairing suggestions for social gatherings.
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