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Newspaper
Menzies Miner
Location
Menzies, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 03, 1900
Page
16
In Transvaal the British artillery continues heavy shelling as General Cronje’s forces resist. Reports claim Cronje is determined not to surrender despite a tightening cordon and alleged escape rumors. British casualties are reported amid ongoing clashes as Leyds issues statements.
February 21 report from Lown notes Australian troops around Noantwpoort repelling determined Boer assaults. About 200 Australians under officers faplane and Howland fought all day, with Major Moor among West Australians engaging the enemy near Nanswonort. Further British action directed toward Punrdabwng and Cronjo Tax thon intercepts are mentioned, as General Gronjo and allied forces press the front.
An unclear OCR passage describes troop movements and a pursuit near a forest area with references to cavalry actions, a fortified front, and a commander sounding alarms. The language is garbled, mentioning a chase, a retreat, and reactions by observers, with many distorted names and places.
A Kimberly resident describes conditions during the doge period noting miners faced various prohibitions. The account mentions protection measures and the presence of men women and children in certain areas, with ongoing relief efforts and eventual changes after arrival of responders.
General Buller reports British troops crossed the Tugela by a platoon bridge on Wednesday. The Boer rear guard retreated toward Ladysmith as stores and munitions were found abandoned. The Long Tom from Mooiwana fell silent and 200 waggons with a large convoy left Coleus as the Boers began their withdrawal from Tugela.
Fragmentary report cites Dr Loyds and De Lesda claiming Sunbert advances into the Free State and Ladysmith measures, with officers suffering under the Turen and Tend Reinet command. Wounded and killed officer totals are partially listed, but specifics are unreadable.
Fragmented notes describe casualties among Colonels Macdonald Barkley and Carthew, Major General Honk, and other officials. Reports mention NZ forces at Mok and Teutish actions between Kendiarand and Uvardelerg, with captures by Byers. Prolonged fighting near Paardoberg and Krudooarand sees Cronje’s forces retreat toward Trnemfontein. Estimated total fatalities reach about 20,000 while resistance stiffens.
Reported statements by Sir Wilfrid Laurier claim 40 Canadians killed and 69 wounded at Koodonstant as the crisis in Canada deepens. A cable from Sir Charles Tupper expresses sympathy to Culowe Otter and the Cantactiay tiuiopis 14 South Allen.
Despite garbled text, the report notes Canadian troops leaving, with public enthusiasm from Halifax and royal acknowledgment. The Queen and the nation show appreciation for the servicemen as they depart for the theater of war.
A garbled clipping reports a ruse involving Baden Powell and a woman named Colons Baton-Powell. It states a restraining or protective action placed to stop deliberate harm to women, with hospital involvement and danger to liberally restrained individuals.
Fragmentary OCR reports a wartime scene with references to bounty payments for soldiers and militia, loyalty tensions, and calls for large mobilizations. Names and places are garbled, but the text centers on government actions to recruit and reward troops amid conflict.
Fragmentary report notes Panen and Poh discuss mutis and a commission with Brhyvi's Con vit. Horses are returning to arrive in a forthcoming selection. Officers have not yet been appointed.
Fragmented OCR details a disaster narrative involving Milner, Victo rian officials, and a disaster in Victoria with multiple names garbled. It references a February 21 reply from a Captain and a Lieutenant Governor, mentions Milner and others, and notes casualties including Major Khdy, with few clear specifics on location or outcome.
In Albany authorities conduct an inquiry into alleged disloyalty among railway customs and police employees. The probe reportedly examines possible improper utterances influencing treasure votes and related conduct, with several witnesses providing testimony.
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