Remnants of Boer Siege and British Relief Efforts
The dispatch reports a Boer defense at Crocodile Bale and a British attack costly for both sides. It notes mined ground causing fatalities and wounded, a Boer retreat toward a station 70 miles north of Mafe king, and advances and engagements along the river with Highlanders and other regiments involved. It mentions Cronje's surrounded forces, British artillery, and the push toward Ladysmith, with dynamic troop movements and adverse jungle-like conditions.
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Plater
Germany
Canadians Engage Boer Forces Near British Position
Cablegram from Apunning dated February 23 reports Canadian troops attacking Boers north of the main British line, with heavy rifle and artillery fire. Boer forces resisted from a kopje and river bank, many killed or wounded, and British bombardment was ordered. Prisoners and reinforcements are noted, with Lord Roberts awaiting decisive action.
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Roberta
Pardshere
Wednen- Any
Brutinet
Fontorday
Ladysaith
Tagaes Penterday
Attalstine
Oronjo
Tester of Distress and De Beers Coat Plan
Lord Methuen reports a new coat available to start De Beer's minor in ten days. Present distress is noted but existing arrangements will be restored.
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Lord Methuen
After the War In Lords Speech Acknowledges Casualty Toll
In a Lords debate Lord Salishury stated no entente with any Toraiga power or poetite exists. He noted the Oratice Pent State of the South African Republic and the West Australian contingent suffered losses in action. A Private from New South Wales died of shrapnel in Dw Aan while another from Arundel, Lorne, was killed. A despatch pays tribute to Gamualane who challenged a Boor ranger in service.
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South African
Atehiaon
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Toberts
Battles Near Magersfontein Reported in Cablegrams
A Newswire synopsis from the Cape frontier describes heavy fighting as British forces under General Cronje clash with Boers near Magersfontein. Officers report maneuvers, artillery barrages, and attempts to encircle Boer positions while Cronje vows to fight to the death rather than surrender. General Kitchener commands the surrounding forces at Koodoosland with intensified shelling.
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Ritchener
Cronje
Hae
Genetl Kitchener
Koodoosland
Queensland contingent sails to Bria on Wednesday
The Queensland Government plans a framing party departure from Sydney on Wednesday. Fifty horses and twenty men will accompany the party as part of the third contingent.
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Kolr
Bria
Usne
Quernaland
Aydney
Queensland
Death of Lieutenant Powill in Teweborg Tragedy
South Australia Arnstow February 25. Sir Alfred Milne sends telegram of regret on the death of Lieutenant Powill who was killed at Teweborg. The message conveys condolences from the government and Milne.
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Artnstow
The AMLIEN FOND War Relief Main Plan
A motion to allocate 250 for War Relief funds was moved by a council member and supported by Dr Mcgeenin. The division showed majority support for the payment, aiming to avoid hardship for ratepayers at this critical juncture. The committee tabled the matter for one month pending further consideration.
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Uto
Mgeenin
Chalgandie
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Ik Stan
Cable Grams Result in Narrow Totals at Kuiidoue
Fragmentary OCR notes report figures and actions around a battle at Kuiodoue with Gord Huberts noted in relation to the fighting and lostos. Mentions Trenday and Wednerray carnaltira numbers 114 and a projected total near 10,067 excluding carnial items.
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Sue
Moorfontein Occupied in North Cape Colony Action
In Loxpox on February 24 a joint Innukilling Diawndne and Amatealian mounted force bayoon Munetotten village Wesr Naauwpoort, expelling the enemy who retreat north. A Boer commando tried to cut the Nangwpnvet railway to hamper Kritwh communications but was repelled by Australians who forced the enemy to fire.
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Nangwpnvet
Affairs at Mafeking Scarcity Orders Note Tune Change
A deficiency in silver at Mafeking leads Colmanden Powell to order the piano notes representing one two and three abillings to be adjusted.
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Mafeking
Colmanden Powell
Illness Spreads Among Victorian Mounted Rifles
Three soldiers Corporal M Alvin Private Qoalkon and Private Valley of the Victorian Mounted Rifles are reported ill. The notice lists their names and unit, indicating a health issue among the troop. Further details unavailable.
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Qoalkon
Valley
Victorian
Mounted Rifles
Battle of Koodoobrand Cronies Refuse Surrender
A chaotic distressing dispatch echoes General Cronje’s forces urging stubborn resistance while discussions of capitulation swirl. Lord Kitchenne and others refuse surrender, signaling a protracted conflict with tense messages and strategic maneuvering along shifting fronts.
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A fragment suggests a product named SOLFE'S SOMRAPYS promoting renewal or tonic effects. No clear entities or date details. The readable text hints at branding and health claims but lacks verifiable specifics for a full news summary.
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