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Newspaper
Menzies Miner
Location
Menzies, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 03, 1900
Page
4
De Leyde asserts Cronje escaped to safety after breaking British lines, while biatement by Leyds supports the claim of a successful breach and consolidation of tactical advantage amid ongoing engagements on the frontline.
General Cronju'e forces hold water supplies but face food distribution problems for prisoners. Daylight bombardment by Britivts artillery worsens the shortage, while night time conditions allow limited relief.
Lord Methuen is now administering the Kisberley district as the Kimberley district government announces leadership changes. The move consolidates oversight under Methuen as local officials confirm the appointment and duties.
Reports on the Kyodoosland engagement detail artillery and gun placements along the Modder river on Tuesday and Wednesday. Batteries, mortars, and field guns supported operations while lyddite fumes settled along a road and shellfire swept riverbank ravines.
Fragmentary historical notice describes a Boer War scene with General Uropje and Oronje amid desertion and frantic appeals from his wife to capitulate. The text mentions a redwood mass of flame and distress, but many names and details are garbled beyond clear meaning.
Reports describe Lord Roberts recognizing rapid mobility as pivotal, influencing the campaign's pace. Prisoners note unexpected speed of maneuvers, as resistance by Binte faced unexpected death and strategic communication involving Cronje and Foubert shapes the unfolding events.
Fragmentary wartime note describes British and French forces in Limburg pushing toward Bluemontain with artillery support. Reinforcements near Oranje are reported either entrenched or captured. Lieutenant Orieve is killed as ranks advance in the Paardobeng district on Sunday the rank and file were filled.
Lieutenant Grieve formerly of New South Wales attached to the Highlanders was among the casualties as Colonel Hector MacDonald was rounded in the fast but not severely hurt.
President Kruger asserts that communication with General Cronjilian remains intact and uninterrupted despite reports of severed links. The note reinforces that lines of contact are functioning, addressing doubts about the defense coordination and strategic updates amid ongoing tensions.
A fragment reports that Boers under pressure continued to disobey the white flag. Tom Roberts observed repeated violations of the rules of war, leading the British troops to feel compelled to ignore any truces during fighting.
British combat at Kiirkreal's Drift during General Kelly-Kenmy's advance left 77 casualties among the infantry. Privates Olive and , both mounted troops, were wounded but not seriously hurt. The report notes the action occurred as the Boer convoy was engaged by the first part of the force.
The Admiralty budgets for the year total 87.5 million and plans two new battleships and six armored cruisers. The measure will employ 4,240 additional men. The navy aims to project greater force at colonial ports and to act more freely in those regions.
Reported lines of Boer wagons trek from Ladysmith along the Dundee cut toward Tenn Lande smith. Despite the movement no general retirement is ordered, and the enemy appears to be marching in a scattered retreat.
Gunural Tiller states he cannot attend games due to ongoing engagements. The reports claim officers were killed Thursday, including Oslonel Fe Ctheart, and Tourtoon were wounded, among them Major General Wynnn, amid fighting mortalities.
Advices from Pretoria report fighting near Petrusville and Kimberley with uncertain outcomes. The progress of the campaign remains doubtful as forces maneuver, with reports of fluctuating front lines and contested routes.
A terse wartime casualty note states that Tuesday and Wednesday produced no new fatalities and lists only totals for killed and wounded without naming individuals or units. The brief record emphasizes lack of further casualty details.
Fragmentary report notes line fighting with gunfire near Fort Wyliv and Ladysrith. Navy and land forces engage as voices and cannons are heard in the south near the Wile Fighting area.
An official report from Loxpow dated February 28 details casualties up to Saturday January 17, the day before Cronje’s forces were surrounded at Koodoourand. It notes two thousand Alvidis and allied tribes offering help to Led Roberts. Lieutenant Wail, ex Sydney, becomes lieutenant in the Imperial Yeomanry. Private W. E. Stith of the South Australian contingent is reported killed at Arundel on the 31st. Arrival notices from Queenslanders follow.
At Capetown the Maori King remains on board the second Queensland contingent as he arrives at Tehle Bay, keeping to the vessel while docking details unfold.
Crowds gathered at the War Office on a Saturday night awaiting updates on the ongoing battle at Koodooar. The gathering was the largest seen since hostilities began, reflecting anxious public interest as new information remained scarce.
The Premier informed Commandant Colonel Chippundat that officers Major R. P. W. Glad ill Captain Thunder Captain Hurst Lieutenant R. S. CG. Vernon and Mr WL OGther are to join camp at Kartkatte as probationary Bushmen Corps officers to serve as sibal terns to Captain Vinus. Captain Willls, on the Archy Reserve list, has held ranks from second lieutenant in the West Yorkshire Regiment to captain, with Afghan War service in 1880 and a medal for Morgilla. He has Indian service and staff roles. Major Reginald Percy Williany Lilley is listed with Victorian militia service. Captain Thunder, enrolled early, is a former Victorian officer, related to ex-Councillor Unrstundolds, a volunteer force figure. Lieutenant BR. MO. Vernon holds a clerk role and is a member of Black Rod in the Leptala.
Jiva Conn served as an officer on P end O Liner and later held sub lieutenant ranks in the Ta dian Marine for years, gaining notable experience. His brother Captain Vernon was killed during a Mafeking sortie. Mr Ordie, a well known police official, formerly served with the Stevits Settlement police near military duty.
The transport Snerey carrying New South Wales South Australian and Western Australian contingents has arrived at Talo Bay near Capetown. The We m with the New Zea reaghet Capetown and the Moravian ship's passengers were entertained at East Lindon before proceeding by rail to Stork trom.
Prine John Oram of the South Wales traps died of enteric fever at the Orange River. The death is reported as a fever-related fatality with limited details available.
Feb 25 dispatch from Lowney notes ongoing shelling of Cronje's forces on Thursday. The Shropshire Regiment advanced about 200 yards to 2000 yards, moving northward as General French’s troops engaged. Reports claim 76 prisoners captured and a westward patrol took 40.
Foreign officers and spies captured near Ladysmith as Sir George White secures two German spies. The men, believed connected to Boers under General Cronje, were found seeking native residents for valuables or information.
General Haller claims to have captured General Baron Von a, a Boer artillery chief. The report emphasizes the capture as highly significant for the Boer conflict.
Foreign nationals converge at Welagua amid support for the Boers. The Delaxiy Ways ferry brings dozens of foreigners and a German crewman aboard the Admit. The Crquryaady steamer carries 100 foreigners, with Wuetinne ilitiog and German passengers aboard, signaling broad international interest in the conflict.
A report describes Boer forces at a site named Ulangane where a engagement unfolded after they were driven from a plan by Geneva Houbert. General Warren attacked the Boer portion as Moubert notes 3000 were disabled during the engagement.
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