Moonlight Carnival at Recreation Reserve
A lively Moonlight Carnival drew attendees to the Merzies Recreation Reserve on a pleasant evening. The event featured athletic contests, magic acts, refreshment stands, and performances by the Wesley orchestra. Notable moments included a tug of war and a lively bike race among local youths with multiple prizes awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merzies
Doutha
Wesley Orcinatra
Tesarom Woulger
Queensland Menglcn Amjiloyen
Uimi
G. Neve
Cigar
Lewionade Rae
Moonough
Slowile Rater
J. Tregurtin
Rave
My Steele
Queensland Monaies
Hausen
Glinting Claims and Delays Hit Goldfield Operations
A chaotic report outlines halted work at multiple goldfields with Stone and Perth figures cited. It notes reduced yields from a 12 ton treatment, a plan for smelted gold weighing 30dox 12d, and ongoing casting and ore processing delays impacting production.
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Tito
de Bain
Perth
Féenan
Mt Thigglie
Bushmens Horses at Geraldton Auction Report
Mr E B Darlot visited Geraldton to buy horses for the Bushmen, paying generously as locals displayed their stock. Many animals aged or worn were retired to paddocks, while a few sound, sturdy horses attracted high bids amid a chaotic inspection and comic auction scene. Some horses left at £16, others looked weary and unable to lift energy, with bidders and spectators watching the aftermath.
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Geraldton
Mer E. B. Darlot
Yelemiant Yolding
Terstad
Darlot
Goraenmont
Pesthy
German doctor at Byer line reports in Cape Town
A German doctor present at the Byer line during fighting arrives in Cape Town. He states a Russian military officer is involved. The report mentions ERAN and the Republic, with a claim of evidence or proof regarding queronafal.
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Byer
Ae Magersfontein
Cape Town
Hai
Eran i the
Battle Field Realities From a War Correspondent Letter
A Daily News war correspondent recounts vivid battlefield scenes and the brutal realities of modern combat. He describes how smoke and shelling erase old tactics, the deadly reach of bullets at 1000 yards, and the unsettling sounds of artillery and Maxims. He recalls Modder River and the brutal injuries seen, noting the remarkable resilience and the soon-to-be-revealed medical cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily News
Avery
Biggins
Mann Nordenfeldts
Jeveral
Modder
Boers and British Leaders Face War Milestones
A wartime column analyzes Boer leader De Wet and English figures amid the war, noting De Wet's prominent status, his wartime actions, and public reactions. It references reports of 45 000 shells from Krupp and the tension between British and Boer powers with modern telegraph signals and military strategy.
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Free State
Cape University
Cambridge
Thor Wey
Mir Cistor
Ae Blunds Langte
Tamane
Tythone
Mr Costoe
de Wot
Themelves
Piet Cronje
Joubert
Steyn
de Wenie
Berlin
London
Daily Mail
Emon
Messrs
Krupp
England
Corman
Bentet Burleigh
Maal River
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Recreation Reserve
Grushings
Ara Lonth
Spark
Mile Reep
Jay Ween
Lady Lock
Mayersivuisin
bin Riba
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