Man To Day Sir George White V C A Hero of Indian Wars
Sir George White VC famed for extraordinary gallantry from Charasiah to Candahar, led charges under heavy fire, earned knighthood, and rose to Commander in Chief of the Indian Army. Born 1835 in County Antrim, his career spanned Afghan and Nile campaigns, Chitral to Natal, with renowned courage and steadfast leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George White
V.C
Lairysmith
County Antrim
Bandhnret
1St
Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
North- West Frontier
2D Highlanders
Gordons
Charasiah
White
Adda
India
Lord Roberts
Macpherson
Sang-i- Fawiatha
Mejor White
Candahar
Major White
Victnay
Egypt
Nile
Burma
Mandalay
Upper Burma
Lord Dufferin
Sir George
Bengal
Zhob Valley
George
Presidency
Panjab
Bombay
Madras
Chitral
Simla
Sir Evelyn Wood
Thomas Biddulph
Gibraltar
South Africa
Natal
Africa
Forrest Era Revered Leader and War Notes Across Australia
Woomera praises camera prominence in the Transvaal war. Sir John Forrest is hailed as the West’s colossus, with Bunbury locals recalling him fondly. Visitors joke about his youth and a past fence, while a British guns order for 190 machines heads to Woolwich for shipment by New Year. The Medical Journal reports waterborne danger, fevered air, and decomposing horses at Modder River, as Lord Methuen’s force endures harsh conditions.
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Transvaal
Woomera
John Forrest
West
Order of
Forrestera
Bunbury
Sir John Forrest
Jack Forrest
Woolwich
Medical Journal
Beadwell
Lord Methuen
Modder River
Warden Seeks March 21 Holiday for Club Racing
Warden W Lambden Owen reports to the department seeking Wednesday March 21 as a public holiday. He has received word that a general exemption will be granted for that day to support the second day of racing for the Menies Tor Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Lambden Owen
Menies Tor
Separation Drives Reform League Signature Day Plan
Separation, Kanapontre March 8 reports strong enthusiasm for a special signature day. Kalgoorlie and Boulder Reform League branches back the plan to canvass districts and collect signatures and subscriptions. Petitions due to the Governor March 17 with leaders Matheson Gregory Finster and Sommers. all sheets in by March 14.
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Kanapontre
Kalgoorlie
Boulder
Reform League
Marcel
Messrs
Matheson
Gregory
Fin‘ster
Sommers
Sir Gerard Smith and the Masonic Craft
A Catholic meeting in Penry on March 8 condemned the Governor for promoting the Masonic craft and allowing Government House to host installations. Attendees passed a resolution to appeal to the Secretary of State for the Colonies and form a committee to manage steps.
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Penry
Metoinlan
Government House
Kalgoorlie Cup tickets in high demand at consultant sale
Agent Mr Horn reported a flood of applicants for Kalgoorlie Cup tickets as Squash's consultation drew heavy interest. The first three horses listed include Miecenas, First Mate, and The Palmer with substantial sums subscribed. Water from the Menzies dam may be suitable for home use after testing. typhoid concerns were noted. Tender hard deadlines for the Lady Shenton Hotel lease and Armstrong's Cetolitens lamps featured in local notices.
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Squash
Horn
Squaash
W.A. Tattersall
J. Charles
Kalgoorlie
Miecenas
le Var Syndicate
Perth
First Mate
FP. Goode
Yarlick
Yarloop
the Palmer
A. P. Price
Menzies
Said
Lady Shenton
Armatrong
Cycle Agency
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sir George Stewart White
Ladysmith
Cabal
Sir Gerard Smith
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