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Newspaper
Menzies Miner
Location
Menzies, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 17, 1900
Page
6
Mr George Wyndham is expected to lay before the House of Commons the promised papers on Britain's terms of peace, a matter long anticipated by Parliament and public. The dispatch outlines conditions Britain may seek in the postwar settlement and signals upcoming debate.
With a view to action, Driuain verifies reports that the Rocts treat South African troopers worse than other prisoners.
A sportsman named MiAntin associated with Kitchener’s forces was killed at Briefontein in a recent engagement. The report notes his prominent status in sports circles and his service with the unit.
Some Hoey prisoners at B Simonstown tried to break out by digging a 25 yard long tunnel toward the toilet area. They nearly finished the tunnel before a fellow prisoner warned authorities. The tunnel was concealed in sacks.
Mecers J and M. A. Wolmarans of the Transvaal Government and Fieohel of the Free State Velkerand have planned to delegate a strategic discussion. The gentlemen aim to align on regional governance matters and forthcoming policy moves.
British forces at Driefontein faced ammo shortages as reinforcements moved to the front. Colonel Umphelly was critically wounded during the engagement while British units suffered from Boer fire and attempts to maneuver around artillery and cavalry.
Latest advices say Lord Roberts has rescheduled a point twenty miles from Hoofontein the Free State capital. The movement indicates a shift in British pressure in the region amid ongoing hostilities.
Fragmentary notes discuss peace overtures and presidential representations. Mentions British territory, strategic and defensive advantages, loyalty of solonist Hutch, and independence with amnesty as conditions.
Cablegram notes from the war era condemn disloyalty and pledge that conquest will be resisted to the utmost. Presidential declarations emphasize continuity of effort and resolve in the face of betrayal.
Sir Michael Wicks-Beach the Pixchoqudy chancellor consulted British and Colonial bankers about the war loan plans. The talks focused on financing the war effort and securing support from overseas financial markets.
Parliamentary Secretary George Wyndham explained war estimates in the Commons, noting prearranged colonial massing of troops and continued forts in Southern Africa. He spoke on future infantry battalions and on Boer damage to the Bethulie railway bridge as the Free State frontier advanced.
A long, fragmented report tallies British casualties to date and cites daily updates. It notes total losses since the war began, with numbers for killed and wounded, disease, missing, and the split between generals Roberts and Buller’s forces, alongside implied battlefield deaths and disputed totals.
The British government rejects the peace overture and warns that independence expectancies will not be tolerated. Indications suggest Kroger and Brown sought to push the Boers toward renewed fighting.
A wartime notice lists Corporal Whiteley and Phentox Dennis among Tasmanians reported missing after action at Achter Tang on the 5th, with residents Gillies and J Wright among others named in the casualty roll.
Fragmentary and cryptic OCR notes show Ourmany replying to Kruger and Gartouny’s stance on a regional conflict. The text implies a declared intervention in a war not directly tied to the central dispute, suggesting external powers weighing in on the ground war.
Amid heavy fighting the British forces under Lord Roberts push the Boers near Ventersdorp. Reports say 14 000 enemy troops are entrenched, with strong position and uncertain gains ahead of the advance toward Magjes and Blues.
Report indicates Provident Kruger seeks Britain’s terms for peace via American intermediaries. Washington officials acknowledge Kruger’s inquiries amid evolving diplomacy as winter peace prospects form.
Pantin reports the Maplemorn berthed at Fremantle around noon. Troops were greeted by locals and the Mayor at the Town Hall with an enthusiastic speech. Western Australians later entertained the troops aboard and complaints arose about food quality and meat shortages.
The readable fragments mention casualties, a Monday event, and a political or military engagement possibly at a location named Uriefontein and Veuietaolh with references to Aden and Kline. Details are fragmentary and names are uncertain.
Fragmentary text notes uncertainty over leadership who will be chosen to nail the Mapleaiore issue, with plans to act early tomorrow as the colony gathers pieces from all parts. The language suggests inchoate organization and an impending decision.
March 15 notification states the Government will not add to the Emperial Government pay rates for the foeth gout. Officials remain firm on compensation terms.
Five hundred applications have been received for the Bushuen Contingent as the selection process opens. The election/selection begins on Friday under the Tasmanian volunteers program led by Honsan with March 13 noted.
March 1 reports the death of Colonel Huuphethy in a somber telegram. The community mourns the loss, and officials express regret while honoring the deceased’s service and sacrifice.
The Ustence authorities announce that after March 13 no more volunteers are required for the Imperial contingent as the necessary timber has been obtained.
Hon Alfred Deakin B F G Victoria and Hon O Kingston M L A South Australia arrive in London today aboard the Bath, following a term spent in transit.
An 18 year old Samuel Pell of Union Street Pyrmont is found ill with bubonic plague symptoms. He is quarantined as officials investigate the case and monitor other patients including Bhie Dovey and a rheumatic wife Mrs Dovey. The Premier orders a car to India to obtain experts and supplies for outbreak response.
Fragmentary text notes a March 13 event in Bagot involving Janion Shakes and a person named Lovie. It mentions a death attributed to paralysis and a Monday date, with garbled references to Wolfe’s or wolves brand traces and a medical system.
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