Privations and Disease in Wartime Reports
Fragmentary dispatch notes Lieutenant Macariney of Victor wounded in action. Reports from Loxvox March 1 describe continued hardship and disease among troops. An Agent-General of New Zealand Mr W Reuven proposes a study commission to South Africa on postwar federal settlement, pending war’s end.
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Loxvox
Mreakiney
Victor
Ceongury
W. ©. Reuven
New Zealand
South Africa
Mafaring Leads Unclear Mounted Column Assignment
A garbled wartime report notes Mafaring involved with a Rhodevian mounted unit. The outline references Colonel Planer and an officer named Litatel, plus a railway location near Matching with vague milepost details.
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Planer
Poli Lins
Litatel
Death of Colonel Umplesby at Priefontein engagements
Report from Priefontein on the Sameday fighting describes wounds inflicted by expanding bullets blamed on British forces. Names Abe Boone and Lont Roberts appear in accounts of the casualty list and the damage caused by the fire.
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Priefontein
Abe Boone
Lont Roberts
Umplesby
Thers
Looting by Rebels Opens Graves in Turmoil
A Daily Mail correspondent reports rebels opened the grave of Private M Leod of the fires Mbp contingent, looted the site, then raided an adjoining grave before fleeing as authorities begin investigation.
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Daily Mail
M'Leod
Four German ex-officers arrested at Delagoa Bay
Cablegram reports four German ex-officers arrested at Delagoa Bay as German authorities claim control of a quantity of fish for the Boers amid ongoing hostilities.
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Delagoa Bay
Gerumns Ind
Pro-Boer Meeting in England Sparks Riot at Scarborough
In Scarborough a pro Boer gathering led by Westonlay Mr Schreiner and Mr Cronwright drew a large crowd. Sap resistance erupted as Schreiner and Rowntree supporter Mendosina tried to speak for the Boers, but were mobbed and the riot subsided only after military intervention.
Burr Prisoners Suggested for Study Breakouts Abroad
Sir Antrew Clarke, agent general for Victoria, unofficially proposed to the Government to select a number of Lee prisoners and their families and send them to Australia and Canada to study preventative institutions.
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Antrew Clarke
Victoria
Australia
Canada
The Loan Bill Paused in the Commons Debated
The House of Commons paused the second reading of the Loan Bill by 268 votes to 21. William Harcourt, formerly Liberal leader, supported the measure.
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Henge
Commons
Soten
Bie
William Harcourt
Liberal Party
Devence of Mafeking Sufferings Reported
The Mafeking garrison faces a miserable plight with bread shortages and disease. Women and children suffer as troops endure hunger and exposure amid dire conditions.
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Mafeking
Plumer Holds Lobatii Position in Eastern Advance
Colonel Plumer occupies Lobatii with the Boars column and holds a line eastward toward Zeersnte as reported in the column.
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Plumer
Lobatii
Boars
Zeersnte
Advance to Bloemfontein tactical moves clarified
Intelligence reports regain Lord Roberts movements as he reinforces Blomfontein with the third Cavalry Brigade and mounted troops to secure the hill commanding Bloemfontein. The front dispatch notes the limited but pivotal deployment.
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Lord Roberts
Tas Uly Doapateh
Gionarai Broneh
Blomfontein
Beiau Reop German Vessels in Blue Book
A garbled note mentions German vessels and a Blue Book line defending Beitai fauna of the Bundesrath at Delagoa Bay. Lord Salisbury blames Count von Hatsfeldt-Wildenburg, ambassador in London, for abrupt unfounded amputations. An analogonn camers speaks to Hellini events and Avarionu precedents of 186%.
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Delagoa Bay
Saliabury
Count von Hatsfeldt-Wildenburg
London
Maplemore Leaves Fremantle Amid Food Complaints
Cablegram from Prarm dated March 14 reports the Maplemore sailing from Fremantle amid protests over food quality. The crew and Maplemore’s passengers repeated grievances about meals, with the Premier notified. A New South Wales contingent was later reassigned to a tug and handed to authorities for alleged misconduct.
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Sydney
Adelaide
Frevade
N.B. Wales
Peace Mission Sailors Reach London From Delagoa
Mowars Fischel and Wolmarana, said yesterday to be at Delagoa Bay, have sailed to London on a peace mission. Their move follows reports that the mission aims to foster harmony between nations.
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Mowars Fischel
Wolmarana
Delagoa Thay
London
Peace overtures read in Parliament with Salisbury and Balfeur replies
Reports say presidents Kruger and Ateyn proposed peace terms but the despatches were withheld amid fear of a national wound. Salisbury defended Britain’s Conventions while condemning Transvaal breaches and press scrutiny of independence demands. Baliste rebutted the president’s call amid heated debate.
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Kruger
Ateyn
Prane Wirs
Honsix
Providente
Valegran
Lord Salisbury
Hanna of Lords
Balfeur
Come Ous
Tiwan
Pendenca
Great Britain
Transvaal
Thimaanda
Niue
Trish
Rylege
Font Balistes
Ile
Savage Geneset gun incident at Johannesborg
A terse rag report notes a Savage Geneset gun inertness incident at Johannesborg with limited readable details on the involved person or motive.
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Johannesborg
Debates on Enrolment and Imperial Cos Plans
The report notes delegates will hear questions on defences. It states dual Imperial Cos enrolment will commence at Almont immediately and mentions opportunities to discuss interfaces with Lill before Banter.
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Prutu
Almont
Death of Lieut Hensman in Western Australia mission
The governor revisits the situation this morning as Lieut Betoun is slain. Reports from Western Australia indicate the fallen officer, Lieut Hensman, aged about 90, with unclear details due to damaged text. The event involves a ceremonial or military context and notes a nephew and a possible ob.
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Betoun
Shiny Ob
Honaman
Etica Hensman
Uerafontein
Bebra
How Henswan Wounded A British Soldier Narrative
A narrative recounts Corporal Hensman during battle with Kryggor and other troops. He absorbs multiple bullet wounds to both legs while managing to hold a line. Major MeWilliams and Lord Winddis are noted in the aftermath as responders to the incident.
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Cameron
Serote
Rensburg
Hensman
Rome
Kryggor
Conway Howry
Hoviatien
Kreraor
Aly
Tonsman
Shell
Honsman
Weygger
Trevenga
Kringer
Saul
Heweman
Thongs
Oma Linha
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England
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Uho
Ariliah
Boslud
Aliwal
Heahaut Hae
Sar Aarp
Uscipien
Aeroas Am Irwitiv
Rdmannsbed BG
Militia
Imperial Bushmen
Henswan
Lord Winddis Offrr
Shan
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