British Forces Halt Boer Advance at Haut Nek and Thaba Noke
Report from May 2 describes intense fighting as General Hamilton's column, reinforced by General Proven, pushed toward Thaba Nek and Haut Nek but retired to cover a retreat. Casualties include several Victorian Mounted Infantry men. British efforts to counter General Botha’s force are noted. Overland movements signal near reverses and possible siege relief concerns near Mafeking.
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Loxnon
Esa Pins Neighboul
Lali Nebu Ane
Theleive
Hamilton
Thaba Noli
Bergeant Pearce
Lilley
Coghlan
Bergeant J. Ready
Victorian Mounted Infantry
Proven
Thalia Neha
Haut Nek
Bovra
Botha
Rooerts
Bose
de Wet
Hem
Winburg
Clift
Wapener
Sones Post
Bluemonstein
Admiral Hornby
Tex
Santasport
Lonat
Cahloa
Santinapost
Mafeking Ataton
Wolfe Power Scarcity Report Spreads Across World
Fragmentary text notes power shortages and rising energy concerns affecting various regions. Mentions shortages in unspecified areas and the global impact on industry and daily life. No clear dates or locations provided in the readable fragments.
The Right Hoy and Mead Discuss Campaign Conduct
In a cablegram summary the Right Hoy and W Atsatin Mead rick address the United Nations and state the secretary of state for bore outlines a campaign subject. The record notes controversy over conduct and manipulation during the campaign and the reaction from public and officials.
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W. Atsatin Meadrick
Aehir
Howe
Manifesto urges applying Haus Conference principles in war
The piece notes Mr Fischers visit to America promoting Haus Conference ideas to influence the war. It claims he seeks to appeal to Africa to intervene and stop the conflict, which he calls needless and tribubidal. Mrs Fischer adds that Bow republica mrs supports arbitration with America.
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Losnox
Fischers
Anum
Afirica
Fischer
Republica
German Recruits Protest Pledges Paid by British War Terms
German recruits who joined Boer forces on promises of £1 per day and prize money at the war’s end voice bitter protest from Pretoria. They claim the terms they undertook to serve under the British forces were not honored and seek redress for the broken promises.
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Ao Nmber
Eecruite
Pretoria
Escape of Prisoners at Simonstown Relates Cronje Relative
During detention at Simonstown Boers repeatedly tried to escape. Twelve prisoners slipped past guards and fled to a French steamer by boat. At Green Point near Cape Town, a Cronje relative wandered beyond allowed limits and was shot by a sentinel.
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Simonstown
Partien
Sentinela
Green Point
Capetown
Cronje
Hoers At Haut Nek Dispersed By Hamilton After Week of Fighting
After a week of relentless fighting General Hamilton dispersed the Boers at Haut Nek. He captured 200 prisoners including the Boer commander. Casualties reported include 12 killed and 80 wounded. A Russian commander named Matinoff was wounded among the foreign legion allied with the enemy. Hamilton rests at last after the campaign, having led many of the engagements against the beacon force.
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Haut Nek
Hamilton
Bramilton Hen
Hawt Nek
Boor
Foreign Legion
Tosh
Matinoff
G Hamilton
Lust
Steyn and Botha Face Friction Over Kroonstad Security
Captured correspondence shows friction between President Steyn and General Botha. Steyn complains Botha has not taken adequate steps to protect Kroonstad and the town’s security against threats. Tensions rise among Free State leaders over loot and unrest near Ladybrand and surrounding districts.
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Steyn
Botha
Krooniad
Feo
Uskon
Ladybrand
Cleembere
Prisoners at 8st Helena in Boer war actions
Fragmentary text notes Australian and Boer prisoners held at Saint Helena. References to general officers and a march or transfer, with unclear dates and locations, implying wartime prisoner conditions and movements.
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Vale Ransley
Turantey
Vuteriv Ferur
Sterkatroon
Helena
Betis Military Ments Report Amid Movements
May 5 dispatch notes Major General Pleuras and Argewilive-Genersl Wayellyx advancing northward toward Brand Hive. General Mave well and Glen Maj cttisneral Mave well depart from Wiamizhranl with 47 inch guns and accompanying officers toward the front.
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Pleura Tas
Brand Hive
Mancini
Ular
Euoe
Maxwell Lyons Glen
British advance orders ban forage outside camps
General Lord Roberts issues a marching warning to prevent any foraging or disposal of supplies outside British camps as the British forces push forward on the front.
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Lord Roberts
Mafeking Siege Hinge on Food Rations Shortage
The report notes that the defense of Mafeking now depends on dwindling food supplies as rations have been cut dramatically. It emphasizes the urgency of securing sustenance for the defenders amid the ongoing siege.
Bombardment at Mafeking Involves Shelled Women and Hospitals
A chaotic report states General Soyman shelled Mafeking on April 11 and attacked women and a hospital, with German forces advancing and heavy fire causing casualties and confusion as defenders resisted the bombardment and attempted to retreat toward safer quarters.
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Soyman
Ehed
Advan
Gartiwou
Love Quarters
The Swedish King Sentences on a London News Pathieg
A garbled note claims the King of Sweden and Norway authorized a new London news Pathieg and expresses hope for good arising from evil. It references Hinpire, colonial troops, and British justice in a blurred context with unclear outcomes.
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Sweden
Norway
London News
Hinpire
Big Guys Performance In Iron Weight Record
A British effort sets a striking record with ninety four rain ders noted since the vampalén era. The event mentions L587 ronda and a weight of 78 tons of iron, highlighting a remarkable display of strength and scale.
Capture of Mafeking Report From Boer Attack
Armspayre received from Mafeking states that Colonel Pinaier on April 1 moved the men with cattle for the rear. The besiegers killed two natives, wounded three, and captured a paddle. They then questioned the wounded and altered the throats.
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Armspayre
Mofekine
Pinaier
Altersrarda
Australian Casualties From Vital News Dump
Fragmentary OCR reports veterans and units with deaths and injuries in the Australian campaign. The Victorian Mounted Infantry member Pyinte Keeble is noted as struck down in action near Nek. A New South Wales contingent soldier died of dysentery, with brief casualty details and unclear spellings.
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Pyinte Keeble
Victorian Mounted Infantry
Troke bin
Priratn Whenull
New Southale
Eutein
Dyeentery
Monowaj Arrives at Benen with New Zealand Fustimens
The Monowaj, accompanied by the New Zealand fustimens, has reached Benen. The arrival signals a notable point in the ongoing exchange or event involving these entities and location.
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New Zealand
Benen
Australians as Salisbury
General Sir Frederick Carrington tours Manandilla with Australian Bushmen while others remain at Salisbury to showcase colonial frontier wisdom and leadership.
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Salisbury
Guneral
Prederigle Carragton
Manandilla
Ve Othrs
Roberts actions prompt debate over Free State farmers
A late report claims Lord Roberts ordered action toward Free State farmers who aided the British and later violated agricultural duties. The piece notes confiscation moves and asserts officials seek restitution or punitive measures, reflecting wartime policy shifts and suppression of dissent.
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Free State
Haut Nek Casualties Confirm Names and Units
Official report lists two Oroman officers named Gunthee and two French men among the dead at Haut Nek. The Gordons and Shropshire Light Infantry delivered the main blow against the Boers, while British casualties were minimal.
Brandfort Captured by Surprise in Major Engagement
Fragmentary report from Lospom May 4 notes Brandfort seized by allied forces. Russians and troops disrupted enemy positions near a railway line as General Hatton advanced toward Brandfort. Full details unclear due to garbled text.
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Lospom
Pule-Carew
Divigiot
Hatton
Brandfort
Salle
Howl
Tiwudo
Brower Pth Wien
Imperial Basemen Delay Review of Titled Event
A confusing notice indicates the Imperial Basemen Pearu May 4 postpones a review, mentioning The Muvhotton arriving on Hwniluy and a trepe likely Vue cana 2M. The exact details are unclear due to garbled OCR text.
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Tomorow
Avmtarpe May 4 Report on Defence Fund Applications
South Australia report notes broad and complex applications for a defence fund with mixed results. The text references a person named Tully and hints at numbers tied to the year and proceedings, indicating ongoing review and decisions.
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Avmtarpe
Vonsiderub
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