Treacherous Boer Encounter and Capture at Kroonstadt
Trooper Arthur Giles narrates a brutal night battle near Kroonstadt after crossing the Vaal River. British forces clashed with Boers on October 27, inflicting heavy losses, taking 120 prisoners and weapons, but suffering severe casualties including Colonel De Galles mortally wounded and Lt. Colonel Williams wounded. The march resumed toward Khineater Kep as rain hampered movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Giles
Kroonstadt
Uniter
Tostastabie
Hie
Campain
Bere
Lord O'Cleck
Vaal
Orange River
Kroomsta
Khineater Kep
Tony
Reveillm
6Th Mounted Infantry
Mda
deLivk
Catonel de Galles
Williams
Parke and Wimse Dialogue From an Unclear Text
The fragmentary text presents a mixed dialogue with names Parke Wimse Miatro Jack and phrases about reading, attention, and a remark that goldfish do not bite every day. Context and meaning are unclear due to garbled OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parke
Wimse
Bervyut
Nexdor
Miatro
Jack
Soldier Letters From South Africa Describe Frontline Action
A letter from Sgt-Mjr A. E Deuldovk of the New Zealand Rangh Rivers details return to front in South Africa. He recounts battles near Zovrist, a dawn assault on kopjes, heavy shelling, captures of prisoners and wagons, and his promotion to major. He notes brave losses and the ongoing danger of patrols while praising comrades and mentioning Alf Shaddock as a North resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tye
Teo
Cape
Kimberley
Boya
Lorace
Tesmaniana
Hay
Venselyon
Zverust
Dunglan
Ammunniion
Jajor
Sat -Mje
Shaddock
Alf
Edward Braddock
A. Wyly & Go
Siding Rock
Fotine
Brisbane Cooper Recommends Mother Seigel’s Syrup
Mr Lanham a Brisbane cooper describes years of indigestion and asthma, credits Mother Seigel's Syrup with relief. He writes that after trying various treatments the product consistently helped when symptoms returned, and says his family uses it as a remedy for illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Lanham
Lanham Iss Cooper
Barlace Street
Brisbane
Queenslad
Ar Lanhham
Mother
Igel
Tao
Lanham
Indiges
Ion
Poisoning Rabbits Remedies From Agricultural Bureau
The article lists methods for poisoning rabbits using sugar, flour paste with strychnine, and arsenic mixed in water with sugar. It describes preparing solutions, mixing with pollard or sandalwood, and placing in logs and watering places for field use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agrcultural Bureau
Cyclist Pioneers Long Continental Ride and World Speed Feats
A misty early note reports the Dunlop Tyre Co backed cyclist from Port Adelaide who rode 2060 miles in studied weeks, tying 1808 records by A McDonnell. It mentions W Stinson planning a January Australia visit and praises India rubber supply and global routes, including Melbourne to Sydney by motor cycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlop Pneumatic Tyre Co
Continwat
Port
Lennox
Nonivers
Misionary
McDonsll
Cromin
Wstinson
Australia
Givsonsiea
Isogue'io
Bolivia
Cairns
Central America
Madanvscur
Vedia
Ceylon
Mora
Amzor
Melbouene
Sydney
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Imperial Bushmen's Corps
Elder, Smith & CO
Adelaide
Pont Adelaide
Port Augusta
Tame Yows
Chaur
Karina
Kuonrnind Buea
Kavoxpa
Tuoken Mill Neav
Loxpox
Armia
Praltice
Aven
H. A. Wigzeli
Ugoate
Wm. Dean & Son
Duling
Devesport Chambers
Currieetreet
Plotel & Private Familiee
Cesare Frompuig Att
J. Pappin
A. G. Papfin
Chas. Geddes & Co’s
Chas. Gehodes & Co
Maxacex
APA
Neataluzue
Orce
Cornish & 10
Washington, New Jersey
U.S.A
X. Eoses
Baker
Wynisg
Firthday
Apelion
Coghle
Cecile
Cockle
Mercury
Wonedercus
Ieee
Tocinty
Spencer’s Gulf
Fred Stevens
Gorgeman
Gulf
Febu Sievras
Ftagate
Vitadatio
Hydatids
Palmer
Steen
Emma Barnes
Charlie Barnes
Bhipsters-road
Kensington
Geo B Davin
Daly
B. A. Palmer
Rondle-Street
Cobbin's Drug & Book Store
Smith
Fort Augusta
Great Northern Hotel
M. Williams
Crown Hotel
Port Victor
Norwood
Alcock
Port Augusta Hotel
W.mullen
Terminus Hotel
C. H. Hakendorf
Grand Junction
Quorn
C. A Neindorf
Tarooola
Port Augusta West
Chas. Kemp
Wileon
Victoria Hotel
Hindley Street
E. Taylor
Prieteras
The
Victoria
M. Billiet
Mrs. Mulhall
Commercial
BOAD
Board End
East End
Law
Augusta
Fred, Christopherson
Bank of Adsiaida
Prorrtavanera
W. McDonnal
Aciestifig
Ladier
A. E. Carrig
al Ag
Hewker
T. O'Longhtin
J. Htox
Henselhke Brothers, W. &, Lock
F. G. Baker
A. Bothwell
Tinsmiths, &C
Lecky
Messenger
Bics
Engineering, Shipping and General Smiths
A.M. Hardy
Town Hall
Auguste
Woodstock Dairy
Coventry & Sons
Cs. Retti&ig
Asp Diamond Setter
Addaten
Orden
Laine Fra 9
Wwymelay Et Thape
Ted Sty
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