French Near Middelburg In Boer War Reconnaissance
London reports Lieutenant-G eneral Wreoch conducted a reconnaissance about 30 miles northeast of Middelburg with no organized resistance encountered. Commandant Chiean Rotha and 300 men are cornered between Amers Sport and Ermelo, roughly three miles southeast of Middelburg.
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London
Wreoch
Theorth
Middelburg
Chiean Rotha
Betwest Amers
Sport
Ermelo
Stludelburg
Hamilton's Advance to Relieve Rustenburg
London reports General Ian Hamilton leading a costly effort to relieve Rustenburg after a stubborn stand by Boer forces. About 300 Boers resisted an attack by the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and the Berkshire regiments supported by six guns for five hours.
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Hamilton
Rustenburg
London
Ganeral Ian Hamilton
Rustenbure
Argyll and Sutherland Bighlanders
Surprised Boers at Kilp River by British cavalry
London reports Colonel Cough with five hundred mounted infantry surprised and defeated the Boers at Kilp River, south-west of Johannesburg, in the early afternoon engagement.
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London
Cough
Ixcuna
Kilp
Johaunestyure
Olivier's Escape Blocked at Harrismith Front
Major-General Downing reports Olivier's escape attempt from Harrismith is blocked at the Drakensberg border near Natal. Commandant Olivier remains inside the region as forces tighten around the area.
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London
C. MH. Downing Thes
Harrismith,hus
Olivier
Ty Ie
Drakensberg
Natal
Dangerous disinfectants explode in London incident
In London on August 6, a man named Laurence Marquez in Deagon Bay reportedly handled a sample of so called disinfectants that misled as a harmless chemical. One container exploded causing alarm as authorities warned about dangerous explosive materials misrepresented as disinfectants in multiple exposed cases.
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London
Trooper Davis Describes Hard Campaign Life With Queenslanders
In a letter from Untali Trooper Feed Davis of Ryda Park Castle Hill, serving with the Queensland Contingent in South Africa, recounts a harsh march from Beira to Marandelan. He notes unhealthy postings, nightly dangers, encounters with wild animals, long delays, elevated terrain, and relief plans as they guard stores awaiting higher command.
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Untali
Davis
Joseph Uuvie
Ryda Park
Castle Gill
Queensland ‘Toird
South Asea
Belra
Beira
Dave
Bane
Marandelan
Australia
Africa
Imperial Artillery
Piituwavo
Anarchists Implicated in Humbert Murder Case
The London report notes August 6 August 6 patent references to Italo anarchists linked to the murder of King Humbert. The United States government, responding to a request from the Milan government, has acceded to extradite certain Italo anarchists among those implicated in the Brema incident, with several named in connection to the case.
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London
Augso Bressi
Onsr Shing
Humbert
Baring
United States
Malan
Anarchist Plot and Assassination News Abroad
A London dispatch reports an arrest of Vallette, linked to funding for Francis Saison, who confessed intent to kill King Humbert. The piece notes arrests of editors from two newspapers, a June letter from Brazil, and a Chicago disturbance that injured twenty five as crowds expressed sympathy for Queen Margherita.
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London
Vallette
Francis Saison
Saison
Defusco
Caserto
Humbert
Ami
Terolutlea
Halys
CWO
Brasil
Chicaga
Niallane
Gueen Margherita
Toya
Parca
The War in China Advance on Pekin
London reports a reconnaissance from Thentain shows Chinese forces in a strong position protected by guns south of Tel-teaug. General Ganeter with 2000 Indian Contingent troops at Tiontasa seeks to advance, awaiting reinforcements. American papers claim allied troops began advancing on Pekin without other allies’ forces.
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London
Thentain
Tel-teaug
Times
Pleatsin
Str A. Ganeter
Tiontasa
Reinforcenens
Americal
Ager
Chatter
Tientsin
F. Root
United
Blales
Pekin
Pekin Executions Impress Officials In Yangtse Valley
London August 6 officials in the Yangtze region were deeply impressed by the execution of Flan shingrcheng and Yoou ut Pekin by General Ping Hone hye. The vicerage relies on material support from British authorities to curb rebellion in Fangtse Valley.
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London
Flan Shingrcheng
Yoou Ut Pekin
Ping Hone Hye
Fangtse
Foreign Legations Update from London and Shanghai
The Japanese Consul in Shanghai reports that on July General Tung Fun Sling halted provisioning to the legations in Pekin. The Japanese Minister at Pekin says hostilities paused due to Tung Fuh Stang's departure for Pekin on July 26.
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London
Shanghai
Tung Fun Sling
Pekin
Tung Fuh Stang
Pelt
International Jealousy Sparks Viceroy Row in Nankin
London dispatch reports international jealousy over Sir E. Hy Seymour 18 the Viceroy at Nankin, drawing sharp comment from overseas observers.
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London
E. Hy Seymour
Nankin
Sir Claude Macdonald and East Asia policy shifts
Article details Sir Claude Macdonald seeking removal from office as Mekiu minister amid ongoing tensions. Mentions his successor, H G O, and Mr Godfrey Bland as potential First Secretary in Washington. Describes East Asia concerns, the Sok Men, and a newly issued soldier’s pocket-book with service rules and pay terms.
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Ching
Clade MacDonald
Mekiu
Quin
H. GO
Bux-Ironeide
Legation
England
Bur- Tondle
Pekin
East
Constantinople
Teheran
Claude Macdonald
Washington
Godfrey Bland
Our Naval Contingent Settles Command Question
A Melbourne telegram reports Captain Ticksll has informed the Victorian Defense Department that AB died during the alarm in Sydney. The Town Hall send-off drew a large, enthusiastic crowd as Captain Hixson presided with Commander Linderman and others. Sworn-in members listed include Lieut Latta in command and multiple corporals and privates. Charles Hart aged 26 injured leaving an electric tram.
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Bisson
Hongkong
Gillespie
HMS
Madura
Melbourne
Ticksll
Victorian Defence Department
A A.B
Sydney
Capute Hixson
Conner
Linderman
Siro Arages
Lieulouange Cleam
Lindeman
Hors
Walsh
Ful
Mesara
Joseph Musser
Henry Weir
Hunter
H. Devlin
Junior
A. Tarim
H. Canadell
B. Price
Gurney
Malready
Maxwell
Me. J. Kinand Bykes Presled
Ito Organ
H. A. Dyiuvey
B. Blyth
BR. Rogers
T. €. Symonds
W. Cox
B. Foy
A. Harnett
J. Mooney
W. ©. Smart
F Forster
H. G. Nixon
Roberta
M. Stpatt
Go Hentwh
Peivelé J. la
Hart
Meigre
Gylney Hospital
Capuile Cox
New
Bouth Water Lancers
Tranevial
Coloval Burms
China
Cox
South
Arica
Benteble
Ind
Patterson
Alderman Treadgold
Pattergos
Members bid farewell to W P Mormon at Wickery Chambers
The Corps of Commissary Messers met at Wickery's Chambers Pitt Street on Saturday to honor Mr W P Mormon departing with the Naval Contingent for China. A sockers cuff was presented, after which Mr Mormon thanked colleagues and hoped to rejoin if fate allowed. A smoke concert followed at the Town Hall Balmain in Mr Frank J Aird's honor, with Mr George Jones presiding.
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Corps of
Commmenousres
Wickery
Pittsi
W. P. Mormon
WMG
China
Morgan
Mr. & Rideway
Mors
Departing Thirds addressed by General Preach at Victoria Barracks
Twenty five members of the Whipd Contingent, chosen to accompany the Oval Brigade to Chinese marines, were reviewed on the Victoria Barracks parade ground by Major-General Preach. He praised the officers and training, and urged readiness for service in China and elsewhere. The men proceeded to Fort Macquarie after the ceremony.
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Oval Brigade
Erirar
Victoria Barracks
Preach
Ely
General Preath
Ebeest
Liem Umihong
Marives
China
Evher Uroope
New South Wales
South Africa
Wea
Fort Macquarie
Randwick Training Notes Drift Through Mixed Pace Sessions
Trainers report a busy Randwick session with horses like Dandy Rag, Hartboy, Philiibee and Arc of Diamandy clocking varied distances. Several runners including The Pixiden, Satipfyerjon, Felicity, Autorrat, Triem Rag and Zou Gace completed six to eight furlongs with times noted, while Scote Guard and Dar Jog posted mid-length sections.
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Ube
Hartboy
Voostint
Horace
Arc of Diamandy
Wnnitton
Coutouszpilni
Sapir
Iminee
ALK
Iminsigecc
Taulonte
Tuto
Prelusive
Osroy
Barbarosca
Aicely Nambucci
Amin Seep
Butternut
Acctina
Sille
Ile Ginsee
Twill Bay
Scote
Imin
Lydilite
al- Tinga
Schimmel
Dar
Bob
Gryebs
Hautease
Auld Lang
Johameen
Peliaster
Cerberra
Tarquin Pri
Ubessey
Aboriginal Murders Stir NSW Parliament Clash
An Aboriginal camp tragedy near Wollar is debated as police and settlers confront the murder spree of Joe and Jimmy Governor allies. A journalist recalls the massacre, condemns bushrangers, criticizes authorities and calls for decisive action to protect families and communities.
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Edwin Fhinenda
Parlimnenthae
Slunee
Wollar
Rane
Surdon
Kerri Firepatrick
Hemt Callons
Muir
Sid
Jymmy
Joe
Tone Hay
Brersome
Henry Naville
Neville
Whesa House
Hays
Nevile
Hadley
Buckley
Dubbo
Erifice
Almort
Wren
Alice
Valle
Murai
Weller
John Mawhey
Woller
Elen
Amul Avi
Fitzpatrick
Neocratle
Barm
Jos
Mssitrinus
Gravious
Coatody
Jimmy
Joe Governnor
Sisil
Delig-House
al Rt van
Converne
Delag
Long distance telephone idea spurs government action
The article notes the growing need for faster communication between Sydney and Melbourne and suggests a long-distance telephone system. Premier Lyne plans to consult the Postmaster General and seek Victorian government cooperation, citing demonstrations in Canada Britain and Europe as evidence.
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Sydney
Melbourne
Willam Lyne
le Willive
Canada
Europe
Paris
Berlin
Cilengo
New York
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