The Cape Raiders Surprised Boers Holdout Post
August 6 report from London states Colonel Gorringe, after routing commandos under Weasele and Proer near Merkly East, marched to a laager north of Khernboogie. Commandant Krultzinger raids in Cape Colony, urging loyalty while some Cape residents call marauders outlaws. Forty families in the Waverkloor district fled to refuges camp to avoid raiders.
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London
Gorringe
Weasele
Proer
Merkly East
Laager
Khernboogie
Bittington
Krultzinger
Cape Colony
Waverkloor
Murderer Froneman slain near Winburg in Orange River Colony
Reports say Commandant Froneman, linked to the Morgendaal case, was killed at Winburg. Troops found important papers in his pockets. Seventy WaRQone held additional prisoners at Boshof as the North of the Orange River Colony quiets.
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London
Peace Movement Spreads Across London Update
Lord Kitchener reports the peace movement spreading rapidly in all parts. Refugees at Kronstadt have presented a royal address to Major Gould Adams, the later governor of the Orange River Colony.
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London
Lord Kitchener
Kroonatad
Goold Adatue
Orange Muiver Colony
The Chinese Trouble and Hatred of Foreigners
A report notes growing hostility in Pekin toward foreigners with locals described as unfriendly and openly derisive, the atmosphere marked by locals jeering and casting blame. The piece highlights a tense climate for foreign residents and observers in the city.
Activity in arsenals Chinese drilling in London
Report notes Chinese troops drilling under German and Japanese instructors. The scene centers on Hoaveas army training in London with mixed foreign guidance. The readable fragments place the activity around a military arsenal and involve Foreign instructors guiding Chinese forces.
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London
Aumish
Wireless Telegraphy Intercept Sparks Anglo French Naval Tug
London August 6 7 p m British warships intercepted wire line graphic messages revealing tense signals between French and British forces during naval manoeuvres near Auine The Feucht Wrench region, prompting strategic updates and caution.
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London
Naval Manoeuvres Terminated Early by Admiralty
The Admiralty ended the naval manoeuvres a day early after lessons demonstrated the need for better defensive preparations. The shortened demonstration followed disasters near Alderney involving torpedo boats and the torpedo base Viper, underscoring year end risks.
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London
Admiralty
Alderney
Explosion in Philadelphia Kills Twelve and Injures Forty
London dispatch reports a gasoline barrel explosion causing wrecked buildings and fire in Philadelphia. Twelve people were killed and forty injured. The incident occurred on August 1 at 27 p.m. local time.
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London
Philadelphia
Teeley
Old Age Pensions Begin in Keighley and Belgium Scheme
August 6 reports a Belgium pension scheme starting at 2.7 pm with 173 000 applicants over 65 for the annual pension estimated at about £2 120. Also notes the Royal Tour with the Duke of Cornwall and York laying a foundation stone at Port Louis. The King inspected the Antarctic expedition ship Discovery at Cowes.
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London
France
Duke of Cornwall and
York
Port Louie
Mauri- Mira
Discovery
Cowen Resterday
Accession Declaration Bill faces potential drop in Lords
In the Lords last night the third reading of the Accession Declaration Bill was debated as a behind the scenes clash surfaced over language changes. Lord Ballebury signalled the measure may be dropped if the ancient text is not frankly addressed.
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London
House of Lords
Marquis of Saliabury
Rothas
of Commons
Lord Ballebury
Empress Frederick Died After Prolonged Illness in London
August 6 2.7 p.m. The Ampreen recognised all around the bedside as the Empress Dowager Frederick died peacefully at quertar-pest eo'clock yesterday evening. Death followed long cancer reaching the heart. All her children except Prince Henry were present. The Rev T Teignmouth Shore prayed at the bedside. The King and Queen will probably start tomorrow for Cronberg.
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London
Prince Henry of Prussia
Bay of Blacty
Vou Waldarsee
Frederick
Prince Henry
Quertar-Pest
T. Teignmouth Shore
Worcester
Cronberg
Obsequies in London for Dowager Frederick
The Obsequies London report notes the funeral of the late Impresa Dowager Frederick scheduled to take place at Potsdam on August 6.
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London
Impresa
Frederick
Potsdam
Condolence Motions Planned in Parliament Tomorrow
In London this August, motions of condolence with both the King and the German Emperor will be proposed in the House of Lords and the House of Commons tomorrow. The announcement signals unified parliamentary response to the ongoing crisis and the two nations' leaders.
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London
House of Lords
House of Commons
British German relations show mutual sympathy in crisis
In London many voiced sympathy for King Edward with his sister's death preventing attendance at her bedside. German and British papers reflect a new leniency between nations, with churches tolling bells and flags at half-mast in England and Canada. German outlets express affection toward England despite prior hostility.
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London
Germany
Edward
England
Canada
Australian Sympathy Expressed Across Parliaments And Councils
Federal Premier Barton announced a condolence message to the King and the Emperor William through the Governor General and Foreign Office. NSW Governor Darley sent sympathy for Empress Frederick, with similar messages from Lord Tennyson and South Australia. Victorian Assembly and Queensland and SA Parliaments adjourned after sympathy references. Balmain Council approved sending a condolence letter to the Governor-General on behalf of residents and council.
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Afr
Barton
Foreign Office
Wiliam
Germany
New South Wales
Frederick Darley
New South Wale
Frederick
Lord Tennyson
South Australia
William
Queensland
South Australian
Balmain Council
H. Milla
Murdoch
Australia
Bis
Borough of
Balmain
Great Britain
San Francisco Strike Blocks Chinese Labor at City Docks
London reports Secretary J J Gauge of the United States Treasury refuses to deploy Chinese laborers to unload ships in San Francisco, as dock workers strike. The action aims to replace striking workers with Chinese labor in the port.
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London
J. J. Gauge
United States Treasury
San Francisco
Hungarian morality stirs as age rule blocks young barmaids
In Budapest the interior minister bans employing barmaids under 40 citing morality. The decision in the Hungarian capital prompts public debate as authorities enforce age limits on hospitality workers.
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London
Buda Pesth
Hungary
Barmaida
Death by own action of a publicans wife
The city coroner held a magisterial inquiry at the Moorefield Hotel Rocky Point Road Rockdale into the death of Susanah Alcorn 2% wife of Charles Albert Alcorn on Monday afternoon. She drank from a glass in the yard then went to her room and died of carbolic acid poisoning. A bottle of carbolic acid and a glass with some of the acid were found. no cause was given for the act but statements about earlier death by self action were read. Verdict: death due to self-administered carbend acid poisoning.
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Moorefield
Rocky Point Road
Rockdale
Susanah Alcorn
Charles Albert Alcorn
Meensee
Butt
Aho
Rigoletto Inspires Rave Reviews In Sydney Opera
Sydney audiences hailed the Italian company led by Signor Bozzoli in Rigoletto at Her Majesty's, praising his acting and singing while applauding Mme Sapio, Signor Daul, and Signorina Marchi. The production featured lavish scenery, Hazen's band and chorus, and repeated encores. The run continues with Aida scheduled for the next performances.
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J. C. Wiliamson
Seria
Her Majesty's
Victor Hugo
Tom ‘Tylor
Edmund Yates
Warner
Dampier
Sydney
Signor Bozzoli
Signor
Sydny
Mme
Sapio
Signor Daal
Signor Daul
Signor Travagtlus
Signorina Marchi
Maddalena
Elinor Chapman
Misa Wynne
Misa Vivienne Capels
Bignori Lombardi
Patrian
Cannonieri
Sal Varani
Savini
Signor Hazen
Tama
Gilde
Rigoletto
London
Australia
Jon Jefferson
Rip van Winkle
Jefferson
Hordern's Ruins At The Furniture Building Engines Cleared
The corner near the large furniture building where engineer Dashwood and companions fled has been cleared to the Iron Mooring. No human remains found after excavations. Men work to clear debris from the engines showing heat damage while preserving intact components and lagging.
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Dashwood
George Street
Glebe Island Bridge Delays Prompt Council Action
Balmain Council noted frequent openings of the Glebe Island Bridge swing causing traffic delays. A Public Works Department letter acknowledged the inconvenience but urged progress on completing the new bridge. A dealer named William Meera died at Sydney Hospital from brain hemorrhage after being found unconscious and taken to the station. He was 40, married, of Little Gipps Street, Surry Hills.
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Balmain
Glebe Island
Bec
William Meera
Sydney
Belmg
Meeran
Sydney ‘Hospital
Ds Eaated
Little Gippe-streat
Surry Hill
Town and Country features portraits and railway scenes
This week's Town and Country showcases thirty two portraits of State Parliament members and photos from the North Coast Railway Conference at Kempsey, the Rosehill to Carlingford railway opening, master plumbers and sanitary engineers at the Town Hall, Rouillas concert, the opening of a public school at Epping on July 31, and the Duke and Duchess of York reception in Perth. Also included are Alpine views, German New Games scenes, images from Bel Jenden Ker Aboriginal Mission Stations, and other pictures.
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Bray
Kemprey
Rosehill
Carlingford
Town Hall
Epping
Duke and Buches
York
Perth
W.A
Alps
Bel Jenden
Statios
Deepening of Parramatta River Move At Glebe Meeting
At Glebe Borough Council Monday night Alderman Williamsen urged faster river deepening to Queen's Wharf noting Glebe has fewer fire alerts than Newtown and other suburbs. The Mayor said a letter would go to the Fire Brigades Board. A deputation to Sydney Harbor Trust was planned to push for river deepening and Federal funding. Paddington council supported suburban railway. committees to study electoral representation were formed.
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Wyaning
Glebe
Williamsen
Newtown
Parasia Wan Rad
Burwood
Borough of
Parramatta
Commonwealth
Paddington
Borousba
Pacdingtas Council
Bes
Alderass
Posting
O. Walker
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Bendigo Geol
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Moca
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North Baimata
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Labor Party
the Opera
Glebe Island Bridge
Larmery Company
Ouy Market-streat
Pitt, Market
George Streets
J Leigh Jones
Cours Minerva
Barrett
Tighe'sll
Newcastle
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Abe
Minerva
Maeriett
Earth
Geo
Lauri
Auetraiin
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June Sen
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Tag
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Toure
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Harry Wickard
Mont Popular
Severn
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Trastee
Karaweesa
Tondi
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Sintra Asee
Merona
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Sud
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A. Beale
A. Halls Company
HALLS
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Cs. Dawis
Lantos
Viena
Roems Manning
Great Winter Sale
Marcus Clark and CO
North Sydney
Ares
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Wille Tranma
Seva Peer Eer Vre Lack
Coneegar
Raliaarme
Pijerbam Tice Bower
Osborn
Jeraas
Mabria
Xaannx
Arora Pitt
Bom
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Horderr
Svritver
Rassie Ane
F Sass
J. W.johnston & CO
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Maymarket
Pitt Street
the “Town and Country Journal
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Brokers Hill
Peatmatay
An Tutunt
Er Mireves
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Kivelle
Ube Hil
Eberge
Sccuset
Cite
Kitniu
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Ted Bean
Carchag
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Londo Dental Institute
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Marshall
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Oly
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Seadlam Alu
M. Groth & CO
Georgest
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