British commander Carrington advances from Rustenburg
The report describes Lord Roberts lifting a siege near Rustenburg as Sir Frederick Carrington moves toward the Lowlands after German forces pressed in the region. Lieutenant General Baden-Powell is referenced in the pursuit context during the Boer War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Roberts
Qeiral
Fred, Carrington
Rundewian
Piandeiver
Rustenburg
Iat Lows
Baden~ Juvell
Boers Reoccupy Springs Coal Mines Threaten Area
Reported reoccupation by Boers near Springs threatens valuable coal mines and surrounds the tramway junction near Eliudefontein. The description notes proximity to Fallways from Jovanensburg and Pretoria, about fifty miles away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lontion. Asguél
Boer raiders attempt rail line destruction near Krovnstad
In London on August 7 at 1.20 pm Boer marauders armed with detonators try to wreck the railway north of Krovnstad by the Grange River Colony. British forces burn houses used by the occupiers and uncover accomplices in the raids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Krovnstad
Grange River
British Forces Surprise Boers at Klip River
Major-General Gough with mounted infantry and six guns surprised the enemy at the Klip River, capturing 150 head of cattle as punishment for Boers who refused surrender after taking the oath of neutrality. Dutch burghers who did so were forced to relocate in Lie commandoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
HM Gough
GLO
Klip River
Davin
Lie Comimandos
Alleged Noollegedacht Prisoners in British Handover
Fragmentary report from London dated August 7 describes alleged Noollegedacht prisoners and their treatment. It notes these prisoners were moved from Pretoria the day before the town's surrender to Lord Roberts, but the text is garbled and uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Prétoria
Lord Roberts
Settling in Africa and the colonial contingent
In London August debates in the House of Commons touched on settlement plans for Southern Africa. Mr Chamberlain stated that Mr Arnold Poster MP and a companion from Unionist Belfast were appointed to inquire into and report on settlement in Africa and the colonial contingent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Corstens
Biehl
Chamborlain
Sour Africa
Chamberlain
Arnold Poster
M.P
Weat
Belfast
Salihstrica
The Greatest Man in the World Encounter
Trooper A Conglan of Nurmurkah Victoria reports meeting Lord Roberts during a WWI hospital visit to Prevoria. Conglan describes the scene as Lord Roberts, flanked by Indian bodyguards and colonel, being questioned about wounds and Boer combat, noting the lord's worn appearance yet piercing blue eyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Conglan
Nurmurkah
Vic
Prevoria
Ie Park Yeswurday
Valve
Lord Roberta
Colowiain
Capetown
Treatment of wounded and public notices from Sydney era
Private W J Burrows recounts Boer captivity and British care amid wounds and a possible second fracture. A woman shot three men. at Glebe Court Hughes charged with burglary. Licencing transfers listed. Bohad of Arne at Young opens with 100 members. mayor speaks on funding and free reading room for workers. Eucalypt extract promoted by Coleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Burrows
Kendsburi
Vittoria
Wallast
Lacaplta
Glebe Polles Court
Mosery
Grace Brothers
Drapers
Broadway
Glebe
Trm
M. Grace
Retaull
Central Licensing Cover
Ob Tnseday
G. A. Bramston
Won. A. Pacplis
Picton Arma Hotel
Campbellstreel
Inabells Bates
Jaman Sheehan
Morning Hrar
Reservoir
George Meadhers
Samuel T. Beaver
Belly Yuo Hote
Regent-mreut
Redfern
Richard A. Burklee
Walter Harris
Bomarset
Newtown
Aurora Hove
Bueabeth-street
Londric Rovian
May ’ King
George-meet
Alfred ©. Morrow
Sarah
Stewart
Johnston'a
Pittatreet
Bohad
Arne
Young
J. Whiteman
Mesars
Hogen
Yung
Templeton
Tooma
Whiteman
Tewphoo
War in China battles rage as 16000 Allies clash
London dispatch reports a Sunday battle near Pletang with 16 000 Allied troops engaged. Casualties top 1200 among Allies with heavy Russian and Japanese losses. Rear Admiral Remey notes about 1 000 Allied soldiers in the action. Allies press toward Pekin as Chinese cavalry and infantry are pushed from the southwest and east of Tientsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pletang
Remwy
Vance
Pekin
Tentsia
Ministers in Pekin Facing Removal Dispute
The United States refuses consent to the removal of ministers and foreign residences in Pekin until cyphers are freely exchanged. Li Hung Chang states consuls reporting ministers started for Tientsin on Friday escorted by Yung-fu. Toung-li-Yamen says ministers were well supplied and relations with the Yamen were friendly on July 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States
Pekis
Daily Express
Li Hung Chang
Empress Dowager Popularity Grows Amid Pekin Aid
London reports the Empress Dowager's popularity rising as provinces dispatch troops and funds to Pekin, reflecting widespread support for imperial authority during the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pella
Li Hung Chang Denounces Li Ping Heng Over Massacre
Li Hung Chang denounces General Li Ping Heng and urges punishment for his alleged role in the Chrian massacre. He also appeals to the Empress Dowager for full authority to negotiate with the Powers. A cablegram reports Li Ping Heng impeaching Li Hung Chang and other high officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Li Bung Chang
Li Ping Heng
Hag
Li Hung Chang
Chi
Lute Kup-¥i
Nenkin
Aia
Indian Native Troops to Serve in China
The Imperial Government to employ troops from Indian native states in China. Other items note a farmer's death at Qlea le's Creek aged 69, a police court fine for assualt, a bishop's lecture in Tokio, and various local notices about infrastructure, fealty to federation, and a wartime ointment advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
London
India
Teudatory Ciitery
G. Pearce
Qleale
Aradale
Peter's Cathedral
Thin Bend
Goulburn
Publ Fureting
Burton
Masars
Mllexbeth Street
Hiya Patt
Aresliire
Rookigie Sax
Ube
British Commons Debates Proclamation and Australia
London reports a late Commons session where Mr Chamberlain addressed the assembly amid debate over the Proclamation of the Australian Commonwealth. The discussion touched on actions by Parliament and responses to the Peterenduns crisis.
Anarchists Dog Queen Margherita Scout in Piedmont
London reports that an anarchist named Laner, an accomplice of Aresai, trailed Queen Margherita from Aosta to near Milan through Piedmont. The pursuit crossed the valley and St Bernard passes, culminating near the famed bath at St Didier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
St. Didier
Lords of Appeal Rule Against Times Copyright Claim
London August 7 Lordly of Appeal by a 4 to majority reversed the Court of Appeal in the case of The Times versus Lang. The action sought to restrain publication of a book containing reports of Rosebery speeches published in The Times. Reporters argued their reports had copyright in the reports, while publishers claimed no copyright in the reports themselves. The decision ends with the Lords of Appeal indicating the case is entitled to further consideration by the House of Lords.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Larda
Court of Appeal
Lang
the Times
Times
Lord Rosebary
Lord Rosebery
Justice North
Lord Rouwsbery
Lane
Rolls
Lord Sidney
Francia Jeune
Justice Romer
House of Lords
Russian press censorship guidelines from Vienna bureau
The Vienna correspondent reports that Russia's Defence Minister Mipygon issued instructions to newspapers on the Chinese situation. Prohibitions include referencing specific warships and movements, praising peace while ignoring alien tensions, avoiding criticism of Russian diplomacy or military plans, and urging editors to emphasize Russia's predestined Asian dominance.
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Vienna
Exprese
Mipyegin
Ruadian Roupa
Rusia
Asia
Weamen
Colonial Stocks Bill debated in Commons amid measures
The Colonial Stocks Bill was further considered in the House of Commons with a clause allowing the Treasury to publish details of colonial stocks under the act. The bill, amended, was reported to the Foundation. Other items include a death from exposure in Tumut Hospital, the appointment of Archdeacon Gilbert White as Bishop of Carpentaria, and golf champion Dr. A. B. Carross winning the Queensland amateur title. The Victorian Assembly tackled the Federal Electorates Bill, proposing £100 candidate expenses to limit wealth advantages, while telegraphic notices from Tweed Heads to Port Macquarie and other ports detail arrivals and departures. Cold, wet weather and a note on sufferers seeking water accompany the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
M. Hicks-Bench
Treasury
Dante Donaghoe
Bombowlee
Tumut
Gilbert White
Queensland
Carpentaria
Australia
A. B. Carross
Robert Thompson
Tweed Heads
Twomason
Ballina
Friendship
Clarence
Devooport
Bellinger
Rowmdale
Port Macquarie
Nambucos
Nam- Dusea
Bytoay
Macleay
Burrawong
Sydney
Tempieton
Seteemér
Port Guephems
Taspar
Nesvol
Balmain
Sra Rey
Mazes
Noumea
Florepoe Pile
Joe
Badtasar
Port Piri
North
Selma
Tpallaterra
Melbourne
Wollongong
Captain Cook
Syaney Tod Advasas
Bataay
Kurvara
Madtoupee
Iiuua
Uteworty Fen
Tileworte Briner
Crooknavan Heads
Jervie Bay
Murray
Aouth
Eres Saree Bay
Marion
Wilson's
M.A Orcius
Lamdsa
Gadges
Laruegaton
Adelaides
Bargue Boe
Persie
Sydarte
H.M
Qayundat
Nari
Redfern Poisoning Case and Local Court Sessions
A Redfern resident reported an apparent poisoning attempt after eating chops brought by a neighbor. A dog died after one chop was given to it. the case was referred to police with dog stomach analysis awaited. Separately at Paddington and Glebe courts, defendants faced fines, jail terms, and recalls for debt, liquor violations, and vagrancy charges. A death near Campbell Street prompted hospital care and unidentified victim reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ster- Magnifest
Redfern
Belent
Jane
Campbell-ateeet
Budiley Hospital
Uoom
Glebe
Patrick Blythe
Burton's
Denman
Magin— Trate
Harry Peg- Men
Giehe
Arinking Quer
Smythe
Brighton Weights and Handicaps League Horse Races
The page lists weights and handicaps for multiple Brighton races including Tramway Handicap and Spring UML Tilt. Entries such as Vernon Pangma Oharmialn Nowra Maid Gill Dean Mtoe Amari KK and others appear with assorted weights and furlong details, alongside Beach Handicap and related stakes.
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Tramway
Vernon
Pangma
Oharmialn
Nowra Maid
Gill Dean
Mtoe
Amari KK
Mantle
Dolphin
Danny Eileen
Temps
the Pointer
Quewmie
Lady Mulgrave
Pawnma
Biwyn
Montesuma
Binking Fund
Laurel
Albion
Mim Retford
Auction and crime notices mix from Glebe to Cape Colony
Notices report a furniture auction at 37 Credway Glebe for £30 by J Brown and Company, a Bank of New Zealand officer charged with embezzlement, a New Zealand ship arrival at East London with remounts, a man found dead near Waterton scrub taken to South Sydney Morgue, and a Napier Street coach accident injuring five passengers.
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Waterton
Janes Morton
South Sydney
Mir Joh Forrest
Federation
Vic
Deniliguis
Tuesder Veulug
Mull
Napier-street
Tae
Braja
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Carrington
Noollegedacht
Africa
Hughes
New~ City
Benjamin H. Reilly
le Mew
Mont de Piere Co. Ltd
Reneral
Eustace Bennett
Ocolemane
Thompson
Cheklang
LH Pum
Abanghol
Hau-chine-cheng
Yuao
Taung-li-Yanion
LE Ping Heng
Colemmse
News BY
CABLE
Reatag Ken
the Commonwealth
Moon of Commons
Mr. Chamberlain
THE
Anarchists
Queen Margherita
Paddington
Tuseday
James William Johnson
Toovale
Edgec IX- von
F. L. Anderson
Jare
Ocean-sirest
Double Bay
Aly
Belle Vue
Biloela
Brighton
Armer
Bes
Morrow
Creidway
J. Brown
Companly
Coemane
Che 1.O.F. Bead
Toronto
Canada
Wien 1.O.F
Independent
Order of Forest
Agro
Med
Tater
Imeoryant i Baca
Ekiamee
Bain
Ince
Gm Posit
Aga Mamitly
Alprestlam
Noone Order of Or Foresters
Darlog Ee Serenum
Mer Yasir Eetlin
Pa. Qroanaterha
Supremes
W. GS. Stott
Dssr A Partios
George Street
George & Bondeferete
Petters
M&w
Bemplea
H. H.groth & Coo
George-St
Liverpool
Pat Bary
A. Hall and Company
Hall
Modern Art Jewellery Company
Pitt Sthreet
N.sw
Plummer, Love, and CO
Teacher's Highland
N.S.W
Goa
L Marshall
Destist
Wynyard Square
DR. S. Lever
S. D. Asher
London Dental Ineritote
King-Street
Webb’s. Telagrome
Beneva
Conlon
Erin
Seapes Baas
Harincjone Amity Tes
JW. Johnston & Co
George
Haymarint
Johnston & CO
Haymareet
COXON
Tyrie
Christis
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