War in China Messages From Ministers Describe Legation Siege
London August 4 135 pm A message from American Minister in Pekin E H Couger says the situation worsens as imperial troops and Boxers attack the legations daily with little warning and Providence. Sir Claud Macdonald reports continued firing by Chinese forces since July 1 and notes the legation refugees include about 200 women and children.
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London
Belinved
E. H. Couger
Pekin
Thecypher Mokisge
Major Waller Believed Alive. Reward Claimed by Deception
A Washington state dispatch reports Major Waller is alive. It states that the reward for his head was obtained through deception by blackmailers.
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London
Washington State
Waller Fe
Blackmallere
Canadian Mounted Infantrymen Sentenced in Boer War
London August 3 reports two Canadian Mounted Infantry soldiers jailed for 10 years for commandeering arms and distributing them to Boer forces, a case tied to forged orders and aiding the enemy.
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London
Candian Mounted Infantry
Transvaal constabulary mobilized amid colonial unrest
From London dated August 8 12 5 pan. it is declared that 16 pals force of 600 constabulary for the Transvaal. Many colonists are joining the effort as tensions rise and security measures tighten in the region.
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London
Panicked Boer Agents at Delagoa Bay
At Delagoa Bay Boer agents panic as Portuguese and customs officials restrict passage into the Transvaal frontier. Authorities recently dissolved railways and permits, triggering unease among agents awaiting movements and cargo clearance amid laborious regulatory steps.
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London
Delsros Bay
Railwer
Stern seeks serenity as President on London day
The report from London dated August 4 notes President Stern pursuing serenity in official duties. It provides minimal detail and lacks clear outcomes or context, offering a snapshot of a ceremonial or administrative moment without names of organizations or concrete actions.
British scouts shot in London dispatch
Aug 1 at 1 20 pm a London report states Boers bars captured and shot two of Carringtons Scouts Trenavaal burghers amid ongoing clashes.
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London
Carrington
Scous ‘Trenavaal
Melbourn Melbourne War Return and City Council Tablet Bid
The Persic at Melbourne reports wilded soldiers returning from South Africa aboard the steamer Perah were welcomed by the Defence Minister at Incheon barracks and given necessary monetary aid. Most were uninjured and fit for service again. A City Council meeting discussed placing the Grima memorial tablet in the Town Hall vestibule to allow aldermen to view it, with permission granted to position the tablet inside the building.
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Melbourne
South Africa
Perah
Incheon
Jenkins
Te N.8.w
A. D. Nelson
WEA
Grima
Coynell
George Grin
Light Horse
The Prince of Wales Return After Coburg Funeral
London August 12 5 p.m. Precautions were taken to preserve the Prince of Wales from attack while traveling to and from the funeral of his brother the Duke of Coburg at Cobare. No stringers were allowed within feeding distance of the Royal show.
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London
Prince of Wales
Duke of
Saxe-Coburg
Cobare
British Finance: Bond Auction Overwhelmed in London
In London August 4 at 1 00 pm the 20,000,000 in Hxchequer bonds allotted 10 Aerie was twice covered. Funds from American trusts sent by Archibald Aterson of Balnain helped the Market. A man sustained facial injuries and was taken to Sydney Hospital after an incident at Moeman's Bas. Contemporaries forecast further heavy demand amid market turmoil and varied reports of anxiety.
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London
Amerion Gressly Ratlawen
Archibald Aterson
Srecanaae
Industrial Arbitration Bill Debated by Chamber Delegation
A deputation from the Chamber of Manufactures urged that the Industrial Arbitration Bill be amended to create a jury-like tribunal with judges from the Supreme Court to decide disputes after conciliation efforts fail. The delegates argued for a compulsory arbitration mechanism, while critics warned it could extend state control. discussions included calls for broader trade coverage and inspection of records. A related letter from Wollongong miners’ council supported the act in principle but sought two arbitrators from the industry with direct knowledge.
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Chamber of Manufactures
Assembly
CE Ludawier
My. O. Z. Clarke
Mule
GC. Boyle
R. D. Scarth
J. Hl. Guy
A. W- Gilles
Fruet Dixon
P. Wright
A. Foraythe
W. S Gregor Cooper
Groursl
Mr. Ludowe
Eupreme
Villeom
J. & Wrig
Dizon Sali
A. Varmyihe
Forsythe
Wice
Forsyth
Billahold
Beale
Jesulutan
Wise
Mr. Wise
Ilawarra District
N.S.W
D. Rieable
Wonunna
B. R. ‘Wise
Wollon- Feng
Ani
Boke
Toura
Stc
Drichie
Ritchie
Inerstary
Miscreant Attacks Balmain Wharf Volunteers
Three young Ingles members collecting for the Taliban Family Food at Stephen Street Wharf Balmain faced insults from a man named Robert Perry who claimed to be a painter. Police arrested him in Gladstone Park. At court he claimed drunkenness. he received three months hard labor.
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Balmain
Stephen-street
Balmmain
Robert Per
Gladstone Park
O'Rourke
Oleds Stone Park
Deputations Seek Grants For Fire Brigade And Road Works
A Bora deputation led by Henry Clarke asks the Colonial Secretary for a special grant to buy a fire plant for the Bega Volunteer Fire Brigade with residents already contributing 4100 and about £500 needed. A Paddington Council deputation seeks £2000 from the Water and Sewerage Board capital debt for a road widening project linking Brown Street to South Head Road, with promises of further drafting help. Prospect and Sherwood Councils press works on Merrylands road repairs, pledging £100 to deter delays. Smithfield and Fairfield Councils request funds for Promept Creek bridge works, with older approaches and a £100 bridge construction cost, contingent on ministerial support.
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Bora
Min Henry Clarke
M.iaa
Br. A. Chapman
M.la
Webb
Ale.b
Colonial Secretary
Bega
Sea
J.C. Nella
Paddington
Alina
Goodhope Streets
Brown Aires
Water and Sewerage Board
Garrard
Preesat
Brownatrest
South Head
O'Sullivan
Aley
Neild
Pesaing
Prospect and Sherwood Council
Mtr
Nobbs
Merrylands
B. B.o'conor
Smithfeld
Fairfeld
Promect Creek
Sentences Passed at Darlinghurst Quarter Sessions
Judge Murray delivered sentences yesterday at Darlinghurst Quarter Sessions. Malcolm Fuller pleaded guilty to stealing a bicycle from Ernest James Bkinner in Sydney, with six months hard labor suspended under the Viral Glendere Act upon entering recognizance for £25 and one surety of £95 for 12 months. Frederick Crawley admitted stealing two prostheses a watch and other items from Joan Eldwin Russell, receiving six months in Denninghurst Gaol with hard labor. Walter John Rayes pleaded guilty to disturbing Salvation Army congress in Marrickville on June 18, three months with hard labor at Darlinghurst.
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Murray
Darlinghurst
Malcolm Fuller
Ernest James Bkinner
Sydney
Bard
Giel
Frederick Crawley
Joan Eldwin Russell
Denninghurst
Walter John Rayes
Plague Case Reported in Sydney as Officials Probe Source
A 36 year old dairy porter William Montague was diagnosed with plague yesterday at Sydney Hospital and moved to North Head. He resided at Francis Street Glebe and five contacts are listed. The Premier ordered health authorities to investigate whether the outbreak could be traced to food from Darling Harbour amid suspicions horse fodder exposure may have spread the disease.
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William Montague
Caryler
Sydney Hospital
Montague
North Head
Francis Street
Glebe
Board of Health
Darling Harbor
Besa
Mayor Explains City Sanitation Oversight Dispute
At a City Council session on the prior day Dr. Graham pressed the Mayor to explain sanitary inspection duties amid a dispute with the Water and Sewerage Board. The Mayor stated he would not dispense with city staff and said the board could not take over all sanitary work. Alderman Taylor noted the board’s lack of power to do so.
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Graham
Taylor
Metropolitan Municipal Reform Debate Delegates Proposed
City Council discussed a letter from Alderman Cohen secretary of the Suburban Municipalities Conference. It asked to appoint two delegates to a conference at Town Hall on April 24 to discuss federating large services while preserving local municipalities and extending local self government powers. The council, after Alderman Hughes and Alderman Dymock spoke, decided to receive the letter and reply that it would not send delegates.
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Cohen
Town Hall
Fife
Hughes
Dymock
Debeales
Smoke Concerts and a Military Muster Honor Local Bands
A smoke concert at Queen's Hall Pittskeat showcased the Letter carriers Mail Boys and Mail Drivers Association with vocal and instrumental numbers by local performers led by Mr. 2 Quith President. The Sixth Regiment Australian Rifles honored comrades invalided from South Africa with a well managed event.
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Queen's Hall
Pittskeat
Quith
Mosars
P. &. Quinn
D. O'Connor
Ing
Mrr
Quinn
Quin
Lessrs
R. Crows
W. Cochrae
H. Milmead
J. Edwitte
Bert’ Chapman
Freeman Wil Cherry
Harry Wilkie
4. Brady
Leon Errol
Fred, Heiherden
Wethersil
W. Montgomery
Albert Beatt
J ‘Glynn
Claud Abbecon
Amy Ine Jack
G. Gallagher
Sam Edward
Sixth Regiment
Australian Rifles
Masanlo Hall
Cassborough-areet
Bonor Towo
South Africa
Atsirena Riles
Wright
M.L.A
Mills
Niav
Goul
Teiis Meears
M’clure
Harrcen
Johnstone
Sud
Ny Daudler
Omesre
N.c.os
Bankruptcy certificate applications and adjournments
In bankruptcy matters before the Registrar several cases adjourned due to non appearance or incomplete affairs. Benjamin Beaulard, Frederick Benson Fope, Albert Edward Howerts, John Robertson, William Percival, and others saw hearings postponed to later instants. The registrar noted improper books, unpaid promissory notes, fresh debts, and undue preferences. Meetings and examinations were adjourned, with public examinations declared concluded in some cases.
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Benjamin Beaulard
Frederick Bensnn
Albert Edward Hoverts
Asaignes
William Siane
Cat
Atluuf John Robertson
William Percival
Regiatter
Albury
Sydney
P.n. Auel
P.o. i
Essignee
Ainee
John Charles Henry Kelly
Bering
Walter Charles Prayce
le Frank
Patrick Buckley
Woman found unconscious after river incident near Denison Bridge
A young woman named Sarah Park was recovered from the river near Denison Bridge and taken to Bathurst Hospital in an unconscious state. She later revived and recalled little of the events and suggested she had been employed by Mrs Cousins in Benolong and brought to Bathurst area. an inquiry and rule were set to investigate her case and possible alderman removal in Willoughby.
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Bathurst
Denison Bridge
Ingersole
Peter Sergeant Wright
Engersole
Bathurat Hospital
Sarah Park
Kelto
Mia. Coulstas
Kelso
Berl
Btolong
Hydraulic Power Company Shareholders Meet at Sydney Office
The twelfth half yearly meeting of the Sydney and Suburban Hydraulic Power Company Limited will be held at the Mutual Life of New York Building, Martin Place, on Thursday August 18 at 4 p.m. Directors propose extending power capacity, acquiring land for a new block, and adding to buildings. After plant renewals, £9237 10s 4d remains for profit and loss, with an interim dividend proposed at 0 percent per annum.
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Sydney and Suburban Hydraulic Power Company, Limited
Wimpang, Mutual Life of New York
Marlin Price
Hac
Walgett Urges Bridge Over Wanouri Creek
At the Progress Committee meeting on Wednesday the urgent need for a bridge over Wanouri Creek was discussed. The absence of a bridge isolates residents during floods and causes heavy stock losses, prompting a request to Mr Willis M.LA to use his best efforts to secure a bridge and funds for improvements to public buildings.
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Willa
Baying & Bridge
Burns Kill Two As Storm Winds Ravage Bowral
In Bowral yesterday a man and a woman died after a fire started by sparks from burning cloth on a wet street. A child was working nearby at Bulli when fate struck and the mother, now of Alder Street, was injured. A nearby tree fell, injuring Mr Dixon Cooke of Wollongbar and trapping others. Authorities describe chaos from the storm with mud and debris and people tending to the injured along the bank of the Hexid.
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Bowral
Bulli
Balleo
Dixon Cooke
Wollonghas
Mupliog
Mir Cooke
Melbourne Railway Accident report from outer circle line
A Melbourne railway crash on the Outer Circle near Yarra and Clifton Hill left several dead and many injured. Four men killed outright and two more bodies unseen in wreckage. six injured were taken to Melbourne Hospital after the derailment caused by a pile up of freight trucks. Gangs began clearing debris as authorities investigated the cause of the fatal accident.
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Melbourne
Outer Circle Lime
Collingwood
Ciifoy Hui
Fairoeld Park
Yarra
Kew Asylum
Mordialloc
Qullingwood
Clifton Hull
Aly-Lwo Davies
Theain
Dirsctions
Véllevell
Ghusve
Weld
Abe Hent
James Watson
Willie Webb
John Parsons
John Sawbridge
Sylvester Smith
Jobo Smith
Major General French Rumor Sparks Colonial Inquiry
A rumor concerns Major General French and an orientation given to evidence before the Sel es Parliamentary Committee investigating colonial military administration. The Premier and Colonial Secretary say they have heard nothing on the matter.
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Seles
Peaterday
Hey Bed
Lord Howe Island Weather Improves Briefly Amid Cool Wet Start
July 26 Lord Howe Island reports a run of miserable cold wet days giving way to pleasant warmth. Workers pick burnt chair parts and chip timber along the beach as the Dowdrop sails to Sydney tomorrow with island freight.
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DMS
Koceh
Sydney
Homebush Stock Sales show buyers well represented
A varied market report from Thursday notes fair yarding of prime quality bulls and cows with several lots of prime stock, prices fluctuating with quality. Export bids appeared limited as values generally eased, but strong demand existed for select prime stock and higher grades despite overall lower values.
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Heamenueh
Lair
Water Police Court closes case against Gowtrey for theft
At the Water Police Court on Thursday George Gowtrey a 1 clerk was committed for trial at the quarter sessions on a charge of stealing a silver watch valued at 25 from J. H. South the wheel officer. Nearby at Darlinghurst Sessions fruits Kennedy was charged with stealing Ella of £1 at Sydney from Joel Joseph Cohen. The jury found guilty of rapaiving and remanded for sentence. In another case Thorn and M Namara were accused of stealing watches and other items from August Heathey. Thorn was acquitted. At the Wyolams Police Court Henry Frat was charged with maliciously setting fire to a dwelling and post ones, the fire extinguished with no serious damage. The accused was committed for trial next court. 000 character note on soap and flavor text followed.
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Water
George Gowtrey
Crial
Julia
J. H. South
Darlinghuret
Sturray
Fruits Kennedy
Sydney
Joel Joesph Cohen
Bieuilty
William Thorn
Jobb M'Namarewaite
Mt Darlinghurat
August Heathey
Mac Mare
Wee
Beard
Thorn
Ani
Henry Frat
Sars
Crial Ac
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Major Waller
Transvaal
Delagoa Bay
Steyn Fll
Stern
Serignety It
Persic
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Griffin
the Prince of Wales
British Finance
the Chamber OF Manufactures
Derby
George Rookey Mortimer
Georgy Howarth
Willoughby
Western Lands Commission
Wilcanuia
Reunon
Areca
Colemane
Hydraulic Power Company
Lever Brothers, Limited
Loasby’s
French
Lord Howe Island
Miran
Ps Rt
Guam
Pete
Pete Ae Terdin
Abel's
Abel & Co., Ltd
Newtown
Australasis
Rheg Tale Nat eMes
Dia Ee Ane
Ayme Coys Lorre
Homebush Stock Sales
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