Fighting in South Africa amid river crossings and maneuvers
A World War I era dispatch from Trooper H. L. Gaggin of the New South Wales Mounted Infantry reports near Brandfort and across the river, detailing skirmishes and the offensive to drive the enemy from trenches. He notes setbacks, exchanges with opposing forces, and reflections on courage amid heavy shellfire and travel along a railway line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Gaggin
New South Wales Mounted Infantry
Mulekun
Richmoand
Brandfort
Duck River
Splex
Geneva
Hueco Hut
Lond Roberts
Umd
Iit Immenss
Catia
Tollawa
Hue
JeWei Uy
Cathy Yesterituye
Apionitis
Wurne
The Lucky Lancers and NSW Troop Parade Fray
A fragmented account recalls the Lucky Lancers and NSW troops during a tense encounter. Spectators describe riders on ridge, officers and privates, cheers and fear, with money tossed and a crowd pressed at a wall as horses and men faced off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Nyeke
Thy
Nsw
Lancers
Apd
Dante
The
Lucky Sin Wire Lances
Anil Evar
DANO
Dominos
Anna Wifere
Ewa
Gomrims
Ising
Etriltigg
Bushmen on the March in Imperial War Region
A fragmented report from Bushmen on the march in southern Africa describes movements near Bamboo Creek and Betws, noting clashes with Portuguese territory, disease, and local notes on big game. The letter references Rambala, Merril Guath Africa, and other regional terms, with unclear dates and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wola
Imperial Bushmen Candyguns
Ot Rambala
Guath
Africa
Bamboo Creek
Australian Trooper Meyers Die in South Africa Guarding Ambulance Carriages
A narrative from the| field describes Australian forces in South Africa during the siege of Ladysmith. Corporal Meyers, a trooper from New South Wales, died from injuries after a fall between carriages. The account notes his courage, his bandaged wounds, and the relief expedition reaching Tudluwayo, with many units arriving and Baden-Powell praising the troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umtall
Bamboo Creek
Marandellas
Oliy
Meyers
Anw
South Africa
Vic
Ft Bet
Nsw
Royal Canadian Artillery
Quemniel
Bush
Gary
Wetars
Mawonachie
Tudluwayo
Mifeking
Font
Marindellan
Tuluwayo
Bimkoloen
Ubey
Gurman
Kla Ale
Bulawayo
Mafeking
Baines Powell
Capetawin
N.S.W
Ana Rosy’ Tate
Mmp
Beilish Arms
Baden-Fowell
Pretoria
Baden-Powell
Lawley
Sevesant Wa
Traffic control plan sparks police role debate in Sydney
A correepondm ent discusses Metropolitan Police traffic oversight in Sydney. It questions whether ordinary officers should enforce street regulations or if a designated unit under Mr Edward should oversee traffic, proposing division-based responsibility and station accountability. The piece notes upcoming traffic measures and station start dates at Carwel and Quambere, aiming to restore order on busy routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tangie
Sydney
A. Edward
hSirbar
Raward
Jing 4
Cay
Ely
V0 Police
Opeum
Hinself
Edward
Bia
de Bit
Trac
Crowsings
Red
Sidney Han
Turk
Bankruptcy Hearings and Petitions in Registrar Sessions
In bankruptcy matters the Registrar extends hearing dates for Holdaworth Macpherson gud Company and others. Union Finance Association Limited versus Gert rude Margaret Trodie sees withdrawal granted after settlement. Yee Chung examinations adjourned to August and Charles W Fyydnam examination moved to the 24th instant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haring
Holdaworth, Macpherson, Gud Company
John Spencer
Thomas Spencer
Harden
Union Finance Association, Limited
Gertrude Margaret Trodie
Re Yee Chung
Murphy
Charles Wi Fyydnam
Manly Esplanade Wall Restoration Progress Stalled
Work on replacing the sea battered stone wall at Manly Esplanade proceeds slowly with about a third of the old structure removed and new work advancing. Thirty men have labored for months as seawater erosion has shifted foundations and many buried stones were recovered from depths up to 24 feet. Residents urge continued operation to avoid stopping at the key completion point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eeplanade
Manly
Ong
Works Department
Miss Ada Parr Recital Promises a Grand Evening
A piano recital by Mrs Parr, pupil of Miss Maud FiteStaples, is set for Wednesday evening August 22 at Centenary Hall York Street. Lady Mary Lygon will attend as guests. The event, by invitation, features Miss Maud Pitz Stubba organizing the program with Mlle Edith Kind, Miss Eva Mylott, the Melderaingers, Mr Stevenson, and a string quintet aiding the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parr
Maud FiteStaples
York Street
Mary Lygon
Cuke
Maud Pitz Stubba
Samme
Misa Edith Kind
Eva Mylott
Melderaingers
Mr. Stevenson
Darlinghuus Sessions Judge Murray at Larnaguaret court
Reports from a Friday session show Judge Murray presiding at Larnaguaret. Multiple defendants faced charges ranging from theft to threats, with several convictions and remands for sentencing. Notable cases include Ethel Hitchman pleading guilty to theft at a dwelling and Thomas Kiley guilty to menacing issuance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Larnaguaret
Ethel Hitchman
auarrickVille
Nargaret Bogan
Margaret Hugan
Thomas Kiley
Sydney
Andrew Qui
Guin
Quin
Aenae
Bard
George Lovelock
Newtown
William Reid
William Red
George Sparkes
Campperdows
William Whittemore
Eydney
Joseph Watson
Henry Patterson
Willabeth Williams
Shepherd
Bull
Patterson
Bolton
William Dixon
Bydney
Ward Larkins
Rookwood
Imperial
Buahmen's Cemetery
Nod Bone
John Balton
John Yeo
Ble
Sew Hospital for Sick Children Builders Urged
Campaigners press on with plans to erect a new hospital near the Queen Street entrance to Centennial Park. Funds are being solicited and pamphlets prepared to broaden support, citing overcrowded Glebe Hospital facilities and the urgent need for aid for poor sick children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children's Hospital
Queen-Street
Centennial Park
Thomas Pratt
Co Jony
Glebe Hospital
Royal Agricultural Society Extends Showground Pavilion Designs
A Royal Agricultural Society meeting discussed extending the tai pavilion on the showground after a study with the Sheepbreeders Association. Four sub-committees were appointed and two designs were submitted. One designer revealed what the committee preferred, prompting a return of the matter to sub-committees for amended plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Royal Agricultural Society
Tai
Agricultural Society Smd
Sheepbrenders* Association
Light
Vuntiinton
Uus
Australian Bushmen Fund Donations and Pledges
A historical ledger shows numerous donors and amounts to the Australian Bushmen Fund. Listed are individuals and firms including Royal Standard Brewery Temworth, Jeffries Britten, Grend Ela, Pearl River Company, and others with varied small contributions such as £1 1s, 10s, and several pounds, reflecting a community fund collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B
Thompai
P. Redford
W. D. Dowell
D. J. Muswell
W. A Chatey
W. Croaky
Sire Geo
Trine
Watts Ri
J.B Wouters
J. T. Caserbey
Peal River Company
Grend
Ela
Aim Ie
Also Mentioned on This Page
N.S.W. Mounted Infantry
Lucky Lancers
Walla
Thebles' II Cocoa Ltd
George St. Sydney
Geveral
Quambone
Carwel
Quambere
Bustacr Saxnett
Ada Parr
Elletal
Ht. Vincest de Paul's
Westtieed
Ube
Ismilo
Woolora
Sendmie
A. Hall & Company
Yuil
Hatel
Universal House Furnishers
Ghorgh-Street
Ramay
Liverpool-Street
Walt
Lence
Singer Corner
George and Market Sts
Lombardia
MoonNrAna
Mr. J Prewis
Meta Geuten
HM. Gaol
Gratton
Pas
Lonbentia Gevter
OMEN
Tate
M'Donald
Patel
Baletiman Tot
Peidheim, Golthelt, and Co
Inarrack-mumeet
Seavey
Lumbaviia
le Mont
Uae
New South Wales
Soul's
Pattinson’s
Hordern's
Haymarert
Australasia
Pitt-Stheet
Farmer's
Ornwell
Cascade
Plummer
ART J Wellery Company
Pitt-Street
Wy Jold
LIM
Uold
Ideal Benis
Geordz-St
SEW Hospital
Australian Bushmen Fund
States
Cimustis
Christie
Eve Stanly
Gristie
Tor
Reates
Scaristie
Sn Sat
Ww. Christie
Sjornsoneros
Ana
Urea Fietoria
J.1. Marshall
Cre Manne
Clevelandeat
Ana Mera
Rede
Latteras
Ponta
Johnston
Ceorge
Gremremaerint
Swanston Bt
Sief
Queen Et
Brive
Ant
Ore Tamer
Doy Gerviow
Dee Tour
Regit Wither Curren Sree
Tose Poe Sim Rene Teen
J. Hayward
Merchant Tailor
George Street
Jear Lassetters
Thos, Andersom
Magnet Grocery Emporium
William ST
JUSF
H. H. Groth & GO
Oedage
Liverpool
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