Buried Mausers of Natal Descent at Battlefield Site
A vivid Natal Mercury account describes a record visit to a Boer War battlefield near Peardebers. The writer details mud, ashes, and forgotten debris among rifles, cartridges, and ammunition unearthed by digging in a river bend. Corporal Malcolm directs recovery of shell cases, weapons, and photos revealing the grim aftermath and human toll of the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natal
Durban
Mercury
Peardebers
Feret
Benina
Osfaniain
Dean Sheen
Ebei
Opan
Oitierwiay
Ronteaia
Heasier Salih
Amd
Mudjai
Henry
Whia Kern Arm
Neeker
Ruth
Ghioys
Marouga
Aly
Britais
Aound Taler
Patwel
Austrais
Fragmented War Scene In Capetown Note Amid Ruined Home
The text describes ruined furniture and smashed crockery as part of a tableau. Names appear on walls and a draft of a sketch attracts attention. It notes prisoners of war in Capetown and references to Lord Roberts and wartime messages in a South Africa colony context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drakes Plano
Sebisers
Jade
Onderneath
Ateoten
Gore
von Mokerk
Perengt Ole
Dafontein
Stngfontain
Capetown
Wai
Hue
Lord Roberts
Maranol
Matty
Erie
Orarge
Returned Soldiers Celebrated Across Towns In NSW
Returning servicemen from the Boer War and South Africa were greeted with welcome events at Ballina Grafton Gulgulburn Murwillumbah and More, featuring gold watches, silver keepsakes, and speeches. Local workers organized presentations and musical programs as Trooper Kenny and others arrived home amid crowds and civic tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freemasons
Rogper
LH. Grlths
Imutager
Sr Becking
Alcaara
Narold
Keane
Hollyson
Wilvie
Eal Crews
Hocking
Grilths
Griutha
Renny
Sowth Africa
Army Medical Corps
Hayle
Allway Institute
Cocoa Department
Eveleigh
Wetedge bin
Clark
Kenny
F.keumy
Loken
Ee Teem
Locomotive Department
Eveldieb
Kenus
Joung
Fur Wietrelt
W. EL Parker
Mescle
J. Hargray
Harmon
W. Clarke
Maeve
West Ws
Fi Hartman
AbQsepp
A. ‘Spencer
Mel Acf. Pavle
Gs Derretary
Treayer
New Soul Wales
Al~enwovills
Tayier
Gerupind
Que Boye
Saurang
Pridaye
Rior
Sydney
Murwillumbah
Priday
A. Ens- Luligadle
New South Wales
Tipperial
Bampars
H. FL Roberta
Eralla
Troomer
W. A. Crapp
South Afrios
Merning
Murray's Flotel
Soldier Brother War Letter From South Africa July 1900
A damaged extract from Corporal Bo Mardaker of the Guetusiowas Mounted Troop describes front-line trench work and sniping near Omdraar Row. He notes Fatherly danger, a patrol with Ally forces, and that Lord Roberts with 30,000 men is moving toward their position as he reports promotions and ongoing duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
1. Hardaker
Bombala
Bo Mardaker
Guetusiowas Mounted Tree
Omdraar Row
South Africa
Risbio
Stubener
The Liquor Law Appeal Condemned in Police Court Case
The appeal of George Bixsamon ger versus Marrioyt FM. before Justices Stephen Simpson and Cohen ended Friday at Tinghi Police Court. The appellant was charged for selling two gallons of wine to a customer under two gallons and faces liquor without license under section 45 of the Liquor Act. Judgment was reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bixsamon
Ger
Vigmeron
Marrioyt
Tinghi
Justice Stephen
Juatien Simpson
Justice Cohen
Banos
I. Apgeare
Aed Goel
Compliment to Mr Rivers Alpress at Town Hall concert
A large audience gathered at the Town Hall to honor Mr Rivers Alpress for his musical career in Sydney. The event featured performances by Miss Nellie Cooke and others, with the Colonial Secretary presenting a gold chronometer on behalf of attendees, and wishes for his speedy recovery from throat trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Allpreny
Warkera
Busle
Jobaee
Dlpeost
Hoe
Gio Ibelh
Lee
New Soukh Wales
Allpress
Tediun
Sigavritleaedl
Beruhoven
Violin Genesimn
Donehim
Alfred Hith
Burnett
Him
Aucher
Alice
Can
Retuneko
King
Manfred
Angelus
Alipevea
Pinsui
Signor de Alba
Ani
Dhie
Plese
Dhe Saue Boueriil
Somervell
Shushord
Wooalhl
Wes
Sirs
Messrs
Alipyass
Helly
A. A. Hollander, & Polersave
Bentet Smith
Nellie Cooke
Fary
Milicuilara
Lily
Kijes
Myloi
Maytol
Pateia
Tetter Cole
My. P. H. Woodhe
Godind
K. J.B. Bykes
Light Brigade
Lawrence Canintosh
Treacurer
Her Majesty
Arethur Sullivan
Pretoria
Hot
Shanes
Londo
England
Billie Barlow
Atternone
Olaf Schrader
M'Clare
Cordetla
Walker
May
Carleton An’ Sutton
Anlaanographe
Australia
Grileriod
Alfred Dampier
W. J. Livan
Mr. Dampier
Pablo Rovani
Cesare Oliva
Countess Rovaani
Ales Lily Dampier
Prince Aifyad Hospital
Palace Theatre
Pill-street
Vatican
Frederic Bell
America
School of Arts
LS. Lohr
Charlea Arold
Adstalde
Paturs
Pitt Uirest
Arnold
seatona_ Ii
South Africa
Melbourne
Adelaide
Jones
Strand Theatre
Landou
Malbourne
Ona
Mr. Arnold
Mica Agnes Knights
Misa Sallie Booth
Mies Dat Frederick
Misa Ade Les
Miay Incx Seosuasa
Misa Hope Mayan
Dea~ton, Sharp
Taesius
Willoughby
Lester
Paling's
Jerusalem
Children's Hospital
Glebe
TL Lewis Beatt
Anais Perry
YMCA
Hgll
Pittatreet
Balin
Newbury Spada Cosseria
de Faskervilla ’. Carden
North Sydney ‘of Arts
Musical and civic events parade in Sydney area
A collage of performances and gatherings unfolds from Chatswood to Pymble and Paddington. The program features Mr and Mrs Carden, Miss Palmer, Miss Kink, Messrs Lynch Gordon Seat and others, plus a charity concert for Sydney Children’s Hospital and a Masonic lodge ball. Read as a slice of community life with orchestral solos, vocal items, and local society notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bir
Carden
Mr. C
Luenorbela
Sete
Ernest Staegrgen
Kong
Prs. Kyuo
Plata
Honda
Mr. Carden
Ryan
Miss Callacher
Mr Linwellyn
Win
Chas
Joste Callachér
Sir Chas
Huenerbelo
IBM
Alex. Noble Pecratary
Apolla
St. Pauls
Lisit
Seat
Duct
G Orden
Sears
Garaei
Me Lyon
Miss. J. Speirs
Gal
R. J. Quint
Roe
Chatswood
Steviony Avrch
Pymble Hall
W Capital
Aug Dutt
Miss Shell
Mrr
B. Rathaford
Tursiay
MW. 1 Laundry Association
Mr. & Prew
Shelth
le Wit Kosky
Nsw
J. M'Ghee
Nast
Hamilton
Jack
Ron
F. Morton
Hemings
Aincing
Mears
Sherwin
D. Donovan
H. Wgregor
W. Murden
W. Cavanagh
A. Baker
Lawson
Va.c.a. Hall
Gertrud Palmer
Sydney End Children’s Hospital
Sli
Amy Slippson
Weber
Taxer
Ores Rignold
Marc Anwong
Profoptet Spplauen
Mise
Gertrude Falmer
Mathew Ennis
Dio
Rando
C. Mejor
Hennh Stet
Andeer Wollman
Gledys Tere
Wentworth
Paddington Town Hall
Arbitration Case Reveals Complex Damages and Costs
The Fur Court heard an old arbitration tale involving Bohr Wom Tridae and legal maneuvering over costs. Attornies Delohery and Filber presented, alleging missteps in the agreement and questioning responsibility for expenses. The February 1586 proceedings examined naval railway construction liens and the possible repayment of fees from the losing party, with a cautious award and retained costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fur Court
Bohr
Tml
Ewes
Wn Grlee
Joe Mlewchita
Atormoy
Uhvurke
Sid
Lin
Urn
Hn Appeal
Filber
Delohery
Weil
Aeblizeilera
Mebane
Lecture by Quong Tag at Wesleyan Moucctl address
Quong Tag delivered a lecture at Wesleyan Moucctl on a courtly topic denouncing British actions. He blamed state officials for violence and argued the arrogance of rulers caused unrest, asserting his fellow countrymen must accept responsibility for the period’s chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christigg
Cirouca
Rison
Leerllaey
Cayr
Evia
Nuit Teen
Ogwens
Aid
Ocean Street Tram Fare Schedule Fragment
Fragmentary OCR shows a fare schedule for the Ocean Street tram system. It lists adult passenger fares effective from a certain inkling, with routes including King Street terminus, Victoria Street crossovers, and William Street crossovers, plus connections to Ucapn Street termini. The legible portion reflects transit terms and points, but several words are garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ith
King-street
Termtauy
Victoria-streec
William-strent
Ls -Victoriastreet
Indian Famine Fund event at Springdale noted
Frisy and Arom a Ata report a charity drive for the Indian Famine Fund with ladies and gentlemen guiding a collection. A film prize tied to the event was handed to Mrs J Gernutiy and Miss L Dass. Thirty pounds was pledged, and ninety pounds aimed to be raised, with plans to settle remaining balance to the Indian Pain Fund and Works. The report mentions three episodes linked to the fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aroma Ata
Nand
Railway excursion trains planned during the spring meeting week
The Railway Commissioners announce special excursion trains from the colony during the spring meeting of the Australian Jockey Club starting Saturday September. Three routes will offer low rates per mile for ground and first class travel. New posters with vivid New South Wales scenery aim to boost tourist trade as the season approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ue Colinisy
Australian Jockey Club
Railwayommissionere
Wileh
New South Wales
New South Wales Railways
SL ‘Tromee
Church Club
Lab
Maclaren-mreet
North Sydney
Stephen HL
John Clarke
Benquel Wan
A. Chambers
Meera
A. Binnie
Mosely
Parker
Abraham
Chive
Bimmona
MacLev
A. Heid
Mewar
Harper
Elster
Rudd
New Sout Wales Ornithological Association
Lee Society
B. Tarrs
M.la
J. Gray
F.C. Wrightson
A. J. North
Friend
Hae Fon
Rica
A EL Seade
A. Denney
Harrow
Treatuper
A- Copeland
Sexe Petary
H. Mount
W. H Taylor
Baba
Dk Treeall
George Fa. Lawn
H Mountgomery
Cay
Inglia
AL Harspadie
Breaches of bylaws heard at Central Potten Court
At the Central Potten Court on Friday Inspector Blackwell presided. The City Council dealt with breaches of the municipal bylaws by residents and traders. Ann Daune Lizabetch Liverpool streets and Dr Peter Made Mereineton were fined for city practices. James Wild and James Eleton were cited for throwing rubbish on the carriage way. Job Clifton John Boggs Emily Dyeon and Michael Merinato were fined for selling without licenses. George Johesen was fined five pounds for hawking without a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potten Court
Blackwell
Tho
Cily Prentlces
Ann Daune
Tlizabech
Liverpool
Peter Made
Mereineton
Atypet
James Wild
James Eletone
Job Clifton
John Boggs
Emily Dyeon
Michasl Merinato
George Johesen
Oldest Fire Office in the World Sun Fire Office
Fragmentary text references the Sun Fire Office as the oldest fire office in the world and includes scattered, unclear phrases about utilities and places. The readable bits do not form a complete event or clear facts to summarize beyond the claim of historic primacy.
Government Gazette fragment from Prieival London and Prag list
Fragmentary government notice text referencing locations Prieival London Prag and several place names. The unreadable OCR includes mentions of dates, acts, and public notices but lacks coherent events or clear actions to summarize into a complete item.
Fragmented historical notice with garbled OCR lines
A highly corrupted OCR passage mixes names, places, and figures in a dense, unreadable block. It mentions dates, locations, and potential events but lacks coherent sentences or clear facts to summarize a specific story or notice.
Hair Horns and Sundries Catalog in Odd Catalog Page
A damaged OCR fragment describes a catalog page with listing names and items, referencing families, vendors, and social notices. It mentions a parade or social event and hints at prices, quantities, and product types, but the text is garbled and incomplete.
Bark Leads Team to Narrow Victory Amid Turmoil
A disrupted report notes Bark, age 21, guiding his team to a tight win amid uncertain conditions. Interpreting a chaotic scene, observers credit his steadiness and late surge as crucial factors shaping the outcome.
Fragmentary OCR News Item on Unclear Persons
An unreadable OCR fragment discusses individuals and places with partial names and dates. The garbled text mentions Sonoma and a sequence of unclear events or actions amid scattered references to people and locations, offering little coherent context or facts.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mausers
Ian
Malcom
Val H
Lieveldt
Kaflis
Ada
Conan Doyle
Mlalcolm
Milcalm
Stout
Briarwood
Blowmfontein
Fursdoth
Providence
Salmo Proglutoua
Shilo
Oxdouvela
Ducolle
Zeer
Ulool
Vanity Far
Gigatettes
Quong Tag
Penny Fates
Indian Famine Fund
Vantalues’ Benes
John Hunter &Son, Ltd
City Boot Palace
Ceorge
Market Streets
Towre
Simon
Asien
Tiver Nhl
Jleasant UN Tay
Dolteave Atomact
Digeetiox
Cera
Uaraa
Angier
Arefofly
Oerh Peuwe
Tur Powlawe
He Maier
Tne
Soa Sey
Bjorskespar
H. Abiell & CO
Kent-St
Beluga
Hertel Ivenulian Door
Vonblaatioh
Liz Drovers
Aluhieer
Adisswarets
Carl Uic
SUN Fire Office
Government Gazette
Prieival
London
Bean Anne Nisi
Marie Blin
Cacreville
Tors
Ponojiane Superiiuyce
Bovey
3D Chine Rianne Oman
Panis Bobetes
Jwiere
Wits
Eshuine
Tatiana Hay
Catatogues
Wens Smal
Rane Ip
Alimoet Senour
Pag
Sapunens Arcourt
Stead
Sibarry Genel
Brad
Furie
Shaolo VI
Malremade Wilite
FOS One
Sgel & € C., Limited
Rewtown
Sydrey
Moutn
Lee Visser
Ory
Crna
Forskins
Meera Scien
Swanley
Binginentemes
Rvsrape Ae
Saree Fc
Uy Ak
Fautty
Bile Sn Ct
Weller Oniine
Atwrane
Dogen Ashe Seibeans
Worl Teal Tatas Hilt
Uae
Sonoma
Sarre
Tower
Sint Goort
Resaa
Mila
THE
London Tailoring Depot
George-Street
George & Bond
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