Boer War Dispatches Dominate London News Room
The report details British operations around Lydenburg Machadodorp and the Tugela front with Buller and Roberts pushing toward Pretoria. It notes casualties on both sides, praises British bayonet charges, and discusses railway and supply concerns, with commentary on leadership and potential political impacts in London.
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Delegon Bay
Pranch
Lin
Prench
Pale- Carew
Guards
Waa 2
Butler Rom
Thia the Horr
Frenenta
Lydenburg Road
Lydenburg
Pretoria
Wia Lithe
Ras
Machadodorp
Euse
Muniebufe
Lee
Eka
Wouderfontein
Roberts
Buller
Lord Roberts
Prac
Wick
Machadodurp
Orgsudal
Johannesburg
Poller
Anu
Wifle Brigade
Puwlitad
Lyddite
Ays
Bergenidal
Bir Redvers
Zarps
Ineiskilioga
Werdos
Rine Brigade
Canve
Font Guards
Raphen
Dalwig
Krupp
Bethel
Ermelo
Grange
de Wet
Watt
General Bukter
Orange Colony
London
Miler FH
Larmbie
Lord Robert
Orange River
Cape Colony
Capetown
Vienna
Aberdren
Srospe
Lez
Singin
Talway Land
Lowoh Ae Bloenfonedn
Johannesbure
Preotin
Alden Kruger
Barberton
Bealin
Aed Dieronoma
Laundoman
Pielé-Maranak
Weberte
Lasdowne
Wolaelay
South Africa battle reports from Tatmanulla area
Dispatches claim Boer forces abandoned positions near a makeshift frontier camp. The British report highlights British commanders General French and General Ruimber advancing with signals of some victories. The Bay State copy notes motorized units and a cautious advance as the conflict continues.
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Tatmanulla
French
Ruiber
Global tensions and coal trade stir European press
The article catalogs early 20th century tension with Li Hung Chang, naval actions, and a Parisian view of barricades and French street fighting. It also covers coal market strains in France and Britain, high coal prices, inland freight disruptions, and speculation on fuel imports and railway uses. An Australian note questions Australia Day timing and the A N A federation debates.
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Uniel Siates
Russia
Cauthees
Mawes
Chang Wa
Norther
Pekimenéral Frey
Freseh
France
Bet Aix
Mall
England
Canta
Calain
North of France Railway Company
Devote
Beat
Newcastle
Municipal Reform Stalled by Legislative Council Action
The City Council faces defeat as the Legislative Council blocks the premier reform bill for Sydney. Direct mayoral election and broad changes are dropped, leaving only a partial reform and signaling ongoing political struggle between Sir William Lyne and the Legislative Council.
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Legislative Council
Bydner
Bolly
Wilaer Lyce
Sydney
William Lyne
Cornell
Names Debate Frayed As Committee Fails To Please
The Select Committee on Federal Names grapples with public opinion and fatigue after a sentimental push for aboriginal names, while electorates show mixed approval. Critics warn the panel cannot bind the heart of the nation or brand new Commonwealth electorates, risking delays and a controversial christening.
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Select Committee On
Chaupe
Tony
Fatite
Tom
Harry
Australian Natives Association urges colonial proclamation date change
The Australian Natives Association of Victoria has approved a request to the Premier to alter the proclamation date of the Commonwealth. The appeal seeks to adjust the official data and timing of the declaration in the colony.
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Australian Natives” Association of
Victorie
Liat Colony
Commonwealth Inauguration Hews Holiday Plan
A Melbourne deputation urged the Pression to push for January 26 inaugural ceremonies as a national holiday. The premier warned the plan would be impractical and cause about a month of delay, but agreed the event should be observed as a constitutional holiday.
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Prouiler
Lord Thyme
Wea
Rue Line
Tyne
Ike
Masler
Edlevatione
Danny Mest
Iver
Justin
Evan
Jan
Abel
Gwemibera
Amd
Sydney
Genteuien
Parliamen
Vrenner
Imly
Habk Curtridge
Lupelens
Aranding
Melbourne
Ana
Lithgow Miners and the Eight Hours Bill
Letter from Thomas Wilton general manager Lithgow Valley Colliery Co Ltd defends miners’ wage claim and argues the bill reflects coercion and misrepresentation. Mentions union pressure, wage levels, and hours, with regional notes from Woollahra and Dubbo plus local railway and civic items. Includes obituaries, society reports, and public notices from various towns amid a dense colonial era miscellany.
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Joseph Cook
Cook
Winnlog
Vook
Eny
Thomas Wilton
Lithgow Valley Colliery Company, Limited
Woollahra
Night in Bohemia at Tawa Hall delights audience
An evening event at Tawa Hall titled Bohemiana drew a large crowd from all directions. The audience filled gallery and stalls, enjoying a program of songs, dances, and readings led by performers including Miss Helle Kay, Miss Elsie Hall, and Prof. Schuist. The show featured lively musical numbers, graceful solos, and a praised performance by the amateur troupe with strong audience applause.
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Tawa
Bohemiana
Bohemia
Victor Daly
Unie Vexston
Jieare
Rae
Tite
Hare
Borat
Klushy
Tyilies
Dave Kern
Ike Hilal
Fred Broulsfeld
M'Oure
Nivle Sillwe
Romie Ats
Lauris
Helle Kay
Peterkin
Schuist Cuyeo Am
Anny
Abpevelatius
Sun Johnaon
Elise Meral
Swanei River
Fred
Letat
Troy
Guntelm
Messry
Bari
Methel
Level
Staedheen
Trogmfield
Mies
Elsie Hall
Liing Praw
Bethel
Truman
Spkes
Tssieketts
J. A. Carroll
Mane Ager
Messrs
Brice Saith
Aletanter Kron
George Taylor
Acures
Greqes
Nelsom Ue
Simeworth
Latin Quarter Bohemian Salon Chat Noir In Paris
The Latin Quarter’s Chat Noir stands as a bohemian hub in Montmartre, hosting artists and curious crowds. M. Rudolph Sabir, owner of the famed cafe, attracts patrons with artful decor, shadow caricatures, and performances, while critics and enthusiasts discuss the venue’s role in Parisian culture and the allure of its literary patrons.
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Paris
Slpethat
M._ Rudolphe Sabir
Chat Sair
Monntmarre
Gow Lari
Thackeray
TAS
Black Wink
Mguire
Caran D'ache
Leo
Burma
Tram accident leaves man with leg crushed and amputation
Charles Wordstram, 24, of Sundry Hills, was attempting to board a moving tram when he collided with a overhead support pole. He fell, a wheel ran over his leg, and doctors performed an amputation at Sydney Hospital. He was admitted for treatment.
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Charles Wordstram
Sursy Hills
Tacepan Pales
Sydney Hospital
Hon Wordetrom
Fragments From a Distant Ocean Newswire
Brief notices report multiple ship movements including the yacht Ariadne sailing from Dublin and a steamer voyage to London. Other items note parliamentary debates, public works updates, and social events in Sydney with references to government motions and local civic happenings.
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Auckland
Raul Bemiuette
London
Mary Tyeon
Berths
Arnbem
Wetutenia
Dillyas
Malta
South Africa
Adelaide
Lund
Warrnambool
Kiukuc I Guecua
Agalagt Uh
Galway
Wellington
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Wresatna Mutual Fire Ltd
Hite
AC Xeare Betwen
Bailey Nakuees_tuni Bharebal re “RELAN KENO
Livsey
Aculst
Siale
Box
Funythius
China
Muitos
A.N.A
Amu
Victoria
Australia
Commonwealth
Lithgow
Chia
Olr
Chas. Cook
Lyne
Dubbo
Erodiy Balunes
Bubba
Mise Goodenough
Kelso King
Stilton King
Sleathield
Temars
Afiah Park
Public Works Committee
Grauvilles
Dreseor
Kista Pouiury PC
Walgett Railway League
Pueimaster
Willie
Bilabune
Mongking
Wright
W. Wealwood
Weetwend
Dui
Hongkong
Meary Deane
Wedneday
Cour Fucue & Line
Temora
Warrl
Mount Elliott
Mount Kill
Guobat
Darlington
Dural
Ube Worksee
Mir J. Harper
Bydney
Parramelt
Ahiokigg
THE
Sunny Corner
Dingle Station
Sear Walgets
Fire Hospital
A. E. Scott
Beaton
Hordern Brothers
Pilletrert
Spacoa
Slea Lifes Ise
Lepistative Council
Bes Atrucke
Sbe Srdury Corporation
Bruvlalon
Towiger
Uod
Steizeriappeal
Elevtner Reckton
Hess
Stary Presa
Joan Houses
Holtaine
Hailway
Orient Company
RMA
Formeu
Colombe
Wu Ching
Mary Lyon
Berra
Gresuasie
Girls' Friendly Society
le Legislative Council
Nts Fk. Suvor
Gilet High Sideu
Mam Lyne
Gamon
Lawes Poin
Withen
Tein
Fregerick Bullen
Predling
Uours
Bell
Harper
Cubic Works Committee
Cartingford
Cural
Matabures American TrOe
Atlantic
Plymouth
New York
Onaal
Haysborf
Suez
Lord Beauchamp
Wiltrta Bimith
Kogladdeth
Howse
bin Txcellenicy
C. Harris
Neleon Millage
Chine
Ita
Chook Tong Clemonk
Todlan Paine
Newshan
G. Millan
Melulla
Ate
Pillane
Elankin
Maal Ita
Nad Bee
St. Maltblate
Waddington Me
Barnahas’s
West Syalloy
At. Silas’ Waters
Bard
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