Boer War report of battle near Machado
Coofficial advices from Delagoa Bay state that Boers near Machado east of Dalmauutha have been defeated with heavy losses and abandoned their canons. British forces under Redvers Buller pressed the position at Beresndal Well as volleys of rifle fire and pom pom guns raked the open glade 2200 yards wide. The engagement involved the 2nd battalion Rifle Brigade and the Devons. Boers showed stubborn resistance and then retreated after a three hour assault.
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London
Delagoa Tay
Machadodor
Dalmauutha
Huller
Beresndal Weal
Johannesbure
Griliab
Tunlakifling Pusiliera
Pleiers Hill
Norlng
The Wounded and Dying on the March Tragedy
Fragmentary wartime note recalls wounded men left in a convoy near a march site. Soldiers suffer dysentery while en route from Bloemfontein to Pretoria. One rider shot in the head by a soldier, another wounded in the thigh, and a hospital transfer is mentioned amid chaotic conditions.
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Orderian Grank
Mint
Wea
Aeling Am
Bloemfontein
Pretoria
Ube
Ind
Moder
Chin
Hin
Abe
Baodlland
Mammes
Walter
Italian Marines Reach Pekin Amid War News
The report notes Italian marines arriving at Pekin as part of wartime movements. A German squadron reached Hongkong and proceeded to Taku. Chinese defenses had formed a fortification toward the United States Legation as relief forces approached Pekin.
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London
Paka
Hongkong
Taku
United Stated
Fieaiatn
Japanese at Amoy Sports Fuerled Forces Hardened
Japanese at Amoy have mounted Nordenfelgen 4 junk positions as to command the liven.
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Amoy
London
Commandant and 19 Boers Captured in Engagement
A commandant and 19 Boers were captured during the action. A Boer pint-pump was seized. Many of the enemy were found in trenches, ill, as retreating forces were harried. The narrative notes a sharp use of artillery and measures that disrupted Boer positions amid a difficult engagement.
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Illen
Lysiille
Canaulsl
Roberts
Berzen
Redvers Laker
Roberts and French Use of War Report on Pretoria
London dispatch notes general movements on the Lydenburg road and surrounding areas. Doers retreat before advancing lines as British forces under Buller and Powell maneuver near Bandervalia and Rylstroom. Twenty five captured soldiers are reported in the Pretoria vicinity.
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London
SM —Leutenent
Prevell Jewi Bychwartz Kopfit
Lydenburs
Bla
Lono
Redvers Buller
Mackadadorp
Lieutensort
Bandervaiela
Edley Powell
Genarsi Paget
Rylstroom
Pretoria
de Wuls
Wilshire Yeomanry Base Captures Geers in Orange River Colony
Londox August 29. The Wilshire Yeomanry Base reports capturing 17 Geers and 70 head of cattle near Bruydwater, within the Grange River Colony region. The terse dispatch notes the latest colonial skirmish activity and livestock losses in the Orange River area.
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Londox
Wilshire Yeomanry
Bruydwater
Grange Rieer
Capture of Liverpool Pools Dupe Duplicity
August 19 report from London recounts General Sir Redvers Buller’s march toward Belfast with Liverpool Regiment troops cut off by Boers. Several soldiers were captured while those who escaped claim Boers fired on wounded soldiers and then killed them.
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London
Redgore Buller
Belfast
Liverpool
Edvancy
Rome
Liverpooie
Cardua's Execution Reported From London
London reports the execution sentence on Lieutenant Hane Cur ta, a letter to his mother written after the death sentence for his connection with Propria plc, and the judge’s sealers and official actions are noted.
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London
Hane Curta
Letior
Wrliten
Australian Casualties from War Fronts in August
London August 39 reports a list of Australian casualties among units in Africa and the Middle East. Tasmanian Trooper Joseph Cooper of the Australian Guskimen is lightly wounded near Hamanskraal north of Pretoria. Mounta4 Infantry Trooper T Burton slightly wounded at Bishop. West Australian Troopers W Sturrington and J Col. of the Mocoled Infantry both lightly wounded at Belfast. Victorian Trooper G Fisher of the Adairs spa Sotkines generally wounded at Valkoy.
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London
Joseph Cooper
Guskimen
Hamanskreal
Pretoria
Quernaland
T. Burton
Mount
Bishop
W. Sturrington
Usar
Belfast
G. Fisher
Adairs
Spa
Sotkines
Valkoy
Victoria Hospital Patient Diary Entry
Private J. Sandilands is recorded at the second Victorian Coenen hospital with fever. The text notes daily intake and a medical order, mentioning water and devt tea, but the fragmentary record provides limited readable facts about the patient and treatment dates.
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J. Sandilands
Rhapon
Vie
Fevtoria
Bloom
Peace Negotiations In Lunungchang Prisoner Case
Reuters reports Li Hung Chang’s credentials as Chinese plenipotentiary for peace talks are deemed adequate by the United States, but Germany rejects the proposal. French Rear-Admiral Mourrejolles says Admirals will detain Li Hui Cheng as a prisoner in the Shuswhai raidstead while decisions on peace negotiations are awaited.
Rumored changes at the Wah Office in London
A London dispatch reports persistent rumors that Lord Wolseley will retire from his post as Commander-in-Chief in November due to health and clashes with Lord Lansdowne, Secretary of War, with Lord Roberts poised to succeed.
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London
Lord Wolseley
Noveinper
Lord Lansdowne
Lord Roberts
Lud Sansdowne
Experiments With Rifles Reported In London
A War Office order from London dated August reports experiments with rifles including Lee Metfords Mausers Levels and other rifle types. The dispatch notes expected trials and evaluations of this armament.
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London
War Office
Lee Bmetfords
The Trial of Breari and the Late King Humbert
London reports the trial of Angelo Breari tied to King Humbert of Swiyle. The proceedings focus on alleged outrages by enarchises during the reign. A huge sum, reportedly £4,400,000, is indicated in the context of the case.
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King Humbert
Bressi
London
Angelo Breari
Hubert of
Enarchises
Iifp
Hurbert
Wes Lomured
Fitzsimmons retires after failed Jeffries title bid
In London on August 29 the heavy weight champion Jeffries refused to meet Fitzsimmons on August 21, prompting Fitzsimmons to retire from the ring. Meanwhile reports from Ashanti note British columns converging on Kumasi as the Heridah Administration shifts HQ. Also: French wool firms suspend payments totaling 14,090,000 francs amid broad industrial downturn. Australian racing mare Maluma dies, owner listed as Jersey.
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London
Jeffries
Fitzsimmons
Ashanti
Colum
Kumasi
The Wheat Market and Australian Tallow Prices
London reports cargoes from Melbourne to the Imperator Alexander and rail trades. Wheat values in Australian cargoes show 30.94 for South Australian wheat and 34 for Tasmanian shipment. Australian tallow sales total 2300 casks with 450 sold, butter and meat quotes listed. market notes include mutton and beef prices and mixed quotations.
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London
Vittorian
Imperator Alexanter
Malbourne
Het Hoon
Barg de Gare Uaz Boon
Talmow
Legislative Council Debates on Consolidation Bills and City Election
The Legislative Council discussed consolidation bills including the Sydney Corporation amendment and the ledger vote, with moves to strike words and sub-sections. Debates covered mayoral elections and civic provisions, ending with progress reported and adjournment after late sessions. The Cobar Wilcannia Railway debate continued, with the house adjourning at 10:10 pm.
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Cullen
Chile
Muchel
Cobar
Wilcannia
Legislative Assembly Debate Over Federation and Bills
In a heated session the Legislative Assembly debated federation impacts, ministerial delay, and spending. Opposition pressed for budget clarity, audit of quarantine and military appointments, and a push to consult electors before policy moves.
Legislative motion on fire prevention law amendment
In the House the motion of Mr Secretary Yeoman to commit the fire bill for reconsideration was approved with the aim to revise the bill and amend the law on the prevention and extinguishing of fires. The session adjourned at 1.20 am.
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William Lynelin
Jessep
Muuself
B. O'Connor
D. O'Connan
Ordon
Cour
Jeesep
O'Connor
Wr. Jassep
D. O'Connor
Public Service Board
D. Qvonnor
L. Fitzpatrick
Levin
Dave
Connor
Sleath
MacDonald
Elngle
NII
Slial Moana
Supreme Court
Wise
Bee
Jouve
Wilson
Mn Siz
Yewan
Park Mystery Ends in Tragic Death at University Park
Constable James Aroni found a body in a university park lake near Newtown foud and George street West at 7 AM. The deceased, Mary Dixon, 54, widow of Nosa Darlingion road Lecensed, had returned home on her usual walk. a coroner’s inquiry found death by drowning but gave no cause or entry evidence.
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Mr. Bee
Mr Reid
Great Britain
Mprovement
H. Reid
Mr. Reid
William Fynw
William Lyne
G. Spitzpatrick
Held
Nod
Mr. Willis
Bruce
Willis
William
Lyse
Wiglis
William Lyse
Waddell
Storey Sai
Tin
Tmn
Laborarty
State Assembly
Afpleck
Stowey
D. O'Connor
Tha Plagus
Mr. Jessep
Mr. O'Connor
Alice
EM. Clark
Marloner
DL O'Connor
Judas Tscartot
Jogihn Chamamasy Satten
O'Connor
Béurn
Burling
J. CL. Fitzpatrick
J. CL. Fitzpatrick. Why Don't You Figeh Zamenne
Mr O'Connor
Ran
Murrabers
J. H. Young
Mr Cook
William Lyn
D O'Connor
Levien
Barling
Jsesep
Newtownfoud
George-street
James Aroni
Aranetal Lake
University Park
SaWih Bydney Morgue
Tae
Mary Dixon
Tavely
Nosa Darlingion-road
New Coadjutor Bishop Named by Holy Father
The Catholic Times reports the Holy Father plans to appoint Monsignor Healy as Coadjutor Bishop of Clonfert. Healy, a noted scholar and rector with ties to Royal University and Antiquaries, is praised for learning and eloquence and is expected to depart for Australia.
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Saya
de London
Catholic Times
Holy Father
Bret
Joan Healey
D.A
Biabop
Clonfert
Bulgence
Cardinal Short
Tir Healy
Ube Royal University
Ruge! Bus Nery
Antiquaries
Urstand
Grenrhar
Anglo Australian Journalist Tours Australia in 19th Century Chronicle
Mr Poiline Mennell editor of Bribie Australasian is touring Australia nine years after last visit. He plans Brisbane stop then Tasmania before returning home. Known for Australasian Biography dictionary and a projected early 20th century edition. He may serve as special correspondent for the Morning East during his colonial tour.
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Poilin Monnel
Bribie Australasian
London
Australia
Sydney
Mentell
H.R Marriote Walaa
Swither Pras
Assteant
Full Mall
Mennell
Colonles
Basilmen in Rhodesia letters from W H Perry
Extracts from letters by W H Perry of the SSW Imperial Bushmen to his mother in Sydney recount rough travel toward Bulawayo, khaki clothing, health, and camp life. Perry notes a breach in operations, preparations for intercepting Boers, and leadership changes with Rhodesian forces.
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Ornoral
W. H. Perry
SSW
Imperial Bushmen
WH. Perry
Arthurstress
North Sydney
Marandelgas
Mareh
Bulawayn
Thimrasen
England
Bulawayo
Bert Doudney
Bultiayo
Bert Curtin
Marandellas
Fam
Limpopo
Bafleo-Powell
Carrington
Dora
Geir Bere
Sia
Fern
Imperial Yeomanry
Rhodeaen Arameey
Royal Artillery
Unclear historic item on lambing and weather effects
Fragmentary record notes lambing averages around 94 percent amid stormy winds and cold, with scattered phrases referencing illness and a names-like term. Content is garbled and hard to interpret, preserving only scattered references to weather, livestock, and possible remedies.
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Machado
China
Pekin
Lyn
Roberts and French
Orange River Colony
Liverpools
Quer
Cardua
Experianus
Lunungchang
Wah
Prance
Bswe
France
Tourcoing
Pranes
Maluma
Matuma
Malas—badesp
Peporist
Mr. Jersey
Stra. Luogity
Hugo de Bathe
Tihtitren
Ss Bioak
Parliament
Legislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Mlbcrrons
Meauheie
Purilae Mioht
Reld
Heap, Bear
Gir
Tye
Meagher
Thia House
Mr. Norton
Bun
W. Lyne
WM Lyk
Phillips
Dubbo
Eliapensiot
Reid
Luiughlor
Crick
Norton
New Beith
Read
K. Norton
Tim
J.C. Fitzpatrick
Lauehrer
Mr. Cook
William Lyng
Rer Majesty & Wurm
Anderson
Snister's
Landolt Woolley
Moune
David
Hillston
Mr. Carroll
Rie
Pha
Watson
Thi & Fruit
Dees
Uwe
Dmissant Sarmasters
Ser
My. Crick
Sul
Sir William Lyne
Ceaaides
Aloas Carta Level
Vanity’ Fair
George ST. Orr
Rhodesia
Tasi
W. B. Woader
Rowlet Sna
Vinarie
Daly
Aching
Decares
Winkott
Pingle
Buver Scoping
Gegage
Boni
Kevin
Wyneard Square
NSON
Rens
Han Yeats
Toar
Teach Par
Adda
Sree Winery
Tianna
Airwouerien
Wes
Rte
Velvet Coloney
Arey
Horderw
Pitts
Ty Ute
Gertton
Eames
Poumiaie
Ealletman
Rosy Shewer
Anaber
Elle Earnsented
Brian Bars
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