Boer War Report on Roberts Victory at Machadodorp
London reports Lord Roberts details a Boer defeat with heavy losses as British forces seize Bergendal ridge. Bulter occupies the position, French drives Boers from Klandafontein, and Dundonald pursues fleeing troops toward Holword. Boer commander Louis Moth moves to hills northeast of Machadodorp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Machadodorp
Cro
Roberta
Bergendal
Buller
Yonruam Wlya
Machadadorp
Cenerl French
Klandafontein
Lord Dundonald
Holword
Louis Moth
Muchadedurp
British garrison relieves Mafeking siege at last
The Elands River Garrison under Colonel Hoare marches to Mafeking after twelve days of siege. Boer artillery surrounded the camp and rifle fire was incessant. horses were shot leaving the garrison to march. London reports August 89 at 2.6 p.m.
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London
Hoare
Blands River
Mafeking
Lond Methuen
Mateking
Natal Raiders Cross Buffalo River In Reassertion
Boers raid Natal's northern district, recrossing the Buffalo River after failing to disrupt Belish communications. Earlier cables reported Boer raiders cutting lines between Natu and Pretoria by blowing up railways south of Newcualle and near Kootee's Drift, with forces near Dacabsuwer north of Newcastles and a clash on the 15th between Newcastles and Dannbouser.
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Lomus
Natal
Buffalo River
Rajdera
Natu
Pretoria
Newcualle
Kootee
Newcastles
Dacabsuwer
British Losses Reported During Campaign in Africa
Fragmentary wartime note cites total British losses in Africa campaign with unclear date and figures. Mentions Suniel 50 and a 1.2 percent reference, but details are unreadable and sources are incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Suniel
Pam
Fe Oser
Africa
Australian Casualties Report From August Battles
Australian casualties list slightly wounded at Ottosheep include Trooper W Oster and Prooper B Smith from NSW and Queensland bushmen. Belfast casualties include Private J. B. Lockwood. Deaths from disease include Lances Corporal Upton and Private W O Gvivin. Private R Dougioe of the Tasmanians reported missing after engagement at Otrosboep. Darwin to Lin company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Anattalique Sre
Ottosheep
W Oster
Nsw
B. Smith
Queensland
Cane
Victorien
Belfast
J. B. Lockwood
Victorian
Upton
W. O. Gvivin
R. Dougioe
Otrosboep
Dax
Lin Company
Wireless Telegraphy Adopted by the Admiralty
The Brigish Ad qiralty has ordered thirty of Marconi wireless telegraphy instruments. During the recent maneouvre messages were transmitted by Marconi's wires over 100 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Marconi
Alarconi'y Wyatea
New Submarine Boat Tested By British Admiralty
London August 29 145 p.m The British Admiralty has tested a new submarine boat The craft travels well while submerged and would be capable of attacking mines and battleships
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Admiralty
Bes
Hort
Plague Strikes Glasgow Amid Reports of Deaths
London reports acknowledge plague deaths linked to Glasgow outbreaks. The infection, traced to rocks, has prompted health alerts and authorities quarantine measures. About forty persons are said to have been enslaved?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Glasgow
Murder of King Humbert in London Trial
The trial of An solo Hroani for the murder of King Humbert ends with a life sentence as the prisoner proclaims indifference and vows revenge for riots in Sicily and Milan. Early 1898 saw bread and corn price surges spark riots in Bari, Pavia, Milan and other towns with fatal clashes with police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Awawit
Ansolo Hroani
Humbert
Sicily
Milan
Bari
Paensa
Laghori
Pavia
Tuore
War in China and Allied positions in Pekin
August reports from London describe Japanese forces occupying the Summer Palace in Pekin and advancing on other imperial sites. The text notes German envoy Baron von Ketteler slain and references tensions involving the Taung-ti-Yamen and foreign cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Penin
Baron von Ketteler
Midlater
Plan of the Yangtze Valley Report From London
A brief item from London dated August 30 notes a French team exploring the Yangtse region. Details are sparse in the fragment, but the report signals ongoing activity related to Yangtse exploration or surveying by French interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Fragmentary text from Pekin era customs legation notes
Fragmented OCR text from a Pekin era report mentions imperial matters at a legation, customs and religious imagery. Names and places are unclear, leaving only scattered terms such as eastern cathedral, Matihme, Noxetal, and Brissie without coherent context or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fahan Legation
Father Ap
Russians Desolate Newchwang District in China
London reports on August 30 describing Russian forces ruthlessly slaughtering non-combatant Chinese in the Newchwang district. Dispatches indicate ongoing devastation and heavy civilian casualties as the occupation advances through the port area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Newchwang
Ruthlewly
Pursuit of the Empress Abandoned in London Dispatch
London reports the pursuit of the Empress Dowager has been abandoned. A Chinese airship notes the Empress Dowager was midway from Pekin toward Sinkiang Fu on a Sunday, as of late August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Amclul
Pekin
Sin-gau-fu
Massacre Report Strikes Foreign Arrivals at Chefoo
Dispatch from London dated August 2 reports that fifty foreigners who accepted protection from Yu, governor of Shensi, last week have been massacred at Chefoo. The message notes the massacre occurred amid tensions and violence surrounding foreign residents in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Chefoo
Shensi
Siege of Pekin Legations Described as City of Desolation
August reports detail ferocious assault on foreign legations in Pekin. Houses near the Bria Legation were pierced and fired as Chinese defenders faltered. Allies entered the Imperial Palace, looting and establishing guard lines while legations suffered extensive destruction and boundary walls were blown.
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London
Bria Legation
Pekin
Imperial Palace
Forbidden City
Tende
Lucknow
Legation
Foreign Cemetery Desecrated Reported in London
London dispatch reports desecration at the foreign cemetery at Penn Rex with initial details indicating damage and vandalism. Local authorities investigate the incident as a sudden act of vandalism affecting the cemetery and surrounding area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Penn Rex
Japanese Advance From Taku Near Pacting-tw Capture
London reports a Japanese force advancing from Taku toward Pao Ung fu Le, occupying the vicinity of the provincial capital. The move comes from the area west of Taku, in a fertile region where the governor’s residence is located.
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London
Taku
Pacting-tw
Peku
Provines
German offer of loan to Viceroy sparks political cash aid
London reports a German offer to lend the Viceroy of Wauchang 1,000,000 marks about £160,000 secured by vice regal industrial undertakings. A cable noted Great Myanmar had lent £75,000 at 4 1 2 percent. Interest would help repay provincial loans.
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London
Wauchang
The Defence of Amoy on Watch as Japanese Fleet Arrives
London reports indicate 1200 Japanese troops from Formosa are expected at Amoy. Drily and German cruisers are present there. The action at Amoy is seen by some as a response to Newchwang's occupation north of the Gulf of Leuwtong done by Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Formona
Amoy
Juan Ay
Bandits Raid Canton and Tartar City in China
London August 9 Two hundred bandits raided the Tartar City at Canton Four houses were ruined The feud stems from Cantonese hatred of northern Chinese authorities report states
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Canton
Tartar City
London
Peace plenipotentiaries urged for peace talks
Li Hong Chang appeals to the Dowager Empress from London on August 20 urging appointment of Prince Ching General Yung li and the Viceroys of the provinces as plenipotentiaries to negotiate peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Li-Hung-Chang
Prince Ching
Yung-li
Lek
Britain's Policy Desires Trade Only
London on August 90 25 pm Mr W Bt John Brodrick parliamentary secretary for the foreign office told Guildford constituents that England cannot undertake government of China either alone or with other powers. She only desires trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
W. Bt
John Brodrick
Foreign Office
Guildford
England
China
Dubbo Case Ends With Jury Verdict For Plaintiff
In No 2 Jury Court at Du boo Eugene Spencer Wynne acting for plaintiff and Joseph Grea jun faced a five hour jury deliberation. The jury returned a majority verdict for the plaintiff with damages awarded. A stay of proceedings was reserved for future motion. Mime Nance O Nell closed her season at Her Majesty's Theatre Melbourne, with the company leaving for Adelaide by Thursday.
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Justin Stephen
Eugene Spencer Wynne
Charles Wynne
Joseph Grea
Jun
Menges
Tor
Srempada
Dubbo
Lange
Nance O'Nell
Hi Majesty's Theatre
Melbourne
News by Cable from London Aug 20 on French Gun
Cable dispatch from London reports August 20 details of French weaponry and testing near Gale within a 20 mile range. The fragment references a new CTeudol gun and ongoing military developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cricket in England and other items from London
London news items note Middlesex players achieving 200 wickets in a season and other cricket trivia. The late Lord Loch’s will is proved at £103,204. The Indian famine relief reaches seven million in famine districts. Tributes flow for Sir Saul Samuel and his social contributions. Bar silver prices update. Wheat market details include shipments from Adelaide and a U S visible supply of 99,195,000 bushels.
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Lord Loch
London
Victoria
Cape Colony
Adelaide
Garden party at Government House switches indoors due to weather
Anglican General Synod members and guests were hosted by the Governor at Government House on Thursday. With rain, the garden party moved indoors as the Royal Australian Artillery band provided music in the gallery dining rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anglican General Synod
Government House
Munis
Royal Australian Artillery
Shardh
Martinola
Hema
Eilenberg
Blumentied
Lange
Cargillance
Pan de Quatre
Somerset
Gavotte
Watts
Ivanoyinly
Miss Snowsan Mlib
Newcastle
Brisbane
Bealbourns
Barlieut
Tanmaut
Rocklympton
Bisop
North Queensand
Goulburn
Grafton
Armidale
Perth
Adelaide
Riverina
Carpenwarts
J. 1
Langley
de Hoya
Catton Arthur Wellesley Patti
James Christin Morlete
Willan Hough
Francis Bertie Boyce
John Vaughan
Wiliam Richard — Beaver
Rémund
Willi Molesworth
John Kent
Frederick Wilson Uther
Harley Tichard Wyle
Glenthorn Waly Praser
Idison
Diocone
Sydney
Arcadeacon
Whittigton
Hobart
Alfred Richard Arthur Beresford
George Wood
Sumuel Bucknell
M.A
Charles Joseph Shrammall
Mewrs
Vernard Shaw
William George Hindley
Reginald Ate Phen
Alex, Koeper
Mesera
Thur
Wood
Maddock
W. EL Morris
Henry Hinty
Melbourne
Stretch
Ayrch
Tyrrell
Archdemeon White
Rode
R. M. Walker
Josep Abbott
A. J. Gould
Samuel Chet
J. W. Allworth
Edward White
Newsaddel
Useean
Canon Garland
Co RC
Latroy
Dro
Kent Mughes
H.C. Prinsep
Gerald Nanson
J. Barre Johnston
Frederick Brabby Wilkinson
ALA
Diocese of
Arthur Robert Dartlel
Canan Jamee Mathews
Edward Castell [ Osborn
Thomas Davenport Warner
George’ Horsfill Frotaham
Thomax
John Parry Pughe
Mesara
Cumbrae Stewart
B.A
B.cl
George Day
W. Mh. Groom
Joseph Hughes
Reginald
Hurd
H. Weldon Willlawwon
Briabuny
George Spencer
Richard Lele
William Chariow Pritchard
Mevara
Hanbury Davies
B.A. Johancelior
A. Matthew Betts. de
Cleaver Wood
Frederick Campbell
Archdeacan
Gratton
List of names in a historical clerical directory
A long OCR fragment lists numerous individuals with titles and roles, including clergymen, ladies, and gentlemen from various regions such as Ballarat, North Queensland, Riverina, Rockhampton, and Riverina. The entry appears as a roster of names with limited context or actions mentioned.
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A. Nivett
FJ Webb
James Weatherby
W. Owes
Llonese
Ballarat
Archiexcon Britt
Cunun Fr. Hose
Joseph Pike
Mei- Ary
Robe
Gray
W. Tilley
Wardrop M. HL
North Queensland
Archdeacom Hall
W. C. Hore
Meesrs
LL. C. Robertson
Ronald
Alucére
River
Pydh Hmphers
WLC
Humphery
George Mair Mn
A. H. Maxwell
Usury Moses
Kelso
King
Edward
Kyo
Hus
J. Knog
Blenden
Avory Danger
Mlc
Campbell
TA. Dibba
G. Ifinphirty
Thuman
Mre. Holme
Harre Joboeson
Mes Lawhpard
E Dingoi
Mins Hayden
Marie
Manning
HL. Wallace
Mort
J. F. Morgan
Wi Ruscelt
Tuo. Br
E. T. Kolson
Gianis Sirs
Suddah
W. S. Spain
Ak A.¥. Shaw
Armetrong
J.-C. Corlette
Mies G.noes
Minnie Wikinenn
Mo Ff
Wilkinssom Ur
Wi K
Mughhe
Carion Hay
Mia Gi Mae
Orraas
Th. Teese
Barque Almora Reported Lost At Sea
Messrs Parbury Meni and Company report the steel barque Almora, class 100 AL at Kloss, sails from Liverool to Sydney, with Captain Nivea and a crew of 90. Cable to London for steamer news. voyage date given as 106 days elapsed with no confirmation received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Parbury, Meni, and Company
Tor Ibe Darque Amaya
Whielk
Tre
Liverwool
Sydney
London
Rar Steaters
Almora
Kloss
Lisit
Japanese Mail Service Replaces Futumal Maru
The Ninpon Vower Katsu reports a new Japanese mail vessel to Sydney in place of the Futumal Maru. Details describe dimensions 45t by 484tr with decked structure and crew arrangements, noting imminent voyage plans and replacement operations in the Pacific transit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phmnamit Company
Sydney
Ninpon
Katsu
Hk Tha
Thi Ulam
Acai Trumediately
Wien
Auell
Rattan
Benith
Saturday's Mails and Ship Arrivals at Various Ports
Shipping notices list mail steamers and cargo runs with destinations including Melbourne Norfolk New Hebrides Brisbane and West Australia. Vessels named include the RMS Nambucca Peregrine Kisilolum Kalgoorlie and Kamatiri among others with scheduled departures or arrivals by noon and later in the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MeLbourne
Kincumbyr
St.eorgn
Nevonport West
Turnie
Blanley
Tasmania
Perrerine
Thursday Island
Normanton
Burketown
Eriebane
Tomorrow's Auctions Across Plano and Paddington Sales
Auction notices list furniture and effect sales at 45 Livermoor Street Paddington near Glenmors road and at 47 Broadway Glebe with Brown and Company offering alloyments at North Botany. A Broken Hill Municipal Council vote on Wednesday night approved £3007 to the Mayor Alderman Wright to fight the mine rate appeal, carried 7 to 5 with labor support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livermoor Street
Glenmors Road
Paddington
Sam Hains
Broadway
Glebe
Brown
North Botany
Barnard and Company
Broken Hill
Alderman Wright
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Lord Roberts
Elands River
THE
Bressi
J. A. Jack Ras
Pélient S'Lesn
Samuel Tomkinwon
M.L.C
South Australie
Mt. Mawaa
Adalalie
Hocotra
Summer Palace
Yangtse Valley
Ie Cate
Hin
More Ar Rone
Cage Fashion de
Émerican
Spain
Jananrse Do Front
Tak
Peace Plenipotentiaries
LI Hung Chang
Britain
News BY
CABLE
Coftright
Trott
A. E. Tro
Etlekoten
Middesex
BCE
Senson
Aryte Basthatcher
Earl OF Hopetoun
Corporation of Theity of
Edinburgh
Earl of Hopes Town
Indiere
Sir Saul Samuel
Lts Pacific
Social Euccemey
SYNOD
Ou Sia
LA Maison Parisienne
AMD
LA Ira Parisienne
R J Pal
Park-street
George-street
Maymarket
Roweee
Ely E. J. J. Marshall
Dentiet
Wynyard Square
Taylor Bros. Ter
Singer Sewing Machine
Colleorge & Market Btr
Sydncy
Pitt-Street
Gaya T Iker Prmeets
Gis
Tissus Wmhiestermenik
Mumaerw
Olasil
Vost
Hordern Brothers
Stpsty's Hemiehs
Rasmpind
Tlomebush
Prius
Alebt
Pyasibie
Gegege Street
Town Hall
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