Boer War Battles and Casualties Report From London
London dispatch reports severe fighting near Vryburg and Ladysmith with heavy Boer losses. British forces under Major-General Knox and Brigadier-General Settle claim gains near Muntay and Jogersfontein, while the New Zealand Ambulance unit faced Boer fire and red cross badge issues. Seven Boers were captured and 30 enemy soldiers were taken at Jogersfontein as part of ongoing operations north of the Bethulis to Smithfield road.
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London
Vryburg
Distfontein
New Zealand
Ladysmith
Knox
Oo Muntay
Bethulis
Smithield
Orange River
Commandans de Wet
Knarla
Vasit
Settle Hen
Jogersfontein
Telegraph Wires Cut and 6000 Stands Found in Cape Colony
In Cape Colony telegraph wires near Grahamstown have been cut. Military units report 6000 stand of farms on a pro-Boer estate in the Copuuitta district. Cabinet met on Sunday and Monday for the first time in 25 years as anti-British agitation grows in eastern districts.
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London
Grahamstown
Pups Colony
Port Kilzabewh
Copuuitta
Cape Cotony
Tublo Mountain
Capetown
Cabinet of
Cape Colony
We Volong
Roberts speech on Britaly and Greater Britain in Natal
Lord Roberts replies to an Natal address praising colonial cooperation in South Africa. He warns that if the principles of youth liberty and justice are infringed the nations trust in Britain and Greater Britain will be reckoned with.
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Britaly and
Greater Britain
Lord Roberts
London
Pietermaritecture
Natal
South Africa
Britain
Colonial commissions distributed to volunteers in London
London December 6. Commissions for second lieutenants have been granted to several members of colonial forces. The Wales's Volunteers South Lancashire Regt gains Lieut G J B Wyll, Tasmanian Bushmen, The Manchester Regt names Sgt Forbes, Queensland Contingent, The King's Liverpool Regt names Sgt Norris, New South Wales forces.
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London
Volonial
Boutharies
Triace of Wales's Volunteers
South Lantmahire Regiment
Wylly
Manchester Regiment
Forbes
Queensland
King's
Liverpool Regiment
Norris
New South Wales Forces
Australasian Casualties Report From London Date
London dispatch reports multiple Australasian service casualties and illness. Lieutenant N R Bows of New South Wales Forces invalided and sailed for England. Gunner B Gowing of Australias Armory died from wounds at Schwelur Rencke. Frigate H Yorke of New Zealand Rough Eldera died of enteric fever at Kimberley. Lieutenant-Governor receives word that Private HJ Marrig of 1st Company N3W Imperial Huston died of enteric fever at Kleeksorp. Melbourne reports Private Archibald MKenzie killed and Corporal John Mgowan died of enteric fever at Rustenburg.
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London
N. R. Bows
New South Wales
Cagatown
England
B. Gowing
Australias Armory
Boss
Schwelur Rencke
H. Yorke
New Zealand
Kimberley
PF. Parley
South Africa
Marrig
Imperial Huston
Kleeks
Melbourne
Alfred Miner
Archibald M'Kenzie
Rushiven
John M'Gowan
Tte
Rustenburg
Appeals to the Dutch Church in Landon War Context
The report notes appeals to church leaders in Landon regarding peacemaking and reconciliation. It references Mr M de Viliers the Chet Judge, Jim Blorss the cleray, Br Bohs a former Kronetadit member, and President Steyn with Mr Botha urging a Legislative Council to address wounds from the war.
Portugal withdraws exequatur of Consul G. Pott
Consul Pott at Delagoa Bay for the Netherlands has had the exequatur withdrawn by Portugal. The action was reported from London on December 5. The move affects the Dutch diplomatic representation in Delagoa Bay with no further details given.
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London
Portugal
G. Pott
Kruger in Europe Not Wanted in Berlin
London reports that a German envoy to Luxembourg related Kruger’s recent European visit to Cologne and urged President Kruger to abandon support for Berlin policies, signaling tensions between German interests and Berlin.
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Kruger
Europe
Berlin
London
Luxemiburg
Colagns
Kreger
Willian
Unclear Draft About Dutch State Visits to Hague
Fragmentary text reports a foreign leader's arrival at the Hague and a private audience with a Dutch official. It mentions President Aruger and Minister M. de Seautart and notes no state reception planned. Other names and details are garbled.
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Abe Fixgus
Vlalt
Presidant Aruger
Hague
Wilhelmina
Scvard
M. de Seautart
Foret
Kruger Stay at Cologne Marred by Anti British Riot
An Anglophobe crowd during President Kruger's Cologne visit tried to seize the doorplate and British arms from the British Consulate. Mounted police arrested ringleaders and dispersed the followers, and public cheering of the president was forbidden.
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London
Kruger
Cologne
Mercier Signals Urgent War Plan in French Senate
In a Senate debate on the navy program General Mercier urged an urgent government move to prepare a scheme for rapid troop embarkation and disembarkation in case of war with Great Britain. He asserted France must invade Britain if war occurs, provoking protests and mixed reactions from senators.
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London
Mercier
Great Britain
France
Senate
M. Vallleres
M. de Tanesnan
Marine
Onneral Mercier
M. Casimir-Parier Tm
Poisoned Beer Destruction Reports London Trade Loss
London dispatch states beer valued at £50000, suspected of poisoning, has been destroyed. Authorities report no further risk to public health as the stock is removed from circulation and seized for investigation. The incident prompts tighter controls on beverage safety and testing procedures across breweries.
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London
Chaplin Retires From Local Government Board Post
London December 5 Str H Chaplin former President of the Local Government Board says in a letter that Prime Minister Salisbury asked him to relinquish his post for others and offered him post in return which would have required him to leave the House of Commons.
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London
H. Chaplin
Local Government Board
Constituent
Premer
Lord Salisbury
House of Command
Queen's Visit to France Proposed for Spring Return
Jondon December 5 The authorities at Cimies near Nice in the French Riviera welcome the proposal for Her Majesty the Queen to return in the spring if nothing unforeseen happens.
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Jondon
Cl«mies
Nice
French Riviera
TIBER FLOODS IMPACT LONDON REPORTS COLLAPSE
The Tiber floods are described with a collapse in a valley endainment and mountain runoff causing panic. The report notes teruble inflows and disruptions in Cetstral Italy and references prior December 1870 flood events and river behavior amid turbid waters.
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London
Tiber
Italy
The Czars Health and Daily Telegraph News Briefs
The report from London notes the Czar remains out of danger from typhoid fever and sits in an armchair at intervals. It also reports a British East Africa Protectorate force moving to quell the Ogadaya Sumas rising. The Nicaragua Canal Commission favors U S ownership and larger canal plans to cost about 200 million dollars with a ten year build. Rear Admiral Beaumont is named to the Australian Station, sailing mid month. Market chatter cites bar silver at 6 6d per ounce and wheat supply estimates for the United Kingdom at 2 140 000 quarters, with European totals adjusted.
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London
Ogadaya Sumas
British East Africa Protectorate
Nicaragua Canal
United Staten Nicaragua Canal Commission
United States
Nicapaca Canal
Pearson
L.A. Beaumont
H. L. Pearson
Admiralty
Australia
Tallow Auction in London Prices Unchanged
London December 6 auction of Australasian tallow offered 1200 casks with 690 sold. Prices for all kinds remained unchanged with fine mutton at 60, medium at 9d, fine beef at 28s 8d, medium at 2s per 01.
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London
Banks and Australian Stocks Hinge On Mixed London Prices
London stocks show Bank of Australasia 14 higher to 72 percent, Bank of New South Wales steady near 43, Union Bank of Australia unchanged at 27, National Bank of New Zealand up a 2 percent, and other issues quoted with minor shifts. A life in auction marks a local Victorian title transfer, plus naval promotions and a fatal railway worker incident at Braybrook Victoria.
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London
Bank of Australasia
Bank of New South Wales
Union Bank of Australia
National Bank of New Zealand
Bank of New Zealand
New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company
Kenatock
City of Aterbourne
Melbourea Harbor Trust
Melbourne ‘Tramway ‘Trust
Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works
M'Cracken's
Ei Brewery
St Albans
Victoria
Gove
Geensland
Willian Graham Rickwood
Thomas Kearney
Hraybrook
Vic
Trent
Chinese torture of British officer after Kalgun capture
From London dated December 5, a report says a British officer captured at Kalgun endured four days of torture by Chinese captors before dying. The incident is noted as part of ongoing conflicts in the region.
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London
Kalgun
Kalgan Expedition Reported Ineffective
London dispatch states the German Italian Kalgan expedition was ineffective and three minor officials were executed for instigating the Tsin ang massacres.
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London
Kalgan
Tsin Ang
New German Expedition Against Chinese Hold at Tsangchow
London December 5 reports a German force engaged a large unit of Chinese regular troops at Tsangchow, about sixty miles south by west of Tlen tsim. The clash marks renewed German activity in the region.
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London
Tsangchow
Tlentsim
Russians Tax Chinese Landowners at Newchwang
London dispatch reports the Russian administrator at Newchwang has levied a land tax of 1 cent per cent on Chinese landholders.
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London
Newchwang
Tung-Fuh-Siang degraded under imperial edict in London
An imperial edict dated December 8 reprieves Tung-fuh-alang from rank and honors for lacking informational amenities but allows him to retain command. About 6000 of his troops have been disbanded.
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London
Wauau
City Council marks end of term with farewell remarks
The first meeting of the present City Council at Town Hall concluded with resignation over dissolution. Mayor and Aldermen reviewed reforms, discussed bylaw proposals on awnings and verandahs, and approved drainage funding. An emotional farewell followed as Alderman Jessep bid goodbye after seven years.
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Matthew Harris
M. Chapman
Sanders
M'Elhone
Penoy
Watkins
Small
Norton
Waterhouse
Lem
W. Manalog
Hughes
Booth
John Harris
Jensep
Graham
Taylor
H. Chapman
Sevasion
Wyss Yard
Alderwan Hughes
City of Sydney
Consant
Hs Queen Victoria Marketa
George-strest
Alderman Norton
Alderman Landers
Ascounta
Ualdermas Meihone
Works Committee
Thia Council
Victoria-street
Water and Sewerage Board
Department of Public Works
Lafius-Street
Metallion
John J. Gallagher
Allen Taylor
Liverpool Street
J. Brom Jey
Allermin
Jestep
Sven
W. Lyne
The Luncheon and Mayoral Toast at City Council Event
After the council meeting aldermen and Indy friends were entertained by Sir Matthew and Lady Harris. The Mayor, who dreaded, proposed The Queen and the toast was loyally responded to. Alderman Lees proposed The Aldermen Not Becking Re election and spoke of retirement among many officials. Alderman Michael Chapman was noted as retiring after a long service and Alderman Dean led singing to close the proceedings.
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Matthew
Harris
Lees
Michael ‘Chapman
Leen
Amd
Mercy
Chaposan
Dean
Wwsite
Alee
Sinc
Norton
Jessep
Small
Penny
Sftair
Michael Chapman
Iman Jésup
Uwe
Tee
Hatia
Panny Gail
Tayter
M. Chapman
Sir Matthew
Nati Vg
Board of Health
Dome
Reform Party
Promisset
Wesalom Wouin
Pasead
Counel and Valée and
Bewerage
Creai
Thone
Aldermen Depart Amid City Council Toasts and Plague Debates
The report notes retiring aldermen Norton Jessep Small and Penny amid cheers for their service. A new era of municipal governance is hoped to bring reform and better outcomes as the mayor defends the city’s plague response and calls for powers for health and sanitation.
Shipping Arrivals Read Like a Foreign Port Ledger
A chaotic list details numerous shipping arrivals and passenger lines with scattered names, origins, crews, and destinations. The fragmentary text names captains, vessels, routes from Asia and Europe, and passengers or crew members in a dense, garbled ledger style.
Maritime miscellany gibberish from historical port records
Fragmented text listing ships, harbors, and events with numerous unreadable lines, names, places, dates, and scattered phrases. The readable snippets reference Sygney Cove, Durbar, Montego, Capetown, Bow and steamers, with stray mentions of ports, dates, and vessels, lacking coherent narrative.
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Tatchmaker, Jeweller
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Aubrey Davis
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