Boer War Notes: 36 Boers Captured in Northwestern Transvaal
London reports Lord Methuen’s forces in the northwest of the Transvaal captured 36 Boers, including Colonel Rimington, with several enemy killed near Bloemfontein. Major-General Elliot wounded 10 Boers, and 13 more were captured in the Orange River Colony and Cape Colony areas.
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London
Lord Methuen
Transvaal
Rimington
Bloemfontein
Cornet Klopper
Elliot
Cornet Nadia
Orange Higer Colony
Cape Colony
Australian Casualties From Middle East Skirmishes
London dispatch reports Lieutenant Simon Boland and Private Joshua A. Miles of the Sixth Queensland Bushmen wounded at Tabankalu. Cables say Trooper Vincent Kearns was killed near Plantland on November 12 and Private Alfred Watson of the Fifth Victorian Contingent is dangerously ill with enteric fever.
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London
Simon Boland
Joshua A. Miles
Tabankalu
Melbourne
Vincent Kearns
J. Kearns
Brunswick
Commandant De Rey Reported Recovering in Transvaal
London December 5 reports Commandant De Rey, recently active in the West Transvaal, is recovering from an illness described as enteric fever after an attack.
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Commandant DE LA Rey
London
Commandant de Rey
Weestett Transvaal
Mis.Hobhouse Reports Debated at Concentration Camps
London dispatch notes Mr Charles Holt and MOP Radical contest Miss Hobhouse's camp reports. Holt rejects many entrememes and asserts she did not verify her statements.
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London
Charles Holthouse
Extraordinary report on war fears fuels Boer leaders in Holland
A London dispatch reports an unexpected source suggesting one or two Bueng may defect if the war in Squis Atrien lasts longer, aiming to keep Britain intact and stockpiled. Boer leaders in Holland react with alarm.
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London
Britain
Holland
Charges Against Dr Krause Remanded in London Hearing
The hearing at Bow Street Police Court resumed in London with Dr T Boragee and Mr Forster presenting evidence. Original letters linked to a plot against Dr Krause were shown, and the landwriting was attributed to him. Dr Krause was remanded to December 12 for further proceedings.
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Londos
Claiges Agdicet
FL BR. T. Boragee
Broecksind
Mimder Mir
Forster
Transvaal
Kewson
Bow-street
Ledring
Krause
National Liberal Federation Calls for Peace Talks
The General Committee met with diverse views on the war. A resolution urged starting negotiations for peace, to be entrusted to a special commissioner. In London a chairman’s statement about annexation of the republics drew both cheers and counter cheers. Condolences were offered to Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman.
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Lundox
National Liberal Federation
London
H. Campbell-Bannerton
Liberal Party
Another Majoba Settlement Reported by Daily Chronicle
London reports in the Daily Chronicle that the National Liberal Federation's programme signals another Majoba settlement. The note is dated December 5 and timestamps 1.50 p.m.
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London
Daily Chronicle
National Liberal Federation
Bombardment Threat in Colon Prompted Retirements
London reports at 1.50 pm December 5 that a Colombian government gunboat prepared to fire on Colon. Captain A. A. C. Galloway of H.M.S. Tribune threatened to tow the gunboat to splinters unless foreign residents in Colon were permitted to retire.
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London
Colon
A. A. C. Galloway
H.M.S
Tribune
Accident at Paris Theatre In London Stage
Owing to a mili take on the part of the machinist at the Theatre of Varieties Paris yesterday eight artists rehearsing fell from an unsupported scenic etbedse. Several fractured their ankles.
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Paris
London
Mili
Theatre of Varieties
London bar silver quotes rise in modest trading
London bullion market report shows standard bar silver up 8 16d to 24 15 16d per ounce as trading continued in quiet conditions. Market observers note small gains amid steady demand and firming prices in early December.
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London
Prince of Wales Named Honorary Colonel of King's Colonials
The Prince of Wales has been appointed honorary colonel of the King's Colonials, a corps formed from colonials resident in London. The appointment was announced in London on December 5.
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Kings Colonials
London
Prince of Wales
King’s Colonials
London market report on copper tin lead and wheat cargoes
Copper on spot 22 9d per ton, a fall of 1 15s on the day. tin at 111 10s 8d, down 1 10s. lead at 11 per ton, down 0 8d. Two Victorian wheat cargoes sold at 2s 6d per quarter. one 6,000 quarters, the other 12,000. New South Wales wheat ex barque Dunerag sold at 209 9d per quarter, ship from Sydney. another from Sydney Sept 10 at 208 4 4d per quarter. New Zealand wheat on ship from Timaru Aug 15 realised 28s 3d per quarter.
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London
New South Walea
Sydeney
Ebip Eee
Sydney
Timaru
A Royal Scandal Involves Two Duels At Court
In London on December 5 a queen rebuked her husband Prince Henry for inattentiveness after a shooting trip. A royal aide de camp challenged the prince to a sword duel and was seriously wounded. The prince then dueled another courtier, who was lightly injured.
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London
The
Netherlands
Henry
Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Alde-Decamp
Prince Henry Rumored to Oust Equerry and Gambling Debts
London reports a rumor that Prince Henry struck an equerry causing injuries. Daley papers accuse him of antipathy to Holland, a passion for hunting, neglecting the Queen, and staggering gambling debts the Queen refuses to cover.
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London
Prince Henry
Daley
Holland
United States reports surplus revenue and rail link proposal
The United States shows a revenue surplus of 216 701 240 with December 4 notes. Mr Lynn Gage urges creating a complete rail service with Europe Asia Australia and South America as the backbone of sea carriage to wider trade.
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London
Lynn Gage
The
Premaury
United Shates
Kayre Urgee
Europe
Asia
Australia
South America
Sea Cculuto Weide Thon
Goods from the Philippies admitted into the United States
A fragment notes that goods from the Philippies were admitted into the United States, indicating a trade or import action recorded in a official notice.
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Lonivgn
Philippies
United States
Isthian Canal Costs Rival Routes Nicaragua Canal Favored
The U S commission backs the Nicaragua Canal as the best route for the Isthian Canal. It would cost about 1000000000 dollars and take eight years to complete. The Panama route would require ten years and cost about 440000000 dollars plus 706000000 dollars for concessions.
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Los Dol
United States Commission
Nitaragua
Punume
Galway’s New Nationalist MP Arthur Lynch Denies Dyn
In a press letter, Arthur Lynch the newly elected Galway member admits playing “a certain role” in South Africa but denies being a dynamiter or adventurer. The December inquiry notes the government examining Lynch’s past.
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London
Arthur Lynch
Galway
Watts named Director of Naval Construction at Admiralty
The Admiralty announces Colonel Philip Watts FLWS naval architect and director at Sir W G Armstrong Whitworth and Company has been appointed Director of Naval Construction. He succeeds Sir William White who resigned recently. Sir William White had previously held the post at Elswick.
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London
Philip Watts
FLWS
W. G. Armstrong
Anti-German Demonstrations in Poland Reported
London dispatch notes student protests in Poland destroying the German Consulate escutcheon and stoning the consulate offices and apartments. Also reports anti German demonstrations by students from Lemberg Galicia.
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Poland
London
Studenta
Warsaw
Lemberg
Galicia
Darling Harbor Resumption Payment Petition
In Sydney before the Chief Judge in Equity, Rolin and Gilder for Christian Ma tilda Hordern Cecil Hordern and Herbert Vincent Hordern petitioned for payment of £1300 and £97 12s interest from compensation money paid by the Government for property in Charlotte place under the Darling Harbor Wharves Resumption Act. The funds were filed in court after resumption and the petitioners seek outlay or investment in Government stocks. The judge will decide on investment in the Master family name with the will’s trustees or another trustee.
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Equity
Rolin
Gilder
Christiaa Matilda Hordern
Cecil Hordern
Herbert Vincent Hordern
Charlotte-place
Sydney
Darling Harbor
Edward Hordern
Premiers Speech Cleared Bar Ling Travel Claims
The Premier told the House Bar ling made no claim for travel expenses from his England trip. Mr Perry notes that applications for teachers distant from 10 places tied to Christmas holiday closings are being processed. Narrabri Municipal Council plans electricity work with Mr A R Stafford. Aldermen Mumford Moreth and Mayor Piper to arrange.
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Barling
England
Perry
Narrabri
A. R. Stafford
Mumford, Moreth
Alderman Piper
Shipping Arrivals and Departures Across Australian Ports
December 6 ship movements list arrivals from Bris- Philp Co Sydney agents includes Malta Ziad tone 0 and other vessels with tonnages and captains. Departures show Hicksgate for Suva Levuka and Argus for Durban via Brisbane with steamer Blam loading for London after port Pirie concentrates.
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Ziad Tone
Bimpsom
Bris- Philp
Sgrats
George
Key
Richmond River
N.C
M. Company
Weastralia
Tone
Waller
Newcastle
N.Z. Porta
Huddart, and Company
Port Denison
Johnston
Gibbs, Bright, and Company
Wollumbia
Anderson
Tweed
G. W. Nicoll
Ora Branch
Maling
Queensland
A. M‘arthur
Gibba
Right
Polypesien
F.M.G
Chevalier
Howard, Emich, and Company
Wakatipui
Morlaby
New Pestle
Tuclon Company
Hicksgate
Suva
Levuke
HMLS
Fpylades
Hobart
Argus
Currie
Durban
Brisbane
Wootten Is
Camden Haven
Elverlandisc
Clarence River
Blam
Port Pirie
Dangar, Gedye, and Company
London
Continent
Maritime Miscellany From Sydney Cove Update
High water and tide readings at Sydney Cove. The Bremen, a turbocharged N D L liner, has been lengthened and refitted at Stettin, now 11 600 tons with enhanced passenger capacity and interiors by the Kronprin Wilhelm team. Marconi signaling expands across liners while Lloyds adopts Marconi apparatus for shore to ship messages. Several ships and crews are noted reaching or leaving ports, with details on departures, arrivals, charters, and cargoes including wool, hardwood, and phosphates. The Yaakel circumnavigates Ocean Island recruiting labor, while the Mintaro and other vessels are tracked in Australian waters.
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Zegglend
Jeet @ Beaman
Cape
Port Chalmers
Wellington
Nicholson
Orient-Pacific R.M
Oriaeba
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London
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Gibraltar
Marseilles
Naples
Port &Ald
Ismailia
Suez
Cvlomheith
Fremonnietah
Adelaide
RO Ateher
A. H. Sargent
Alfred Z
Roft
BR. S. Ol
R. Roberts
Ingram
W. Theader
Herbert Gram
James M'lgendrick
T. E. Dickson
Cunard Company
Marconi
Lucania
Liocyd
Eave
London Daily Mall
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Lloyd's Agency
Lloyd's
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Lloyd’s
Marconi International Marine Communication Company
A.u.4.n
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Fiji
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Marloo
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Australia
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Bluff
Auckland
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Yeabel
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Tarawa
Murukel
Hiutarkari
Maigna
Monouti
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Qonotea
Nukuneu
Peri
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Ellice
Crean Island
N.E.W
Mintaro
Occann Selanil
Constable Trades Whip Offender After Drunken Ride
At Central Police Court Frederick Quinn was fined for drunkenness while in charge of a horse and cab and for striking Constable Surridge with a whip during transport to the lockup. He faced £8 penalty and a month in jail in default. Also noted are Inverell views in Town and Country Journal, David McLeish's case in Newcastle Sessions, and union, railway, and court items.
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Surridge
Frederick Quinn
Quinn
Central Police Court
Law and Order
Inverell
David M'Leish
Newcastle Sessiona
Jas. Wilson
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