Britain and Boer War Policy Under Scrutiny
The piece critiques British conduct in the Boer War, condemning cruelty claims and defense of civilian harm. It cites Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman era positions on Boer self-government under British rule and urges continued war to ensure British imperial supremacy in Africa. It also notes refugee conditions and calls for aid to women and children in camps, while praising Lord Kitchener’s role in allowing 400 refugees weekly to return and increasing mining stampers.
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England
Eid
Henry
St. John Brodrick
Aberdeen
Kruger
Great Britain
Africa
Brussels
Stratlom
Emily Hobhouse
Bearsett Field
Ietchener
Rand
Government clerks and cricket holidays provoke public delay
A discussion on government offices allowing officials time off for international cricket matches, with many officials absent Friday and Monday while departments remain closed from Saturday noon. The public suffers delays at the Custom House and questions the rationale of a system seen as serving officials over the public.
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Uma
Parliamentary Etiquette Dramas Highlight Legislature Life
A Shropshire style critique notes hypersensitivity in politics as Assembly debates offend decorum. It recalls Mr Storey wearing a red necktie and a clash between Mr Fitzpatrick and Mr Broughton over insults. The piece suggests readers study parliamentary manners rather than join in lectures.
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Thintesbeer
Wadnesday
Legislative Assembly
Starey
Storey
Lee
Hye Born
Fitepatrick
Kyleene
Broughton
King Divisio
Monday Mails at Port Macquarie and Melbourned Destinations
Fragmented postal notice lists Monday mail runs from the GPO to Port Macquarie Namboes Rivers and Thamaula via Brisbane Melbourne Dunedin Hobart Fiji and Tongs with times from 2 to 7 pm and mentions Miss Mate Masa and a London reception event.
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Maile Esses
G.P.O
Port Macquarie
Namboes
Roswtale
Mam
Rien
Begs
Manamar
Java
Brisbane
Nurais
Thamaula
Melbourne
Cooges
Dunedin
Hobart
Soldier's sacrifices and neglect spark memorial debate
Long反 discussion in Sydney on treatment of returning soldiers. Critics urge timely pensions and convalescent support over costly stone monuments, arguing the living veterans deserve care before commemorative projects. Calls for better pay, employment, and medical aid coordinate with public sentiment.
War fires and flames linger in weary aftermath
Lord Miler speaks at Durhes near Osleber, stating the war may end, yet fires burn on as conflicts flare anew. He notes fires breaking out again and again, with some threats fizzling due to lack of fuel while others persist, revealing ongoing tensions amid a fragile ceasefire.
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Lord Miler
Durhes
Osleber
Seuin
Sirah
North Sydney Water Supply Restored After Shortage
Rejoicing in upper Pulcon street Alexander street Burlington street Ernest street and higher Lane Cove road districts as ample pipe water return for baths and household use spreads. Last days saw partial famine with metchorhead or have tanks running low while schools and higher homes faced greater hardship. mid level areas reported limited supply.
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Thort
Pulcon-street
Alexander= street
Burlington-street
Ernest
High-Priced Peaches Signal Scarcity and Trade
Prime large peaches remain scarce and expensive with wholesale samples yesterday at 5 per half-crown and today at 7s. Choicest specimens fetch 9s6d to 10s8d this morning. Weather stays cold, delaying fruit arrivals while exports to New Zealand rise.
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New Zealand
Baker killed in fall from Botany Road balcony
William Marlow a Botany Road baker fell from his balcony Friday evening while flaxing over the railing. He failed to regain balance and struck the pavement, dying en route to Sydney Hospital. The body was moved to the morgue pending inquiry. A verdict of accidental death was recorded in the related inquest against the driver of the tram.
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Willams Marlow
Botanyroad
Botany
Sydney Hospital
Best Wishes in a Mirthal Time Poem Fragment
A fragmented verse wishing fortune and joy in a mirthal time. The lines invoke blessing and enduring happiness without clear events or names. The archaic diction resembles a personal wish rather than a reportable news item.
Executions of National Scouts Reported by Botha
London dispatch reports General Botha executed ten members of the National Scouts captured earlier. The executions align with a November 18 proclamation threatening to shoot all ex-Burgers who remained absent or in hiding.
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Botha
London
Botas
Commandants Confer in War Surrender Favored
London reports a conference among commandants under De la Rey in the Liebienburg district near Wastern Trapavasl. Some commandants favored surrender. farmhouses rebuilt. De la Rey insists on unconditional surrender as Britain pushes for it. Another conference will be held shortly.
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London
Grobelaar’s Laager Captured in Boer War Action
London reports a joint operation led by Major-General Bruce Hamilton Colonel Ray Lingon and Colonel Williams capturing Commandant Grobelaar’s ranger. Prisoners number 135 with cattle and wagons. battles near Richardatontein and Wonderfontwin yield Boer casualties and additional captures. Western Transvaal forces under General Louie Botha concentrate in multiple divisions as mobile units are restricted from ox-wagon conveyance.
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London
Bruce Hamilton
Ray Lingon
Coloert Willams
Grobelaar
Ranger
Commmudiant
Growwlasr
Thorwiay
Oederah Bruce’ Hamilton
Ingoea
Natal
Transvaal
Nela Tey
Western Transvaal
Louie Botha
Amsterdam
Saukool Spruit
Oater
Lord Kitchener
King’s Colonials Form New Corps in Landau
The King’s Colonials in London announce rapid subscriptions to their fonds with offers of £50 and machine guns. The corps, recently formed in Landau, consists of scholars divided into squadrons representing Australia, Britain’s Asian possessions, America and Africa, a volunteer unit aiming to fund the cause.
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London
Requiem in Rome Honors Soldiers Departing for South Africa
A requiem service was held in Rome's English Catholic Church to honor soldiers departing for South Africa. Attendees included Lord Curris the British Ambassador and Daly with their staffs, while members of English, Seattle, and Canadian Colleges attended. one college remained unrepresented.
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London
South Africa
Enalieh Carholic
Rome
Lord Curris
Daly
bin Staf Ware
Engilu
Seattle
Kitchener Reports Boer Atrocities In Campaign Areas
London December 12 Lord Kitchener reports on Boer atrocities at Brakeulaigte Trenaveal and Getober om. He notes native complaints of robbery, wounded men robbed or abandoned, a sergeant shot by his own horse feed, and officers deprived of spurs papers and rank. Commanders unable to restrain followers. wounded near burning ruins fed on.
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London
Lord Kitchener of
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Brakeulaigte
Benson
Comimandanta
Hey
Eghiina
Uwasa
Keven ‘Aro
Vitier
Wgala
Committal of Dr Krause in Johannesburg murder case
In London on December 12 a Bonairee police court committed Dr Krause for trial on a charge of inciting the murder of Mr Vornier in Johannesburg.
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London
Krause
Vornier
Johannesburg
Transvaal Revenue and British annexation debate
London dispatch notes the Transvaal revenue mirrors expenditure and reports on December 13 statements by Mr. D Lied Georgs MP for Carnarvon Liberal district. The Beers Teenes claim that the annexation of the Republics was deemed unavoidable and that the British people were believed to be removed from the decision.
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London
D. Lied Georgs
Unclear historical notice with scattered names and places
Fragmentary OCR listing appears to name Reginald Mopkineen and Herbert Berriresn with mentions of New South Wales Mounted units, Singaporean or colonial place names, and soldiers. The legible bits suggest a roster or notices, but key actions or dates are incomplete.
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Waantefontein
Ind
New Knuth Weles Jusiaen
Conlin
Herbert Berriresn
Bramberton
New South Wales Mounted Infustry
Lamce
Thomas Pret Marechia
Heilhea
New South Wales Mounted
Tossaery
Gyo
Henry Armasid
Liewtenist Dossey
Eligtely
Deveson
New Zealand Contingent Brings Reply to Probers
A cable from Auckland reports Premier Mr. Goulden outlining the harboring of another New Zealand contingent. The Governor oversees a plan for a thousand men to serve for two and a half months, possibly seven contingents, as the column forms. Mr. Swhlow’s belief that fresh forces would be unnecessary if UK leaders united is echoed amid waning hopes.
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Auckland
Tww
Mr. Gwldon
Zabiteg
Ering
rowLingenlof
Swhlow
United Kingdom
Evers
The Prince of Wales. The Guildhall Speck, London
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Renliow
Ples Wilfe
Trouble in the Sultans Pam. London patchy news digest
A garbled London wire bundle reports on political expulsions, customs bills, and government inquiries tied to European events. It also lists mining shares and money market notes with scattered references to Mount Lyell and Clyde. The text is fragmentary with unclear dates and sources.
American Subsidies to Mail Steamers Debated
Fragmented report notes subsidies for American mail steamers and proposed ship arrivals. Mentions committees and contested plans, with references to Wall Street and Pacific trade implications.
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Lontin
Wall Interiv Cayet
Professorships and Honors At Historic Universities
Professor Welsh receives the Pratreamatip VatSology at Yaney University and is named Professor at Hilyearey University. Edinburgh appoints Rae Mf Le Aguld as Rural College of Physhine member. Royal Infirmary notes include pathologist roles. Welsh contributes to theoretical journals and reviews.
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Luau
An Arthur Welsh
Eleptorem
Yaney University
Hilyearey University
Murradson Mermorial
Iki Ladles
Reindaee
le Aguld
Edinburgh
Mowal
Childrew
Filtnburgh Petra
Univeruily
Balaturel
Pro Feumer Welsh
Emt
Trams to Start on Wednesday in Sydney Routes Change
Railway Commissioners plan to open new lines from Wrearedar to Carlton, Pitt Street trams altered. Trams from Railway Station to Chewar Quay via Castlereagh Street diverted to Circular Quay via Pitt Street. Wharf service adjusted to meet the changes.
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Chat
Wréaredar
Caedlarnieh
Pitt Street
George Bereet
Cagiioraagh
Pitt Suresie
Lord Rosebery's Position Speech at Chesterfield Hall
Remembering Lord Rosebery, Lord Themebery to deliver Monday speech at Chesterfield outlining policies. Extraordinary test is taken, 1900 applicants from all parts of Great Britain seek entry to the hall, with seating limited to 1300 attendees.
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London
Lord Themebery
Chesterfield
Explosion on Express Luggage and Mails Destruction
An explosion on the express line destroyed luggage and mail as a guard and customs officer attempted to intervene. The incident occurred during the line’s last sighting, with authorities actively investigating and detaining those involved.
Australian Casualties From War Report
An Australian casualty notice references wartime losses with dates and places, detailing affected individuals. Names and units are cited alongside official statements about service and memorials, reflecting a period press record of casualties and government acknowledgment.
Plague Inquiry Sparks Health Department Report
A brief health department inquiry precedes policed reporting on plague signals. Officials emphasize surveillance, reporting channels, and public risks as authorities assess any new cases or re emergences in the area. Officials urge calm and continued hygiene and monitoring measures.
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Health Department
Baonle-éay
Bhereves
Fragmented Brevities From a Long-Scarred Ledger of Names
A chaotic OCR scan lists numerous individuals, places, and events with tangled references. The text mentions meetings, liquor rates, and various names, with partial phrases about ministers, schools, and obituaries interwoven among garbled lines, offering a snapshot of a dense, multi-issue page.
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