Boer War Action Repulsed Near Krugersdorp
December 15 report from London notes Boer commando forces under de la Rey and Beyer attacked British lines led by Major General Clement to the Krugersdorp region near Johannesburg. The assault was repulsed but the Boers occupied the Bingaliesbers, a position previously held by the British.
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Johannesburg
Thurelay
London
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Bill
Helt-Paint
Welock
Yorkhire Regiment
Northumberland Fusiliers
Clements Retires as British Forces Undergo Reforms
London dispatch reports Major-General Clements retires to command after Thursday reforms in an orderly move amid loss of transport due to native drivers. British ammunition not removed is destroyed. Troops praised for conduct as Major-General Brasdwood heads to Rustenburg and Boers acknowledge heavy losses.
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London
Clements
Commando Nce
Brasdwood
Rustenburg
Commandant de Wet Wounded and Knox Clash
London dispatches report Commandant de Wet wounded in action as Major-General Knox leads about 2000 men to seize a British held post between Thabanebi and Ladybrand. In a separate note Lord Carrington moves on a force in action last night amid House of Lords brief remarks.
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London
Knox
de Wet
Troops for Africa Mobilize from Aldershot and Malta
Eight hundred mounted infantry at Aldershot and 200 Army Medics Corps soldiers are ordered to prepare to depart immediately for South Africa. An additional 400 mounted infantry have already departed for South Africa from Malta.
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London
Aldershot
South Africa
Malta
Chamberlain Plan Pleases Bloemfontein Residents
London dispatch says landing burghers at Bloemfontein view Mr Chamberlains proposals for Transvaal and Orange River Colony as liberal and express gratitude for them.
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London
Bloemfontein
Mr. Chamberlain
Transvaal
Orange River Colony
Lord Hopetoons Welcome Greeting at Harbor View
Early dawn at the harbor shows misty waters and anchored ships as the Bar Bor glimmers like opal. The scene hints at a grand ceremony to greet the Governor-General with a sense of ceremony and hopeful future.
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Dian
Emilea
Cowrse
British Troops and Royal Arthur Sail into Sydney Harbor
Reports describe British forces engaging in campaigns in Africa and a memorial of Major Norte Logne with long service. The scene shifts to Sydney as crowds await the Royal Arthur, observing ships, gun salutes, and harbor panoramas from Watsons Bay with vivid detail of the crowds, vessels, and fireworks of the reception.
British Losses and Boer Suffering Reported in War
London dispatches cite heavy British losses with 14 killed and 673 missing, mainly from the Northumberland Fusiliers and Yeomanry, as Boer forces press attacks. General Clements updates that Boer assaults exhausted the defense before reinforcements arrived.
Surprise Attack Repulsed at Vryheid Post
London dispatch reports Commandant Ferreira surprised the British outpost at Vryheid in the South eastern Transvaal. The assault was repulsed after fighting. one officer named Fawn was dangerously wounded.
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London
Ferriera
Vryheid
Transvaal
Boers Destroy Railway Near Kimberley
Reported in London on December 15 that Boers removed four loaded waggons from Riverton Road Station, burnt the geoda, and destroyed the line. Riverton Road Station lies in Cape Colony about 18 miles north of Kimberley on the railway.
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London
Riverton Road
Cape Colony
Kimberley
Standerton Threatened by London Forces
December 16 Commandant Louis Botha with 1507 men advances toward Standerton in southeastern Transvaal on the Durban to Pretoria railway, about 100 miles northwest of Newcastle as forces converge near the town.
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London
Louis Botha
Standerton
Stanterton
Transvaal
Durban
Pretoria
Neweadle
Fever Victims Reported in London and Pretoria
Lieutenant Lent O'Hagan of the Grenadier Guards dies at Springtontein from enteric fever. Private W. Caldwell of the New Zealand Rough Riders dies at Pretoria from enteric fever.
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London
Powell's Police Appointment in London
Lieutenant J Sardirson a veterinary surgeon with the New Zealand Mounted Rifles Second Contingent has been appointed veterinary surgeon of Major General Powell's police in London on December 10 at 1 pm.
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London
J. Sardirson
New Zealand Mounted Rifles
Powell
Police
London passengers sail with Lord Roberts in same steamer
In London at 1 p.m. Captain T. Mr Martin of the N W Army Medical Corps and Lieutenant Vernor of the West Australian Bushmen travel to England on the same steamer as Lord Roberts. The message includes a cipher-like line about borrowing money and an address in Montpelier.
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London
Australians Accused in Commons Disrupts Debate
December 16 in the House of Commons Liberal MP Mr John Dryn Roberts accused Australians of disorderly conduct after returning home. Secretary of War Mr St John Brodrick condemned unproven allegations calling the remarks almost criminal and rebuked the member.
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House of Commons
John Dryn Roberts
Elton Division
Carnarvensuler
St. John Brodrick
Kruger in Europe Sympathies at Hamburg Amid Violent Resentment
London reports a Hamburg meeting that expressed sympathy for President Kruger and condemned Great Britain and Chancellor von Bülow. It urged British leaders be brought to reason, noting German moderates and intense anti British sentiment.
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London
Hamburg
Kruger
Britein
Count von Bulow
Germany
Public meeting outlines New Year's event at Central Park
An Australian committee met at Bien to organize a New Year celebration in Central Park. A planning group was formed to coordinate activities and ensure the event proceeds smoothly. Details remain evolving as organizers confirm roles and logistics.
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Bien
Hall and Bedroom Wardrobe in Walnut Color
Fragmentary catalog item describes a hall and bedroom storage piece in walnut color with a tube compartment and undetailed features. Mentions Duchess Wash and Martie-uip Wash ambiguously as brand or line.
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Duchess Washna
Martie
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