Three Laagers Captured in Boer War Action
London dispatch reports Lieutenant General Methuen capturing the laagers of Commandant Van Rensburg and Potgieter near Schoongeaicht in the Transvaal. Water narrowly escaped. Altenby surprised Commandant Wollmarane's rear, taking 23 from the Middelburg commando including Major Pretorius of the State Artillerie.
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General Botha Near Swaziland Border
General Botha is reported at Steynedorp in the eastern Transvaal near the Swaziland border as part of movements in the region on December 20. No additional details are provided in the text.
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Chasing de Wet Forces Clash Near Langberns
Brigadier General Sir J Durnell with Imperial Light Horse and Yeomanry engaged Commandant de Wet near Langberns in the Orange River Colony. After four hours of fighting, the Boers were driven from their position. Casualties cited include 5 killed and 20 wounded for the Boers. British losses included 4 killed and fourteen wounded.
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Australian contingent offered for South Africa hostilities
A cable from the Secretary of State for the Colonies informs Mr. Barton that His Majesty's Government will accept a further Australian contingent of up to 1000 men. Conditions include cavalry pay, horses and equipment provided by Australia, Imperial reimbursement, officer nomination by the Commonwealth Government, medical arrangements, preference for previously served men, single men only, transport by War Office, and a one year service period.
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Schley Case Provokes Roosevelts Interventions
London reports Roosevelt pressed for expulsion of historian E B Maciny after the Court of Inquiry findings on Admiral Schley. Secretary Long approved the inquiry’s factual rulings and urged dropping further navy proceedings. Roosevelt ordered reprimands for General Miles over comments on the case and Army Regulations. General Miles says he criticized Waldivdih for impugning Schley’s courage and not the Court.
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China hunting brigands near Chuntian-Ciung ends in deaths and capture
Lieutenant Hall leading a small Punjab infantry detachment pursued brigands near Chuntian-Ciung. After surrounding their house, ten brigands were killed and four were captured in the operation outside the town.
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Japanese Officers to Train the Chinese Army
London dispatch reports Japanese officers engaged to train the Chinese army. Sagan proposes sending a general to organize the force.
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Offer to atone for massacres ends at funerals in London
The Tung Chao offer yesterday made atonement for last year massacres and attended funerals of seventy victims. They also signed a pledge to reject native converts. Pitty villages were represented at the ceremonies.
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Prince of Wales named Colonel of Royal Welch Fusiliers
London December 20 reports the Prince of Wales has been appointed Colonel of the Royal Welch Fusiliers. The Uganda Railway reaches Lake Victoria Nyanza with line from Mombasa to Port Florence. Mining shares list notable gains and losses on the Exchange, including Associated, Broken Hill Proprietary, Great Boulder, Temahoe, Lake View Consols, and Mount Lyell. Gasder od Soma' Mucalypt Matract advertised as a remedy with testimonials for coughs and bronchitis.
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Water famine eases as northern suburbs gain supply
The North Shore line and higher North Sydney districts see intermittent water. Chatswood, Ryde, Epping, Beecroft face long delays. a pumping scheme via Ryde to Wanroonen and Beecroft is approved. Residents report heat and thirst, while officials promise improved flow and new feeders.
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Water troubles plague Milan Hornsby residents
A correspondent recounts severe water shortages affecting homes along the Milan to Hornsby line. Residents staged protests, faced 48 hour outages, and debated refunds as turncock crews struggled to restore supply. Neighbors shared relief over a brief nighttime lantern visit and a drink, while officials promise repairs.
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