The Transvaal War Echoes in Grenadiers Courage
The Transvaal war lingers with Grenadier Guards clashing against Boer forces and local irregulars near Lindley and Seneca. The piece notes Grenadiers facing unfamiliar fire and the evolving role of British regiments as the backbone of the army while recalling historical marches and deployments from Wellington Barracks to Gibraltar.
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To-tay
Range River
Ruindte
Senegal
Lindley
Grenadier Guards
Grenadiers
Wellington
Bindrage Walle
Windaor
Guarda
India
Gibraltar
England
Grenadiara
Baer
Peivala
Aires
Rundle
Gwar Gleichen
Synekut
Gletshen
Count Gletchen
Granadier Guards
Abu Biles
Lord Bilchener
Boer War Echoes Reach Pretoria and British Resolve
Reports detail Boer resistance around Pretoria and a retreat by British forces. General Botha’s arrival sparks renewed fighting, while President Kruger and family withdraw with funds and dependents. Overseas observers and Afrikaner congress members debate independence, with Pro-Boer sentiment echoed in Australia and Britain.
Public garden subsidy debate at colonial secretary session
Deputation demanded relief from a £449 water charge and criticisms of a Sunday garden closure plan. They urged the government to waive charges, retain garden access, and continue support for the Society running the garden as a cultural and educational amenity.
Apology for Earlier Mistakes in Borough Meeting
A formal apology is issued for misprints and misstatements at a recent Pont Piper meeting. Officials acknowledge errors linked to a prior reading and assure residents the issues stem from the same confusion, promising corrected information and improved communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pont Piper
Jerury
Wintoris
Borouat
John
Contested Borough Names Reflect Local Loyalties
A fragment discusses a council debate over place names in the borough, noting one Victoria road within boundaries and opposition to another name. It references nostalgia for familiar names, local prejudices, and questions about changing names amid a drift toward emigration to Australia.
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Bornvek
Drateholes
Pamon
Australia
Military Pushers Spark Row Over Contained Disturbance
A heated public dispute follows recent city unrest linked to the so called pusher incident. Critics claim military restraint worsened by official disclaimers while calls grow for stricter measures and limited freedoms for servicemen and veterans amid ongoing tension.
Canterbury Election Candidate Murley Entered Campaign
Mr John Hurley JP has been asked to consent to nomination for the vacancy caused by Varney Parkes. Hurley first entered Parliament with Jackey over twenty five years ago and later represented Hartley for many years. Polling day is near with preparations under way as candidates campaign.
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John Hurley
J P
Hinwerf
Varney Parkes
Sad al
Hurley Drst
My. Jackey
Sir John
Hartley
Manly
West Baiueday
Suslay-spelia
Llovespbel
Reluctant to Part With the Uniform
Reported disorder among troops involves men from the Third Contingent who kept wearing uniforms in public. Police plan to question all individuals seen in uniform to determine if they still have the right to wear them.
Tram Accident Ends Man's Life in Sydney Hospital
A middle aged man named William Peloa died in Sydney Hospital after a tram collision in the morning. He had been employed but out of work recently. On May 1 he crossed Elizabeth Street near Munro Street when struck by a Paddington bound tram. He sustained a broken jaw and head injuries, with brain injury likely the cause of death.
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William Peloa
Sydney
Fston Wis i
Colony
Elizabeth Streat
Mune Street
Manly
Unione
Meron
Marrickville
Marrickufile
Sian
Walia
Acswean Gwiy
Qeauil
Usmeed Murray
Dewiene
Uiemue
Reshampion
Fis Trues
Sena Nati Seers
Irene
Ernie Ana Cere
Plague scare in Marrickville as health board acts
Reports from Sydney suburbs detail a bubonic plague scare in Marrickville with Alderman Je A. tane and local officials convening a meeting. Emphasis on disinfectant distributions, pest control, and preventive measures to curb the outbreak amid public health concerns.
Army Naval Yard Sale Of Obsolete and Surplus Goods
The Navy Yard at Garden Sound held a public sale of obsolete and surplus stores and equipment. Goods offered included hardware, tools, clothing, cords, rope, steel, engine parts, and various marine items with prices noted per item or per lot. Sale items totaled from old iron to canvas and gear, with prices ranging widely as purchasers eyed the assortment.
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Veliwih
Caitien
Emory
Uwe Old Steck
Lee Lely
Hull
Maritime Shipping Notices From An Unclear Tuesday
An unclear OCR snippet lists several ships and routes including Ellery, Maroc, Rot B Moana, and Moana Sailors docking or sailing to Noumea, Newcasile, Auckland, and Tasmania. Mentions various ports such as Melbourne, Devonport, West Coast of Tasmania, Burnie, and Zeehan with dates and fares.
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Afalls
Asmaerow
Neweueilu
Ellery
Guia
Noumea
Newcasile
Can
Pany
Aisaiuer
Snaviewtin's
Islands Invalid
Slater
Amertes
Parker
Haddurr
Siammar Wollowen
Baw Pains
Devonpore West
Burnie
Manley Shehan
Zeehan
Tasmania
Melbourne
Tum
Customs rovemlk and other colonial notes in Sydney
The report lists varied colonial items including customs receipts in Sydney, a funeral for Mr. John Wellinke aged 69 in Adelaide, sales at auctions, river and railway concerns, and local council meetings. It notes wear on ships, police matters, school events, and political exchanges between Queensland Victoria and the imperial government with references to Ne Zealand and Pretoria. It includes mining, agriculture, and public notices with multiple named places such as Sydney, Albany, Cawnewae, Lithgow, and Melbourne, and mentions to be held on upcoming dates in July and May.
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Sydney
Saveraniy
Orizaba
Auswide
Albany
Cawnewae
Lithgow
Marine Savurday Alehi
Marr Logan
Lue Slavia
Singlana
Srenngar School
Chatswood
Merida Nugent
Eee
Eauores
Manilas
Ranpudade
Lave
Statin Hatte
Wrt
Nebula
Victoria
Cape Town
Coane
Whorneycroft
Ieon
Adelaide
Natal
Colonna
Sul Amrou
Romebush
Mondey
H Auaith
Ovolac
Consigui
von Mn
William Caraleb
Glebe Rupertor
schoGls
Kingstreet
BP. Bridges
Southwell
Philp
Queensland
Charberia
Comemonwealsh
Queenelzad
M-Lean Hay
Queensiend
Thomas Moser
Volowat
Wescome
Akutches Tyom
Ben
Alara
Barwatda
Menenalio
Madges
Armidele
Arbenssam Cit
Malle
Drake's
Dork
Mane Hocherker
Balmain
Wraupl la
Elly
Searl F
Cunminzhago
New
Wari Pemareell
Edonation
Honas Onal Ace
Ihe
Alebe
Coulis I
Wake Board of
Wall Supply
Sereyagn
Aetiou de
Tennitia' Laage
Abeence
Fed Avis
Wilulelpal Represtuia
Pretoria
Doung Busitew
GML
Beogia
Rexivianee
Wribese
Exid
Aldaysuan
Blaaberh Lovie
Heory
Bardigay
Helel
Lirhoat
Cachierenen
Tauy
Ciel
Krisede
Prince Alfred Heemral Mursatet Deupaty
Eat
Iga
Jowell
Leichhardt Hercopton
Fife
Globe
Trauimoyne and Leichhardt
Mombare
Meaiday
Meubert
London
Lovie Botha
Sir John Forrest
West Australia
Colw
Reveiew Board
Pew
Bas
Dave Py
Atver
Degertmeoin
Peremumgrad
Tha
Auttih
Cockaloe
Ebie
Maubine
Alirec Mohrer
South Africa
Syreet Wits
Adame Hubert
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Acain
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Meare Drake
Chir
Saunders
Army
Tonetier & Sisco
ChilDren’s Patriotic
Johannesburg
OLD & New
the Town and Country Journal
Sir Tae
Lanier
EU Felaw
Eure
Lovin Priory
Uae
Marsares Brant Poona
MUSE
Ims
Valence
Thusday
Ione
Lew Suwul
Wales
New Southe
Tarene
Evallaeg
Weiving
Alte
Tates
Allie
Downitetiien
New South Wales
Widmore
Sata
Rome
Nuan
Howe
Lear
Mmweichen
O'Sullivan
Rhinewe
Bear Pit
Schon Ty
Muunhiood
Wiapua
The
Transvaal
Mannchester
Cornalon
Ladysmith
Cucdar
Louis Boita
Havin
Lucas Meyer
Botha
Biere
Lydenbure
Burmore
KinRer
Delagon Bay
French
Kruger
America
Baden- Powell Iiaz
Great Britain
de Villiers
Jh, de Villiers
Cape
Great Remmet
West Grea Britain
Canada
Misa Olive Schreber
Mra Cronwickbll
Repubiley
Cape Colary
Gov Erdor
Rewri
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Europe
Daebad
Trondienue
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Jl Weuknees
Aingersty
Barveka
Ant
Alec Qtaten
Twck
Inel
Lrs
Beary Parken
Mving
Fridas
Mullery
Helen
Troy
Lavely
Origo
Mars
Venus
Vuleaa
Indien
Eyme
Germany
Ely Finn
George Dibbe
Canterbury
AB. J. Murley
Patal
Taylor Brow
Board of Health
H. M. Naval Yard
John Wellinke
Agra
Ren
Loja
Pratoris
Kroger
Mosua
Circular Quay
Pam
Winarrow
Veborta
Wajor
Balen Ojell
Wowarda Rustenburg
Freseh
Wallon
Precorty
Ji.M.s
Darlinghurst
Francie Igus
H Chargs
Perry
Brtrustona
Trundwick
MY. Varney Parkes Tae
Legislative Assembly
L. D Tupka
S.S V. Lancers
Fiege Lodge
M.C
Mandywens
Lordial Secrutary
Glibeber
Louie Bola
Luran Moyer
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