Pretoria in Panic as Boers Stand Firm in Conflict
London dispatch reports wild confusion and government collapse after officials flee Pretoria. Boers, led by Botha and Meyer, vow to fight to the end while martial law is proclaimed. Heavy fire seen near Irene and Modderfontein as reinforcements move south. President Kruger telegraphs to the United States that Boers will endure to the bitter end.
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London
Pretoria
Louis Boton
Sn Orange Grove
Johannenburg
Lora Hoberts
Bothe
Lydenture
Botha
Lukas Meyer
Roaialanes
Prench
Civalry
Irene
Modderfontein
Milles E
Johannesburg
Pretiria
Kruger
Issue of Transvaal Treasury Notes
London June 4 report that Transvaal President Kruger issued 1,000,000 sovereigns and attempted to commandeer bank coin and remaining gold assets. The move aimed to seize all bullion with the Rand still active but was abandoned under pressure from burgher residents who threatened to act.
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London
Kruger
Pretoria
Transvaal
Surrender of Johannesburg Report From London
Part particulars describe the surrender of Johannesburg with Commandant Krause meeting Lord Revere near the city entrance. A royal salute and cheers for the Queen followed in the main square as divisions under Tucker Pole-Carew and the Naval Brigade joined the ceremony. The Seventh and Eleventh Divisions, heavy artillery, and two brigades of Gold Artillery took part.
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London
Johannesburg
Krause
Lord Revere
Tucker
Pole-Carew
Ceylary
Mounted Infantry
Baden Powell's march toward Rustenburg reported
London dispatch notes Major General Baden Powell advancing toward Rustenburg, sixty miles west of Pretoria, as British forces push north during the campaign.
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London
Baden-PoweLl
Rustenburg
Pretoria
Advance from Utrecht in South African War
London reports Major-General H Bildyard advancing north from Utrecht toward the south eastern Transvaal. The operation proceeds slowly through hostile terrain as British forces push deeper into the region.
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London
H. Bildyard
Utrecht
Transvaal
Fuente
Battle near Senereal details from London dispatch
London reports describe May 2 actions where Boers held strong positions near Senekal while British artillery faltered. The Grenadiers and Guards pressed forward amid shellfire as leaders like General Rundle attempted to outflank the enemy. J A C Quilter of the Grenadiers aided wounded amid heavy fighting and exposure to Boer bullets.
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London
Rundle
Allen
Senekal
J. A.C. Quilter
Grenadiers
Ambush After Battle Yields Claims of Casualties
Reports quote an enemy surrendering on the field who admitted to losses among Allied and wounded. Commandant de Villieres told General Runte that Free Staters would be glad to be spared further pursuit if they were assured they would not be hindered.
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de ‘Villiere
Geveral Runtié
Heiss
Flag of Truce Abuse Reported by British Forces
A British party sent under a flag of truce to Major Count Oleluben of the Grenadier Guards demanded the surrender of Seupital. The communication was described as another abuse of the flag of truce amid ongoing hostilities.
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London
Solitiers
Oleluben
Grenadier Guards
Seupital
Fight at Khels in Grigaund Led to Boer Capture
In Griqualand the clash at Khels along the Orange River ended with Lieutenant-Colonel Adye taking about 100 Boers after Commandant Herwan, a German Jew, treacherously used the white flag. The report datestamps from London June 4 in the late afternoon.
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London
Her- Wan
Khels
Orangeiver
Griqualend
Waa
Adye
Kruger Shipping Gold Mission to Delagoa Bay
Reuters correspondent reports Mr. F. Eloft and Dr. Heymann's mission to Delagoa Bay to secure safety for a large shipment of gold. The objective is to ensure secure transport and protection amid tensions surrounding Kruger’s interests and related shipping operations. The report notes the June 4 London dispatch and mentions the overall strategic focus on safeguarding the treasure shipment.
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London
Graaff Reinet Congress Sparks Violent Debate in London
June 4 4:18 p.m. in London reports tumult at the Graaff Reinet Congress where De Villers brother of Sir J. HL de Villiers and Mrs Schreiner spoke as Afrikander Bond members urged resolutions threatening the independence of the republics and Cape Colony involvement in appointing a governor. The remarks were seen as promoting invasion and undermining colonial autonomy.
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London
de Villers
J. HL de Viliers
Cape Colony
Afrikander
Orne Reinet
Wasa Oliye Schreiner
Cronwrigt-Schreiner
Afrikander Land Weir
Escape of Australian trooper Wallace Hames
Lord Roberts reports Trooper Wallace Hames of the 1st Australian Horse has escaped while a prisoner at Pretoria. The dispatch dated June 4 at 4:16 p.m. notes the escape from captivity during the Pretoria situation.
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London
Lord Roberts
Wallace Hames
Herne
Pretoria
Victims and casualties rise in Australian forces
The High Commissioner in South Africa reports that Private L D Tunks of New South Wales has died of enteric fever at Kroondal. Defence cables announce Private Victor Wakely of the Second Viet Nam Contingent died of enteric fever at Kroondal. Auckland cables say Trooper Byrnes of the New Zealand Contingent was killed, while Troopers Knubley, Huelle, and Iguell were wounded. exact locations of the injuries are not specified.
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South Afria Das
L. D. Tunks
New South Wales
Bern
KroaupLed
Melbourne
Defence Department
Seriintial
Victor Dak Wakely
Byrnes
New Zealand
Koubley
Huelle
Iguell
Knubley
le Mos
New Zealanders in Sydney Honor Invalided Troops Meal
An embellished New Zealanders social in Sydney celebrated wounded and fallen troops with a complimentary supper at Motel Victoria. Chairs Wy TE Wooda and Messrs Marter Wruser led the event attended by Invalided New South Wales soldiers. plaques, a war cry, and toasts marked the night. A suggestion urged an annual New Zealand reunion in Sydney.
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Sydney
Victoria
Wy TE
Wooda
A. J. Wruser
Australia
New Zealand
B. J. Huben
Bml
Trogpera Taylor
Young
Hey
Maoriland
Ben
Bydney
Bradfont
Grifin
New
Annandale Council Seeks Reply on Milner Cablegram
At a Monday night meeting of the Annandale Council Alderman Al German questioned the Mayor about a pending reply from Baden-Powell regarding a congratulatory cablegram sent to him on Mafeking relief. The Mayor said no reply had arrived yet but a telegram from Sir Alfred Milner had been received and would be forwarded. Milner reportedly did not know Annandale’s importance and addressed it to Allen Taylor, Mayor of Sydney. Several aldermen welcomed Milner’s acknowledgment.
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Annandile
Algerman Wella
Baden-Powell
Baren-Powell
Alfred Milner
Australian Bushmen Fund subscriptions acknowledged
The First Bushmen Fund receipts show J M Atkinson as hon secretary acknowledging subscriptions. Totals include 26 107 pounds and 20 shillings previously acknowledged. C D Hebden Bramble Molong contributes 6 pounds. refund of 6d. Grand total 36112 pounds 138? Bas.
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J. M. Atkinson
C.D. Hebden
Bramble
Molong
Proceeds and acknowledgments from New South Wales Patriotic Fund drives
A historical list details amounts previously acknowledged and funds raised by branches and events in New South Wales. It records totals for Largs and Mosman bazaars, Mount Victoria concert proceeds, Yat Bullock collection, and various individual contributors, with patrons and employers named alongside sums and instalments.
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Largs
Patriotic Fund
Mosman
Amb
Mount Victoria
H. O. Blentis
William Hedger
Yat Bullock
M. J. Luks
Pers
Pitsroy Doak Baller Shen
J. A. Fotheringhers
Ie H. Banister
Wilson
A. Cowal Wa
Hilkbowles
J. J. Tre Wy
Mums Wader
Mise Eimily Moore
Duval
Clyde Rnsiaservos Company
Boone Branch Parrigtte
J. Davies
Davies
L .Daview
A. L. Davies
Davies Wa
Willian Bell
George Vine
Mime Pritchard
Hill
J. Po
Turbulent Times Narrowly Contain Boxer Rebellion Fears
Reports from Pekin describe wary crowds guarding the Legation and tensions with the Dowager Empress said to be sympathetic to the Boxers. Authorities fear renewed repression and unrest as foreign and Chinese factions clash in the capital.
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Prondon
McLompt
Dreyfus Case Speech Moves to Veil Past Wrongs
In London June 4 the French Premier Waldeck Rousseau urged the Senate to draw a veil over the Dreyfus affair. He said it was time to pardon excesses while affirming the verdict would stand in history. Time correspondent Blowitz notes applause and a tense exchange with General Mercier remaining silent.
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London
M. Waldeck-Rousseau
France
Dreyfus
M- Blowitz
Paris
Timea
M. Waldeck Rouiadean
Alice
General Mercier
British Ambassador protests German meat import law
London reports Sir Frederick Lascettes, British Ambassador at Berlin, protested to the German government that the meat inspection bill now before the Reichstag is prejudicial to the importation of Australian tinned meats.
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London
Frederick Lascettes
Berlin
Bay
Reichstag
India famine and disease devastate India deaths outpace burials
London dispatch reports cholera and a metl ox afflicting famine districts in India. Thousands die in four days at Dowud wud Godhra as bodies remain unburied. The notice also mentions a pigeon shooting Grand Prix victory by Mr Mackintosh.
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London
India
Dowud Wud Godhra
Mackintosh
Perjury Charge at Central Criminal Court Recalls Trial
A senior constable, Patrick M’Govern, faced a perjury charge at the Central Criminal Court, Dartinghurst. The trial heard testimonies, with the judge noting insufficient evidence to support all allegations. the jury ultimately reached a verdict, and M’Govern left the dock amid flurry of comments and adjournments.
Gold Returns and Police Court Notes
The Mines Department reports last month 17 260e of gold won, with five month total 142 4740e, down from last year. Bank appoints a new staffer. Simpson of Wickham to fill. Water Police Court sees three men fined for trithing at Bay View during prohibited tours. Several shopkeepers fined for breaches of the Early Closing Act and keeping open in prohibited hours.
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Department of Mines
Umal
J. A.B. Balkin
LE Bank
Bas
H. Simpson
Wickham
Newcastle
Hays
Willian Thomas Poole
Andrew M'Ges
Thomas Blakemore
Couta
Bay View
Pittwaer
Vis
baeWeen Wem
Pam
Wailer Pelios Court
Wich
Michael Donovan
Leah Lyons
Margaret Walker
Geeewe Dywia
Dominica Barco
Ashfield Ambulance Awards Ceremony Report
The Ashfield St John Ambulance division held a crowded awards event with Alderman John Mills presiding. The mayor presented medals and certificates to senior and junior exam candidates under Dr P Moors-Wood guidance. later notes mention June Austian Home Journal and local relief efforts along with a court conviction at Derringhurst Quarter Sessions for Alfred Moran.
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Ashield
St. John Ambulance
Oddfellows
John Mills
P. Moors-Wood
P. J. Collins
Chan
Spickman
Meare H. Williams
Mexars
M'Cung
Spackman
L. Abrahams
WM Armetrung
Benjamin
Bradley
Brijtem
G. A. Culoona
C. Ni. Devies
Wye
H.C. Wriend
H. A. Halley Hall
Hollester
K. Jobimeon
J. Larnolt
TA. Miénaie
HL Nosairisy
Noaseter
A. Pritchard
M. Ropinson
A. Tootti
R. Walcker
Multiple tenders opened for public works drain and bridge projects
The Tower Boats and Public Works opened tenders for drainage sewer connections and timber bridge construction over Hil Gil Creek and Burragong Creek, with lowest bids from several contractors. Tender notices include drainage linking to sewers, road and railway projects, and a Railway Commission session listing bidders and amounts.
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Tower Boats
Public Works Department
Leichbarat
Barnfield
Lowes
Bens Bridge
Hil Gil Creek
Td Garali
Kunopla
Landers
Oaken
Lownst
Fuckin
T. H. Harvey
Winglee
Wood- Man
Mimber Thin Bridge
Burragong Creek
Lynchatree
Young
Murrumburraly
R. J. Maddon
Fimbet Hoa
Maryland
Hyerrow
Amosfield
Acacia Creek
John Privuhard
Balmain
Barnus
Balwaly
Teres
Ryde
Thomas W. Muswell
Railway Commission
Hows Mc Coy Yong
Thomas Hips
Tie Bi
Ruwsell
Southoon
Redfern
Hlalion
Stepens Switon
Cho J. Whitehead
Sanders
Tanae Ashton
William Brookes
Turner and Henderson
Stanhi Liuilied
Scholle
Purner and Hensterwin
Suilti. Limited
Jobn Sande
Euteinxe
Dlivery
Bite of Eicebers
Palais of Delivery
Nalive Nf Thaber
Wool Exports Show Shifts Across Australasian Colonies
Dalgety and Company’s wool statistics to May 31 reveal declines and gains across New South Wales Victoria and New Zealand with total Australasian exports at 1 535 200 bales. NSW leads with 10 628 142 bales down 107 035 from last year while Victoria rises by 39 831 and New Zealand grows slightly by 416. Other colonies show mixed changes. A separate note reports Albury’s gravitation water scheme as viable via Murray River, aiding town water supply.
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Dalgety and Company, Limited
Torm
New South Wales
Victoria
New Zealand
Solomiey
Bouck Auatralia
Queensland
Auatral
Tasmania
Alex
Australania
Tameeee Bates
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Kruger Shipping Gold
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Kubeela
Ao Balij. I. Marshall
Batnunanea
SX Tractions
Mr. C. Thornton Dobson
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SO Spcent Sten
Sedset
Joansonbrog
White Swan
the Dental Institute
Liverpool Street
Kye Park
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