Private J J Kelly Letters From the Boer War Front
The letters from Private J J Kelly of the Mounted Bearer Section describe marching to join the Colonial Brigade under General Button, conditions at Springfeld, service pay and provisions, cattle disease fears, and early postwar reports. He mentions court martial for arms theft, troop movements, and hope of rejoining the artillery unit.
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J. J. Kelly
Berlin
Wales
Lupe
Beatin
Arcate
Joer
Uwe Pollee
Mts
New South Welds
Piaschi
Kelly
Perkins
Duceher
Kelly Saya
Springfeld
Apell
Kelly Alien
Rares Buiine
Corlis
Goetar
Nery Olsen
NSW
Plaecht
Humber
Che Tien
Letters From The Front Describe March Across Drakensberg
Trooper W J Sinclair of the Cape Mounted Rifles writes from Sydney about a forced march across the Drakensberg to the Allwell district twelve miles from Allwal. He recalls cold dry weather, Dutch commandos, and news of Major Apriiger and forty men moved to the other side of Alle. He mentions Bowral and a letter home from No 2 General Hospital at Rondrbest, describing fatigue and longing for rest as the unit nears Cape Town.
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W. J. Sinclair
Cape Mounted Biter
Tamworth
East Muiiland
Ao Pip Friende
Sydney
Ledyster
Asi
Mount Flee
Drakensberg
Allwell
Allwal
Barkley Baal
Dillon
J. Chant
Zellore
Bowral
Von
Poral W. Chant
H Cowpany
Bow- Fal
Bloemfontein
Land of the Living
Privace
Aradtock
Waterie
Colesberg
Aubtertang
Norval's Pool
Kil
New South Wales
Hutton
Visitation and fatigue duty at hospital frontline
The letter describes visitors rounding the hospital, nurses and orderly duties, shifts in enteric wards, and extra pay for fatigue duty. It notes the Portland Hospital’s relocation toward the front, heavy workload, and soldiers from New South Wales, Canada, New Zealand, and England serving in a new brigade under Major General Hutton. It covers marching routes, lack of money, and a wish to rotate postings.
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Bospital
Pmsos
Portland Wespital
Blom
Bavely
Mérauer
New Zealand
M'Letland
Knight
South Africa
Bloewton
Victoran
New South Wales
Karce
Ler
Privaner
Young
M'Lennen
Steal
L.A
Certificate Applications In Bankruptcy Proceedings
In bankruptcy matters before the Registrar several cases are noted. Joseph Coonor’s certificate suspended twelve months after failure to keep books and unpaid debts. Joseph Johnson and George Johnson granted certificates after brief suspension for lack of proper records. William Shaw adjourned at the request of creditors’ designee. George William Fewster’s case shows continued insolvent contracting and lax bookkeeping with a nominal one day suspension. Elizabeth Annie Stenning’s meeting closed as public examination ended and adjournment followed after official action.
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Joseph Coonor
Vauigoee
Adidavic
Bia
Debra
Jobo Avgst Johnson
Charles Joboson
Wiliam Shaw
George William Fewster
Wiliam Wilkins
George Willem Fewster
Gubin
Dake Auguste Wiesust- Atier
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Kewlstrar
Beneft
Elizabeth Annie Stenning
Cie
Sencuaen Ee Chung
Miss Hall Recital At TALC A Hall In Damp Weather
Despite heavy rain a large audience attended Miss Blue Hall's recital at TALC A Hall on Wednesday. The program featured Schwann Chopin Kirchner Mendelssohn and a Wag Waren Flying Dutchman transcription. The performer showed continued technical mastery with improvements in tempo passion and grace attracting warm, repeated applause. John Lemmons offered solo works by Boieldreau Widor and Kobler, then joined Miss Fal in Barul’s Sonate for Violin and Piano in G minor.
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A. Hall
Blue Hall
Schwane
Chopin
Kirchner
Mendelesohn
John Lemmona
Boledoffre
Widor
Kobler
Henee
Mies
J. Barul
NSW Patriot Fund Concert Raises Funds in Sydney
A busy program at the NSW Patriotic Fund features performances by Miss P Beeton and Miss Luis Blackman to aid the fund. The event includes recitals and a concert at a local venue with attendees from the community and notable supporters.
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Aronia
Isthal
Luis Blackman
Aera
Debating Club Meets as Pro-Boer Boycott Debate Fosters
The weekly Brdney Debating Club meeting at Herco Derance Hall elected new members led by TE Roselly as chairman. The motion urged a commercial boycott of pro-Boer interests, debated by Golding Wilson Wilson Hale and others, with next topic on government measures. A Richmond Melbourne Salvation Army parade drew a large crowd and a marching band prompted by youth, ending in patriotic hymns played by the Army band after a drum filled procession.
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Mevare
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M. J. Wilson
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Sheri
Ian
Miesure
Richmond
Melbourne
Salvation Army
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Galtette
Ariy
Seasick relief promoted by Seajol product
In a Melbourne to Adelaide exchange a testimonial praises Seajol for seasickness prevention during a voyage. Rev Cango Pain of St John’s Restory endorses its value and mentions shipments from Melbourne to Adelaide. The ad notes Seajol is sold by Emiot Limited at 257 George Street and includes other health extracts for coughs colds influenza or sore throat.
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St. John's Restory
Dartinghurst
Adde
Ing Uhni
Eaeland
Alec Benedemny
Melbourne
Adelaide
Arthur Wo
Emiot, Limited
George
Brulee
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