Two Boer Defeats in Orange River Colony Reported
London June 13 The Daily Mail reports a column moving south defeating the Boers. Rear area at Horning Spruit on the railway between Kroonstad and Roodewal reoccupied. Lieutenant-General Bir A Hunter credited with rapid march and holding Horning Spruit. Lord Methuen routed the Boers under Commandant De Wet at the Rhenoster River north of Kroonstad.
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London
Han
Sears
Nex
Horning Spruit
Kroonstad
Roodewal
Mall’ Credit
Bir A. Hunter
Hanning Spruit
Lord Methuen
Bre
de Wet
Rhenoster River
Kroonutad
Derbyshire Militia at Reitz Report From London
Derbyshire Militia, captured near Rodewal, transported to Vrede where they are reportedly well treated. President Sink Keita, about 43 miles from Lindley, proclaimed Vrede the capital of the Free Style.
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London
Derbyshire
Miltia
Roodéwal
Veede
Siern Pac Keita
Bf Lindley
Vrede
Bleru
British forces bayonet action near Ismonds Nek
June 13 dispatch reports Major General Hildyard guiding the 2nd Brigade to Ismond's Nek. Dorset Regiment seized the position at bayonet point against 2nd Cavalry Brigade resistance. British casualties total about 100. Laing's Nek and Majube evacuated by Boers Monday night.
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London
Hildyard
Ismond
Charlestown
Bale
Laing
Dorset Regiment
2Nd Cavalry
Lord Dundonald
Kir Hedvers Duller
Joupert
Far
Despatch From Lord Roberts Reports Quieter Pretoria
London dated dispatch notes Pretoria and Johannesburg quiets as inhabitants express hope for peace and restoration of order. June telegraph confirms reduced hostilities and general desire for stability following earlier fighting.
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London
Lord Roberta
Telegraph
Pretoria
Jonan‘Desburg
Ordor
Hunter's Advance Brings Boer Surrenders Reported
London dispatch says Hunter notes progress with Joheonesbure police surrender. Fifteen of the surrenders are now employed as police after swearing allegiance. the scene reflects shifts in local control during the campaign.
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London
Sisty
Joheonesbure Police
Witt & Maxitm
Hunter
British Expedition Abort Swaziland Landing Plan
London June 43 British expedition to Swaziland was abandoned after word reached Doers. HMS Dorie diverted whaleboats to Kusi Bay Zululand for an assault landing, but forewarned, the operation did not proceed.
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London
HMS, Dorie
Kusi Bay
Zululand
Swazilland
British Casualties in South Africa Up to June Eighth
London report states that total British losses in Esmiralties in action since the war began total 1,276 officers and 17,405 men. Including wounded and sick now in South African hospitals, casualties reach 25,728.
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London
South Africa
Victorian Soldier Killed After Prisoner Capture
London reports Private F Sutlie of the Victorian Infantry was taken prisoner at Rendeburg in February and killed at Biastershawk. The notice notes his capture and death, reflecting a wartime casualty.
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London
F. Sutlie
Rendeburg
Captain D H Jenkins Arrives Convalescent in London
Captain D H Jenkins of the Victorian Mounted Latlatry is reported convalescent in London after returning from England.
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London
D. H. Jenkins
Victorian Mounted Latlatry
Schreiner Reconstitutes Cape Ministry Amid Resignations
London dispatch reports Mr W P Schreiner beginning to rebuild the cabinet as key ministers resign over an imperial commission plan.Treasurer J Merritown and Public Works chief W Manee leave, Dr T G Te Water also resigns, while the Afrikander Bond majority debates rebel trials and postwar fate.
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London
W. P. Schreiner
Cups
Air
Assembly
Sehretaer
Jewn Tanna
Grell Mhodes
Fragmentary speech on coalition and rebellion measures
In a fragmented excerpt a speaker argues opposition would defeat Afrikander faction. He urges special tribunals to decide rebellion cases, cites widespread ticket acceptance for farm retention, calls for severe punishment of jesters, and suggests temporarily Gletrancdined majority of rebels.
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Afrikanderd
Tha
NSW Officers Notify Wounded Son’s Condition
Mrs Marambur Onslow has received a cablegram saying her son Lieutenant A J Macarthur-Onslow, wounded at Great Vision May 21, is progressing favorably. A private cablegram from Captain Re patched from the Sangtorium Claremont Cape Town reports he has been embarked to England.
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Marambur-Onslow
A. J. Macarthur-Onslow
Great Visi
Sangtorium
Claremont
Capetown
England
Code messages allowed and forbidden by ports
The Postmaster General reports responses to inquiries about coded messages. Durban and Cape Colony say code messages are inadmissible, while Aden notes that authorised code messages may be sent as far south as Laureazo Marques on Africa s west coast.
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Adewer
Durban
Cape Colony
Aden
Laureazo Marques
Africa
Frontline debates in parliament on troop wellbeing
In a Wednesday session of the Assembly front row questions focused on soldiers in the field and their welfare. Sir J Fitzpatrick, Mr Sleagh and others pressed for clarity on tampering with soldier stamps and wounded or unprovided families seeking aid. The Defence Minister outlined wartime fund management and promised to discuss equipment inquiries with the Colonial Secretary, proposing a board if deemed appropriate.
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Bouth Atta
Slea’h
Dc Ge
J. Ee Fitzpatrick
Norton
William Lyne
Slesth
Bush men in Rhodesia letter from Tram dispatch
A letter dated Bambon Cree Rhottewla Apell 27 from Tram in Rhodesia describes bush troops awaiting Canadian artillery, travel plans to Fort Salisbury, and uncertainty about reaching the front. It notes malaria, high grass, pay ranges for engine drivers and quarry workers, and a hopeful view that the war may end soon once they arrive.
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Bambon
Capetowni
Natal Cavernmenta
Hans
Trouble About a Boat Case in Balwain Court
Ernest Lawcon aged 19 was charged with stealing a boat valued around £3 from Joseph Greenland. The incident dated March 12 near Dock Street involved sale to Sawyer in John Street. Lawcon claimed a girl found the boat and he later moved it to shore before selling. He was sentenced to imprisonment until further notice.
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Balwain
Ernest Lawcon
Isherman
Galus
Joseph Greenland
Forsyth-street
Glebe
Dock-street
Sawyer
John-street
Hermann
Ene Gigirl
Chavier Quay
Convent attacked as Boxers threaten China crisis
London reports June 12 1900 Boxers attacked the Roiand Catholic Convent at Pao-tine-tu. Japan orders 4000 troops to China and aims to extend sphere of influence in Chekjuse Fo-kien Klang-si. Russia set to bring a large force to Fekla. Nine hundred British troops at Hongkong ordered to Taku near Tloni sin.
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London
Pao-tine-tu
Japan
China
Chekjuse
Fo-kien
Klang-si
Pekin
Telegrams To CHL After Interrogation Incident
A cryptic telegram describes actions by The Great Nucthers Company in response to the interrogation of Chinese authorities and mentions transmissions via Viadivastack and Eastern copies. A night cable service is established at cable offices in Vinadivestock Nagasaki and Shayebal in favor of government.
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Ern
Tom Adelaide
Great Nucthers
Adv'acx
Anes Harmeen Tientyin
Prkin
Teledamator Pekip
Viadivastack
English Sporting Royal Hunt Cup results and context
London report from June 13 outlines the Royal Hunt Cup race at Ascot. Royal Humpton-Farewell and The Reve figure among notable entrants and winners since 164%. Historic winners include Bucesticer, See Sarr, and Knight of the Thistle, with Refractor as last year’s victor. Other races and sales details mention prizes and notable horses changing hands, including W. Lee’s sale to Mr. Wishard for 400 gees and later transfer to Mr. Drake.
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London
Roy
Asco
Royal
Pavo— Hlasb
Sai Normay
Royal Humpton
Wigan
Guldflach
Mr. D
Jardine
Gyrt
Setvile
Ponsepar
Borough
Manchester
Carlisle
Lee
Ranjit Slobst Attains Form in English Cricket
In London on June 13, Ranjit Slobst shines with back to back innings totaling 223 not out. Reports note his strong performance in matches against Sussex at Brighton and Cambridge University, highlighting South African opposition at Cambridge. Later, Riantes Rowley of New South Wales places second in a yardyard backacic at Glasgow, trailing on a slick wet track with a 10 second time.
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London
Ranjit Slobst
Inninen
Bussex Seminst Somerset
Brighton
Cambridge Univers
Riantes Rowley
New South Wales
Ram
Glasgow
Trouble in Ashanti floods delay advance
London report says Lieutenant Jogel WHTocks leading a relief column of 750 soldiers is halted 50 miles south of Kumasi at Prete due to floods and strong winds slowing the advance toward Kijungu. The weather hampers movement and could affect relief efforts.
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London
Levtenant
Jogel Whttocks
Kijunc
Prete
Kumusi
Monsoon Affects Malabar Coast to Central Provinces
India reports heavy monsoon impact spreading from the Malabar coast eastward toward the Central Provinces. Flooding and disruptions accompany seasonal rains, with damage extending across several regions and affecting agriculture and transport.
Philippines Capture of a Noted Leader
London July 13 reports American troops in the Philippines have captured Del Pilar, one of the most daring Filipino generals, a major development in the colonial campaign.
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London
Theilippines
Delpilar
Farewell to Miss Kate Rooney at Town Hall
A large gathering in Indien met midweek at the Town Hall to arrange a farewell concert for Miss Kate Rooney who is bound for Europe. Lady Harris presided as patronage was announced by the Governor Lady Mary Lygon and other dignitaries. The concert is set for July 44 with many teaching artists volunteering and a federation committee led by Lady Harris.
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Indien
Loa
Beast
Mian
Kate Rooner
Europe
Lady Harris
Mary Lygon
Pearson
Meo
P and C Company Annual Meeting in London
At the Peniupilar and Oriental Steam Navigation Company annual meeting chairman Sir Thomas Sutherland stated two thirds of the coal supply came from Japan and Australia. He discussed South Africa troop transport, predicted swift settlement of China tensions if politics did not interfere with commerce, and noted Chinese leaders as dominant globally.
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London
Peniupilar and Oriental Steam Navigation Company
Thomas Sutherland
Japan
Australia
wMlaire
South Africa
Bir Thomas
Mercantile Marine
Grow Molgain
China
Illness of Lord Loch Attains Notable Distress
London report dated June 13 notes Lord Loch, who served as Governor of Vicaupls and as Cape Colony Hick Commissioner earlier, is seriously ill and described as in worloualy condition. The dispatch cites his long service and high offices, but provides only fragile status without further details.
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London
Lorn Loch
Vicuapls
Cape Colony
Hick
Worloualy
Auctions Tomorrow in North Sydney Household Goods
Fragmented notice cites auctions at Greenmount Campbell-street North Sydney at 11 o clock by Myam Haina and mentions James Wentworth died suddenly. Also reports Tamworth resident Arthur Madden’s wife passing and a dislocated kneecap incident. Inquiry into Quanda Colliery incident concluded with unknown results. Custome revenue received in Sydney Wednesday and concordant figures. Taylor Bree guarantees to meet Board requirements.
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Greenmount
Campbell-street
North Sydney
Myam Haina
Richard Mooney
Wentworth
Ays, Madden
Arthur Madden
Tamworth
Beart
George-sirent
Quoneda
Sydney
Cambridge Grants Doctor of Laws to Sir Walter Buller
London June 1 The University of Cambridge conferred the honorary Doctor of Laws on Sir Walter Buller formerly Native Commissioner in New Zealand. London June 1 The German Navy Bill has been read a third time in the Reichstag by 172 votes to 154. London June 1 The silver price quoted at 2 11 164 per ounce. London June 12 Victorian wheat cargo from Melbourne March 3 sold at 2s 6d per quarter. London June A Austra Hing tallow sales: 776 casks offered, 204 sold. Mutton prices and other values noted.
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Sir Walter Buller
London
University of Cambridge
Bir Waller & Buller
New Zealand
Reichstag
Bus
Cable news control sparks debate in Assembly
In Parliament Mr J C Fitapatrick pressed Premier to curb war cable reports spread by telephone to the public. Sir William Lyne backed a public service to publish messages in a government gazette or separate paper, if possible, to reach every newspaper.
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J. Cb. Fitapatrick
Bir
Lyne
Huynow
Theovernment
Gasette
William Lyne
EPA
Mattice
Lie “Government Bucetie
Alleged slander case in high court action details
In a marked slander suit before Mr Justice Stephen and a jury, Sylomon Myer Steenham sues Richard Figelle for 21000. The plaintiff claims the two and others frequented a city dining room where a waitress aged about 19 attended. A dispute over money led to accusations of false pretences and theft while the waitress prepared to leave. The defendant allegedly spoke words harming the plaintiff’s credit and reputation. The defendant pleaded guilty. the jury found for the defendant.
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Stephen
Tour
Sylomon Myer Steenham
Richard Figelle
Robinson
Teave
Lwank
Blia
Pratt
Sydney Dramatic Society Presents Ben Bolt and Naval Engagements
The Sydney Dramatic Society staged Ben Bolt a two act melodrama and Naval Engagements at the Gailey Thwaite, with Miss Emily Sanders and Miss Adel Inde Bowring among the early cast. Veterans J Bln and C F Moore gave creditable performances and the two ladies Lisa Stretford and Miss Wilshire shone as Mrs Pontifex and Mary Mortimer. The company received a favorable reception, with praise for Mr Alfred Caldwell as Admiral Kingston and Mr Hector Wilshire as Lieutenant Kingston. stage manager Wy. Grahieh Wratherley also earned noted approval.
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Ben Bolt
Ut Syd
Bay Dramatiie Society
Gailey ‘Thwaite
Australia
Lady On
Emily Sanders
Mary Moonlight
Bowring
J. B. Steoie
Hero Wilshire
Misa
Muriel Stratfaril
Mr. J. Bln
Ar. C. F. Moore
Alty
Alfred Caldwell
Admiral Kingaon
Hector Wilshire
Kingston
Lisa Stretford
Mra Pontifex
Biss Wilabire
Mary Mortimer
hotel+ Aerp
Slack
Walter
Dennis
Carl Slaith
Grahieh Wratherley
Abe
Water and Sewerage Board Meeting Notes
The Metropolitan Board of Water Supply and Sewage met to review finances and project permissions. An allocation of 18,840 pounds 1 shilling was recorded, with several water main extensions and sewer works approved including 37 yards of watermain near Washington Street and a sewer extension in Penny Lane, with accounts totaling 26,866 pounds 4 shillings passed for payment.
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Aps
Copensirrs
Dinigore
Strmi Woollaint
Ernie
WE. Ward
Penny s-Innm
Grimiel
Legislative session halts question on business paper
A Wednesday legislative assembly debate veers as the Premier says a request to place questions on the business paper will be considered if possible. Meanwhile a painter, John Gwen, fell 80 feet at Lansell's residence in Bertram, Vic, dying minutes later. A lecture on Principles of Law Relative to Personal Property to be delivered tonight by Mr FL A A Russell at the Banking Institute rooms.
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Anil Lovid
George Aniersin
Pravely
John Gwen
Lansell
Berdten
Vic
FL A A. Russell
S.A
Honoratiie
Menthe
Eden
Rombala Willista
Wirlent
Voluniser
Tararites
Lee
Dowling
Tego
Teocc
Jeant Hin
Ausi
Saererale
Alger
Heather
Public telephone service dispute prompts unanswered question
A dated correspondence reveals frustration with the Postmaster General over telephone service delays. A deputy replies that service is functioning, but MPs call for a direct, clear answer on when subscribers will receive proper service and if dissatisfaction could lead to disconnection with approval.
Military inspection at Wagen prompts debate on defense reforms
Lieutenant-Colonel Ciershaw of the First Infantry Regiment with Quar termaster-Sergeant Riley conducted an annual inspection of G Company Wagen on Saturday. The commander praised the men’s appearance and officers’ efficiency while a Major-General French inspection is anticipated. The piece links military discipline to broader calls for reform, citing volunteers and colonial defense concerns.
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Coronel Ciershaw
Riley
G Company
Wagen
Rimari
Faompany
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