General Botha Defeated Reported Near Pretoria
London June 14 report that Jord Roberts attacked General Solly Botha on June 11 beyond Eerste Fabrieken. Allied cavalry and infantry brigades enveloped the enemy’s right and left flanks, with heavy opposition. Lord Roberts returned to Pretoria at day end. Casualties include Earl of Adelle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
T To Mosally
Jord Roberts
Solly Botha
Eerste Fabrieken
Hatherley
Pretoria
French
Brgadier-General
Porter
Dickson
4Th Cavalry
Hutton
Lin Hamiton
Wor Niniling
Broadwood
Gordon
Ard
Ridley
Cape Mounted Infantry
Geveral Brice Remion
Pole Rarew
Jan Hamilton
Earl of Adelle
Walew
Botha
Boer Brutality Report From Waterval Prison Camp
An 14 June dispatch reports alleged German or Boer forces brutalizing prisoners at Waterval near Pretoria. The attack reportedly shelled a camp and hospital, with cavalry involvement and chaotic scenes described by the telegraph desk.
Australians in Action in London Boer fight June 4
Australians in London report action near Victoria with New South Wales Lancers engaging Boer forces. The encounter occurred on June 4 as troops moved to secure objectives, with Devils in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Buller advances as Volkstraat occupation and Wakkerstroom surrender reported
London dispatches say General Buller linked with divisions under Clery near Laing's Nek and occupied Volkeraat just beyond the Transvaal. Many prisoners were taken as the enemy retreated toward Ermelo while the Wakkerstroom tunnel damage is minor and Buller’s strategy earns praise for its brilliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Gantral
Redgore Huller
Ud Brevision
Linutenst
Bir C.F. Clery
Ac Charfesinn
Laing
Nek
Volkeraat
Transvaal
Ermelo
Calles Gorth
Volksriet
Bryddo
Wakkerstroom
Volkerust
Buller
Almond
Roberts uneasy as Boer raid rattles Rhenoster field
London dispatch reports Lord Roberts directing a southern retreat while Lord Kitchener and Lord Methuen push toward the Rhenoster River to counter a Boer raid. Methuen’s column advances from Heilbron to Vrededorp and Kroondal, where a battle yields a British victory. casualties and disrupted lines of communication are noted as remaining risky under pursuit.
Griqualand Rebels Flee Toward Bechuanaland
London June 14 reports that one thousand rebels with forty wagons fled Warren's pursuit and reached Kurumaa, the main town of British Bechuanaland, as Sir Charles Warren leads the campaign in Griqualand West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Charles Warren
Griqualand West
Jave
Kurumaa
British Bechuanaland
Australian Casualties From South Africa Fever and Dysentery Toll
June 14 report from London lists Private G. of Queensland Contingent and Private F. Morgan of New Zealand killed near Kroonstad. Private H. J. Broderick of Queensland Mounted Infantry dies at Wynberg Cape Town from dysentery. Private T. R. Pitt of Tasmanian Mounted Infantry dies at Norval’s Pont from coup fever. Lieutenant A J W Tremearny of first Victorian Infantry Company promoted to England. Corporal Y R Daly, bugler, dies of enteric fever at Bloemfontein June 11. Auckland telegrams: Trooper McIntosh dies of dysentery at Umlazi. Trooper Morgan of New Zealand forces listed from Kroonstad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
F. Mute
Queensland
F. Morgan
New Zealand
Kroonstad
H. J. Broderick
Queensland Mounted Infantry
Han
Wynberg
Capetown
TR. Pitt
Tasmanian Mounted Infantry
Norval’s Pont
TeUtenant A.J. W. Tremearny
Ble W. Lyné
South Africa
Bugler
Y. R. Daly
Bloemfonfeld
Juine
Auckland
Citalien
M'Lntoah
Umirall
Morgan
Roatan
Forves
Es Talesiog
Kroomaiad
Cape Colony Premier Schreiner Resigns
Cape Colony Premier W P Schreiner and his ministry have resigned. Sir Alfred Milner, the Governor, has accepted the resignations. The move comes amid political turmoil in Cape Colony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
W. P. Schreiner
Cape Colony
Nia Miniry
Sir Alfred Milner
Twenty Australians at Coleshers Kopje Stand
An Australian correspondent recalls a fierce Coleshers kopje engagement with about twenty Australians facing a larger Boer force. The Australians charged the kopje under fire, suffered heavy casualties, and held their ground until help arrived, with both sides sustaining losses and the defenders enduring a stubborn, selfdedicated stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Eller
Bethany
Str
Hales
Sailer
Coleshers
Iwea.y Aletallame
Australia
Neta
After the War A Pearl From Cape Colony Letter
J Silver of Tamworth reports a nephew Charles Silver writing from St Andrewa Rondebosch Cape Colony. He predicts farm settlement after the war, more mining labor, railways, growth in building and dynamite supply, and a burst of manufacturing as a new government aids materials. He believes the war may end in three months and that Roberts has a surprise yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Bllver
Tamworth
Charles Silver
St. Andrewa
Rondebosch
Cape Colony
Weller
Ste
Éanler
Johannesbire
Roberts
The Earl of Airlie A Noted Scottish Peer and Military Officer
Birth 1856 of Earl of Airlie in Italy. Notable service in the army including Lancers, Guards, and Nile Expedition. Married Lady Mabell Gore in 1858. survived by three sons and three daughters. succeeded by his eldest son David Gore Wolseley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pre Rikbt
David Stanley Willem Drumwognd Opsley
Earl of Aisle
Ogilvy
Oxilvy
Alyth Wad Lintrathen
Scalland
Plurence
Italy
Htou
Lothian Regiment
Beota Guarda
Ileutenael
Sinesars
Dre-_ goon Guarda
Deoe
Schedive
Nile
Abu Mien
Abu Kies Welle
Metamemel
Diapatehes
Wealthy landowner with many Highland seats dies
A prominent landowner owning about 69 000 acres mainly in Forfarshire held five seats including Airlie Castle Certachy Castle Auchterhouss Tolekan Lous Ulentala and Downie Park He was a member of the Marlborough Guests Army and Navy and Travellers Clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forfarshire
Airlie Ceatle
Certachy Castle
Auchterhouss
Tolekan Lous
Ulentala
Downie Park
Marlborough Guests
Army and Navy
Travellers’ Clubs
Memorial to Trooper A E Smith Considered by Council
A memorial for late Trooper A E Smith of the NSW Mounted Infantry, who died of enteric fever at Bloemfontein, was discussed by the council on Wednesday night. The mayor chaired a draft plan. a public meeting will be set to pursue the project. a fair sum was donated toward the object. H Marwd en was named treasurer pro tem and Alderman H Bortveusz secretary pro tem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Christiansen
J. Beattie
WH. Erjyener
Stewart
Stockhampton North 1
Queenmagd
Patrick Burleigh
Charters Towers
Fultala
Mbourne
Queensland
Albany
Wia
Adelaide Steamahle Company
Maitland Henevolem Society
W.1. Lipscomb
W. HH
Lipscom
S.A
Adelaide
Gudea
Wien & Sor
Newcastle
Timbury
Russian troops land as Pekin siege tightens
The Dowager Empress bodyguard killed Japanese Chancellor Sugiyama Akira in a Pekin street. Russian forces aboard two thousand troops have landed at Paks with 200 more bound for Taku. Chinese troops near Pekin entrench and aim their guns at foreign legations while warships move toward Taku. Boxers inflict low damage amid ongoing clashes with foreign forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sugiyama Akira
Pekin
Taku
Paks
Fort Arsur
Mineion
Seculion
Ard Mudered Priest Murder in Taung-hua-chat Mission
London reports Dr. Edne Terry of the American Methodist Woman's Missionary Station at Taung-hua-chat near Pekin was murdered. The incident is dated June 14, with details noting the location miles ENE of Pekin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Edne Terry
Worten
Taung-hua-chat
Miles Ene
Pekin
Trouble in Ashanti forces enter Kumasi amid defense
Major A H Morris with 70 native troops moves into Kumasi as resistance to a siege increases. The governor and Lady Hodgson are reported safe on the fourth instant while Captain Sakuirela is dead and Major Morris wounded in the engagement. Shortage of rations and ammunition is noted amid the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
A. H. Morris
Gold Coast
Kumas
Hodgson
Sakuirela
Morris
Ascot Gold Cup Won by Merman at Ascot
English Sporting reports the Ascot Gold Cup as the principal event, won by Merman. The race carried a value of 1 saya with 2000 saya in prizes, including 700 and 300 saya reserves. Details mention owners and breeders, noting Merman as Australian bred, trained by Gawali and Langtry association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merman
London
Ascot
Jersey
Grand Flanenr
Rs A. Gawali
Suien
Altive
Tyre
Clarke
Phe Gyatge
Goa
Ssr
Tarai Yoon Uo
O. J. Blake
Bonaviata
Arcadia
Wtakes
Jermer
Nur Zeadere
HL G. de Battie
Detter
Langtry
Mermai
Gralier
Australian delegates insist on keeping Commonwealth compromise
London dispatch reports Australian federal delegates, angered by attempts to abandon clause 74 of the Commonwealth Bill. They urge Mr Chamberlain to honor the compromise agreed with all governments except Queensland. Kingston states such a breach would be grave and notes prior representations on the compromise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Queensland
Mr Chamberlain
Kingston
Hinkine Diesel
Holder
South Australia
Privy Council
Joint Message From The Premiers On Privy Council Appeal Clause
A cable from all colonies to Mr Burton expresses Australia wide opposition to delaying the Privy Council appeal clause in Clause 74 of the Commonwealth Bill. Victorian Premier M Lean backs speedy acceptance while Sir William Lyne and J H K Byring condemn delay and ridicule. A cabinet meeting and local notices follow amid other reports on sugar, coal workers, and political debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tn Yiew
Eolomies
M'Lean
Burton
Privy Counci
William Lyne
Australia
Privy Council
Secretary of
Bute
Uch
London
M'Laan
Ferther
Nis Ohlef al Long
Ieee
Mlemy
Adelaide chamber hex sustains privy council appeal right
The Adelaide Chamber of Commerce hex favors retaining the full right of appeal to the Privy Council as in Canada. The Wheat Mar ket, London reports wheat cargo from Wallaree Pebru Wyf, sold at high prices. The visible supply of American wheat, per Bradstreet, stands at 67,311,000 bushels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide Chamber of Commerce
Privy Council
Canada
Markey
London
Wallaree
Bradatrest'a
Saturday Mails and Overseas Steamer Schedules
Reading shows a historical ship and mail schedule listing departures for Port Macquarie Nambucg Melbourne Noumen Townsville Manila Hong Kong and Japan with multiple steamers Oakland Walatipu Kallatina Miranos KaWatiri and various ports including Richmond River Clarence River St Hao Zeehan and West Coast of Tasmania. It notes times noon p m 720 p m and 4 20 pm with routes via Eden Brisbam ber Melbourne and other destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malla Clase
Port Macquarie
Nambuceg
Eiestier
Rosedale
St .Ain
Melbourne
FMS
Dewane
Noumen
Huisbine
Townsville
Calina
Port Tarwin
Timor
Manila
Hongeng
Japan
Pep Ni Ateather
Richmond River
Oakland
Laupeeslon
Eden
Walatipu
Clarence River
Kallatina
Thursday Island
Normanton
Brisbam Ber
Miranos
St Hao
Zeehan
West Coast of Tasmanis
Vis
Vast array of whiskies and wines advertised in grainy notice
The page lists numerous beverages with prices in shillings and pence. Items include Wolfe's Schnapps, Crawford's Famous P, O. Whisky, Dewar's Old Highland, Scotch and Trish Whisky, Special Whisky, Teacher's Highland Cream, Whytes Mackay's, Favorite Tour Crown, Fine Old Scotch, Port Wane, Fine Old Pale Brandy, Imperial Cognac, Shamrock Whisky, Mewan's Ale, Guinness Stout, Younger’s Revolver Ale, foreign ports and sherries, dry champagne, French claret. Prices range from 6d to several shillings per bottle or quart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grawford
Dewar
Whytes MacKay
Hunter River
Also Mentioned on This Page
Official Report
Waterval
Erimdie Geveral Potters
Ther
Volksrust
Orange River Colony
Lord Roberts
Rhenoster River
Lord Kitchener
Dia ‘Chet
Etam
Lord Methuen
Heilbron
Wo Basten
Land Methuen
Vredetort
Fort Station
Mallee
Dure
Roodewal
Griqualand
Warren
Schreiner
the Earl OF Aiblie
Trooper A. E. ‘Smith
Ary
Ashanti
Commonwealth
Fiji
Calcutta
New South Wales
TY Ant
Wales
Hordern Brothers
Federal Tailors
Pitt Street
Sydney
LA Maison Parisienne
TRC Lancer
Axtens
LE Rossignol
Strand
South Australian CO. Lonton
South Austratlas Company
Jewwamrag
Fitz
Mantua Pines
Mersia
Serres
Botly Department
Winky
Crystal Palace
George-At
Teanre
J. Hayward
George Street
Bear Lussitter's
Riley Brothers
Georges Street
DR. & Lever
S. O. Asher
London Dental Institute
King-Street
Only
Quer Mollingda’s
Kamel’ Jewellers
Weeoy
Feischne
Rowleys
Fsi
Victoria
Cantey Vain XW
Single Bottle Department
Market Street
George-St
Wine & Spirit Store
Market St
Georgest
BOK LyvaLips
Catania
Roberts’ Hotel
George & Market Streets
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!