In memory notices and Boer War commentary mix
A fragment from a late 19th or early 20th century issue blends obituaries and memorial lines with opinion on South Africa. It cites a number of deaths and mourners, mentions In Memoriam notices for Bridget and others, and discusses householder responsibility during wartime, comparing Sherman’s Georgia actions to British conduct in the Transvaal and reflecting on parole and leniency in military justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
aMom
Ran
South Africa
Max Decamore
Kean
Omhia
Georgia
Sherman
Lora Kitchener
Atlante
Bloemfontein
Pretoria
Pretorie
Transvaal
Georgie
Prince Bramarck
Bertin
Seden
Busch
Martia
Erince Binmarek
Victorians React To Boer War Fighting Near Middelburg
A British newspaper letter notes a 12th instant Boer raid near Middelburg on Telagos Bay Ting. Victorian Mounted Rifles were surrounded, many killed or wounded, prisoners taken, with some later released. The piece critiques wartime reporting and calls for loyalty and restraint amid imperial conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitchener
Middelburg
Telagos Bay
Lng
Dizty
Gra
Colin
Besiaon
Avi
Rome
Tuller
Tugela Heights
Ana
Lord Methuen
Magerafontein
Lowe Inn
Victoria
Gorbia
Howe Stenéraie
Fiuliia
Almont
Une Royal Hover Artillery
Sanaars
Victoriana
Orange River Colony
Cape
Bosra
Lee Musheser
Premier Beel Lectures On State Finances In Gratton
In Gratton at night Mr Beel defended government actions and rejected opposition charges. Mr Lee criticized land resumption delays and the state budget, highlighting a rising primary expenditure and weak surpluses amid lavish Commonwealth celebrations and wartime costs. The debate centers on NSW finances and party responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beel
Gratton
New South Wales
Lee
Lee Han
Sydney
Te Reid
William Lyne
Dee
Africa
Responsibility for NSW finances and Lyne’s rise
The article assigns blame for the financial mismanagement of New South Wales to those who placed Sir William Lyne in power and allowed him to become Home Secretary, accusing a core group of renegade traders and allied factions of wrecking finances and enabling the war through protectionist and Labor ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reid
William Lyne
Hhors
Protectionists
Labor Party
New South Wales
Election Figures Show Varied Candidate Totals Across NSW
A historical voter analysis notes that candidate totals in New South Wales elections vary widely across periods 1844 1895 and 1898. It highlights large candidate pools in 1840s shifts due to deposits, records of individual majorities and lone votes, and mentions figures for electors districts such as Tumut Parramatta Mudgee and Broken Hill with names like Carruthers Ferris and Jones. The piece underscores the unreliability of counts in predicting outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toms
God Camvassers
New South Wales
Lention Aguren
Howe
Ledk
Carruthers
Himeslf
Thomas
Wills
Barwon
R. G. D. Fitzgerald
Justice
Robertson
T. Joues
Mtr
Chan
Tumut
Jones
Cang
Broken Hill
Ferris
O'Reilly
Parramatta
Wine
Bagister
Aahfield
Richards
Mudgee
Crick
Labor and ministerial clash in Waratah election
A fragment from a political debate discusses Labor leader M Gowen and candidate A GeiMuh in Waratah. It notes Labor and Ministerial parties unite against Free Trade and Liberal forces, signaling awkward standings for Griffith and possible parliamentary contention amid calls to defund the Government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Party
M'Gowen
Rune I
Redtern
Mik
A. GeiMuh
Waratah
Grime
Grimie
Lew
Grin
Wiliam Lyne
Labor
Freetrade
Liberal
Grifith
Jewmond
Dombared With Buns in Melbourne Varmy Show
A theatre anecdote recalls a Melbourne show where performer Austin Rud4 claimed bombardment by Duma in a scene. The comic incident involves a box, a stick, and a weathered occupation moment amid the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marty Riskards
Mel Bourne Varmy
Austin
Gomw Young
The Auckland Theatre Bouquets Taken In Jest
An old Auckland tale recalls a touring company at a New Zealand theater. The audience showered bouquets as the star mocked the ritual of bouquets with a wry wink and a quip about the cost of sending them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudi
Auckland
New Zealand
Theo
Central Pollo Court Hordern Brothers theft case
Theodore Bacon, a perfumery department head at Hordern Brothers, was tried at Central Pollo Court before Mr Smithers. He admitted stealing a few shillings and goods valued at multiple frames and brushes from customers, misappropriating money via the cash railway, and altered entries in the department books. He pleaded guilty and received three months hard labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pollo
Smithers
Theodore
Bacon
Hordern Brothers
Pitlalreet
Goulter
Hordern
Alfred Plather
Glebé-road
Morseat Longe
Wave Cridenow
Wax
Ant Department
Witnee
Dall
Indy
Metropole
Nanse
Wiona
Alfred Jamen
Pir Wirwel
Mike Sales
Ema
Witmese
Bacon Witnees
Fia— Con
Bacey
Witwem
Wim
Patrick Conway Death Trial at Dartinghuver Court
In a crowded court, Mrs Jane Smith faced a 10 day charge of felonious murder of Patrick Conway on February 1 aboard a voyage from New Zealand to Sydney. Crown prosecutor C G Wade led testimony with defense by Mr Mack. presiding judge was Mr Sustive GU Almpson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Smith
Dartinghuver Clinical Court
Patrick Conway
New Zealand
Bydney
Sustive GU
Almpson
Neweastary
C. G. ‘Wade
Mack
Eagnen
Aseiel
Queve Victoria
Cleewkar
SecAdead
Etee
Faerdeld
Vevievick Larbey
de Pertarmatee
Ihe Fieveeime
Annimdale
Gus
Aetioides
Bores
Collision Between Steamboats At Sydney Cove In May
Testimony from Captain Mughe of the Roetal describes a near collision with the Carabella and the North Coast Steam Navigation Company vessel Rosedale in Sydney Cove about 7 PM on May 1. He states missed signals and evasive maneuvers near Lawes Point as both ships passed the Quay, with significant damage reported to the Rosedale’s bow and superstructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Court
John Vine Hall
Mackenzie
Xanewnorn
Sydney Percies
Catabella
North Coast Steam Navigation Company
Rosedale
Sydney Cove
John Mughe
Roetal
Rosevale
Lawes Point
Nix
North Shore
Ramdale
Citmevn
Hans
Mors Mocawarin
Carabelle
Enat
Vision steamer danger over damaged hull near Port Macquarie
A damaged steamer Vision was reported off Port Macquarie twenty miles north of the Haven. The vessel reportedly stayed off the danger position all day Sunday with the crew keeping the ship until further assistance arrived. The Wise was reported bought and coal damaged, with plans to repair and resume duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vision
Rooke Maida Cato
den Haven
Camden
Port Macquarie
Wollongong Divorce Case Involving Yarter and Watson
In Wollongong Taylor presided over a divorce petition brought by Andrina Yarter formerly Thompson against Alfred Charles Watson a senior electrical engineer. The case featured allegations of cruelty threateningly described by witnesses and defendants, with evidence from Watson and other parties. The proceeding included claims of assault breaking ties and financial disputes over 22600, with testimonies about living arrangements in Wollongong and Melbourne and a contested separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proderich Amthor Taylor
Wollongong
Andrina Yarter
Thompson
Har Adeliary
Alfred Charles Ywascom
Senlecant Electrical
Bern
Warsaw
Ellie
Watson
Rover
Kim
Walson
Rmasan
Welson
The American Mall Arrives at Auckland Harbor
The Royal mail steamer Maricosa from Francisca, bound for Sydney, arrived at Auckland today. Passengers listed include Bussen Watton, Meeibeir, Elwell, Chapman, Irwin, Riley, Johnats, Coenman, McCarthy, Sakiaury, Lyon, Siumra, Salty, and Jehuietes among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Willl Gader
Darme
Merpose
Prien
Maries
Hewele
San Francisco
Hennluin
Smee
3Ussen Watton
Meeibeir
Elwell
Wreckage Found Off New Zealand Coast
Wreckage from a naval vessel wash ashore near Tumaru and Dunedin area, with Alma inscription spotted on debris. Authorities pursued two deserters linked to the Royal Yacht episode, while shipwreck debris suggests long time afloat near the coast.
Railway Scandal and Public Works Debates Stir City
A fragmented report details railway operations and local finance debates. It notes fare income, maintenance costs, projected improvements, and the role of the Victorian Assembly while referencing various officials and committees.
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Marie Brizard
Ome
Peru
Weal
Joseph Afichanl
Atran
Brothers
Agrang
Rhawuins
Pajyiek
Aube
Iain
Oridawt Wild
Innerteats
William and
Wild
Maother
Bridget
Ty Fame Wrateim
Baler
Win
Prince Alfred Papi
IM Ae Ouse
Eydney
THE
Tlead
Gaul
Mrs. Smith
Shamil
Perilioner
Madge
Tydoey
Walsun
Tarwaght
Wushaot
Prahtan
Melbourne
Adewat
Ohrick
Wolloagong
Ty Borman
Ib Onder
Arcousta
N.Z. Coast
Cothe
Tusarn
Capalg
G. W. Christensen
Keloure
Tumaru
Miteay
Dunedin
Chrisicboreh
Spdaes
Pardermlat
Semetias
Swaeritien
Shenitay Pratik
Lawls
Berco
Macaulahing
Uhidarmeby
Drome Mauer
Laos
Temaire
WR Ocoee
Lier
Peteren
Pat Wetey
J. Puther
Williace
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