Large Boer War Surrenders Reported Near Balmoral
London May 23 report by Bennet Burlelihy of Tally Telegraph describes Mehd Cornet and 200 Boers surrendering at Brinkfortsh north of the Orange Free State. Eishey’s men and others reportedly surrendered to British near Balmoral after Sleekamp’s commandos halted them and seized rifles. many were without ammunition.
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London
Bennet Burlelihy
Tally Telegraph
Brinkfort
Orange Tver
Eishey
Findon
Balmoral
Sleekamp
Natt
Hinous
Capture of Dispatches From Europe Report
London dispatches report Steinacker's Horse recently captured four riders sent with dispatches from Boer delegates in Europe to Boer Generals. Two riders were shot and the dispatches were seized.
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London
Steinacker
Europe
Encouraging the Boers Speech Claims by Oppositions Leader
London May 28 Commandant Lanner, captured, told a British officer that speeches delivered by Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman encouraged the Boers in their continued resistance. Lanner wondered why the government allowed such speeches to be uttered.
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London
Lanner
H. Camptet oNberman
Teider
House of Coummotts
Quimandant Lannerin
Prisoners on St Helena Seek Departure Amid Fever Outbreak
A severe outbreak of fever hits St Helena affecting guards and prisoners. Inmates claim authorities neglected precautions and are packing belongings, preparing to leave the island as conditions worsen.
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London
Helena
Peer
New Zealand Troops Arrive at Durban
London May 24 reports the troopship Nor fell bearing the South Island battalion of the New Zealand contingent arrived at Durban. The ship carried the Ath New Zealand unit among its passengers during the voyage.
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New Zealand
Durban
London
Norfell
South Island
Peace Negotiations Report Vital Terms Settled
London reports parliament considers terms of peace as negotiations move toward a final settlement. The Times notes possible delays but expects a conclusion, while the Standard suggests annexation questions could influence terms and public sentiment. The Daily Mail claims Vereeniging forces show resolve and may seek a complete surrender from Boer troops.
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London
Petmanalyie
Laeruw Anand Tor
Repubien
Ray Furie
Peetook Wewt
Wy Howe
Vereeniging
Emmy
Lis
Lord Kitchener to Lead British Forces in Sant Adrien
The Daily Express reports Lord Kitchener in London may soon take command as General Warden in Chief of the British forces at Sant Adrien with Adjutant General overseeing the FOres for Bywiites.
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London
Daily Express
Lord Kitchener
Guat Wanding
Sant Adrien
Ty the Fores
Coronation Touping at Malta Delayed by Papal Order
A distorted Malta dispatch reports the coronation coverage with Papal intervention delaying or halting a pageant titled Te Dena. The note mentions Catholic churches in Malta and a Vatican influence on the coronation ceremony, with unclear specifics and misspelled phrases.
China Battle With Rebels Reportedly Heavy Losses
London May 28 A violent clash between imperial troops and Vietnamese rebels at Cholussiea left rebels suffering heavy injuries while the forces claimed a tactical repulse. The Boxers are said to be reforming in Shantung province amid unsettled conditions.
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London
Superial
Cholussiea
Shantanu
Smallpox Epidemic in London Declines
London reports a declining smallpox death toll with 24 deaths last week versus 37 the prior week. The May 28 dispatch notes continued spread but a downward trend in fatalities amid public health concerns. Officials urge vigilance and vaccination to curb further outbreaks.
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London
Victoria apricot pulp complaints by importers
Reports from London dated May 23 215 p m detail serious complaints by importers about Victoria apricot pulp. A high portion of tins are blowing due to faulty pulping and air not escaping. Ada Crossley and Louie Avene items appear in the same dateline. A Lithgow court case refers to a different matter in a separate note.
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London
Victoria
Terrible Mont Pelee eruption reported near Fort de Fraure
London dispatch describes another Mont Pelee eruption on Monday night. Dark clouds blot Fort de Fraure and the event is marked by vivid lightning and heavy smoke. A greyish yellow cloud is reported in the vicinity of Mont Pelee, with ongoing volcanic activity noted.
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London
Heavy Rains Expose Graves at St Vincent
May 28 reports heavy rains at St Vincent exposing graves of victims from recent eruptions. Local authorities and relief workers assess safety and burial needs as conditions complicate response efforts.
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ST. Vincent
London
St Vincent
Aid for the sufferers in Mar talque relief appeal
London reports a French charity chain of grants totaling 20,000 francs aimed at aiding sufferers at Mar talque amid ongoing relief efforts. The appeal, dated May 25, seeks to mobilize further support to address urgent needs in the region.
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London
Martalque
Fall of Snow and Ashes at Locerny
London dated May 28 reports snowfall and ash fall affecting Locerne and surrounding ranges in Switzerland. The message notes several extinct cravers among the Swies mountains and references Vestal whl esbes as fallen near Locerne.
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Locerny
London
Per- Vestal
Licerne
Switzerland
Swies Mountains
Earthquake at Corfu Shakes Adriatic Region
A quake struck Corfu, the northernmost island of the Tolon group near the Adriatic entrance. Historical seismic activity in the area includes notable shocks in 1840 at Zante and multiple events from January 1843 to April 1843, causing fatalities and significant property damage.
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London
Corfu
Corfu I
Tolan Istanas
Adriatic
Zante
Meeting in Sydney aids victims of Martinique and Saint Vincent disaster
A Sydney meeting in the Town Hall vestibule, chaired by Alderman Thomas Mughes, unites citizens to aid those affected by volcanic eruptions in Martinique and Saint Vincent. M. G Blart a'Anner and M. Annet lead the effort with contributions forming a relief fund, currently around £10. A committee is formed to solicit further subscriptions with Mayors of state municipalities to cooperate.
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Wednewlay
Mowe
Leiteot Aotogy
Sydney
Saumares Smithy
Wiliam Scsulan
Tbe
Redfora
Ibe
Sir Vincent
Martinique
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la Lenset
Mayer
John Walker
Presbyterian Assembly
Ibis
Daniel O'Connor
Str
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Rusala
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Mwc
Anderson
Shardy
Compioir D'Escomptel
M. Nettemene
Coucul
T. H. Nesbitt
Mere
New South Wales Loan Quoted With Premium
The Standard reports that the New South Wales 1 per cent loan is on the market at a premium of £1 2s. Applicants for large sums will receive 7 per cent of the amount applied for. In other items, Count Tolstoy’s condition worsens as a relapse leaves him dying, and the torpedo boat Recruit, after attacking Vineck Rock, has been refloated and towed to Penzan.
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New South Wales
London
Vineck Rock
Cornwall
Bathurst Injury and Court Action Report Segments
Charles Jeffreys employee at Burrage copper mine was run over by a truck on Wednesday and injured in the back, arm, and head. In Bathurst Police Court on Wednesday Jamnén Stanbrook was committed for trial on a charge of wounding his wife Eleanor Maud Stanbrook with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The Railway Commissioners note a steam tram frame at Newcastle replaced by electric but future extension of electric tramways remains uncertain.
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Charles Jeffreys
Lloyd
Burrage
Bathurst
Jamnén Stanbrook
Eleanor Maud Stanbrook
Newcastre
Newcastie
Drawn Test at Lord's Ends Slow Day With Australia Ahead
Rain interrupted play as England and Australia battled to a draw at Lord's. Warner 42 and Mitchell 12 stood for Marylebone, early wickets fell to Noble and Howell, while Hearne, Gregory and Trott anchored partial innings. Australia chased 280 but rain and steady bowling kept the target from being reached, with Gregory making 42 and Trott contributing 48 in a tense day of action.
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Rime
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Kelly
Noble
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Storet
Howell
I Isa
Hearne
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Australlune
Ural
Norwich
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Trutper
Sofdle Pater Yee
Oval
US Tor
Crimper
London
Hill
Evarne
Gregory
Trumpers
Darling Jomes
Darling
Who
Ale Fallowine Te Peore
Bry
Crantwld
Butidriet Vyecessyere
Touweyrorrser Reyts
Eee
Trott
Trost
Troi
Armstrong
Jane
G Howell
Win Grace
Obra
Trath
Cranbeld
Fry
Armetrong
Bround
Armatrong
Palairet
Jones
Ranjit Slob
C Gregory
Trimper O
First Test Match Selections for England Team
London May 28 The selectors of the English team to play in the free flat match choose G C B Llewellyn of Hampshire at thirteenth. Rumor links W F Lockerood who took nine wickets for Gimme in the first innings of Eawex at Leyton this week with a potential selection alongside other players including W Rhodes K S Hanijit Bihuhfi C B Fry and J K Mason among names listed from Surrey Somerset and Warwickshire.
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London
Chisen
G. C. B. Llewellyn
Hampshire
W. Fi
Lockerood
Ur Rey
Gimme
Eawex
Surroy
Leyton
Bax
W. Rhodes
Yorkshire
K. 8
Hanjit Biuhfi
Stemex
C. B. Fry
Sams
G. J. Teamop
Gloucestersite
LC. Brand
Bomermet
A A. Tilley
Warwickshire
J. K. Mason
Kent
T. Haywant
Surrey
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News by Cable in Evening News Corr Bulletin
Cable news items from the Evening News Corrections section summarize ongoing telecast updates and local notices. The brief digest highlights program changes, schedule notes, and reader-reported items presented in concise bullet form for quick reference.
Capped Shot Experiments Reported By British Admiralty
London dispatch notes that Admiralty experiments with capped shot on a 4-inch gun tested at Barrow indicate increased penetration against armor. Capped projectiles pierced a Krupp plate and caused notable impact effects as part of a programme to assess performance in naval weapons.
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London
Owine
Admiralty
Barrow-In- Fursum
Ottawa favors reciprocal trade with Australia and colonies
In Ottawa there is a mood favoring reciprocal trade with Australia and other British colonies while Great Britain remains reluctant to accept preferential trade terms.
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London
Ottawa
Canada
Australia
Great
Blended Butter Debate Across Colonial Markets
A London deputation from the Hon and Foreign Produce Exchange and the Butler Association, with the Agent General, pressed Mr. How Hanbury for the maintenance and sale of blended butter. Reeves and New Zealand ministerial figures urged a policy safeguarding colonial butter, while Hanbury signaled sympathy but warned legislation may bind the issue to empire interests and navy needs.
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Tondon
Honn and Foreign Produce Exchange
Butler Association
Agenue
How. Hanbury
Boant of Agriculture
We Ty Reeves
New Zealand
Hanbury
France and Russia Meet in London Amid War Tensions
A report from London notes President Lamberjute returning to France and seeking intervention to curb aggression, urging moderation among domestic factions and highlighting allied concerns with France and Austria. The piece emphasizes hopes for balanced actions and stability in the European theater.
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France
Russia
London
Lamber Jute
Dugklek
Anlil
Awawia
Frapee
Tallow sales and riots reported in fragmented May notices
Fragmentary 19th century style report notes tallow sale in Losdon with several lots offered and prices slipping. Additional items reference riots and church notices, a banking mock broker affair and various regional incidents. The garbled text mentions a bishop, London Globe, a balloon, a fog accident, and a Crystal Palace cancellation impact. Names and dates are scattered and partly unreadable.
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London
Rosalia Treasury
Kiarkowaus Waituya
Tly
Condon
We Ingram
Globe Pinwaey Corporation
Tynida- Nua
Heniemellowe
Lake View
Earl of Flarwick
Tamuber
Stork
Basil Montgomery and Company
Avenue, Chy
Tlundwn
Pam
Cornwall
AC Santos Tumont
Crystal Palace
North Sydney Raid Leads to Mass Arrests and Delays
In North Sydney early April 2 raid on Walker Street, 53 men were arrested. 51 remanded, two unaccounted, one already dealt with and another reportedly drying. Arthur Waterhouse charged with running a gaming den tied to Centennial Ball on April 20. cases adjourned to August 11 pending Full Court decision. Defendants bound over to £5 recognisances. Other items note Marie Narelle’s concert proceeds, Federal Premier’s address, and local council works.
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Cautemniat
Walker-street
North Sydney
Arthur Waterhouse
Cana
Thomas Waterhouse
Belting House
Crown Law Ofice
Marie Narelle
Andresa
Elerto
England
Barton
Busines
Wurverer
Blackbeat
Govett'e Leap Creek
Blach
Nyogas
Smetal
Mundlatia
C. G. Barlow
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Vised Young
Baturday Ev Iue
J. Ward
St. John's Church
Defense
Desagn
Sydney Comedy Club
Wil
Jerome K. Jerome
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