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  2. THE TRANSVAAL WAR.

    Reports received at Capstown from the front announce that the Boors have made an attack on Glencoe in great force, and that the battle around the ...

    Article : 182 words
  3. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 1,214 words
  4. THE MERCURY.

    Weather at Zeehan fine and warm. Mr. Mulcahy replied to Mr. Cameron's attacks at a meeting on Saturday evening. Tasmanian Contingent drilled daily at ...

    Article : 5,222 words
  5. COMMERCIAL.

    MELBOURNE, October l8.—The Melbourne Woolbrokers' Association (Goldsbrough, Mort & Co. Limited, New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. Limited, ...

    Article : 577 words
  6. SHIPPING.

    Mahinapua, s.s., 450 tons, G. J. R. Wald, from Strahan. Passengers—Saloon: Mesdames Oliphant, Harvey, Miller, Livingstone, Keys; Misses Miles, Henry, ...

    Article : 119 words
  7. SAILED.—October 21.

    Mahinapua, s.s., 450 tons, G. J. R. Wald, for Strahan. Passengers—Saloon: Mesdames Riley, Grace, Matten, Garb and 3 children, Bunfield; Miss Hogan; Messrs. ...

    Article : 41 words
  8. FLIGHT OF THE BOERS

    The enemy at this stage of the conflict were disposed to stand, but a section of the British succeeded in outflanking, and drove them wildly down ...

    Article : 48 words
  9. GENERAL SYMONS WOUNDED.

    A cablegram received by the War Office states that General Symons has been wounded, but details are not given. ...

    Article : 27 words
  10. IMPORTS.—October 20.

    A special charge is made to consignees [?] to particularise their imports or exports.] Ex North Lyell, s.s., from Sydney—7 ...

    Article : 192 words
  11. CAPTURE OF BOER GUNS.

    The guns of the enemy were now captured, and cavalry, mounted infantry, and a few field guns, pursued the fugitives towards the Buffalo ...

    Article : 29 words
  12. CAPTURE OF BOERS' POSITION.

    It is rumoured that the British have carried the Boers' position on the hills and captured the five guns which had been brought into play against Glencoe. ...

    Article : 32 words
  13. SURRENDER OF BOERS.

    To save their lives many of the fugitive Boers surrendered to their pursuers and were disarmed. ...

    Article : 21 words
  14. GOODS TRAIN CAPTURED.

    The Boers this morning captured a goods train at Elandslaagte, south of Glencoe, and made pitsoners of several war correspondents for English daily ...

    Article : 55 words
  15. A FIVE HOURS'FIGHT.

    The battle lasted five hours, during which a large proportion of the British officers engaged were killed, through recklessly refusing to seek shelter like ...

    Article : 36 words
  16. EXPORTS.—October 21.

    Ex North Lyell, s.s., for Sydney—130 bgs bark: F. BOND. Tambo, s.s., left Sydney at 4.45 p.m. on the 19th inst., passed Gabo at 5.20 p.m. on ...

    Article : 263 words
  17. COLONIAL VOLUNTEERS DOING GOOD SERVICE.

    The Natal Carabineers have gallantly engaged a force of 2,000 Free Staters and Boers at Bester, to the west of Ladysmith, and inflicted severe ...

    Article : 54 words
  18. GENERAL SYMONS TERRIBLY WOUNDED.

    General Symons, who bravely led his men into the thick of the fight, was terribly wounded in the groin about 10 o'clock, Lieut. Yule succeeding him in ...

    Article : 50 words
  19. SIDNEY WOOL SALES

    At the wool sales this week 23,822 bales were disposed of. The market for good wools was exceptionally strong, and in some instances last week's prices were ...

    Article : 87 words
  20. A BRITISH VICTORY.

    The fight at Glencoe has proved a decisive victory for the British. The artillery fire was excellent, welldirected and continuous, and speedily ...

    Article : 64 words
  21. THE ENEMY OUT-MAN[?]UVRED.

    It is evident that General Joubert's plan of action was that the Free Staters should attract Lieut.-General Sir George White's main body towards ...

    Article : 52 words
  22. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 296 words
  23. [BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.]

    BOOBYALLA.—ARRIVED—October 21 —Star, s.s., from Launceston. EDDYSTONE. — October 21 — Tambo, s.s., passed south at 4.20 p.m. ...

    Article : 126 words
  24. BOERS DEMORALISED.

    The Boers are demoralised, and distrust General Joubert. Their losses are estimated at six hundred killed. ...

    Article : 40 words
  25. THE BATTLE OF GLENCOE.

    The attack on Glencoe was commenced by General Joubert's main column, 7,000 strong, advancing from headquarters at Dachausen. ...

    Article : 377 words
  26. THE BRITISH LOSSES.

    Ten British officers and 30 of the rank and file were killed. Thirty officers and 100 of the rank and file were wounded. ...

    Article : 26 words
  27. LAUNCESTON.

    Pateena. s.s., 1,212 tons, J. V. Bentley, from Melbourne. Passengers —— Saloon: Mesdames Browning, Field and 2 children, Brodgiak, Leeke, Phillips, Allwork, Rose, ...

    Article : 125 words
  28. HONOUR TO THE BRAVE.

    Her Majesty the Queen has promoted Sir W. P. Symons to the position of Major-General. ...

    Article : 20 words
  29. MR. CAMERON IN REPLY.

    SIR,—I will deal fully with Mr. Bird next Tuesday evening at the Town-hall. In the meantime permit me to say the words he used were:—"Nothing would be ...

    Article : 105 words
  30. REJOICINGS AT CAPETOWN.

    Immense rejoicings are being made at Capetown. The Stock Exchanges at Capetown and London are buoyant, and South ...

    Article : 35 words
  31. ANOTHER VICTORY.

    A portion of General Sir George White's force has expelled the enemy from Elandslaagte, capturing heir equipments, horses, and waggons. ...

    Article : 29 words
  32. THE HOBART ELECTION.

    SIR,—It is to be regretted that Mr. Cameron did not wait a little while and come for Hobart at the general election. Mr. Cameron seems to be inconsistent, for ...

    Article : 177 words
  33. INTERCOLONIAL SHIPPING

    ARRIVED. — October 21 — Coogee, s.s., from Launceston; Kawatiri, s.s., from Strahan. SAILED—October 21—Tarawera, s.s., for Bluff, via Hobart. ...

    Article : 32 words
  34. GENERAL ITEMS.

    The Customs House authorities at Durban have seized the Rollo'a cargo of Jarrahdale railway sleepers, from Western Australia, consigned to the ...

    Article : 58 words
  35. MAIL TABLE.

    This Day.—Victoria and other colonies expected. OUTWARDS. This Day.—New Zealand ports, 2 p.m.; ...

    Article : 52 words
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